Providing garden views, The Pelican House Hostel in El Valle features accommodations, a fitness center, an open-air bath, and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace.
Esmé
Germany
I really had a wonderful time at the pelican house hostel. The staff (owners and volunteers) are amazing! They help you with everything, organize tours and transport and are always up for a lovely conversation. The atmosphere at the hostel is super laid-back and familiar. The hostel has a kitchen and fridge for cooking meals and enough spaces to hang out. Despite the humidity, the sheets and pillows are dry and smell fresh. There is daily housekeeping to keep everything clean. The location is absolutely amazing (just look at the pictures). It really is a small paradise and I think my Chocó experience may have been the best during my 8 months of traveling.
The Humpback Turtle provides beachfront accommodations in El Valle.
Dasha
United States of America
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.
Utria hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and bar in El Valle. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace and a shared kitchen.
Kelly
United States of America
The location was stunning, the property was cozy and relaxing, the staff were all friendly and helpful, the excursions we went on were once in a lifetime trips, and the food was really delicious. 10/10
CANGREJO AZUL provides beachfront accommodations in El Valle. Playa El Almejal is within a few steps of the guest house. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe.
Hostal Adrimar offers accommodations in Bahía Solano, a 11-minute walk from El Almejal Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.
Florian
India
The staff is extremely kind and helpful and always there. The breakfast is also made with care.
Would definitely recommend it for a relaxing night.
Refugio Mr Jerry Eco Hostal provides beachfront accommodations in Bahía Solano. This guest house offers a terrace.
Claudia
Italy
The place is absolutely wonderful. An isolated paradise with few tourists and wonderful nature around. The place is well kept and clean. The mood is nice, staff is friendly, and the food is very good! The tours to see the whales, playa de los deseos and the jungle at night were very good!
Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
Quiet beach setting. Very welcoming host with exceptional cooking using natural products. I was pleased to meet an independent women who is living off grid and is almost self sufficient. Dona makes the effort of arranging rides and tours and made sure we had a reliable ride back to the airport.
I stayed at Mailers Hostal for 2 weeks. It’s in a great location. Perfectly positioned halfway between the beach (where you can surf) and the town (where the supermarkets and restaurants are). There is a kitchen that you can cook in, meaning you save money on eating out.
Mailer organises tours and is really knowledge about the area so you can ask him for all the local tips to enjoy el valle to its fullest!
The hostel is a lot better value than the hostels on the beach and he really makes you feel welcome and like his house is your house!
Nice place to stay with good value for money. Mailer and his family are great hosts. The location is great - just a few minutes walk to both the beach and the town. I went specifically looking for jungle walks and mailer is the best guide around for this it seems. Very knowledgeable about the various flora and fauna of the surrounding jungle and he is able to take groups or individuals on both day and nighttime tours
Great hostel in El valle with a nice bar and terrace to chill out at. I spent a week here and absolutely loved my stay here. The staff is super friendly and overall it's a lovely vibe to meet people and have a good time.
Also best wifi in the whole town if you need to work :)
PROS:
- amazing views to the beach, probably the best in the village
- Monica is a great host who is engaged with the local community
- several different spaces to relax and watch the ocean
- nice chill vibe
Well situated in front of the sea. The hostel was confortable for us 2 adultes and 2 kids 11 & 9.
You can book the tours you want directly with the hotel. The staff is very warm and they make you feel at home. The swimming pool was a big appeal when we booked but once there, the kids had a blast with the very warm and wavy ocean instead. The ambiance at night is great with delicious viche cocktail until 11:00 and they do respect well the closing time so the nights are quiet for everyone to sleep.
Great location straight on the beach.
Nice filling breakfast with fresh fruit, eggs, sweet potato pancakes and corn bread.
Very friendly and welcoming staff.
They are always cleaning, which is necessary given the location.
Great tour options (whales, baby turtle release, frog walk) and they try their best to communicate with the agencies and get you into a tour, which is great since the whale tours are often cancelled last minute.
The views of the beach are spectacular from our room and social spaces. Everything was very comfortable, and an extremely relaxed atmosphere.
The breakfast was excellent with fresh fruits and juices cereals and eggs how you like, good coffee etc.
Monica was such a great host and so helpful about organising tours and recomendations of where to eat.
Vaughan
Young couple
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