Garten Hotel

Hotel · Chiltiupán

Garten Hotel

Hotel · Chiltiupán

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Avenida del Mar Playa, Km 53, El Zonte, El Salvador

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+503 6312 0143
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"A whitewashed hotel offering experiences like sound baths and dawn yoga sessions."

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Jarrett O

Google
Amazing place to stay in el zonte. I took my wife and two young daughters here for a week during November. We decided to stay at the villas to give us some extra room. The villas do not have an ocean view but that doesn’t take too much away from the experience. We spent days exploring the area and would chill out at the hotels pool for great drinks and ocean views. Had breakfast, lunch and dinner at PROA several times during the stay all the meals were excellent. They offer room and drink service directly to the villas which was awesome after a long day with the kids and wanting to enjoy a cocktail or dinner by our private pool. If it was just my wife and I we would have chosen the main hotel to feel more connected to the ocean experience. The staff was lovely and the neighborhood is extremely safe and friendly. Great places to grab ceviche or a beer. For those traveling to zonte for the first time I was blown away the Uber was available in this region of El Salvador. I took it 15-20 times during our week here to grab food or hit the supermarket. Prices on Uber are super cheap compared to the us and the drivers are great.

susan s

Google
Great hotel, great service, and perfect for a relaxing break. We would return. The rooms are new and nicely appointed, and very comfortable. Hotel is right on the black sand beach and accessed by a flight of stairs. Pool and dining area have amazing views out to the ocean. There is a well equipped gym and frequent yoga classes on-site. Staff can help organize day trips and activities to nearby sights. Bi-lingual staff with excellent English.||Friendly and accommodating staff provide great service; Denise, Jairo, Albert and all made sure our requests were met, we were taken care of poolside and at meals, AND followed up to make sure were were happy. Food at the restaurant was very good, and daily breakfast included is delicious. ||Helpful if you have a car to access the surroundings, but the hotel can help you arrange transportation (taxi/uber/service). Secure parking and guard at gate. Proximity to a few other hotels and you can walk to nearby restaurants via beach or roads during the day.

Lily P

Google
This was one of my most relaxing trips in a long time! My partner and I stayed for 5 nights over American Thanksgiving holiday in the Penthouse suite and it was perfect. Garten had everything you need starting with delicious breakfast, attentive staff on call via WhatsApp, private excursions to the volcano, lake, waterfalls (Jairo honestly made our trip!), and views for days! I highly recommend this boutique hotel that mixes relaxation and adventure with great food. While my partner surfed; I worked out at the gym, read by the infinity pool, and did yoga! Perfect place to connect as a couple and time for yourself as well!

Glenda C

Google
We recently visited El Salvador for 10 days. Stayed at 4 different hotels/beaches. Garten was my favorite out of all the places we stayed. Excellent service and beautiful hotel. We stayed at the penthouse and it was great. The staff was 10/10. Everyone was very helpful and super nice. Very safe location with 24 hours security. When we first got there we were unsure how the experience would be as it’s in an awkward location, it’s an upcoming area with other establishments currently under construction. The villas are not attached they are within walking distance. We originally had a villa booked but during the week which is when we were there, they don’t have bar service at the villa pool, ask prior to booking during the week if you’re looking to have that access at the villa. The villa is great for families/bigger group for sure. The penthouse was the better choice for couples and you have ocean view. The staff was very nice to arrange the change to the villa during our stay. Gracias a los bartenders Alexander and Carlos who were awesome, very attentive, super friendly, delicious drinks and even put great music we requested since the hotel wasn’t busy this time of year. Our waiter during meals was Julio, who also provided the best service. Food/drinks were great, on the pricier side but worth it. The beach was BEAUTIFUL. If you’re looking to relax and hit some waves this is the place. The sunsets here are breathtaking. If you’re looking for nightlife and party this isn’t it as it’s in a quiet area. Definitely coming back. Thank you Garten Zonte Team! We loved staying a few days with you and highly recommend 10/10!

