The Pelican House Hostel

Property building
Garden
Facade/entrance, Garden
Property building
Garden view, Sea view
9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(251 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Choco, Colombia

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this bed and breakfast

Boasting mountain views, The Pelican House Hostel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, an open-air bath and a garden, around a few steps from Playa El Almejal. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

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Available Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 96 ft²

Sleeps 1
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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 129 ft²

Sleeps 1
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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(251 Ratings)
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6.0 / 10.0
Jan 2024
Beetje teleurstellend
We kwamen hier aan met zeer veel verwachtingen (na het lezen van de reviews), maar waren een beetje teleurgesteld. Positief: mooi zicht, tussen jungle en strand, prachtige omgeving. Hostel is mooi van uitzicht. Hangmatten. Omgeving. Gezellige sfeer, uiteraard afhankelijk van de gasten.
Personeel is ongeïnteresseerd (of komt in elk geval zo over) en geeft geen of beperkte info over tours (ook na dit te vragen, zeer beperkte onduidelijke info), het lijkt alsof het teveel moeite is gevraagd hierop te antwoorden. Keuken vol etensresten, ijskast is walgelijk (vis en vol open borden met eten), gasten hebben dit zelf uiteindelijk opgeruimd. Ze rekenen 10% extra als je met kaart betaalt (zou al minder een probleem zijn als al bovenstaande wel in orde was). Het is echt de combinatie van dit alles dat het verblijf een beetje tegen deed vallen. Veel potentieel, maar lijkt alsof personeel alles wat laat hangen. Er is weinig tot niets in de buurt voor te eten of drinken, daarom erg jammer dat de keuken zo ranzig is, nodigt niet uit om te koken. Basic is zeker oké, maar toch belangrijk dat het gewoon proper is.
9.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
Definitely a little paradise!
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 only small remarks I have would be that my mattress was a bit old and worn through, so little uncomfortable. It might be time to change them. There are only a few toilets for quite a lot of people, although overall they were clean enough and this of course depends on the guests. The fridge was a bit dirty, but that is also mostly due to the guests.
9.0 / 10.0
Aug 2023
Superb
Very helpful staff, they help you from the minute you enter with any information you need/ help with organising tours etc. really nice vibes.
6.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
Pleasant
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.
Unbearably hot at night. Even though they are open, there is no air circulation in the dorms, as there is very little wind, so they are stuffy and stinky. Lots of sweaty human bodies and clothes trapped in an airless room. Also it caused me to get a lung infection later because all the air and allergens stagnated in the room. A single fan to aerate and cool the rooms would go a long way. People are smoking inside, right next to the kitchen area, which is unhygienic, and next to reception. There's plenty of outdoor space so I don't understand why there can't be a seperate smoking area. Kitchen equipment is pretty old. Fridge was full of uncovered fish and meat so it was really unhygienic.
9.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
Perfect and stunning private rooms!
Very lovely place in the middle of nowhere in El Valle. Restaurants close by and 20 min from El Valle centre. Very safe little town. We had the private room with seaview and it was fantastic. Owner is also very friendly and helpful and we did some very cool tours!
Nothing really!
6.0 / 10.0
May 2023
Not as we expected
The location is super close to the beach (just like all the hostels in el Valle).
It felt like almost all the employees and guests already stayed here for a long time and they passively excluded the other guests from their group. The dorms were super small and didn’t have fans. And to go to the bathrooms and toilets you have to get 1 or 2 floors down. They do not have lunch or dinner and the nearest supermarket is a 25 min walk, the hostel never mentioned this. Bar closes super early. Furthermore, everybody bitches about Utria hostel while that place is sooooo much better
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2023
simply perfect <3 the place, the people, the animals - everything!
simply perfect <3 the place, the people, the animals - everything!
10.0 / 10.0
Feb 2023
Exceptional
Best place to stay in El Valle! I really loved the vibe of Daniela and Emanuel, they are always happy to help and they really care for your well-beeing and safety. It's a beautiful wooden house, with a well equiped kitchen and a lot of nice chill areas with hammocks etc. One of the best places in Colombia for me. Thanks a lot <3
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FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Choco, Colombia?

The average price for a rental in Choco, Colombia is $39 per night. This rental is $20 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Pelican House Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Pelican House Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Pelican House Hostel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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