Experience Golden Hour, a bright ocean-view residence in Zonset Surf Residences. Featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private terrace, resort-style amenities, and accommodations for up to five guests just steps from the beach.

Golden Hour is inspired by the most beautiful time of day, when the Pacific glows in warm shades of gold and every sunset becomes part of your stay. Located within Zonset Surf Residences in El Zonte's Surf City, this bright ocean-view retreat invites you to enjoy complimentary house coffee from the Getaway's family farm, relax on your private terrace, and embrace the effortless rhythm of coastal living just moments from the beach.


Our team is based in El Zonte and is available throughout your stay to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether you need local recommendations, transportation, surf conditions, dining reservations, or assistance during your visit, we're only a message away.

🌊 The Neighborhood – El Zonte, Surf City
Set along El Salvador’s scenic Litoral Highway, El Zonte is the heart of Surf City — a vibrant coastal village where world-class waves, natural beauty, and a creative global community meet. It blends authentic Salvadoran charm with a new generation of boutique hotels, cafés, and exceptional dining.

✨ Atmosphere & Lifestyle
El Zonte moves to the rhythm of the ocean — mornings surfing or doing yoga, afternoons in beach cafés, and evenings filled with music and fresh coastal cuisine. It’s a lifestyle of barefoot ease and modern comfort that attracts surfers, travelers, and digital nomads alike.

🌴 Access & Surroundings
From Zonset Surf Residences, you’re steps from the beach and close to El Zonte’s main surf breaks and restaurants, with quick access to El Tunco, Sunzal, and Surf City 2 via the Litoral Highway.

🏄‍♂️ Surf & Adventure
El Zonte offers consistent right and left point breaks, ideal for all levels. Within 20 minutes, discover El Sunzal, El Tunco, La Perla, K59 & K61, and Mizata — each offering its own wave personality and coastal scenery.

🍽️ Local Highlights

Roka – refined seafood and craft cocktails by chefs Raquel Iglesias and Mónica Contreras.
Palo Verde Hotel – eco-luxury dining with sunset ocean views.
Olor de Mar – Mediterranean-inspired seafood and relaxed ambiance.
Esencia Nativa – a local classic for healthy breakfasts and beachside energy.

₿ Bitcoin Beach & Culture

Known worldwide as Bitcoin Beach, El Zonte is where financial innovation meets community spirit. Locals and visitors use Bitcoin daily in cafés, hotels, and shops. Don’t miss the Sunday Bitcoin Market, where artisans and local farmers gather to sell crafts, produce, and food in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.

Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire residence and all shared amenities within Zonset Surf Residence, including:

• Resort-style swimming pool with sun deck
• Fitness center
• Beach access
• Landscaped tropical gardens
• Surfboard storage
• Outdoor shower
• Elevator
• Secure gated parking
• Controlled building access

Every detail has been thoughtfully prepared to help you settle in comfortably, including:
• Purified drinking water dispenser with two complimentary water jugs upon arrival
• High-speed fiber WiFi
• Smart TV
• Air conditioning throughout
• Washer & dryer
• Beach essentials
• Cleaning essentials
• Contactless self check-in

When you stay with Getaways El Salvador, you enjoy more than beautiful accommodation. Our local concierge team is available before and during your stay to arrange airport transportation, grocery pre-stocking, surf lessons, private chefs, restaurant reservations, wellness experiences, fishing charters, vehicle rentals, and curated local recommendations—helping you experience El Zonte like a local.

Located within Zonset Surf Residences, Golden Hour was thoughtfully designed to capture the natural beauty of El Zonte. Sunlight fills every room throughout the day, while the private ocean-view terrace becomes the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after surfing, or watch the Pacific transform into brilliant shades of gold each evening.

Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or simply looking to reconnect with the ocean, Golden Hour offers a welcoming blend of comfort, contemporary design, and the relaxed lifestyle that makes Surf City so unforgettable.

Living Area
The open-concept living room is bright, spacious, and designed to bring the outdoors in. Large sliding glass doors connect the living area to the private terrace, allowing natural light, fresh ocean breezes, and beautiful Pacific views to become part of your everyday experience. Enjoy comfortable seating, a Smart TV, and high-speed fiber WiFi, making the space equally suited for relaxing after the beach or staying connected while working remotely.

Kitchen & Dining
Whether you're preparing a leisurely breakfast or sharing dinner after a day exploring Surf City, the fully equipped kitchen offers everything needed to feel at home.

The kitchen includes:
• Purified drinking water dispenser with two complimentary water jugs upon arrival
• Coffee maker
• Complimentary house coffee from the Getaway's family farm
• Blender
• Electric kettle
• Toaster oven
• Electric stove
• Refrigerator & freezer
• Premium cookware
• Cooking essentials
• Wine glasses
• Dining table

Bedrooms
Every bedroom has been thoughtfully designed as a peaceful retreat, featuring premium linens, soft towels, air conditioning, and carefully selected furnishings to help you unwind after a day in Surf City. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, each space is designed to provide the comfort and rest of a boutique stay.

Primary Bedroom:
• King-size bed
• Premium linens
• Fresh towels
• Wardrobe with hangers

Guest Bedroom:
• One double bed
• One single bed
• Premium linens
• Fresh towels
• Wardrobe with hangers

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms have been thoughtfully prepared with premium essentials to help you settle in comfortably from the moment you arrive. Fresh towels, quality bath amenities, and contemporary finishes create a simple yet elevated experience throughout your stay.

Each bathroom includes:
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body wash
• Hand soap
• Fresh towels
• Hot water
• Essential toiletries

Many of El Zonte's restaurants, cafés, surf breaks, and beaches can be reached on foot from Sun & Salt. For guests interested in exploring Surf City and other regions of El Salvador, a rental car is recommended.

Approximate travel times:
• International Airport (SAL): 45–60 minutes
• El Tunco: 10 minutes
• El Sunzal: 15 minutes
• Mizata: 25 minutes
• San Salvador: 45 minutes

Private airport transportation can be arranged prior to arrival.

Your residence will be prepared with freshly made beds, premium linens, bath towels, hand towels, face towels and beach towels per registered guest.

Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and essential toiletries.

The kitchen includes complimentary locally sourced house coffee from the Getaway's family farm.

A starter supply of essentials is provided upon arrival including dish soap, paper towels, trash bags, and basic cleaning supplies to help you settle in comfortably. For longer stays, additional supplies are the guest's responsibility, although our concierge team is happy to assist with grocery pre-stocking, grocery deliveries, or arranging extra five-gallon purified water jugs delivered directly to the residence for $5 USD each.

Family amenities are available upon request and subject to availability.

Need help planning your trip?
Our local concierge can arrange airport transportation, rental vehicles, surf lessons, private chefs, in-home massages, fishing charters, wellness experiences, and personalized recommendations to help you experience El Zonte like a local.