About

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

Vibe
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are social, lively party nights 🍻
Other days are chill and relaxed 🧘🏽‍♀️
Wednesdays we throw a big pool party (Sync or Swim) with other hostels joining. We have power hour of $.50 shots and $1.50 beers, ice baths, two for one tattoos, and then we take a party bus to am awesome oceanfront DJ set for sunset 🌅
We have fun Tuesday and Thursday night outings, but the hostel is relaxed.

❤️ 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
✨ Convenience items 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

WANT TO VOLUNTEER OR WORK AT DOS PALMAS? ASK RECEPTION ABOUT GETTING IN TOUCH WITH NICO

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • 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

8.8Fabulous(238)
  • Value for Money
    8.6
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    8.8
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    8.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Dos Palmas in El Tunco is a highly social hostel with a fantastic location, just a short walk from the beach and town amenities. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, vibrant atmosphere, and great pool area. It's ideal for travellers seeking to meet new people and enjoy a lively yet comfortable stay.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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Emily
Female, 18-24, USA
they always say the people make the place, but the place helped me meet the people that made the place. the staff are so kind, helpful, and charismatic. the atmosphere is perfect for meeting new people, and making lifelong connections. just introduce yourself! the location is perfect, close to the beach, right off the main road of all the restaurants, cafes and bars. they're all in walking distance! also, the rooms have ac, which is SO helpful. I could not recommend this place more. truly a home away from h
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
S
Sara
Female, 25-30, Australia
Great location, very social, staff were very friendly, Andres was very helpful. The
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
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James
All Female Group, 41+, Australia
10/10 Pupa (Nico) is a hospitable guy. Ensures blood alcohol levels are regularly elevated. I found true love… SPONCH. Rebeca is AWESOME btw!
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Location

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