Reef On The water

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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Front of property
Exterior
Panoramic Double Room
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • On private beach
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Carretera el Litoral Km 41.5, La Libertad, La Libertad
  • El Majahual Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sunzal Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Playa San Blas
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea Facing

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

La Libertad

At Reef On The water you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like El Majahual Beach and Sunzal Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a private beach and a restaurant. .The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this La Libertad hotel include U.S. Embassy in San Salvador and Plaza Merliot.

What's nearby

  • El Majahual Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sunzal Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Playa San Blas - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sunset Park - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • El Palmarcito Beach - 18 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Cuscatlan International Airport (SAL) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Day Cafe & Salad Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Esquina La comadre. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kako's Gastrobar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Acantildos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bonita Beach Club - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Reef On The water

Hotel on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
A private beach is featured. Reef On The water offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Reef On The water. Free self parking is available.

This La Libertad hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Reef On The water offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This La Libertad hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Reef On The water

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Reef On The water
Reef On The water Hotel
Reef On The water La Libertad
Reef On The water Hotel La Libertad

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Reef On The water?

Yep, Reef On The water has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Reef On The water?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reef On The water on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$160.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Reef On The water?

Yep, Reef On The water is a short 12-minute walk from El Majahual Beach.

Does Reef On The water have a pool?

Reef On The water has 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Does Reef On The water serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Reef On The water?

No, Reef On The water does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Reef On The water?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Reef On The water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Reef On The water?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reef On The water Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 273 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Terrible experience
This hotel was a terrible choice. The staff was rude, and the restaurant was so-so. We got a much worse room than we thought we booked. The room had no view and looked more like a cell with one tiny window high up on the wall, not a hotel room. Even though we paid for additional guests (two adults and two children, so 40$ extra per child), the extra beds were not made. When we asked for them to be made, the staff handed us the sheets and we had to do it ourselves. We also had to ask for extra towels, the bathroom mat was also missing. The staff was rude and non-responsive to requests and questions. The so called private beach are large rocks in the water and one cannot enter the water, so one can only watch the waves. There is no shade whatsoever that is adequate so there is nowhere to rest or relax during the day. The only redeeming feature of this hotel is the view (if one is lucky to stay in a room with a view). For us, it was a thoroughly unpleasant stay. We were made unwelcome and undesired guests. When we tried to discuss this with the staff, they were rude and unresponsive. When we complained, the manager hung up on us in response
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time . Staff super nice !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was great, rooms super blah - could use some more investments in them, like adding a desk or bed set or something to fill the space up
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jovita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El hotel es pequeño, la ubicación es buena, áreas comunes son lindas con hermosa vista. Las habitaciones son muy básicas, camas, tv, baño y listo. El baño es muy pequeño. El desayuno incluído es muy simple y no tienen opciones para enriquecerlo ni con pago. A mi llegada no estaba lista mi habitación para esa noche y me dieron otra muy pequeña y con una sola cama matrimonial, aunque eramos 2 adultos y un niño
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovanie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Great ocean view, but the rest needs improvements
The ocean view room was amazing because of the floor to ceiling windows and the position of the bed facing the ocean. The room was small, but decent enough. The only 3 things that I didn’t like was that it didn’t have a closet and there were a few issues with the bathroom. The sink was too small, it was clogged and it didn’t have any storage space. The shower was also clogged, the shower curtain was dingy and dirty, there were hairs on the walls and there was absolutely no space to place the soap, shampoo/conditioner, or anything really. Lastly, the towels were too old and super thin and the pillows were too small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juan, Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was terrible. The sheets smelled bad (like they were dirty), as did the towels. The shower curtain was full of mold, and the shower floor smelled like urine. They didn’t provide shampoo or conditioner, and when we asked, the manager told us that the “shower gel” was meant to be used as shampoo and conditioner. The rooms don’t have closets, just a small rack to hang your clothes. The TV doesn’t have cable, only Netflix. The internet gets turned off at 10:30 PM, which means you also lose access to the TV at that time. The hotel entrance is in terrible condition; the road isn’t suitable for low cars, with big potholes that can damage your vehicle. The staff is very friendly and does what they can, but I definitely wouldn’t stay here again, and I don’t recommend it. ———————————————————— Mi estadía en este hotel fue horrible, las sábanas olían feo (como si estuvieran sucias) igual que las toallas, la cortina de la ducha estaba llena de hongos y el piso de la ducha olía a orina. No nos proporcionaron shampoo ni acondicionador y cuando preguntamos la encargada nos dijo que el “shower gel” era el que se usaba como shampoo y acondicionador…. Las habitaciones no tienen closet solo un pequeño rack para colgar tu ropa, la televisión no tiene cable solo Netflix… el internet lo apagan a las 10:30pm por lo cual a esa hora también te quedas sin TV… La entrada al hotel está terrible la calle no es para carro bajito, hay hoyos feos donde puedes lastimar tu carro.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Stay here if you want to experience a beautiful ocean view and the sound of waves crashing on the reef. The hotel is simple, clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and friendly. As mentioned in other reviews, the short drive from the main highway to the hotel has some pot holes. But they are not uncommon in El Salvador. Hotel breakfast and restaurant serve good food. The staff are great. The pool was wonderful with beautiful nightly sunsets. The WiFi was adequate for general needs and calls. Not strong enough for video calls. Highly recommend walking down the stairs to the reef. At low tide, of course.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s not what you speak
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one and it was nice! Clean, and beautiful views but the rooms were small with small windows unless you had the ocean view rooms. The food was good but the restaurant wasn’t staffed well and took a very long time. Would stay again for a brief stay, very close to La Libertad and El Tunco.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lineth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time! This place is a nice and cozy location that has great ocean view and access. I recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hugo Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant don't put right price overcharging front desk not flexible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Josseline

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROMEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Me gustó la vista al Océano, pero lo que no me gustó fue los Baños, cuando uno se está bañando, la regadera no tienen puertas y eso hace que tola el agua salga y se moje todo el piso del Baño y uno tiene que estar secando el piso.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything excelent! Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t get to the beach but it is walkable through the rocks when the tide is low. Great value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really, really satisfied...
This place is a gem. There are other bigger properties around but I doubt the service is as personalized as this little place. The staff is simply amazing. Front desk Edigo was as helpful and amiable as only he can be. One of the reasons I like small properties is the service and I got it here. The pictures on the website do not give this place enough justice. The place is beautiful. It's right on the water. The entrance is not what you would expect but all you have to do is blow your horn and voila, the gate will open. 😀 The breakfast though limited was great. The cocktails could use improvement but the drinks were acceptable. There are stores around where you can buy water and soft drinks for a cheaper price. Surf City is still under construction but there are plenty of places to eat and drink. I will definitely return to this area and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024