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Reviews of Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Nacpan Beach, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

#102 of 191 hotels in El Nido

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 337 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    8.0
    Best location ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In my opinion the great value of this hostel is the location, Nacpan beach is a dream and the place is basically on the beach! You can enjoy the hostel's sunbeds, the cafe is very nice as well, I really liked the food. They organize party and events during the evenings, very cool.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff really friendly and helpful (Kyra and Leonard were always ready for all my questions and supported me with all the activities that I asked for and offered me even more options). The locations is just amazing.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is quite far out but that means you get more involved in the activities going on at the hostel. It’s really social and I’d recommend as a solo traveller. The rooms / showers are very basic but if you have a few drinks, you’ll soon forget about that! There’s also a fab long stretch of beach to walk down and it’s quiet which I loved

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    8.0
    It was good/bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a scarcity of water and the bathrooms are pretty average…………… although the location was stunning

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect people, far from el nido town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing people!! Far away from el nido town but amazing to chill and party

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    7.0
    Great location, great people, hot, loud, and watch the meals
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is no ac and it was HOT. The bathrooms were okay, but lowkey a bit scary. The food portions were very small and lowkey made me a little sick for two days…

    Good hostel to meet people, great location, lots to do.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good if you're looking for party and like to drink
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I understand it's a party hostel and people want to party all night long but the music keeps on playing very loudly until 2 AM even if nobody is dancing anymore. I think the volume of the music could adapt better to the general mood of the crowd. There's no point of loud music when everyone went to bed already. There's no AC in the room which makes it a bit harder. Make sure to drink enough alcohol so this won't be a problem when you just pass out in your bed. While I'm hesitant with accusing an accommodation of having bed bugs, as it harms their reputation, this hostel repeatedly seems to have issues with them as i read in the reviews. We were also affected and believe we got them here but not 100% sure. We had a double room. It was hard to find as there is no signage and it'a not accessible by a road, only by the beach. Had to find this out the hard way when arriving by scooter. It was a bit pricey for what it offers.

    The location on the beach is lovely and the hostel has some good vibes. The big beach in front is gorgeous. It's very social and always something going on. Mostly quiet during the day as people are just hanging around being hung over. In the evening it gets louder. The food there is ok and it is convenient to eat and drink there as there aren't many options outside. There is free drinking water.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely location and facilities, mattresses are gross
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattresses are quite frankly gross. Stains and marks all over them and the sheet comes off really easily so you can see them all. Very unhygienic

    We had the loft room which had amazing views of beach. Facilities were good. Knew there was no air con but fans were ok although very loud.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was so hot in the room. An air conditioner would be great.

    The vibe and that it is beachfront.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    9.0
    Awesome staff, great parties, delicious restaurants near by, and did I see nice beach. lol
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Loved the beach!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    7.0
    Good for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The conditions are quite basic like no hot water in the shower (which is expected for a hostel so ok) but well, the price is quite high for the Philippines.

    The staff is really welcoming and lovely! The location is nice, a beautiful beach as and we’ve enjoyed the food choice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostel is in a remote & secluded location, about 40mins away from El Nido city centre. Make sure to barter the initial price given by the trike driver. For reference the hostel offers a round-trip van service for 700 PHP for a day trip and single trip for 400 PHP (prices as at Dec 2024).

    The beach is the selling point of this hostel. Beach is absolutely stunning and worth the visit

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    8.0
    Leuk voor de afwisseling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms have to AC and the fans are quite loud.

    Super social hostel and friendly staff.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are a bit hot and a rat ate my Malaria pills. and could be better at refilling the water container.

    One of my favorite hostels ever. Great vibe, got to befriend a lot a new people, loads of options for food. Rent a bike and go to Duli beach to surf!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    music is unnecessarily loud at he bar in the evening, even If people are just having dinner and chatting. yes, it's a party hostel but still

    location is great, you're right there at the beach. pleasent surprise , facilities re better than expected. wide bed, with own light, charger and fan. food is ok. friendly staff, helpful and sweet, everyone seemed happy to be there

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2024

    9.0
    I had a great time special thanks to the friendly stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No air conditioning

    The room with the ocean view and the bar , walking distance to the beach.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    8.0
    It was indeed a good one despite the furry concern that has arised during my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Scavenging cats/dogs in the restobar. I find it unsanitary and unsafe. Putting a fence around the restobar will help prevent such in the future to secure the dining area.

    I liked how my concern was addressed. The manager acted on giving me more comfort by upgrading my room to a cabana.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    8.0
    The hostel was quite clean, and all the staff were friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The only downside was that there was no hot water, and the weather wasn't warm enough to compensate. Additionally, they should include a hot drink with breakfast! :)

    The hostel was quite clean, and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The most important part is that, even though it's a hostel, you still have the option to book a private double room, which was the best part for me.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just be careful with leave food in your room, we had rats at night...

    Awesome place, awesome staff. 100% recommended.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a party hostel so it can get a bit noisy at times and the food is hit and miss

    Very good facilities with friendly atmosphere offering welcome drinks and free breakfast as a bonus

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    9.0
    Mandatory for beach lovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is far away from the City.

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great for solo traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Loft
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In solo room, the fan is incredibly noisy. Slightly secluded area

    Staff are great. Location is great

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2024

    8.0
    The perfect cheap beach stay out of el nido
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Loft
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They have no rooms with aircon. We were aware of this when booking so only stayed one night but if they had rooms with aircon we possibly would have stayed longer as this place is incredible.

    If you know what to expect this place is amazing. It is on the most amazing beach with sun lounges and bean bags out the front a good restaurant and plenty happening. It’s not in el nido so we stayed a night in el nido and rented a bike to come up to nacpan for the night. About 40 mins away.

    Stayed in August 2024

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