The Humpback Turtle

–Excellent location – show map
+175 photos
Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Property highlights

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About this property

Beachfront Location: The Humpback Turtle in El Valle, Chocó offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms, wardrobes, and outdoor seating areas. Family rooms and pet-friendly options cater to all travelers. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, pancakes, and local specialties. Amenities and Activities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, yoga classes, cycling, and live music. Additional facilities include a bar, games room, and outdoor play area. José Celestino Mutis Airport is 9.3 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lívia
Brazil Brazil
“The property is AMAZING! Great location, right on the beach, great staff and great people also staying there. Had a lot of fun”
Noémie
France France
“We enjoyed our stay at Humpback Turtle. The beach location is nice. You're 20 minutes walk away from the town, that allows you to go every day to eat and buy food. The private hut is pretty comfortable. The hostel is offering plenty of tours. The...”
Molly
United States United States
“Very peaceful. Had a chance to meet nice people from around the world!”
Cdvillan
Colombia Colombia
“One of the best hostels I have stayed at in Colombia! The location is spectacular and on the beach. I enjoyed my morning walking along the shore. The breakfasts are my favorite meal of the day, they are different every morning and the cooks are...”
Dasha
United States United States
“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...”
Jrnewmann
United States United States
“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...”
Tremblay
Canada Canada
“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.”
Denham-wells
Australia Australia
“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...”
Amara
United States United States
“Cozy rustic cabanas of bamboo, wood and thatch, very natural setting with big garden and right on the beach! Friendly staff and good fish.”
Lisa
Spain Spain
“Amazing location right on the beach, waves crashing out front with the jungle out back!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurante Humpback
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 27468