Eric F

Google
The Garten Hotel is a FANTASITIC place to stay. My wife and I stayed for 5 nights on a surf trip on our 3rd trip to El Salvador. We will go again & we will stay at The GARTEN. They get 5 Stars for everything! The super friendly & attentive staff get SIX STARS. About a 3 minute walk to the El Zonte beach and surf breaks & a short walk to all the great El Zonte shops, bars, & restaurants. ||A huge shout-out to the Concierge Staff ( Anna, Helen, Denisse) who can get anything you need & get it quickly. Get a WhatsApp account... they will communicate with you via WhatsApp leading up to your visit, and daily communication during your stay about transportation, housekeeping, food orders & any other little thing you may want. Their Personalized Attention Is Outstanding. Anna arranged a delicious Anniversary dessert tart delivered to our Villa for our 17th (complimentary).||The open air Restaurant is top-notch with beautiful view of the ocean. Great place for a surf-check!! Included breakfast is very nice and served until 1030. Plenty of menu options. Food and service/staff is outstanding: Larry, Raul, Julio, Jaime, and Walter will take great care of you. Food is prepared quickly and the beautiful presentation is a nice touch. If you want in-room delivery.... no problem.||If you need transportation from/to the airport, one of their staff drivers will pick you up and get you back at a very minimal cost. If you want to rent a car while in El Zonte, the Concierge Staff can arrange for one to be delivered/ returned at Hotel (we did a 2 day rental very reasonable). There is adequate Gated parking on site.||We stayed in a Villa all 5 nights. The very comfortable Villas are about a 3 minute walk from the main hotel. Each Villa has small private gated courtyard with a small pool. The pool temperature was perfect (cool for the hot afternoons), water clear and cleaned by staff daily. There is a gas cooktop and countertop oven and a counter size fridge. Huge Master BR w/super comfortable King. Huge Master bath w/ beautiful stone floor shower and glass skylight that makes the shower appear and feel like an outdoor shower. 2nd BR had bunk beds & 2nd bath also spacious. All rooms have a powerful mini-split A/C that will keep it as cool as you want.||Beautiful infinity edge pool with view of ocean directly below, and stairs leading down to beach. Another large pool with swim-up bar at Villas. Hotel bar on pool deck has great ocean views and great service from very friendly bartenders Alex, Carlos, and Gerado. ||A very well equipped gym at the Villas property with quality treadmill, bike, Concept rower, Concept Ski machine, and elliptical. Rogue half-rack with 300lbs of plates, separate bench press, and dumbbells from 5 - 65. If there is no surf you have a very complete workout option.

Robin O

Google
My most favorite stay of my trip. I was very apprehensive coming to the Country of El Salvador, I’ve only ever left the USA to go to Toronto, Canada for music events and have never been to Central America. I do not really speak Spanish and I’ve read all kinds of negative things about crime etc in this country but their current President has invested a lot into making the country safe. I never once felt at risk and the local people were very friendly. We stayed at 4 places on this trip and The Garten Hotel is by far my favorite! The rooms are beautiful, spacious, and well equipped. The air conditioning works flawlessly and has reliable internet, and a mini bar. Staff is very accessible and responsive to requests. They always greeted us with a smile and were even able to accommodate unusual requests. I got sunburned while living in the infinity pool, by the bar and needed white vinegar. (It completely takes the fire out). They complied with my request easily for no charge. Alexander bartender extraordinaire allowed me to have Sofi Tukker playing at the area by the pool (which was the perfect temperature and very clean) for like 3 hours! I think he played every song plus every collabs and remixes! I seriously am thinking about renting the whole place for my DJ friends at a future date because the views are phenomenal. I would love to record a set here! There is beach access stairs and you can get to other beaches up the coast with a very affordable Uber ride away. Surfing is very popular here and they do offer lessons and also have massage services available but I did not partake of those activities. The food was good and breakfast was included.

Tony T

Google
Garten is my favorite hotel in El Salvador, the views, the beach, the food and drinks! They help with everything and make sure you’re having the best time truly a gem. Love having Pina coladas in the pool, or catching the sunset at the stunning beach with black sand below.

Jennie O

Google
First time to El Salvador , Garten Hotel is a must to stay at ! The views , the gorgeous room, the food , the cocktails , and all importantly the Manager Bo and staff go out of their way to ensure all aspects of the stay are 5 star ! I would also try the massage , one of the best I have had ! Thanks Garten will be back soon