Hakuna Matata Ecolodge

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Hakuna Matata Ecolodge

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Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
107 reviews

Providing garden views, Hakuna Matata Ecolodge in El Valle features accommodations, an open-air bath, a garden, barbecue facilities, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property provides services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment. A terrace with outdoor furniture and mountain views is offered in some units. In some units there's a dressing room for guests to change in. Fruit, juice, and cheese are served as part of the breakfast offered at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, and bar. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Valle, like hiking. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Playa El Almejal is a few steps from Hakuna Matata Ecolodge. José Celestino Mutis Airport is 9.3 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vlad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A true ecolodge in El Valle. An authentic experience in the Pacific jungle. Welcoming staff too.”
  • Mauricio
    Colombia Colombia
    “The comfort of its facilities and the cleanliness of its rooms.”
  • Carol
    United States United States
    “everything this is an amazing place, comfortable, clean, everybody here is so kind Camilo the owner I the one who make sure your stay is pleasant enough thank you so much and see you soon for sure I’ll be back”
  • Valtravel
    Spain Spain
    “The staff is very friendly and helpful. Nice common area to have a drink, chat with other travellers or just chill. We stayed in a small hut that was very comfortable considering you're in the middle of nowhere. We even had our own terrace. They...”
  • L
    Liah
    Colombia Colombia
    “Dinner was really good, the cabaña is small but really cute and was very clean!”
  • Elena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is a great option in El Valle! Cheaper than other options on the beach and really comfortable beds and rooms. Plenty of toilets which is also appreciated. We didn’t have any of the meals so can’t comment on those. Nice relaxation space at the...”
  • Becle
    Colombia Colombia
    “Gente amable , buena comida y paisajes inolvidables, perfecto para ir solo o en familia.”
  • Edgar
    Ecuador Ecuador
    “La Ubicacion en medio de la naturaleza da uma experiencia inugualable, asi como paisajes de lujo!!”
  • Cruz
    Colombia Colombia
    “gran atencion, y destaco la calides y el gran servicio de cada uno de los trabajadores”
  • Natalia
    Colombia Colombia
    “Su ubicación y la calidad de sus anfitriones, Camilo y Rey son los mejores”

Managed by HAKUNA MATATA HOSTAL CHOCO

Company review score: 9.1Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a staff Family Integrated by people of different cultures, our objective is to provide a friendly and friendly service, we have people specialized in Artisanal Fishing, qualified guides, native cook of the region, expert staff in sighting birds and reptiles, we have communication direct with the Embera indigenous communities and the group of ancestral songs of the Afro-descendant community of the Valley, Hakuna matata is the home of all and you will be welcomed as in your home. Animate to visit us because more than selling accommodation we want to give you an experience.

Property info

We are an ecological hostel We are very interested in recycling and the friendly use of nature. We are in front of the sea where you can enjoy a view of sunsets and the fresh breeze of the sea, in front we have a beach volleyball court where you can share with native people or other foreigners in the afternoons. Behind the hostel we have a Natural reserve of humid forest where you can make ecological walks to enjoy different environments in one and only place. We have fruit trees where you can see animals like birds, reptiles and insects, the whole hostel is a quiet space to read, meditate or rest because we have enough space to have different environments, if you are looking for friends to have a relationship we have the bar where we have music from the region and the general dining room where you can share with family, we are the closest Hostel to the Town of the whole area because we are in front of the sea but 10min from the town walking, We are Hakuna Matata full contact with nature,

Neighborhood info

It is a special area for watching whales, dolphins and turtle nesting season because we are part of the area closest to the Utria National Park, we are 15min by boat, we also have nearby waterfalls and ecological walks through the jungle. You can do sports fishing and artisanal fishing day and night with the natives of the region, we have special tours of the hostel to visit the river tundo at night and listen to nature, it is a great experience, We are also close to some indigenous peoples, You can visit the Embera indigenous communities where you can see and be part of the tattoo in jagua and live this experience. Being in front of the sea is a special area for surfing and beach sports such as volleyball or soccer. The hostel is 20min walk from the town the Valley where you can buy fruits, vegetables, drinks or whatever you need, it is very close and very easy to get to.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • 1
    • Cuisine
      Latin American

Amenities of Hakuna Matata Ecolodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Business Facilities

    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet basket
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Spa

    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    The shared room with 4 beds includes a kitchen.

    License number: 72448

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