El Xalli

From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was the best. Alvaro and others were sooo helpful and knowledgeable. Their English is excellent, so communication was a breeze as most of my group members did not speak Spanish. The views are just like the photos. We are all definitely coming back 100%.

This place has so much potential but fails to deliver in key areas and when you are paying $150-200 a night, you would expect better. You are left feeling ripped off and over charged at every point of the experience. Overall, the place is well designed, the gardens and pool are nothing short of beautiful (although the pool and garden overlook the main road which is noisy, so it’s not very peaceful). The rooms are spacious, modern and comfy. The staff are also super helpful and friendly, always available for whatever you need. However, there are a few areas that let this place down. Issue #1 - The Restaurant. I knew there was no restaurant onsite, but they can make small dishes (pizza, sandwiches, cheese plates etc) from the bar, or you can order from a full menu from their sister hotel. Unfortunately, on multiple occasions, they did not have the ingredients available for the “on-site snacks” - so you have to order from the sister hotel which was over priced and lackluster food. Burrito was 75% rice for $17. Ceviche was dry and tasteless. Tacos were even worse. Issue #2 - Taxis - They kindly arranged a taxi to pick me up from the airport. However they charged me $65 which I quickly learnt was an over charge. Taxis outside the terminal offered $30-40 and uber was $20. For my journey back to the airport I paid a local taxi $30. Issue #3 - Laundry - was informed that it would be $15 per load. That’s expensive but I needed to have it done. At the end they charged me for two loads (unsure why) - So $30 for a small bag of laundry is now just daylight robbery. (Remember what I said about being over charged at every point of the experience)

The wife and I went on vacation and stayed here. This place was excellent. Alvaro and his crew are fantastic. We never once had any issues or felt unsafe. The staff took care of all of our needs. The rooms were clean, the grounds highly maintained and the atmosphere was second to none. I would not hesitate to come back. The only regret I had was that I couldn't stay another week. A truly hidden gem!!!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

This was by far the best, most cleanest place to stay in El Salvador if you want to be by the ocean and away from the crowds. Registration is at the bar and Erick and the staff are the nicest people you'll ever meet. They made us feel so comfortable during our stay. Will definitely come back and stay here when we visit El Salvador again!

We had an incredible stay at Xalli! The location is perfect – just a short walk to great restaurants and the beach. The apartment we stayed in was exactly like the photos, beautifully designed and spotless. The pool is definitely a highlight, with a breathtaking view overlooking the ocean. It was the perfect spot to relax and unwind. A special thanks to Alvarito, the manager, who made our stay even better by helping us with everything we needed. His attention to detail and hospitality really made a difference. Highly recommend Xalli for anyone looking for a peaceful and convenient getaway. We’ll definitely be back!

comfortable rooms, nice furniture, nice garden, excellent grill area, You can bring your supermarket and they have bar and food service, When arriving or leaving Xalli, take precautions, follow their instructions if you walk or drive..