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Reviews of Frendz Hostel El Nido This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Osmena Street, Barangay Masagana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#42 of 191 hotels in El Nido

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Review score

Based on 742 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    8.0
    Partying hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large hostel offering everything from breakfast to live music in the evening. It’s a great spot, but best suited for younger travellers who enjoy a lively, party atmosphere!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    Excellent place, I'd come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was excellent; they were really wonderful people who were always willing to help. I had an accident during a tour, and they helped me with everything; I'm beyond grateful. Thank you for everything.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    7.0
    Good but you can find better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A really big hostel, hard to meet people actually

    The dorm were comfty Nice showers and wc Nice staff Close to El Nido Center

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    10
    Super stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good hostel, room clean. Nice location, staff friendly, good vibes

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    9.0
    It's a proper place to stay for young tourists who like to hang out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Parties in the evenings and screaming girls.

    I've got a room next to the toilet (I've heared and felt everything you could imagine). In the morning after my claim the staff kindly relocated me to another room, I was quite satisfied with it. A nice view from the swimming pool on a rooftop.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    8.0
    Good choice for the stay in el Nido although a bit over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pictures are not showing reality, in general the rooftop is quite old, pool was not too clean and there are only for 4 deck chairs for the entire hostel. Also the shower in our private room was quite old styled

    Location was good, staff was helpful and room was big enough for 2pax

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    noise

    service and vibe

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    8.0
    2-nights in El Nido
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My sis & I had 2 nights here after 4 days on a boat exploring the Palawan Islands. El Nido is a busy, vibrant place. This hostel is big, and well located centrally. It has a rooftop pool with an epic view and a bar attached with happy hours. Great way to meet new people, and they had lots of day tours you could organise from Reception. We had a private room with 2 single beds, air con and an ensuite . Room was a decent size, and beds were comfy. We were on the 4th floor, one level below the rooftop bar/pool area. This was a bit loud the first night with karaoke going, but it stopped by 11pmish. The one downside is that you have to walk past the 'smokers area' to get to the bar/pool area - which as a non-smoker, wasn't ideal to walk through. All things considered, would stay again.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    7.0
    Almost got husselt
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were accused to have stolen a towel and almost had to pay for one day stay more then we had. Thats not OK.

    Very friendly staff and good vibes

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Nice place with good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really the hostels fault but really rude and disrespectful guests in the dorm, ruined it for me

    Nice location and facilities , pool very nice! Good air con in rooms!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hostel is so clean and comfortable. There are so many bathrooms in the building which was great and the meet up nights were awesome.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very nice hostel with a beautiful rooftop bar and swimming pool :) good restaurant too.bar.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    The games held every evening is fun. And the location is great if you wish to go clubbing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too little space for hanging all the swimming suits.

    The vibe is young and vibrant!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    9.0
    Great Spot but Fake Quiet Time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Signs say quiet time after 10pm but the hostel was definitely noisy and drunkards being all shouty until passed midnight. Was annoying since we had an early start but expected at a hostel i guess.

    Lovely spacious room with killer air con which is just what we needed after one of us fell ill. Great location to go and discover food spots, markets, cafes and bars but can be quite noisy

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    T'he room on front de beach

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    9.0
    Worth the money for a few nights in this great location. Made genuine friends here, and the facilities were great. Staye
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Social hub of El Nido, always busy. Rooms were clean and the facilities were amazing. Staff were lovely

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar is way too slow needs to lighten the selection upstairs.

    Decent rooms with hangers and to remove, spacious and well clean the bathroom the bathroom in our room, just in case upstairs, pool and view, location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    7.0
    Good, but too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 4 sunbeds at the pool, way too expensive for what it is

    Pool, friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, friendly people. Great for solo and group travellers. It is close to everything

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    9.0
    Super fun hostel, great location, amazing staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs elevators! We were on the 4th floor and it was a long way up every time. They helped with the luggages though. The pool was cleaned every morning but I feel it needed a stronger chlorine solution since the sunscreen film on top deterred us from going in, since alcohol was allowed in the pool, also had a funky smell to it.

    Fun atmosphere, clean facilities, clean room, great location, amazing staff, great views!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Hostel was clean and good located

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2025

    10
    Lively hostel with up-beat staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was a little out of date and could use some work.

    Loved how it was walking distance to the main part of town that had all the bars & restaurants. The hostel always hosted fun activities in the evening that anyone could join in like beer pong and trivia night. The private room we stayed in was very spacious and had storage for clothing. Free water refills were available on site l.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    9.0
    Great Place... as it should be for the high price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price. The bed is comfortable until you change position. It's some weird memory foam that doesn't quickly adjust with your new position. The double espresso is definitely not a double. Less than half of a normal sized espresso cup, and gone in one sip.

    This place is awesome... but for being one of the most expensive hostels I've ever stayed in, it better be.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2025

    7.0
    For the price and fame I expected a lot more
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The shower inside my bedroom didn’t work - The showering place in the common areas don’t appear good hygiene. The architecture reminds a prison: dark, lower shower (at height of my hips) and moldy - the swimming pool is nasty. The water is poorly maintained, the floor surrounding the pool is full of green mold and the general picture of the area doesn’t apply for good hygiene - Lack of ventilation in the toilets/bathroom - A hostel that big and with lots os strangers filtering in and out should have better door locks. A card system or something similar (except the current and dated keys) would be welcomed. - Internet WiFi is terrible. If you depend on internet to work, just don’t stay here. In the bedrooms didn’t work at all and in the lobby and rooftop the connection failed in every ten minutes. - The dorms are a bit narrow

    The activities offered at the hostel are a great way to turn strangers into friends, as they say. Haqqy life agency, located inside the hostel, offers the best hoping island tour in the area. The restaurant at the hostel is also quite good, despite the prices are not cheap (just like everything else in El Nido) The hall staff is great and always ready to help you

    Stayed in January 2025

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