Situated in El Valle, The Humpback Turtle offers beachfront accommodation a few steps from Playa El Almejal and features various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers luggage storage space, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. A snack bar can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the guest house provides outdoor play equipment. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. José Celestino Mutis Airport is 15 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.3
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for El Valle
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julia
    United States United States
    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 :)
  • Louis
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful Hostel, perfect to calm down and connect with the Nature. 100% recommendable
  • Tally
    Netherlands Netherlands
    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 ;)
  • Ciara
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • Dana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    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...
  • Adèle
    France France
    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...
  • Elena
    United States United States
    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....
  • Scott
    Japan Japan
    Friendly staff and Tyler, the owner, was very nice and friendly
  • M
    Morgan
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent staff, excellent food, clean room, great service, tours were fantastic, i have no complaints
  • Martina
    Germany Germany
    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...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Humpback

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Humpback Turtle

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Humpback Turtle takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: 27468

FAQs about The Humpback Turtle

  • Check-in at The Humpback Turtle is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Humpback Turtle has 1 restaurant:

    • Humpback

  • The Humpback Turtle offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Open-air bath
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Happy hour
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at The Humpback Turtle may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Humpback Turtle is 550 yards from the centre of El Valle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Humpback Turtle include:

    • Double
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Tent
    • Twin