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Barangay Corong-Corong, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#105 of 191 hotels in El Nido

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 231 hostel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2025

    9.0
    Nice hostel in El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The only thing I didn't like was that upstairs in the hostel, they offer free drinks every night and it's very nice. However, even though smoking is prohibited, some people smoked without being told anything.

    The place is exactly as seen in the photos. The staff is very friendly, and while it's not a luxurious hostel, it has everything you need for a good night's stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good breakfast. Great coffee. Attentive staff. Clean bathrooms. Large common area. 30 walking to the center. The ac in the room was too strong. The bed curtains were see through.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    9.0
    Great party hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean special room, good breakfast, great party hostel

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for socializing and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect for solo (or not solo) travellers who want to socialize. The free drinking hours from 7 to 11 pm makes it easy to just go to the bar and talk to other guests. There is free drinking water always available. It’s located in a much better beach than the one n El Nido so for me that was also a plus. Beds in the dorms have courtains for provacy, light and a charging point.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic bedrooms

    Super nice and helpfull staff. spaces in common to be chill with puff. Super clean despite being a hostel with many people always maintain the bathrooms. Something far from the center but you can go and walk back.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    I would recommend this place, but there’s another places which is a lil bit cheaper and more comfortable and close to th
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s no lockers where I could lock my backpack, but is a 20l backpack, only a safe where u could put your wallet and passport. U can’t walk in the room cause theres a lot of backpacks lying on the floor and the fan is pretty loud.

    Easy to find cause it’s ok the Main Street. The stuff is very helpful and friendly and the common are quite big

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderfull staff and good atmosphere, very social but quiet after hours

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    7.0
    Amazing staff but the cleaning facilities need a huge renovation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a rats nest at the entrance of the hostel, I was seeing rats passing every night. Also the showers need a renovation and you have to do a PEST control for cockroaches.

    Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a party hostel, so not everyone's cup of tea (not too bad though). AC was a bit noisy.

    Breakfast was good. Staff was helpful. Facilities were generally clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    maybe the location a little bit far from the center and the beaches.

    really good vibes from the others backpackers and the staff. the facilities was really good for the price, and the place really comfortable ! and everything was clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes the commode was clogged.

    The hostel is located close to the main town (within 2 km) and just besides the main road of El Nido. The bed and rooms were clean. Other occupants were friendly. There were a lot of stuff to do at night like happy hour, playing cards, darts, etc. The washroom was clean most of the time. The provided drinking water and breakfast which was suitable for vegetarian.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    8.0
    Good value hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Free rum/coke at my arrival, just what I needed after 6 hours bus. Comfi beds, good showers, ok location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one option for breakfast. (Not bad but more diversity would be ok)

    Friendly staff. Clean common bathrooms.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2025

    9.0
    Would go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much room to put your bags

    Great people and staff, hot showers, close to the beach and food games and free drinks. The room was super clean and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2024

    8.0
    Good Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    The location and the staff was very supportive and helpful. They checked me in at 4am because i arrived late on my booking date.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cool place with nice atmosphere, very nice and helpful staff. When we were there, there were no people so there were just two of us enjoying happy hour which was funny 🤣

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were small with not a lot of space to put your luggage. A bit further out from the main area, 10 min Tuk Tuk ride.

    Breakfast was basic but good. Staff were lovely and helpful. The free rum between 7&11 was class Sociable hostel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud music and party vibe, lots of people coming back at 3/4am and in common areas so difficult to sleep a full night even in a private room. But to be expected after hours of free drinks!

    Room was clean and Aircon worked well. Breakfast a good inclusion. Helped arrange a boat tour for us. Free drinks in the evening for guests. Walking distance to the beach, but need a scooter to get to el nido proper

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a 25 min walk to the center. But there’s enough tricycles to bring you!

    Clean, simple but good breakfast, free drinks until 11, nice staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hall has cute small birds and it gives nice vibes. The bar offers free drinks at certain hours. Breakfast included. Good price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower head was broken

    Nice location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very decent hostel for the price, only stayed for 2 nights but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean. Free breakfast and free drinks at night, not overly social but do have a common area upstairs.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Great for meeting people!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really helpful staff, decent facilities and the happy hour is really good!

    Stayed in March 2024

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