Surfing Turtle Lodge

The beach

I've traveled a lot, so I could instantly tell that the surfing Turtle Lodge is owned by an American, or a Canadain, or maybe even both No self respecting local person would allow their hostel to become so decrepit, dirty and over priced like this place. This hostel is designed straight of the ' western owner's handbook'. The cost of a bunk in a dorm isn't the worst price, however the dorm room is falling apart and very dirty, if the places gets cleaned it's not often and not very well. The toilets and showers are just below the stairs to the dorm room so you can smell when someone's on the toilet, and if you want you can actually just look down through the stairs and see in while the shower is being used. The food is awful and extremely over priced and consist mainly of fried chicken and burgers. This is the only place to eat so they take advantage of that, and even say if you have outside food you'll get charged for eating. Here we have another hostel that puts all your expenses on a tab so you don't know how much you're spending till you leave, and on top of that they add a voluntary 7% tip (without asking) so be careful. I suppose that 7% should go to the volunteers since theres more of them than actual guests. I'm not going to get started on the price of all the activities they offer, let's leave that at that. With the profits this place is making, you'd think it would be in better condition, but that money is probably going to the owners 3rd condo up north. The place is that bad we left a day early. We still got charged for the day but the 'volunteer' manager took 20% off. Whatever, it is what it is, Id rater pay the night and leave than stay any longer. Don't waste your time coming here it's not worth it, and the 'turtles' are just another marketing ploy.

Beautiful beach. Yoga deck is amazing! Yoga lessons are so nice.

Quite a lot of trash around, broken swing, broken lights.. Lots of things could do with extra care. For me the accommodation misses heart. Also the staff is not really welcomjng and open.

Welcome in paradise! We stayed in a Bungalow on the beach and it was perfect! They organise dance lessons/yoga/volleybal. It is a chill remote place so don’t think it is gonna be very fancy, but it is perfect te way it is. Easy going, good food, chill vibe.

Our double bed had a mosquito net, but the bunk bed not. So might be convenient to have a extra one in the room.

Amazing place to stay at. Love the beach.The staff was great. Everyone was very friendly. Sunset was beautiful, lots of activities for everyone to enjoy. Had the opportunity to release the turtles. Definitely a place to visit again.

Stunning location, remote and quiet spot to enjoy the beautiful Pacific coast. Friendly and responsive staff. Lots of different activities available.

I've stayed here several times over the years but not since 2016. I was disappointed with the facilities, it felt as if no investment or updates had been made since I last visited nearly 9 years ago; the rooms were tired, the food was basic, there was dog poo everywhere and it generally felt very rundown. This time I stayed in the beach front cabins and was grateful I wasn't staying in the rooms or dorm (I have done previously, and have also camped before), as the cabins weren't amazing, but they still looked significantly better than the other accommodation on site. This place has so much potential as it's such a beautiful, tranquil location - really hope that with some investment, TLC, and looking after the animals a bit more, it can get back to what it was like many years ago.

Secluded natural location is nice

More power point for charging devices would be nice, especial la in the downstairs common area

The owner is very sweet, kind, available to answer to all your questions and suggestions. Very nice location with a nice garden where you can have a great breakfast. 15 minutes walking from Charcot Verde. 4 sweety little dogs around. Very small price