Puerto Barillas
km. 108.5 Carretera El Litoral Desvio Hacienda La Carrera
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The lady at the service desk speaks very good English”
“Staff was really nice, they made are stay quite unique and pleasant”
“Our absolute favorite was the monkey sanctuary walk - for us it was excellent va…”
“Beautiful location (isolated but perfect for bird watching & monkey spotting)”
“Apartments came with their own bbq and were clean and air conditioned”
“- super friendly staff - very clean - very good restaurant - quiet - they ar…”
“Carry plenty of sunscreen, insect repellant (natural as far as possible) and wat…”
“Tours on a lancha at sunset and to see monkeys, very reasonable price”
“The apartment was very spacious and an excellent place to relax and cook your ow…”
“Quiet and secluded location”
“Pool was gorgeous for relaxing”
“I found the accommodation to be lovely about a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk …”
Overview
Located in Jiquilisco Bay, El Salvador's largest coastal estuary, Puerto Barillas offers its guests an on-site restaurant, an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens. Free WiFi access is also featured in the common use areas. The accommodations available include fully equipped apartments or a treehouse-style lodge. The accommodations also are equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, cable TV, patio, terrace and full bathrooms with shower. The property has an on-site convenience store, soccer field, social areas. outdoor pool and the restaurant offers nice views of the bay. Some of the popular activities that can be practiced on site include a boat tour through the bay, visiting a monkey sanctuary and kayaking. Bahia de Jiquilisco hosts about 231 different exotic birds and 4 different types of turtles and guests will have the chance to visit the largest cacao plantation in Central America. as part of the activities offered onsite This lodge is 1 hours' drive from El Salvador Airport.
Traveller reviews
Michael
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
The apartment was very spacious and an excellent place to relax and cook your own food. The air conditioning worked really well, and this is one of the few places in el salvador with strong hot water if you need it. My kids loved exploring the property - lots of coconuts and mangos. We also caught some fish off the dock. For activities, We did a 1.5 hours kayak through the mangroves, which we enjoyed, but it is expensive for what you get ($30 for a double, $17 for a single). Our absolute favorite was the monkey sanctuary walk - for us it was excellent value for the money ($35 for our family of 5). The monkeys were fun (we fed them) and there is a ton of other wildlife (all sorts of birds, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, etc...). We did it twice!
Sebastiaan
family_with_children
March 10, 2025
“Beautiful place”
Beautiful place next to a river and the mangrove bushes. The lady at the service desk speaks very good English. That’s was very helpful. The excursion to the monkeys was very fun and the boat tour was beautiful!
Paulina
family_with_children
January 13, 2025
“It was great but the dirt road to there could be better.”
Staff was really nice, they made are stay quite unique and pleasant. My daughter left behind her stuffed animal and they searched for it and arranged to have it sent back to us.
Ben
extended_group
August 25, 2024
“Beautiful spot to see El Salvador’s flora and fauna (just come fully stocked!)”
Beautiful location (isolated but perfect for bird watching & monkey spotting). Apartments came with their own bbq and were clean and air conditioned. Pool was gorgeous for relaxing.
STEVE
solo_traveller
January 19, 2024
“I loved it”
Personally I found this property to be excellent. Firstly the road to it. I didn't really know what to expect but I didn't find any real issue with it. Would I drive a Ferrari down it, maybe not or if I did I'd maybe do it at 10 kmph, in my Kia Picanto I was able to mostly stick to the speed limit of 20 kmph. I found every member of staff to be delightful, friendly and helpful. I found the accommodation to be lovely about a 2 minute drive or 10 minute walk from the reception, restaurant, pool etc I found the meals and drinks to be lovely and a nice choice. They will even deliver to your accommodation if you chose. The pool I had completely to myself apart from the birds and passing Iguanas. The tour to the monkey sanctuary, to start with I was a little disappointed that I was told I needed to go with a guide. However if I hadn't I would more than likely have got lost or maybe attacked by quite a large croc that was pointed out to me by my lovely guide. The monkeys were obviously an absolute delight but so was the interaction between them and my guide. He must do that so often but he seemed to be enjoying their company as much as I did. They are definitely living wild but very friendly. I can't really think of anything else, all in all I thought it was excellent and a beautiful experience. Thank you
sarah
couple
January 12, 2024
“An amazing stay right in the heart of a biosphere”
Lovely location . We had a little split level apartment / house set in a beautiful jungle setting . Well equipped and with private outside space
Doug Jo
couple
January 8, 2024
“Beautiful facility, bit hard to find”
Quiet and secluded location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Angelita
extended_group
June 2, 2023
Beautiful garden and swimming pool. Nice restaurant and brilliant staff. We did the sunset boat tour and the monkey tour and they were excellent
Catherine
couple
March 6, 2023
It was a really unique experience from the rest of El Salvador. A lot of nature and interesting activities. People are friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant is really nice. We saw the monkeys and took an amazing boat trip to the island pajarito.
Alistair
couple
December 24, 2022
“Fantastic getaway in the mangroves”
Fantastic location right in the heart of the mangroves. Feels very secluded and peaceful. They offer boat tours through the waterways to see the wildlife and nature, as well as some guided walks. The guides weren't bird experts, but they could point out the different species and were able to get you nice and close. Access is through a series of well-guarded sugar cane fields and cocoa plantations before you end up in natural landscapes. The accommodation is a small collection of lovely raised cabanas in a forested area. The food is great (restaurant closes at 6) and the staff are very friendly. Pretty limited English but there are a few staff members who speak it well. Highly recommended!
Christoph
solo_traveller
October 21, 2022
“A bit disappointing”
- super friendly staff - very clean - very good restaurant - quiet - they are caring for the environment
Reddy Pradhan
couple
May 16, 2022
“Beautiful property by the water”
Beautiful property situated by Juilisco Bay. The area was peaceful and the hospitality was top notch. Boat and kayak rentals are available, or you could just to just let the time pass by on a hammock. Carry plenty of sunscreen, insect repellant (natural as far as possible) and water, although they are all available at a slightly marked up price in a shop within the property. Part of the road leading to the property is unpaved but it is accessible by sedans/ smaller cars.
Rob
extended_group
November 4, 2021
Tours on a lancha at sunset and to see monkeys, very reasonable price. House was clean. Staff at office for check in were extremely helpful and friendly.
Graeme
extended_group
September 7, 2021
“Such great activities in a beautiful place! Exceeded expectations.”
Staff were lovely and there were so many amazing activities
Facilities
Activities
Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Water sport facilities on site, Bike tours
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar
General
Pets allowed, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Safety & security
24-hour security
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Apartment - Split Level
Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower, this apartment offers a well-fitted kitchen and a terrace. The apartment's kitchen, which features kitchenware and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned apartment provides a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a dining area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Standard Economy Room
Located close to the reception, this spacious room comes with air conditioning. The bathroom is located outside, just steps away from the guestroom, and limited access to WiFi is available.
Standard Quadruple Room
This quadruple room features a balcony, air conditioning and view. Please note that this room is only bookable for guests between the ages of 4-70 years old.
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