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Reviews of The Valley Tayrona hostel- A unique social jungle hostel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

KM 28 Via Troncal de Caribe a riohacha., 470008 El Zaino, Colombia

#11 of 37 hotels in El Zaino

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Review Score

Based on 360 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: June 6, 2024

    10
    Hallie was brilliant, made me feel at home. Yohan was great too. Angela was amazing, great drinks and awesome personalit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect place to relax, I didn’t leave the hostel much-had everything you’d want to relax and disassociate and slow down.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    9.0
    A very unique jungle experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the limited options of food. Each day they were "out of" the more reasonably priced dinner items, forcing us to choose between cheaper vegetarian options or the most expensive steak options. The food ended up being a much larger expense than anticipated and the quality was not at all worth the price.

    This was the most unique jungle experience we've ever had. The way the entire facility is laid out in various treehouses is impressive, the views are beautiful and the pools and hammocks are very enjoyable. The staff were friendly and it was very nice to see the way they treated their rescued dogs.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To leave the valley, it was too nice here

    What a nice location, middle in the jungle. You have to walk 20 minutes through the jungle or you can take a motorbike for 2 dollar/euro. It was a nice walk through. Once arrived very nice environment, pictures doesn’t lie. Semi private room missed a wall so you feel that you stay middle in the jungle. Matras was really comfy. Easy to connect with other travellers. Owners build a nice dream hostel. Food and pool was nice. Close to the national park.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Stunning Views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had hiked in Tayrona National Park all day and was pretty exhausted by the time I reached the hostel. There are a ton of stairs depending on the room you stay in.

    The views of the jungle from the hostel were stunning. The staff and other guests were friendly. All of the food and drinks I had at the hostel were delicious. The hostel provides good information on how to get there from the road. I was only staying for one night, but some others were organizing a group trip the following day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    10
    Incredible and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It’s beautiful, staff are friendly as well as the volunteers. They also keep everything so incredibly tidy which must be tough considering it’s in a forest.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I loved the volunteers there

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    10
    Very recommended. Beautiful location, great vibes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good in general, just some little advices: more hammocks would have been nice, not just the ones under a roof. There's no kitchen for guests which makes the stay expensive if you eat there the whole time (though they offer great food). They play music most of the day (mostly music) but if you want to rest, most of the common areas are close to the music, just good to know. :)

    Beautiful hostel, beautiful environment, beautiful sunsets. You wake up in the middle of nature, and beautiful bird sounds. The whole vibe is awesome. Even the toilets have a great view over the valley. You have different areas to rest. The food is really good, they offer enough different dishes.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The moto ride to reach them is exciting but a bit difficult, so would definitely recommend to pack light. Its a bit pricy for Colombian standards but really worth it!!!!

    The atmosphere in this place is amazing, really relaxed and chill staff and guests. The food and the drinks delicious and affordable! The pool clean and refreshing. Sleeping in a cabin basically outside was such a cool experience, felt safe and exciting, would recommend! Definitely the best hostel we have been out of all 10 during one month in Colombia.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful place in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was only okay, but I think they changed the menu shortly after I left and another traveller told me they had some really good food there. The place could organize more social events as it is hard to connect due to the vastness of the common areas. The lower bunks get no air from the fans, so it was a bit too warm at night for me.

    The hostel is beautifully situated in the jungle. Getting there is the first adventure as you have to cross a hanging btidge and four small streams. I loved the pool and the chill areas. You can win an upgrade to unused private rooms every night by buying a cocktail. I loved the toilets with the view and the rustic showers. Definetly recommend this place!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    10
    It was one of the most extraordinary experience I have ever had it was incredible being in the middle of the nature with
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was mind blowing to be in the middle of the nature This place feels like heaven to me

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Incredible views in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food was really expensive and not always good. Vibe is nice as they have live music etc, but it seems difficult to socialise as there are groups of volunteers who know each other already and it’s a bit difficult to fit in (we were two of us so we didn’t mind but just something to note). The local staff were very nice, but the rest of the staff was composed of international volunteers who seemed to be there more for their own interest than for providing a good service to customers.

    We had the most fancy private room and it was amazing (although very expensive). It was clean and comfortable and the view was great. The location is incredible in the middle of the jungle and there are a lot of nice spots to chill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes no running water, but that's part of the jungle experience, and was also quickly resolved!

    Location, food, people, amazing pool, nice live music and ambiance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    8.0
    Such a nice stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, helpful staff, great food options

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    I would like to extend my gratitude to all workers that were involved such as Angela, Lorain, Maria and Duban. Every wor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was in a nice part of the jungle with views all around

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    Lovely paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place where i slept had also beds underneath and you could feel all their movements. The place could be tricky to find in dark, but otherwise its a nice walk from the main street, crossing brooks.

    Lovely place right in the middle of the jungle. Go to their organized tours, they r lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be great if there was a kitchen for the guests to use.

    This hostel is in a beautiful location, has the greatest staff and unique cabins and dorms. I loved having a view of the jungle while showering.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Enjoyed my stay a lot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all perfect!

    What a beautiful hostel is The Valley. In the middle of nature, surrounded with bird sounds. Beautiful view on the mountains with the sunset. Showering and going to the toilet with a view on nature. And also the rooms have a view on nature, it is sleeping in nature.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road to get there is tough but they inform you well! Expect to spend some money because you can’t go anywhere else. Everyone is focused on hiking so don’t expect a party or a lot of social stuff after 22/23.

    Apart from the road to get there everything is AMAZING about this hostel! Couldn’t recommend it more. One of the, if not thé, best hostel I’ve stayed in. Beautiful (outdoor!!) rooms, a big area to wander around and get lost in and such a good place to meet people. The vibe was completely right!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Had a very nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No hot water and no hairdryer in the reception Too small lockers There was an employee that could be a bit friendlier / more professional

    Location Laid atmosphere The girl who works in the bar was super nice The view Drinks and food One of the hostels with the best atmosphere I have ever stayed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They can renewed it a little bit The sunbath chair are totally destroyed , it will be nice to have more place where to cill

    Amazing location Good food Good vibes

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful views and a very special location, would definitely recommend using the motorcycles to get there. Would have loved to join one of their tours!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay with great views
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The atmosphere was a bit off sometimes. There are lots of volunteers who click together.

    Really beautiful place with a great view. They have a lot of nice places to hang out and chill. Showers and toilets are nice and clean and have a great jungle view as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    More sockets would be appreciated. Wifi availability is limited to some places.

    Nice location and atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    10/10 would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gringo prices

    Amazing: staff, weather, location, food, drinks, and amenities! Not far from the entrance to the park, with plenty of things nearby to do. It was hard to leave! Angela made our stay really feel welcomed!

    Stayed in March 2024

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