About

Welcome to Dos Palmas, your home in El Tunco! 🌴🌴
A boutique social hostel in El Tunco proper (not a neighboring beach 20 minutes away), Dos Palmas is steps from the play, La Bocana surf break, and the center of town. If you want the real walkable El Tunco experience, this is it.

Vibe
Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are social, lively party nights 🍻
Other days are chill and relaxed 🧘🏽‍♀️
- Taco Tuesday we throw a big pool party with other hostels joining. We give out lots of prizes, host a cannon ball competition, and then go on a fun bar crawl.
- Wednesdays we sell tickets to a big party but the hostel itself is relaxed
- Free-Shot Friday is another big party - everyone gets 2 free shots and maybe more at the end, then we all go to the beach clubs
- Saturday we throw a short but fun pregame before hitting the clubs again

❤️ Owner’s Note
We are a small, independent hostel run by a fellow traveler pursuing his dream.
This is our FIRST YEAR and we are still improving and learning every day.
Please let me know personally if there is anything we can do to improve — we truly care about your experience.
-Nico

Facilities
✨ Newly tiled pool
✨ New pod and bunk dorms + renovated privates
✨ Yoga deck for morning flows
✨ Newly constructed bar
✨ Four outdoor showers
✨ Fast WiFi for work or streaming
✨ TV room with streaming services and a game consoles
✨ Surf lessons and the best instructors in town
✨ Board rentals, shuttles, tours, motorcycle rentals, spanish lessons, tattoos, massages, and ice baths
✨ Convenience items, beverages, snacks, free water and coffee, and breakfast delivery (paid) at reception

Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival
After 24 hours the deposit becomes non-refundable and one night is charged
No-shows are charged one night. After check in, there is a 48 hour policy.

🚘 Parking
No onsite parking
Street parking and cheap lots available nearby

Location 📍
Less than one minute to La Bocana surf break and the beach
Seconds from restaurants, beach bars, cafés, and shops
Fully walkable to Sunzal for surfing
Our surf instructors pick you up at the hostel and take you to the best breaks in the area
Many properties listed as “El Tunco” are actually a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute drive away. Keep that in mind when choosing where to stay

Check in from 2pm to 11pm
Check out before 11am

Payment upon arrival by cash
Breakfast not included

The property will collect a $20 deposit for incidentals to be returned at checkout

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Coworking Space
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(261)
  • Value for Money
    8.4
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    8.3
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    8.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Dos Palmas in El Tunco is praised for its fantastic location, close to the beach and town amenities. Guests highlight the social atmosphere, making it easy to meet people, and the helpfulness of the staff. The pool area is a popular spot for relaxation and socializing. Some recent reviews mention that certain rooms can be cramped and that cleanliness could be improved in some areas.

Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Nick
Male, 18-24, England
Awesome hostel! Right in town, 30 seconds from the beach, great vibes, social activities, AC everywhere, pool is a must, comfy pod beds, free coffee and water, Mario Kart! IDK why this isn't a 9.5+ hostel
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
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Nikolina
Female, 18-24, Croatia
THE social hostel you want to be in tunco! rooms are clean, staff is always helpful and its also easy to walk to sunzal with the board.
Stayed in Sept 2026
9.1
T
Thomas
Male, 18-24, England
Place was great, location is perfect. Libby was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.
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Location

Playa El Tunco, KM42, El Tunco, El Salvador
0.2km from city centre