El Salvador is a small country with many faces. From the sophisticated allure of the capital city of San Salvador, the Mayan pyramids of Tuzumal and ruins of Joyas del Ceren to the Flower route through vibrant colonial towns, the volcanoes and cloud forest in Cerro Verde National Park and the international surfing and beaches at Surf City, there is so much to see and do.
The Location
Casa 1800 Cerro Verde is a dream come true for nature lovers. Located within Cerro Verde National Park, this boutique hotel is the place to stay if you enjoy nature with impressive biodiversity, cloud forests, and amazing views of El Salvador’s most iconic volcanoes: Santa Ana, Izalco, and Cerro Verde.
With an altitude over 6,500 feet, the climate is cool, the air is pure, and panoramic views will have you sometimes feeling as if you are in the clouds.
Cerro Verde is an inactive volcano at 6,660 feet above sea level. From here you look straight over to the 7,545 feet Ilamantepec, an active volcano, also known as the Santa Ana volcano.
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The Hotel
If you want luxury immersed in nature with an amazing view of an active volcano, then Casa 1800 Cerro Verde is your answer. This hotel is part of a boutique chain that has a total of 4 properties in El Salvador.
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At Casa 1800 Cerro Verde, the property features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and bar. This 5-star hotel also offers free WiFi, room service, and a tour desk.
Check with the desk regarding hiking trails and even biking.
The Room
The hotel includes 20 spacious rooms with a modern minimalist design featuring large windows and outdoor spaces. All rooms include a bedroom with premium bedding and a living-room. But the highlight is the huge terrace, overlooking the volcano.
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Extra blankets are available upon request for some nights where it can be quite chilly. However, the in-room bedding is more than adequate for most nights. Best to bring a jacket for crisp mornings and chilly nights.
The Food
The restaurant offers Salvadoran cuisine along with dishes that might be called international fusion. For such a secluded place, the choices are quite surprising.
From our dining tables, we could see amazing views of the volcano. Outside is a chair Casa 1800 is known for at all its properties. It must be famous on Instagram because I watched as many people snapped their photos sitting in the chair with the volcano as background.
The Rates
For the best rates online as well as special packages, book directly with Casa 1800 Cerro Verde. Or check Booking.com or Expedia for competitive prices. Depending on day of the week, season and room type, rates have an average room price of $194.00 USD per night. Check the website for special promotions.
The Bottom Line
- A beautifully modernistic yet minimalistic property that blends effortlessly with the lush forest and volcanic surroundings.
- 5-Star boutique hotel in the middle of nature
- Rooms are spacious and fun, complete with a basket swing for couples hanging from the ceiling.
- The restaurant choices are surprisingly upscale gourmet, featuring local ingredients, Salvadoran cuisine, as well as international fusion.
- Expansive outdoor terrace with an amazing view overlooking the volcano.
- Be sure to bring a jacket for cool nights and mornings. Afterall, you are at an elevation in excess of 6,000 feet.
- The rooms do not have A/C because of the altitude. It’s just not needed except maybe occasional days.
- No pets allowed.
- Check-in starts at 2 pm while Check-out is at ll am.
For other Hotel Scoop reviews in El Salvador, check out the following:
Hotel Almendros de San Lorenzo, a Colonial Stay in Suchitoto, El Salvador | Hotel Review
Puerto Barillas, Jiquilisco Bay: El Salvador Nature Lodge
Karin Leperi Pezo is a writer and photographer living part-time in Peru and part-time in Nevada. She and her husband paid full fare for one night as part of a group tour with Tara Tours. All photos are by Karin Pezo, unless otherwise noted. As always, all opinions are those of the author and are based on actual overnight stays at the property. This contrasts with AI-generated reviews, which are computer-generated summaries of what other people wrote about the place.
