Olas Permanentes El Zonte is praised by about 60% of reviewers for its beachfront location, friendly staff, solid air conditioning, clean rooms, and value pricing; many also enjoy the chilled atmosphere, hammocks, and sunset views. Roughly 40% of reviews mention cons such as small or misleading photos of the pool (often described as more of a hot tub), loud construction noise from neighboring sites, barking dogs at night, paper-thin walls, and basic or poorly maintained shared bathrooms and showers with no hot water. While 70% of visitors find the food decent or excellent, others note inconsistent meal quality, with some reporting that breakfast is below average or overpriced and that restaurant service can be marred by underwhelming portions or slow orders. WiFi is characterized as unreliable by most, and several reviewers feel the website photos and descriptions overpromise, with some experiencing issues with room readiness or booking reliability. Complaints about noisy nights, construction, and beach access (only possible at low tide) are persistent for about 30% of stays, while about 10% mention problems around check-in, cleanliness, or unexpected charges.