About

Welcome to The Pelican House 🌿🌊

The Pelican House is located on El Almejal Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on Colombia’s Pacific coast, in El Valle, Chocó, near Bahía Solano. We are about 25 minutes walking from the village, in a magical place between the jungle and the ocean.

This is a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. You can walk straight to the beach, go surfing, rest in a hammock, listen to the rain, the waves and the jungle, or simply do nothing. We also have excellent internet, so it’s a perfect place to work remotely without losing the connection to nature.

We offer several cozy chill-out areas, a handmade jungle gym, and many quiet corners to read, write, stretch or just be.

🛏️ Accommodation

We offer:
• 4 shared dorm rooms with 5 beds each
• 2 private cabins for couples with private bathroom
• 1 private cabin for up to 4 people with private bathroom

All our rooms are surrounded by nature, and some of them have beautiful jungle or ocean views. We also have lockers and an outdoor shower for after the beach.

🍃 Life at Pelican House

The Pelican House is not only a place to stay — it’s a home to share. We are a small community where people often cook together, eat together, share stories, laugh, and create simple moments that turn into beautiful memories.

Guests can use our fully equipped kitchen, enjoy our bar, borrow books from our small library, and join our movie nights. In our garden we grow fruits, vegetables and herbs that we love to share.

We work with trusted local guides and can help you organize experiences like whale watching, Utría National Park, waterfalls, jungle walks and more.

The Pelican House is run by two partners and shared with two dogs and two cats who are part of the soul of the place.

More than a hostel, this is a small sanctuary between the jungle and the sea — a place to rest, surf, create, work, and feel at home 🤍

The Pelican House Conditions and Policies:

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival.

Check in from 12:00m to 10:00PM.
Check out from 07:00 to 11:00.

Payment upon arrival by cash.

Taxes not included - 19.00% for residents in Colombia. Foreigners are exempt from taxis.
Breakfast not included.

General:
Reception open 7:00am to 10:30pm.
No curfew.

House Rules

Check In

11:00 - 18:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Coworking Space
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Reviews

9.7Superb(95)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    8.7
  • Atmosphere
    10.0
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Summary of traveller reviews

The Pelican House in Bahia Solano offers a magical beachfront location with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Guests love the social atmosphere, making it ideal for solo travellers and groups seeking a relaxed vibe. Some mention basic beds and showers, and occasional issues with dinner availability or kitchen upkeep, but the stunning setting and great vibes are consistently praised.

Stayed in Feb 2026
9.7
A
Amelia
All Female Group, 25-30, USA
One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed at! My friend and I were traveling just us two and we stayed in one of the private bungalows. It was the perfect place to relax for several days. We had our own hammocks, the beds were comfortable. The staff were fantastic and we did a tour through the hostel, highly recommend. We didn’t want to have to cook and the hostel offers delicious breakfasts and dinners for a good price. Loved our stay!
Stayed in Jan 2026
8.3
R
Ramona
Female, 31-40, Italy
Loved staying there, because the staff was super nice and the location was beautiful. The atmosphere was quite nice, everybody was open to talk. I would wish for regular dinners together (there is no dinner if less than 3 people order and sometimes there is no dinner if they run out of groceries, which is a bit annoying because to get to the village takes 30mins walking). I would also wish for some better upkeep of the hostel: The matresses were really worn out, 1/3 showers was not working at all, the beanb
Stayed in Dec 2025
9.4
L
Luke
Male, 18-24, England
Sensational beach side hostel. Very rustic but has everything you could want: a small bar with snacks available, surfing lessons, even a gym. A brilliant place to spend a week chilling.
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Location

Playa El Almejal, El valle, Bahia Solano, Bahia Solano, Colombia
12.8km from city centre