Hotel San Mateo
Colonia San Mateo Calle Caracas 20-H, Colonia San Mateo frente CENAR, San Salvador El Salvador
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#3 of 77 B&Bs / Inns in San Salvador
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Hotel San Mateo is conveniently located in the heart of San Salvador's. Only 40 minutes away from El Salvador's International Airport, beach, 5 minutes away to international restaurants, near to sports centers, museums, universities UCA, José Matias Delgado, Francisco Gavidia; business center, CIFCO (Conventions). Your rest by businesses or tourism, in a place to feel like in house. We provide comfortable rooms, which include: Private bathrooms with hot water, Cable television, free Internet WIFI, Desks in the rooms(request) Services ($): Transportation to the airport, taxi, Meals on request, Laundry service.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Children's television networks
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Non-smoking hotel
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Wifi
Special diet menus
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Air conditioning
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Colonia San Mateo Calle Caracas 20-H, Colonia San Mateo frente CENAR, San Salvador El Salvador
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Excellent property with security guards at the gate entrance. Florida the lady owner of the hotel was most charming and caring. She took extra care of us with our food restrictions and made us some of the best breakfast we ever had. Thank you for such kind and warm hospitality.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from hotelsanMateo, Propietario at Hotel San Mateo
Responded 19 Oct 2019
thank you for your comments. It was a pleasure to serve you.
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Well priced hotel in a guarded community, which is always a plus when you're in San Salvador. Florida, the manager (owner?!), couldn't have been lovelier as well. Super helpful with directions, finding out info etc. Great location as it's close to bus stations and handy for airport too.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Traveled solo
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In a quite and secure little street, the hotel San mateo Is a very warm place to stay. The rooms are spacious, well equipped and the breakfasts are plentiful. The ratio price/services is excellent in a city where everything is expensive. The owner is very welcoming, friendly and will do anything she can to help. I recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: June 2017Trip type: Traveled on business
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I arrived here with some friends and I was immediately greeted with kindness. Our nights felt safe and super comfortable. I can tell you that this place really went all out to make my friends and I feel at home. The food was amazing! The fact that its gated and that they have 24/7 security really helped me feel secure and I slept like a baby. Next time I visit El Salvador I'll definitely be staying here again :-).
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from hotelsanMateo, Gerente at Hotel San Mateo
Responded 14 Jan 2017
Thank you very much for your comments. Happy new year and it was a pleasure to serve you. Regards, Florida
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Florida and Alfonso are great hosts. I was for one night in the hotel, and was warmly welcomed, has a very clean and tidy room, toilet, wifi and breakfast. Florida was also kind enough to make me a sandwich at night. The hotel is small, very cozy and in a secure and quiet neighborhood. The next day I did a tour with Alfonso to the volcano and the beach, and then was dropped at the airport. Very recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded 14 Jan 2017
Thank you very much for your comments. Happy new year and it was a pleasure to serve you. Regards, Florida y Alfonso
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Hotel San Mateo has been the best and most value for money stay I had in Central America. The hosts were thoughtful & eager to make sure I had a good stay. Flori was friendly and always smiling, helped me with getting a taxi, get my torn usd changed & even arranged for her Husband to take me on a day tour - because there were no tours running on Mondays! The very spacious room was cleaned Everyday, nice comfy a/c, drinking water provided & a delicious salvadorian breakfast of tamales and pupusa!
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from hotelsanMateo, Gerente at Hotel San Mateo
Responded 14 Jan 2017
Thank you very much for your comments. Happy new year and it was a pleasure to serve you. Regards, Florida y Alfonso
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In my travels, I always try to find hidden gems in regards to places to stay, and this is one of them. Florida (wife) and Alfonso (husband) are fantastic hosts and make you feel at home. You are in their house, and they are so warm and inviting that they make you feel like part of their family. This is how traveling should always be. The price of the room was better than anything else we could find in San Salvador. It also has good airconditioning (and a separate ceiling fan), a nice private bath (with all amenities), and lots of common areas to relax. The rooms are all kept spotlessly clean. We got some food at the store and, instead of using the house refrigerator in the kitchen, our hosts surprised us by bringing a mini-refrigerator into our room for us to use. They were so considerate and helpful. We spent a lot of time talking to our hosts at night and getting to know them. They have some very interesting stories about their experiences during the war, their families, and other quirks about Salvadorean culture. It was a pleasure spending hours with them in their courtyard. The breakfasts are delicious and homemade, representing the traditional offerings in El Salvador and some different variations. My girlfriend is a vegetarian, and I am a vegan, and Florida prepared personalized breakfasts just for us (including juice and teas made from fruit and spices in their garden). The breakfasts are delicious, filling, and healthy. The hotel has a great location. We saw many parts of the city and did most of it by walking (although taxis and buses are all around the area). It is very safe and there are many stores and markets nearby. I recommend this hotel very highly. It is a real diamond in San Salvador. The hosts and the neighborhood made us really enjoy our time in the capital and Florida gave us a lot of ideas for day trips and other longer trips in the country. Thank you so much Florida and Alfonso. We loved our stay.…
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from hotelsanMateo, Propietario at Hotel San Mateo
Responded 1 Apr 2016
hank you very much for your comments. It was a pleasure to attend you!
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This hotel is in a safe, quiet residential area. The host, Florida, was very helpful and welcoming. Yes, she charges for everything, but she is running a business and makes you feel very welcome! Note: She does have two friendly dogs. Breakfast is included and prepared by her, including some fruits/veggies from the garden. The room is air conditioned and has all basic amenities. Not amazing if you compare to a hotel in the US, but very good for the price and location. Recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Traveled solo
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Yes, it's safe. It's also clean and quiet. But I disagree with other reviewers about the host. Maybe because I'm Latin-American I got a different perception of her: someone who thinks that travellers don't mind spending a little extra here and there. If she kindly offers you something, she will over charge for it. If she calls a taxi, she'll get a commission. If you complain because there's no water, she will sort it out making it look like you owe her. For me, just a smart woman playing the role of the lovely auntie. Nothing wrong with that, it's a business after all, just bear in mind that she does nothing for free.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 Apr 2016
Gracias por tus comentarios. Fue un gusto atenderte.
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Super clean! Very welcoming! Extremely helpful! In a guarded community, so extremely safe. Only thing is that they don't accept credit cards, so make sure you have cash. A lot better if its exact change.
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Traveled on business
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel San Mateo
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel San Mateo?
Nearby attractions include Statue of Barrios (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel San Mateo?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel San Mateo?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel San Mateo?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel San Mateo?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel San Mateo?
Conveniently located restaurants include PIZZA BOOM, El Yugo, and Restaurante 11 :11.
Does Hotel San Mateo have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Hotel San Mateo offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Hotel San Mateo have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel San Mateo offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel San Mateo?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Hospital Divina Providencia Chapel (2.2 km) and Lenka Tours (1.9 km).
Is Hotel San Mateo accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.