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

Sleeping in a hammock

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

Stayed in September 2023

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

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

Not much nice spots to relax (hammocks and chairs). Kitchen is very basic. staff is little involved.

One of the best and beautiful locations. Not expensive.

Stayed in February 2023

The staff is volunteers/foreigners that are not super helpful or engaged in their job. Breakfast is very basic. The dorms and bathrooms are not always cleaned properly.

Nice location, hippie/backpacker style vibe, relaxing atmosphere, colorful design

Stayed in September 2022

The staff was not really nice, the noise and the lack of cleanliness

The view and the food!

Stayed in August 2022

The staff were volunteers and weren’t very knowledgeable about the area/or able to answer our questions, but that’s a small thing.

This is a great classic hostel in El Valle. We stayed in a private room which was a lovely cabin. Fan was very appreciated as it gets hot. Location is perfect and aesthetically it’s a lovely place. Breakfast is included and very good. We only stayed one night as they were all booked up.

Stayed in July 2022

The place is magic. Great surfing. Could stay there forever. Just the breakfast is not so good and its hard to get some fruits, which is very surprising for the area.

Stayed in January 2022

El Valle is a good place to chill. The Humpback Turtle makes it twice more enjoyable. Out of the accommodation offered on the beach, this one is probably the best place for international travellers quality-price wise. The hosts are foreigners that make the stay quite relaxing. They can help you to arrange different activities and advice on how to spend your time. The hostel offers lunch/dinner. It's a very good place for surfing. Generally, you won't have to worry about almost anything if you stay here.

Stayed in September 2021

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

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful chilled place directly on the beach. Nice raggea, volleyball and bonfire vibes, with beautiful sunsets nearly every day. Also the food with fresh catched tuna is amazing

Stayed in March 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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The best location in Valle

Stayed in October 2023

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

Nothing

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

Stayed in September 2023

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

We stayed in a private cabaña, which was fine but cannot be locked because you can enter though the window. Also, the staff painted our room during our stay which was strange. Luckily there was a locker, but bring a lock. The prices for both the tours and the food are significantly higher than you can find in town, so look around there!

The location is amazing, and the jungle night tour is a definite recommendation. The guide was amazing.

Stayed in September 2023

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

Loved it all!!

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

Stayed in September 2023