Food wasnt good and expensive but you dont have to eat there. There is a lovely place right next to it whit good and cheap food run by a local family.. Also down the beach is an amazing pizza place.

Great location directly at the beach Fun parties and lots of free drinks Music is turned off at midnight and in our room we didnt even hear the music so it was also possible to have a quite night if wanted For a party hostel really clean

Stayed in February 2023

The wi Fi is very but. There isn’t Wi Fi.

Stayed in February 2023

Does not have hot showers, and the place is smaller than the photos.

The location is amazing! Good vibes and staff is very nice.

Stayed in February 2023

too hot in the room

amazing location and great staff

Stayed in December 2022

there is not a lot of choice in food

the place on the beach, the atmosphere in the evening and the activities.

Stayed in January 2023

Shower pressure was hit and miss but has been the same most of the islands on Philippines. Drinks/food overpriced but to be expected as not many places to go. They don't take card either but a restaurant further down the beach does.

Felt like a private beach for the mad monkey customers, social, lots of toilets and showers.

Stayed in January 2023

The prices in the hostel for food are VERY expensive in comparison to the surrounding places on Nacpan / rest of the Philippines, especially for a backpacker hostel. They also charge ₽20 per litre to refill a bottle (the drinking water is always tepid as the refill station sits in the sun) whereas most other hostels we have stayed in provide free water refills. There is also no hot water in the showers whatsoever and the pressure of the water varies from average to a literal dribble down the wall.

The hostel is very well located on a stunning beach and the beds are big and very comfy, each with their own fan and mosquito net. The staff were also very good fun and friendly people (they make the place what it is for sure).

Stayed in January 2023

Prices at the bar were a little expensive and the staff were underpaid

The location was perfect

Stayed in December 2022

I wouldn't naturally choose a party hostel, but it was the only place available 😅 be ready for very loud music, drinking games, etc 🙈 food is not bad, but kinda overpriced. 180php for a glass of ice tea is tough in the Philippines... even on a beautiful beach.

The location right on Nacpan Beach is perfect. For a party hostel everything was clean and in order, especially the bathrooms. Big plus.

Stayed in December 2022

Best Location. Beach Front

Stayed in November 2022

It doesn't fit the usual Mad Monkey standards. Bed bugs attack.

Great location

Stayed in December 2022

Place, party and hosts Remy and Josh

Stayed in December 2022

food menu could definitely be improved for vegan/vegetarian and was pretty expensive. shower pressure was bad even when nobody else was in the shower. location was super far from everything, be prepared to spend 1600php to get a tuktuk to el nido and back for any tours

staff were amazing, josh and remi made the stay. activities at night were really good fun. beach was really great. large and comfy beds. the tour the hostel did was really good

Stayed in December 2022

The lack of AC was a bit tough, there are fans next to every bed but the rooms are still quite hot and sticky

Location and staff are amazing. Thanks to Josh and Remi who are there from the start to welcome you and will always be around to help with whatever you need. The day trips are amazing and there is an event/party every night

Stayed in November 2022

Dangerous steps, no door/curtain on the loft, power outlet is hard to rich, no hot water.

Located right on the beach. Very polite and fun staff. They gathered all the guests for a welcome party with games and drinks and everybody had a great time. Amazing experience.

Stayed in November 2022

The staff is so kind and they have many good tips ! Thank you for the perfectly animated evenings, all the games and all our wins ;) You'll find a veryyy friendly and welcoming place, where Cody is the nicest host you could hope!! Lot of love from Little Syrup Teams (french-switzerland)

Stayed in October 2022

wifi was barley working, and the weather made it worse. also be prepared for sand since it’s right on the beach and you can’t avoid it.

its the perfect place for chill beach days and party nights. mad monkey is always a great choice, the staff is amazing and you always meet the best people here. safely because of the storm i couldn’t get the full experience, so i’m definitely coming back next time.

Stayed in November 2022

Food is a bit overprized, but there are cheaper options close by.

I loved it there. :) It was super easy to meet new people as a solo traveller. Parties were great and loads of fun. Special shoutout to Moon and Jess from the staff, they were incredibly nice and made my stay so much better, felt rigt at home. :)

Stayed in October 2022

Food and drinks in the restaurant a little overpriced

The location, the staff, cheers to Cody (also known as BDC), everything was clean, the monkey punch tastes good (but it is dangerous as hell)

Stayed in October 2022

This place offers you some cult nightlife vibes, here there's a cons: a neighbour in my same dormitory was drunk and he took his beer bottle into his bed (above my bed), he accidentally left the bottle opened and spilt twice the left beer down into my mattress as a result I had to ask the staff to sleep into another bed, cos my bed got wet. I kindly invite the staff to watch out for inappropriate behavior of some not respinsible guests at night.

I liked the minimalistic style overall, the dormitories and toilets built by bamboos including the showers, and the comfy light blue beach sofas, all this in front of Nachapan beach make this hostel unique! Last but not least, the staff is very kind and clever in getting everything sorted out for your trip plans.

Stayed in October 2022

WiFi sucks

Cody and Maan rock!!!!!

Stayed in October 2022

Kyra, Kenny and the team looked after us and helped plan tours, excursions and activities. The hostel is really fun with daily activities and a great place to meet many travellers.

Stayed in March 2025

The wait time for the food :(

The location was incredible, the staff were also so great especially Harry and Isabella. So welcoming and made everyone feel included all the time!!

Stayed in March 2025

We got lots of bites, don’t know if it’s the sandflies. There was a sign warning about Sandflies, but I was not informed before booking the property.

Beach Front, staff were nice. Lots of restaurants along the beach. The beach sand was so fine but waves was too strong (not for people who are afraid of strong waves)

Stayed in February 2025

I noticed I had been bitten by bedbugs. Two other guests also had bites, and we were all staying in different dorms—quite concerning. I understand that bedbugs can be part of the backpacker experience, but what really disappointed me was the staff's reaction. They refused to believe us, insisting the bites were from sandflies or mosquitoes. When I searched my bed for proof, I actually found a bug, but they dismissed it as just an insect—too much of a coincidence. I did a check in the hospital and they comfirmed the bedbugsbites. I asked the hostel for compensation since I now have to wash all my clothes and luggage and buy medicine for the itching, but they refused to do anything. For a hostel with such a big name, I expected better service—very disappointing. I hope they will take care of the problem for future travelers, but I’m not sure since they don’t seem to take it seriously.

The atmosphere in this hostel is great, and the entertainment staff do an amazing job

Stayed in March 2025