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Bakawan Brgy 1,Palawan, Coron Town Proper, 5316 Coron, Philippines
#19 of 85 hotels in Coron
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 149 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.9
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Free Wifi
8.6
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Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Tia
United Kingdom42 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Lovely hostel with great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely hostel with rooftop to chill, comfy beds but no privacy curtain. Staff were super helpful with trips, transfers and everything else! Slightly out of town but just a 5-10 minute walk in. Very clean room
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Jan-eric
Germany105 Reviews45 helpful votes9.0“was very nice”- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- no curtains - No shower gel and shampoo available - Breakfast should include something more (e.g. eggs or another source of protein) - Card payment not possible - Tours relatively expensive (500php more than on the street)
- Wifi good - Air conditioning good - Bed also good for tall people (as feet can just peek out at the end) - Soap and toilet paper available - Seating area for working good - Location quite good - Free drinking water to refill - Nice staff - very clean
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Samantha
Mexico7 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really friendly and helpful staff. Beds are comfy and room with enough space, just I wish lockers were bigger to put all backpack in there.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Matias
Australia38 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“All right”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The common area is small
The personal are very nice
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 20, 2025
Matias
Australia38 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“It’s okay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They clean very little
New rooms and near to the downtown
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Monika
Poland4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good value for the money. Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 6, 2025
Reut
Israel15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There is the noise of roosters during the night, and it bothered me. Maybe earplugs will help.
The location was really good, it's convenient to walk around the city center, the room is spacious, and each room has a shower and toilet. The rooftop is very pleasant and large. Each bed has 2 electrical outlets and a small night light. And it was very convenient and efficient.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 4, 2025
Taylor
United States6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location. Wonderful staff. Clean. The rooftop is a nice bonus!
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 14, 2024
Joel
Portugal47 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No courtins on beds and 1 bathroom for 6 people can get busy if you're unlucky
Nice rooftop Common area
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 1, 2024
Tiffany
France18 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean hostel, the rooftop is really nice !
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 8, 2024
Thais
Brazil34 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Love it!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A little far from the town but walkable distance and the tuk tuks were cheap so it’s not a problem.
Cleanest hostel I’ve ever been to that you could sleep in the floor. Great WiFi and the rooftop was really nice. Rooms were big and comfortable. More a chill out hostel. Good price!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Adrien
France14 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very good for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's weird that there are people sleeping on the couch in the common area
As expected and very clean
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: June 30, 2024
John
Philippines2 Reviews9.0“Quiet stay in Coron Town”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I didn't have many things to dock points from Bakawan except maybe having a backup for when there's a power outage might help tremendously.
Loved my stay, however short, in Bakawan. The hostel doesn't have much capacity as far as accomodations but the beds were comfy, and the rooms were spacious and clean. The staff at reception were some of the most helpful I've met in Coron and they always had a smile on their faces. If you're looking for a quiet stay with a nice rooftop area to chill at, this hostel is right for you.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 21, 2024
Mateusz
Poland101 Reviews14 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
I was travelling alone and visiting Coron during the rainy season and I was basically alone in the hostel. For some people it might be an advantage, but if you are more social person this time of the year it. might be the best to stay here.
Bakawan Hostel has nice and big common area on the rooftop. It's a bit on the side of the town centre, but it's still about 5-10min. walk to the main square. Staff is super helpfull and nice.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Brogan
South Africa4 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good location and good value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was very average - it was a piece of toast with peanut butter.
The rooms and bathrooms were very clean. The aircon worked well. The staff were helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Elke
Netherlands4 Reviews9.0“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Loved how spacious and private it was! Whenever i needed to use the bathroom it wasn’t occupied. Didn’t mind the others in the room. There are no curtains yes, but it didn’t bother me at all. Other travelers were nice and staff helpful! Also a nice upstairs place to chill.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Henry
Germany33 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice staff and very clean. Rooftop is nice but always empty. Was not very social there.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Tim
Netherlands10 Reviews8.0“Comphy beds, clean and spacious room, bad breakfast, good price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast is literally just 2 pieces of bread and 1 spoon peanutbutter.
Comfy beds, spacious room, matiching price.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Aimee
Germany4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No curtains on the bed
Clean and good area, felt comfortable there
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Kim
Philippines44 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wish the beds had shelves and hangers for placing stuff
Staff were responsive, convenient location, great value for money
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Lena
Germany30 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice terrace to sit outside and very comfortable beds.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Marc
Spain69 Reviews16 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower was dirty
Nice staff and good terrace at the rooftop. Water refill and a poor breakfast (toast and jam).
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Nicol
Slovakia110 Reviews14 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s about 10mins walk to the main street with restaurants/bars.
Comfy beds, clean facilities. Great terrace with a nice view. Wifi works, hot shower. Simple breakfast with toast and peanut butter.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Jule
Germany8 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would walk alone, as a woman, around the hostel when it's dark. There were not so many lights and I felt a bit scared.
It's a really nice hostel, the stuff was friendly, the beds are comfortable and you have enough space in the rooms for your luggage. Also, everyone has their own locker in the room. Also, the lounge at the rooftop is great to chill.
Stayed in February 2024
