Balabag, Malay, Aklan, Balabag, 5608 Boracay, Philippines
#30 of 191 hotels in Boracay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 241 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 March 2025
Akriti
IndiaOne minute from the beach, great location and fun atmosphere in the hostel
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 29 March 2025
Sylnie
PhilippinesNothing
It was an incredible experience to stay at Frendz hostel Boracay. The staff were pleasant and friendly. They made their guest's comfort a priority. It is very clean, and the majority of the guests are foreigners from different country. There is a party every night. 👌 I was transferred from another room with a bathroom inside and high-speed air conditioning. I will definitely return and book at the same hotel for my next travel trip in Boracay. 🤗😍
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 March 2025
Jo
PhilippinesFood is expensive 😂
Location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 March 2025
Jarad
United KingdomUnfortunately the food is awful. Don't think I've ever not finished a pizza in my life. The only reason it can't be a 10.
Great atmosphere. Great staff. Good location.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 28 February 2025
Bibit
PhilippinesI stayed in a dormitory type room and I was impressed that it was still spacious even if there are 5 bunk beds and each bed has its own curtain for privacy. Another thing I liked is that, aside from the shared comfort room inside the room, there are other comfort rooms (male/female) outside. Also, the property is only minutes away from the beachfront. And they host events (i.e. open mic, bingo,…) every night which is sooo fun and great way to meet other guests!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 February 2025
Lucia
SpainOne of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. The dorm was super comfortable and clean, and they made my bed every day. The room had lockers with padlocks, and the bed had a hanger to keep your things. It also had air conditioning and a fan. There was no bathroom in the room, but that wasn’t a problem for me. The hostel has a great atmosphere—every night, they organize activities that make socializing super easy, but everything wraps up by 11-12, so you can still get a good night’s sleep. The food at the restaurant is amazing! I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner there almost every day. They also organize all the tours, which makes everything really convenient. It’s very close to the beach and the shopping mall, as well as the popular party spots. Perfect location!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 19 February 2025
Melanie
NetherlandsRooms were nice and the location is perfect. Definitely a party hostel so noise till late, but other than that I enjoyed it a lot
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Hakim
NetherlandsThe food at the restaurant is amazing, never bad better hostel food before
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Nikolai
DenmarkSometimes a little cold with the aircon, but that’s more the people you are sharing the room with.
Clean and good enough privacy but not isolating, which you want in a hostel!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Taru
IndiaAir conditioning could be better in private rooms.
Everything
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Linda
GermanyAmazing staff and location, food is also very good. Very social, perfect for solo traveler
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 20 January 2025
Emre
TurkeyLocation is surrounded by constructions. So, it may be noisy and sometimes smelly. Not the best time of the hostel
Good ambiance to socialize Big rooms Located in station 2
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 14 January 2025
Daniele
ItalyLovely people Amazing staff Good vibes Christmas party
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Romas
PhilippinesIf there’s anything I’d like them to improve, it’s the drying area for clothes. When I did my laundry, it took about three nights for my clothes to dry, and even then, they were still damp. I had to bring them back to my cabin to finish drying. It would be great to have a better hanging or drying area for clothes.
5-Star Review for Frendz Hostel I absolutely loved my stay at Frendz Hostel! Initially, I only booked for two nights, thinking I might transfer if the accommodation didn’t meet my expectations. However, my stay was so perfect that I decided to extend and spend the rest of my trip here. Cleanliness is top-notch—they clean the cabins regularly, and the staff ensures everything is well-maintained and spotless. The entire place smells great, and the comfort rooms are excellent. There are plenty of shower rooms, so you never have to wait, and doing laundry is convenient anywhere in the facility. The vibe is amazing, and the meals they serve are delicious. The food quality truly exceeded my expectations. One of the best parts is its location—it’s near Station 3, which is the heart of Boracay, making it super convenient for exploring the area. I’ll definitely return to Boracay, and when I do, I’ll stay here again with my friends and colleagues. Frendz Hostel is truly a gem, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island. A really, really nice place!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Justine
New ZealandThey make it hard to leave haha
All I can say is WOW - Frendz was incredible the staff go above and beyond, food is amazing, the only struggle here was leaving the hostel it was so good. I met an amazing group of people here and they organise so many activities to be conducive of this. Thank you Frendz - you are in my Top hostels EVER and I will be back!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Naptha
PhilippinesJust the front pavement leading to the beach and highway, it gets muddy with heavy rain
Clean and spacious bathroom, very private room, excellent locker, socialization areas, generally everything!!!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2024
Jonathan
Austriastay was more than comfortable, can get loud though but it is a hostel after all just keep that in mind
easy acces to the beach and the main road, great restaurant, a good amount to choose from the menu
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Abdulaziz
Saudi ArabiaIn there restaurant many meals has a big size
So close to the beach 🏝️ just couple of minutes to reach it
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Beata
PolandNothing.
Everything was perfect. A comfy bed, very clean, spacious room with big lockers- made my 4 day stay very comfortable, good wifi with a co-working office (which I only found out about on my last day ;( ), friendly staff, I loved the fact that you could create your own breakfast from the menu. Very social. The bar & the music shut down at 11pm, so it is a perfect balance between fun and rest.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Tharaka
CanadaMy short stay. Wish I had more days to spend here.
Staying at this hostel was an incredible experience! From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the welcoming atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly staff. They went above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and created such a fun, inclusive environment. I stayed in a private room, which was surprisingly spacious, clean, and comfortable—far exceeding my expectations for a hostel. The location is fantastic, just a short walk to the beach and Station 2, making it easy to enjoy the area's vibrant activities and attractions. What truly stood out were the hostel’s organized activities and events, which made it so easy to meet fellow travelers and make lasting friendships. Whether it was group outings, games, or casual hangouts, there was always something fun happening. This hostel is perfect for anyone looking for a social, vibrant stay with all the comforts you’d hope for. I can't wait to come back again.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Tarnate
PhilippinesThe alleyway to the beach was too dark
Good location and facilities!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Tarnate
PhilippinesThe party ends too early 😩
Good location and facilities!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Roderick
PhilippinesNothing.
Love the homey feel in Frendz. Its my second time to stay there and I still felt the very good vibe of the place, the amiable staff and the food.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Gustavo
BrazilThe only thing bad is that the bathroom is downstairs and far away
Every thing is pretty good
Stayed in October 2024
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