It was just a bit of an inconvenience having to ride the local transport into and out of the hotel as the roads were undeveloped. But that just added to the fun aspect of being out of the normal "hotel/resort" atmosphere.

I loved Bamboo Nest for its location. It was way off the noise and hustle of the crowded town. It was undeveloped roads that kept this place from being a 5 out of 5, but I can't complain. Compared to the town/city, the quiet nature was welcomed. The cool breeze, bamboo enclosure, the hidden location kept us wishing we could permanently move here. It is NOT for those that are accostumed to glamour and upscale. It's a sticks and bamboo home with 10 rooms and 7 bathrooms

Stayed in April 2025

Bamboo Nest was really beautiful! The common outside and inside areas were big, clean, and well-equipped. Showers and kitchen are also clean and easy accessable. The rooms were really cute and clean, exactly the bungalow feeling I was looking for. Our host, Jonathan, was very welcoming, helpful and compassionate. Would definitely visit again!

Stayed in February 2025

Cool owners and great property.

Stayed in March 2025

A bit hard to get there because the military base

Very good facilities, very good staff and kind people.

Stayed in March 2025

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All staff were really lovely. Like living in a treehouse jungle for a night! Lots of animals around, all very friendly and part of the family. Go to their sister accommodation on the beach front for a relaxing chilled drink. Street food options near by were cheap and good.

Stayed in February 2025

I left

Everything was good

Stayed in February 2025

Super nice! Creative, clean, close to the airport! Nice people! :)

Stayed in January 2025

I liked everything! Mostly the structure style and the vibe, but also the cleanness, everyone who works there, the beers at the beach front. Hands down the best hostel I’ve found in the Philippines.

Stayed in February 2025

John is super nice host. Our van got delayed , he kept waiting for us to arrive till midnight. He is accommodative and very helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Stayed in December 2024

Lots of animals

Quirky

Stayed in December 2024

It is a really charming hostel for those who want a rustic, jungle experience with the fun if staying in a bamboo treehouse! There’s lots of cats and dogs, all of which are friendly and the place is spotlessly clean. Jonathan was a brilliant host and helped me to book tours and transport. You can also use the bamboo nest at the beach to go and have some drinks. A very lovely experience, thank you for having me.

Stayed in December 2024

Noisy in residential area. Noisy seating area directly underneath rooms. Weird location down a very crappy road and military bases.

Cute design and concept, bathrooms everywhere. Comfy beds, plenty of space. Communal kitchen with free water refills, tea and coffee. Wifi

Stayed in December 2024

Would have loved to stay longer at this place but sadly didn’t have enough time! Jonathan was an excellent host. I accidentally left something behind and he went out of his way to mail it to me at a later location.

Stayed in December 2024

The location is far away from everything and hard to get to. There was so much noise from roosters and dogs all through the night.

Interesting building with lovely hangout areas. We had a nice dinner in the Sister hostel Room was clean and nice artwork. Convenient for 1 night before the airport.

Stayed in November 2024

Dogs barking all night and roosters making cocadoodledo all night especially 2-3am

The artwork and design was gorgeous

Stayed in December 2024

Spacious rooms. Lots of hang out zones / hammocks. Kitchen has everything you need. Plus coffee. The entire place is well kept and extremely clean by staff who are also very polite, hopeful and friendly. Location is within the village. Which is a lovely experience. The local people are kind, friendly and helpful. We ate at restaurant next to bamboo nest. Clarissa/Owner is lovely and accommodated to our dietary choices. Jonathan.. what a superstar. He helped organise all of our tours and transport. Always close by if you need anything and returned all message within minutes. Thank you!! We also bonded with the animals they are apart of the house. They are lovely and playful, but also know how to keep distance.

Stayed in November 2024

Nice. We liked the authenticity, in general good location but we got mixed up on the roads in and out a lot. Clean and comfortable the fans in the room worked well. Liked the use of kitchen and lots of space to hang out. And the cats were cute and friendly but sometimes partied too late into the night ( with the roosters and dogs).

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing!

The location, the rooms, and above all, the staff. They helped me in more ways than I can mention in one review, thank you!

Stayed in November 2024

The location is a bit hard to get to due to the military base nearby.

Very friendly host who also helped organize my tours and ride to the airport. The rooms are very cheap and clean. It has everything needed and the animals are very friendly.

Stayed in July 2024

I arrived 1am and owner of the hostel arranged a pick up for me, and checked me in even it was late at night. Room was very comfortable, equipped kitchen big plus. Love to cuddle with cats! Also booked Underground river tour and van to Port Barton with hostel. Very nice and welcoming hospitality. Check the second place on the beach and get massage too!

Stayed in June 2024

Very nice owner who arranges things you need. The place is nice situated but kind of in the middle of nowhere. But the airport is very close and if you want to do something go to the mall with a tricycle.

Stayed in April 2024

Kitchen not so clean Be aware of many free dogs and cats of the owner

Located in neighborhood Own water wheel Free filtered drinking water Nice and easy access to local people No tourist spot just layed back

Stayed in April 2024

The walls are like paper, obviously you’re going to hear dogs fighting and cockerels all day long in the Philippines, but there were no windows just mosquito nets so I could hear different rooms conversations etc which meant I didn’t sleep great before my flight. Also no a/c just a fan and the building is fully open to the elements so I got a fair few bites despite mosquito spray

Close to the airport it was 150-200 pesos for a tuktuk there. Host is so lovely recommended places and offered to take me to the other bamboo nest for an event they were having

Stayed in April 2024

It’s not too difficult to find and the staff will give you the option of an airport taxi once you book, as well as directions to the hostel if you go on your own but the tuktuk I got from the airport had difficulty getting me there because of the military road, so maybe book the transportation with the hostel (it’s the same price)!!

The building itself is so lovely and there is a delicious restaurant just 1 minute away on the military road that cooked me vegetarian meals during my stay, the staff are extremely helpful and I even managed to book a last minute shuttle to Port Barton with no problem because of them! The art around the place is seriously awesome and the dogs and cats are so cute (if you lie on the hammock sometimes the cats jump into your lap)!

Stayed in March 2024