This was our third time at Olas Permanentes, but our first time staying there as guests in a room. We come every year and enjoy their excellent food and drink at the beach, but usually returned to San Salvador in the evening. This time, we decided to book a room and it was definitely worth it. The weather wasn't playing nice for us unfortunately, but it was great to be able to wake up and enjoy an amazing breakfast at such a beautiful beach location. Of course, being able to pay in Bitcoin is a huge plus.

The shower was cold; the facilities were very basic. But neither of these is a huge negative - they're more or less expected for a small local room at what is largely a beachfront eatery/bar/event locale.

Great location right on the beach, very tasty food in the restaurant including the breakfast, very nice people and the whole service - especially Sandra, clean rooms and shared bathrooms

Prices in the restaurant were little higher compared to local restaurants, but the food was really good though, the place was also quite busy for the whole day with people just coming to the restaurant

Location is about as good as it gets, right next to the beach with a restaurant overlooking the shore. It's easy to organise surfing lessons, board hire, laundry e.t.c. Staff are very helpful. Restaurant food and drinks are good.

It's very pricey for what you get. Restaurant is nice, but plagued with stray dogs who are very interested in your food (albeit not aggressive).

Location ☆☆☆☆☆ Staff ☆☆☆☆☆ Room overall ☆☆☆☆☆ Cleanliness ☆☆☆☆☆ Amenities ☆☆☆☆☆ Excellent stay! Perfect location, great amenities caring and accommodating staff. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel welcome. On-site restaurant was excellent and great value.

Location, food, AC, Stuff

the only thing i can mention is that there is no real place to hang up your wet stuff after surfing or swimming therefore during a busy weekend day our swimwear (bikini, boardshort, towels) got stolen…

Fantasic location in El Zonte on the right hand side of the river. The beach was sandy and big with great waves. This location is a good middle place to stay. Not a hostel, not a fancy resort, but for us just right. The restaurant and public areas are right on the beach. It was great to watch people surfing or playing beach soccer and of course play in the water overselves. You can also take surfing lessons or rent boards if you want. It was an active place, but not crazy partying or anything. Just right and fun and good food. You can walk over the river to the other side of El Zonte and there are more places. The river isn't deep but there isn't a bridge so your feet will get wet. Airconditioning was in the room, it was clean and it had the standard cool water but we are totally fine with that in this hot weather. As someone who has a hot bath every night at home I'm not in the least bothered by the coolish water for showering or washing my long hair! If you want fancy, this isn't it. If you love the beach and playing in the sun and good food and looking for a great place, this was it!

Nothing, we really loved it here! Its exactly what it says it is. Garbage! They still need some help with the beaches to keep them clean so lets all pitch in. I really became aware of the plastic everywhere. Next time I will bring my own straw to travel. I know it seems silly, but when you see the amount of straws on the beach I hope you'll want to do something too!

It’s not the four season, but location, location, location!! Staff were amazing! If you like setting baby sea turtles free into the ocean, lying in hammocks right over the beach on the top deck, taking walks on the beach and surfing! I will go back!

Parking

Beautiful location and good portion sizes for free breakfast and at the restaurant. Very cute dogs as well.

Not the most social place but if you’re coming to relax by the beach it is perfect! Sunsets are amazing and staff are sweet.

So, its the second time I have stayed during January in consecutive years.. Staff are so friendly and helpful, place is clean, location is great right on the beach, amazing sunsets, great food, bitcoin accepted, hopefully back again next year.

Olas Permanentes is true to its name, the waves are never ending. This mom and pop hotel has been around for more than 15 years, but despite its time in town it has managed to keep the establishment in excellent condition. The rooms were impeccably clean, the staff were very attentive, and they allowed us to bring our 80 lb American Staffy (there is a fee but worth it). We booked last minute, we always travel with our pet so finding a place that welcomes pets his size is difficult to find anywhere. We were very pleased and will book again. Be mindful that if you book a room with a shared bathroom, you will have to share a bathroom but it is very clean and very well kept. We did not mind at all! While the beach is more for surfers, you can still get in and take a quick swim in the earlier part of the day. We found that everything from the food to the hotel was affordable, and the town of El Zonte is definitely one you will want to walk around and explore. There are several restaurants and smaller establishments you can enjoy. The owner/manager of the hotel also came up to us and asked about our experience, we appreciate the face to face engagement, and perhaps this is what has maintained this place great all these years.

Fortunately nothing went wrong during our time here. I would have to dig deep to find something we did not like.