El Salvador Campgrounds and Hotels

Written by Jared on May 1, 2012

This article is part of our Accommodation Listing series.

Download the Google Earth KMZ of our El Salvador route and lodgings.

Hotel El Faro (Hotel)

Santa Ana
http://www.hoteleselfaro.com/
GPS: N13 59.488 W89 33.810
Cost: $20 USD for a room for three people
Date we stayed: March 25, 2012

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot (sometimes)
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No

Notes: There is indoor parking here, but might be hard to fit anything with a big roof rack, or larger than an SUV. Very friendly service. Sketchy neighborhood.

El Hostal / Sunzal Point Surf Lodge (Hostel with Campground)

Playa Sunzal
http://www.sunzalpoint.com/
GPS: N13 29.660 W89 23.459
Cost: $4 USD per person camping
Date we stayed: March 26, 2012

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Cold
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: No

Notes: Parking and big open area to camp surrounding the hostel. Just watch out for the mango trees. Several cheap eateries nearby. Two minutes walk to the beach. Surfing is about the only thing to do here.

Portezuelo Park (Campground and Rooms)

6 km north of Juayua near the Ruta de las Flores
http://www.akwaterra.com/portezuelo/accomodations
GPS: N13 53.455 W89 46.367
Cost: $5 USD per person camping
Date we stayed: March 30, 2012

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Cold
Electricity: Yes, in restaurant
Internet: No
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: Yes

Notes: The best kept secret in El Salvador. Friendly staff, awesome camp sites, plenty of firewood and a huge fire ring. Also, the food fair on weekends shouldn't be missed. Can take a horseback tour of the coffee plantation for $20 per person.

Hostal Cumbres del Volcan (Hostel)

San Salvador
GPS: N13 42.490 W89 14.383
Cost: $41 USD for a 3 person room with AC and private bathroom
Date we stayed: April 2, 2012

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Yes
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi
Kitchen: Yes
Restaurant: No

Notes: Breakfast included. Excellent kitchen and spacious rooms in a good neighborhood of San Salvador. Has indoor parking two vehicles as long as they aren't bigger than a 3rd gen 4Runner.

Hotel King Palace (Hotel)

San Miguel
http://www.hotelkingpalace.com/hotel.php
GPS: N13 29.082 W88 10.291
Cost: $40 for 3 person room with private bathroom and AC
Date we stayed: April 5, 2012

Water & Bathroom: Yes
Showers: Hot
Electricity: Yes
Internet: Wifi and terminals
Kitchen: No
Restaurant: No

Notes: Has a pool and secure parking across the street. Good place to stop if you want to do the crossing through Honduras to Nicaragua in one day.