"We stayed at El Xalli Hotel as a family with two kids (9 and 11 years old) and very much enjoyed our stay. We loved the 2-bedroom unit we rented — it was spacious, comfortable, and the amenities were excellent. The complimentary Pilates and yoga classes were such a nice bonus, and the staff were incredibly friendly throughout our stay. We also felt very safe at the property.
A few things to consider if traveling with kids: although the apartments have a kitchen, the hotel is somewhat located in a food desert. El Zonte is about a 20-minute walk away, where you can find a few basics like bread and fruit, but the nearest grocery store is about a 20-minute drive.
The onsite food was good but somewhat limited. Breakfast included 3 options (one being a fruit bowl), plus a few additional items. Dinner options are only available on Fridays and Saturday. However you can order food from Michanti for a small delivery fee, which we did one night, and it was delicious and affordable.
There are lots of good restaurants in El Zonte and Ubers were generally easy to get, though options became more limited after 7 pm. Once we thought we had to walk back to the hotel in the dark, but ended up finding an Uber driver after a 20 min wait.
Overall, these are simply things to be aware of and did not take away from how much we enjoyed our stay. We would absolutely return!"
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