Reviews of Bella Vista Hotel Boutique
Playa La Ventana, 01101 San Miguel, El Salvador

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Reviewed: July 15, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff attendance. Quiet and clean environment. Good food and drinks.
Few towels. A little bad smell in the shower. Dirty pool water.
Reviewed: July 10, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay we loved it the staff was amazing
There was nothing we didn’t like everything was great
Reviewed: April 11, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIts right in front of a very large, practucally empty beach, very good to relax. The owner is very freindly and organized us good surfing lessons in las Flores Beach. The menu of the restaurant does not have many veggie options but staff tried to work something out for us.
The point is: If you don‘t have your own car or bike, you‘re pretty much stuck there. It‘s a swealtering 5km hike to El Cuco and no one in the whole area came yet across the idea to rent out motorbikes to tourists. The owner organized us some sort of a taxi driver but it‘s 8$ for every trip to El Cuco, so better bring your own wheels. What I also disliked is the fact, that they do not give guests a key for the front gate of the property. This meant for us, that every time we had an early morning surf session, we either had to wake up a staff member to open the gate or to get out the back door on the beach and walk through the neighboring (private?) property to meet our driver.
Reviewed: April 4, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: April 3, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room was adequate and clean and included a much welcomed well functioning silent aircon. I think some renovation works would help (furniture in restaurant area, pool that didnt look inviting), and the fence surrounding the terrain blocking free views (including the gates closing at night). That did not give the right vibe as one is locked in. Some staff clearly need additional (service) training. Breakfast (available when the guests desire - which is a very positive thing) is extremely simple. However, to have to pay extra for coffee is a bit nonsensical. Just as the fact that eggs could only be served scrambled. Never seen that before. With some additional investment in equipment and staff this hotel may get things on the right track however.
Reviewed: March 29, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThis place is a gem in a secluded beach with breathtaking views of the sunset. Guillermo and his staff were always ready to help. Breakfast was delicious and the beer always cold. A brand new new paved road gets you from El Cuco to Playa Ventana in five minutes. Highly recommended.
Francisco, you will always be welcome in our Hotel. It was so great having you around. Be safe and enjoy the rest of your solo trip. Best wishes. Guillermo
Reviewed: January 21, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeach is amazing! Hammock and seating are very nice. Staff is great.
Charging extra for milk in your coffee.
Thank you very much Marsha. It was great having you here. Guillermo
Reviewed: August 6, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe customer service was exceptional. It’s a small hotel nothing fancy but it works its comfortable and great place to stay if you want to stay by the beach for a few days
The chairs at the back are basket like chairs not very comfortable should move to patio chairs they had some and in my opinion they should just move to then for all chairs
Thank you for choosing to stay at our beach hotel. We always strive to provide the best service to our guests and greatly appreciate your feedback about your experience. Sincerely Guillermo
Reviewed: August 4, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 27, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was amazing beach was beautiful food was really good
The pool was dirty they have dogs so there is dog poop in the grass and dog hair in the pool
Reviewed: July 17, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful, private, beach front hotel. Guillermo, Jocelyn and all of the staff was friendly and super accommodating, always anticipating our needs. I will be back with the rest of my family.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was amazing to have such beautiful family with us. Best wishes from all of us. Guillermo
Reviewed: July 6, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewQuiet, peaceful, beautiful view, family friendly, and food was amazing.
Reviewed: July 4, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGreat location if you’re looking for a quiet retreat. Incredible views, beautiful hotel, and the staff was absolutely fantastic. Hospitality makes this place special.
Reviewed: June 27, 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewPeaceful, quiet, beautiful palm trees, sound of the ocean, spectacular view of the ocean.
Reviewed: February 13, 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewWe initially planned to stay one night but we ended up staying 3 nights. The location is perfect, right in front of the beach and the waves to go surfing. Guillermo and the staff are really nice and made everything to make our stay enjoyable. Rooms are very recent and clean. Breakfast was typical from Salvador and very good. Restaurant for the night was very good as well, especially the pupusas ! Thanks a lot to the team, we will come back !
Nothing, everything was perfect.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our beachfront facilities and had a great time surfing the waves. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Au revoir et à bientôt! Guillermo Bella Vista Hotel Boutique
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our beachfront facilities and had a great time surfing the waves. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Au revoir et à bientôt! Guillermo Bella Vista H… Show more