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Reviews of TORTUGA BAY Eco Hotel

playa cuevitas bahia solano-el vallle, 276030 El Valle, Colombia

#3 of 22 hotels in El Valle

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Review score

Based on 23 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an incredible experience in this ecolodge, immersed in nature, away from people, facing the ocean and in a very comfortable room. Thanks to Elias for the wonderful welcome, to William for the impeccable organization and to Piiao, thank you for taking us to these sublime wild beaches, waterfalls, natural pools, jungles and thank you for your smile and your good mood.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The biggest issue I saw is that there is no "eco-sustainability" for what I could see. Place is a paradise but garbage keeps accumulating without proper system to deal with it, no water refill. This also reflects in one of the host that was all but sensitive to "eco-friendly" topic and once even throwing a plastic stick on the ground in front of me. If you want to protect paradises this is not the right approach in my opinion.

    The location is amazing. The kitchen team lovely and food really good. Really like the approach of owners as well, ready to help in case any issue arise. William is a nice host, friendly and always available for any needs. Nice rooms. Note for digital nomads: Good internet and good place to work

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    10
    It is one step from beeing on your private lonely island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    When you go there, keep in mind, you are far away from any bigger city, so the travel to the hotel is a little adventures, but worth it. And food is served, what there is the day. So no huge selection possible. But try the local house made lemonade. It is delicious. If you want more than one glass, tell the owner the day before, so they prepare enough.

    We did a tour to Utria National park. My expectation was entering the jungle with a nature guide to look for local animals. Instead we went on a beach tour. So be sure you explaine correctly what you expect to get the right tour. The other morning we went alone on a little path behind the hotel and managed to see a group of monkeys. So there are wild animals around. For the locals they are just so normal, they don't mention them. Among the local birds are also eagles. Same thing, locals won't mention them as special, as the are regularly seen.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If electricity is gone which seems to be happening quite frequently in that area, there is no water in the bathroom.

    Room was realy nice, they have good internet when there is an electricity. We could pay by card at the hotel.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Amazing place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water is not drinkable so one must buy bottles, electricity and water supply was intermittent during our stay but it was understandable because we had several consecutive rainy days and they use solar energy for everything, so it was not a big deal, just something to be aware of.

    The place is very nice, the staff is super friendly and attentive, everything is clean and modern, high quality beds, linings,etc. The beach is awesome, it's near playa cuevita and Utria, food is available on premises and they always help with transportation to and from town as well as with setting up tours.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Off the beaten track
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location Friendly staff with good knowledge of the local area Delicious meals Friendly cat!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Great location, good food, lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location, very clean, lovely people, good food.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food could be more varied. The mattress was pretty hard.

    The location is a dream. You can relax all day in the hammock or at the beach or you can plunge into the waves. They also offer tours and turtle liberation

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perfectly located directly on the beach. We enjoyed the food and hospitality of the staff at the place!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    A unique and remote experience of the best of Colombia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a dislike - but be warned that you have to take a cross country motor taxi across small wooden bridges and the beach to get there, and only at certain times depending on the tides. It was quite a fun and thrilling part of the experience but not for everyone You’re also lucky if you get a spot of internet - none of these are the fault of the hotel but just something to be aware of

    A very rural and special location - you really feel off the beaten track here. It’s certainly not luxury but you have everything that you need Elias and William who manage the place were extremely friendly and welcoming - Elias greets you with a coffee the second you wake up and both went out of their way to help us despite us barely speaking a word of the same language. They also helped us with a whale tour and seeing turtles

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The friendliest staff, William and Elias made us feel at home. Best location by the sea. Nice and cozy cabins.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    10
    Amazing hotel on the beach with natural wonders everywhere! Highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is amazing, right on the beach and away from the city. We got to see a whale jumping from the hotel and also a turtle giving birth(!). The liberation of the baby turtles is also next to the hotel. The staff is also super attentive and friendly. We loved our stay!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpfull and friendly staff, amazing location. Boat tour to see whales and the release of the turtles was very enjoyable. Highly recomandable location!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    10
    Paradise-like accommodation with very friendly people
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff at the hotel was very friendly and helpful, the beach right in front of the property is incredibly beautiful and perfect for a long walk.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not super organized. I asked to clean my clothing saying i needed them dried the day after in the morning as I had to take my flights. When I came to grab the clothes they were just hanging them. I had to pack all my wet clothes :/

    The beach is awesome! Beautiful sunset. The workers are super helpfull!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only the beds are a bit too hard

    the location is awesome and the stuff is super friendly. i reccomend everyone to go here. you have a private beach with a fantastic view

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a paradise! Highly recommended. Very friendly staff who are always there to help you and make your stay wonderful. I was positively surprised with their hospitality. The location is very pretty. It's a very long and empty beach where everyday you can see liberation of the turtles and at nights only a few meters from the hostel, you can find turtles laying eggs.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We think it's over priced. And being in such a beautiful remote location, you would expect them to provide free drinking water. However you have to buy bottled water - which is likely not recycled here as they lack the infrastructure. All they need is a filter, so customers can fill their bottles.

    Beautiful location. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Clean and beautiful accomodation.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place changed a lot in a few months.. it totally lost its vibes. Totally overpriced. Average food.

    The surrounding area is unique

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - As an eco hotel it would be nice to have a waterfilter to refill water bottles. Now we had to keep buying small bottles all the time which felt a bit wrong. - because of the tides you have to leave at 6am if you want to get anywhere before noon, the hotel can’t do anything about this, but it’s something to keep in mind when planning your trip.

    - the location: beautiful, peaceful and quiet. - friendly staff - our room was absolutely gorgeous with a stunning view!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

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