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Kayu Resort, Restaurant, and Bar

Welcome To Kayu Resort

Kayu is a modern boutique resort with unending panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean on the renowned surf break at El Sunzal in La Libertad, El Salvador.
Whether you’re on the waves or taking in the view from your oceanview suite, our sparkling blue pool, or dining with us on our four-deck oceanfront restaurant and bar, you’ll see and experience every corner of this unspoiled seaside oasis.

Warm friendly faces and fresh ocean breezes greet you at Kayu Resort, one of the finest beach resorts in Central America.

U.S. owners Steve and Robin Wilson and General Manager Roxana Revolone welcome you to enjoy an amazing adventure on the unspoiled coastline of La Libertad, El Salvador.

Today’s travelers are discovering El Salvador has the perfect mixture of stunning beauty and friendly people along with the spectacular surfing and beaches, value, and accessible location.

Ideally located in front of four surf breaks. We are at the heart of an amazing International surfing community at Sunzal Surf Break and only steps from El Tunco and Surf City.

Kayu Resort is also the home of the Kayu Surfing team and we offer surf tours and lessons for our guests with our private access to the Sunzal beachfront.

We also provide surf and Jetski tours of other breaks like k59, Punta Roca, Mizata, and El Zonte. Many guests enjoy our guided offroad Dirt Bike journeys or spend a day hiking Santa Ana, El Salvador’s highest Volcano with its one-of-a-kind aqua blue crater lake.

Average Guest Rating
4.5/5

Luxury Accommodation

Kayu is a modern, Boutique Resort, Restaurant, and Bar, featuring luxurious executive suites and expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and Sunzal Surf Break.

Our resort is nestled on two acres of lush seaside gardens with an elegant oversized edgeless swimming pool and Jacuzzi that sit alongside our poolside palapa bar and grill that are a wonderful place to catch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.

Steps away from our main resort building you’ll enjoy our acclaimed oceanfront Kayu Restaurant and Bar with four beach decks that all offer panoramic ocean views during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with private, direct access to the amazing beach and surf. The only thing that’s missing are your footprints in the sand.

Ocean View Executive Suites

The Executive Suites on our upper level offer the most expansive views of El Sunzal. Take in the splendor of the Pacific from your suite as you gaze out from the floor to ceiling windows or step outside on the spacious patio to take in the sea breeze.

Upper and Lower Level Rooms

Even our regular rooms offer all of the amenities you've come to expect in International travel.

Pool Level Views

Our poolside Executive Suites offer views of the Pacific while offering the most convenient access to our pool and resort amenities.

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Resort Amenities

Our hillside and beach resort is nestled on two acres of lush seaside gardens with an elegant oversized edgeless swimming pool and Jacuzzi that sit alongside our poolside palapa bar and grill – a wonderful place to spend the day relaxing and catch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.

Moving down the hill from the views of our upper-level resort building, pool, and palapa restaurant, you’re just steps away from our oceanfront Kayu Restaurant and Bar where we serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks! No matter which of our Restaurant and Bar’s four decks that you choose, you’ll have amazing views of the beach and surf.

Finish your meal and beverages and use our private beach access to step onto the sand for a relaxing stroll, go surfing (even get a lesson at our surf school), or simply throw down a beach towel and relax in the sun. 

Restaurant & Bar
Steps away from our main resort building you’ll enjoy our acclaimed oceanfront Kayu Restaurant and Bar with four beach decks that all offer panoramic ocean views during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with private, direct access to the amazing beach and surf. The only thing that’s missing are your footprints in the sand.
Step on up for a great meal or drinks
Steps away from our main resort building you’ll enjoy our acclaimed oceanfront Kayu Restaurant and Bar with four beach decks that all offer panoramic ocean views during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with private, direct access to the amazing beach and surf. The only thing that’s missing are your footprints in the sand.
Restaurant & Bar
Steps away from our main resort building you’ll enjoy our acclaimed oceanfront Kayu Restaurant and Bar with four beach decks that all offer panoramic ocean views during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with private, direct access to the amazing beach and surf. The only thing that’s missing are your footprints in the sand.
Restaurant & Bar
Steps away from our main resort building you’ll enjoy our acclaimed oceanfront Kayu Restaurant and Bar with four beach decks that all offer panoramic ocean views during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks with private, direct access to the amazing beach and surf. The only thing that’s missing are your footprints in the sand.

Area Activities

People come to the unspoiled beaches of La Libertad for our amazing surf breaks. Kayu  sits along six of the best surf breaks in El Salvador – you won’t be disappointed. We’re home to International Surfing Competitions including the Olympic Trials, but we’re also a favorite stop for enthusiast Short and Longboarders, Kite Surfing — you name it.

There’s a lot more that you can explore, from simple sunbathing, to other beach and water sports like boating and Jet Ski’s, off-road motorcycles, epic hiking around our Volcanos, and visits to great towns and retaurants throughout the local area and region.

To boom activities reach out to our Managers Rochely Orellana and Guadalupe Flores.

Surfing
Kayu sits along six of the best surf breaks in El Salvador: El Sunzal (directly in front of the resort and accessible from our private, direct beach access), El Tunco, k59, Punta Roca, Mizata, and El Zonte (and the Surf City destination itself). We confident that you'll find some epic waves.
Surfing
Kayu sits along six of the best surf breaks in El Salvador: El Sunzal (directly in front of the resort and accessible from our private, direct beach access), El Tunco, k59, Punta Roca, Mizata, and El Zonte (and the Surf City destination itself). We confident that you'll find some epic waves.
Jet Ski
Guests love flying around the surf at Playa El Sunzal at Kayu Resort on a Jet Ski. When you're ready for a break hit the beach and join us at Kayu Restaurant and Bar for a great meal. Who knows, if you have a big enough meal, you may need to take a nap in your oceanview suite before your next adventure!
Santa Ana Volcano Day Trip & Hike
Take a day trip from Kayu Resort and Hike Santa Ana Volcano in El Salvador and be amazed with the breathtaking views and the one-of-a-kind blue crater lake.
Don't forget the sunsets
Beautiful sunsets abound at Playa El Sunzal at Kayu Resort. Enjoy the end of your day from the beach with our private, direct access, any one of our four decks at our restaurant and bar, the elevated pool deck, or your oceanview suite. You'll have a great view no matter where you choose to welcome in an evening of relaxation.