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Reviews of The Humpback Turtle

Playa Almejal, El Valle, Chocó, Colombia., 276038 El Valle, Colombia

#14 of 19 hotels in El Valle

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Review Score

Based on 56 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Trash on the beach

    Very peaceful. Had a chance to meet nice people from around the world!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2024

    9.0
    Colourful remote hostel, perfect stay in El Valle
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The beds were pretty uncomfortable. The mattresses dipped a lot in the middle and you could feel the slats below. The fans above the beds in our room also didn't work. But still so worth staying. We didn't know you can only get a lancha from Nuqui 2 days a week, or a private one which cost over a million COP.

    Amazing colourful hostel in amazing El Valle, in the perfect location at the end of the beach, close to a surf hut. Really difficult to get to from Nuqui but only a tuktuk from Bahia Solano. The wifi is limited but I think that's general to the town, not just the hostel. The staff were helpful with tours.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and vibe were great! Super relaxed environment just by the beach. The food was also delicious! We would definitely stay again and recommend it :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful Hostel, perfect to calm down and connect with the Nature. 100% recommendable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    A really nice and lovely place! Great atmosphere and views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lovely place on the beach! Great spot. Little walk to town, but more then worth it. The people are really kind and the cabins are great! Only thing: there are no surfboards like on the pictures ;)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    10
    Great, clean hostel right on the beach, with a friendly family vibe and great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the kitchen stoves was not working when we were there and when it’s breezy it’s hard to get the kitchen stoves to heat anything up. Food is quite a bit pricy compared to town, but good. Not much to not like honestly.

    Further down on the beach so it’s very quiet at night, lots of spaces to chill, volunteers and staff are very nice, one of the cleanest hostels I’ve stayed at despite being right on the beach. Seemingly employs lots of local staff/families which is cool to see in a town without a ton of other work opportunities. Food and smoothies that they sell are delicious and you get big portions, included breakfast is always bomb.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    9.0
    Awesome place to chill by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only issues we had are locals coming by to hangout and try to sell you tours or coconuts, but that is common throughout el valle... The water filter was also commonly empty and it was unclear whether the tap water is good to drink or not (I drank it all week with no issue).

    The Humpback turtle is an awesome place to stay for an extended period and hang out, play volleyball, socialize, explore, and relax on the beach. Really can't ask for a better place to unplug and unwind. The breakfasts are exceptional, the rooms and bathrooms are kept meticulously clean, the staff is friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Magical experience with the ocean and the jungle so easily accessible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather is very humid so it’s something I had to get used to.

    The location is amazing, so many hikes and tours available. Very clean hostel, the staff clean everything for what seems like twice a day. The restaurant serves great food, especially the fish here…wow.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    Surfing, relaxing, yummy food, friendly people!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff, the food, the location! Super relaxing, heathy simple food, good surfing! Everything was really clean and well maintained. The hostel also worked with different tour providers so you could explore the jungle, waterfalls and beaches nearby. What more could you ask for!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing hostel at such a wonderful place directly at the beach. the staff is very friendly and helpful, makes good food and the hostel is simple but beautiful. if you're looking for a stay at a beautiful place with a good vibe, i highly recommend this hostel!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really loved my stay at the Humpback as I have stayed there for 3 weeks ! The atmosphere is super chill and it’s an awesome place to relax, especially in the hostel’s hamacs or directly on the beach as it’s the only hostel that’s actually located on the beach. It’s also a great place to meet other backpackers as well as the locals who always hang out there. Overall I 100% recommend the Humpback !

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    10
    Amazing hosts and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The best location in Valle

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    10
    A little slice of paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thank you to the Humpback Turtle! Beautiful property and beautiful people. I ate breakfast lunch and dinner in the kitchen and all three meals were incredible. Staff was very knowledgeable about tours and overall very helpful and fun to be around. Great vibes, hoping to visit again soon!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sleeping in a hammock

    Friendly staff and Tyler, the owner, was very nice and friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2023

    10
    Brilliant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent staff, excellent food, clean room, great service, tours were fantastic, i have no complaints

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    9.0
    We would definitely recommend staying at the hostel, we had a great time!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We slept in a Treehouse like dorm which is set up on a hill. From there the views are great but there are no bathrooms, going down the steps at night was a bit tricky.

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Humpback Turtle! The Location is amazing, directly on the beach. Perfect to chill out and relax. The staff was very friendly and helped wherever they could. The bad reviews we saw on some platforms are definitely not justified.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    10
    Other worldly. Amazing sunsets, amazing volunteers and great vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is unbelievable, you sleep with the sounds of the ocean. The ladies that work in the kitchen do a very good job cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ocean is a beautiful temperature and whales are visible from the hostel. The vibe is really cool, great volunteers always willing to help.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    10
    Classic beach hostel backpacker vibes, amazing sunsets, good waves and fresh fish!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was amaazzingg

    Cozy rustic cabanas of bamboo, wood and thatch, very natural setting with big garden and right on the beach! Friendly staff and good fish.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    We loved the rustic backpacker vibes, bamboo huts, beautiful garden, tasty food, chilled atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved it all!!

    Amazing location right on the beach, waves crashing out front with the jungle out back!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    10
    AMAZING!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Magical place. Fresh fish, whales in the ocean, bonfires on the beach and the most amazing sunsets. 100% recommended!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    10
    Incredible stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had a really good time at the hostel. The vibe is very nice and it’s good to relax. The hostel is at the beach and surrounded by beautiful nature. I really liked the food, and also the staff is very amazing and friendly. I can really recommend a stay in this nice hostel.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    kitchen doesn’t have a fridge and is missing a couple of useful utensils

    great location right on the beach, great breakfast and comfy beds

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2023

    9.0
    wholesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    there is a free turtle liberation that is done by the hostel next door, we asked the staff about it in our hostel so many times they never got back to us and were going to charge us to go somewhere far on a tour.

    the place is so relaxing, the beach and the layout of the camp is perfect for a nice beer and a good book. the nature around is absolutely breathtaking! the staff super friendly and fun to be around. I would go back for sure.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    10
    Amable lugar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    En general un ambiente tranquilo y amable

    Stayed in March 2023

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