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Reviews of Screaming Gecko Hostel

123 Coron - Busuanga Road Left side of Malabon Hardware, 5316 Busuanga, Philippines

#16 of 17 hotels in Busuanga

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 38 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the location was really good and in the center of coron. everything was clean and comfortable, enough for the price, nothing amazing but good.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

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

    Such a lovely place with super nice staff!! I only wanted to stay a night and ended up staying almost a week here. Super nice rooftop area to drink some rum and meet some people Big recommendations to stay here!!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    7.0
    Value for your peso
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walk up the hill , after to many beers 😂

    Good air conditioner, spacious family room, comfy pillows

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We booked a triple room and got this weird enormous room with 4 beds in it, which felt very strange. The double bed was also very small so we ended up having to sleep in separate beds. We also were weren’t in the main building but in a weird annex which felt a bit dodgy. The were hairs on the bathroom walls

    Very good location and perfectly fine as a cheap place for a few nights.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aya is a great host but we have slept in other hostel Full Moon

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice stay, we took room for two not the shared rooms. We had nice view. They provided for us boat tour and also motorbike to rent. It was really nice

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    4.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s only one toilet/shower (in the same closed room) per floor…

    The location is quite handy

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The description on Booking.com is a far cry for what the place actually is.

    The staff is great but they can't do much because they have always to confirm everything with the owner

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    1.0
    Bedbugs and no refund
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upon arrival they told us that the place had bedbugs so we couldn’t stay there. We were told that they would refund us so we booked at another place. Went there for 3 days in a row to try get the refund but they said that they didn’t have the money and that they would ask Booking.com for the money. But now, 1 month later, they still haven’t refunded us and are no longer answering. Worst experience ever.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2025

    10
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had ants on one of the beds

    Kind staff, great location, very social hostel, great rooftop view

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    10
    The best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    So far! Nothing!

    The hostel is near to every bar and food area!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location excellent, rooms were perfect, staff were so nice and made you feel like family. Such a chill place! Will be back!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing and friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great quiet rooms with party hostel sister hostel ggood party quiet sleep

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    10
    Fun Vibes at the Gecko Mansion, FREE RUM!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a draught so water was scarce, and therefore I was unable to bathe at the times that I wanted. But I just had to wait a bit to shower, it's more a of problem with the town that the hostel really.

    It was a great stay here, the vibes are on point. I really liked the free booze, and the owner is really cool. Beds and bathroom where alright, it's to be expected from a hostel. No complains though, slept like a baby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    vibes, free alcohol, very fun atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sometimes there was no water for showering, because I came during a time where there is a drought in the town. So I was told the city is rationing water, and I had to a wait a couple of hours to take a shower.

    I enjoyed the free rum during happy hour, it's quiet nice that they even offer free alcohol every night. The rooftop bar had amazing vibes, and view. The people are there to have a good time and drink the free rum.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    The best family friendly place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    The most important The personnel! This is very family oriented place! The energy was amazing moreover they have a very good price for the tours once you stay there… also the house have a big charm… rooftop view, kitchen island, and balcony where you can gather with the others travelers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Its a great place to stay they had the cheapest dorm rooms with air-con I was at another place with a fan room but this place gave me aircon dorm for the same price. The beds all had privacy curtains which I really liked. The dorms were clean they were quite full but I guess thats why they are a little cheaper. Overall it was a great stay I extended for a week....day by day just chillin, we met there every night for a happy hour and meeting point on the roof top for a free happy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    3.0
    Lovely staff but wouldn’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our wasn’t ready when we arrived at 6:30pm and we were told to come back later (even though check in is at 3). We had to ask 4 times to be given towels. We also had no running water for a full day so we couldn’t even flush the toilet, and when the water did come back on it was brown. There were also black worms in the bathroom.

    Friendly staff and good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Backpacker's Paradise in the Heart of Coron
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Green Gecko is the perfect accommodation for backpackers, whether for longer or shorter periods. It is located right in the center of the beautiful city of Coron and is the perfect place for exploration and adventure, various tours and many other things to do here. When we arrived, we were greeted by the very friendly staff and they showed us around. After making ourselves comfortable, we enjoyed the breathtaking view from the rooftop terrace during happy ½ hour with free rum. The hostel itself is a large and very clean house with two bathrooms, so you don't have to wait long for your turn to shower. The owner and his family come by almost every day and it's great fun chatting with them as they give you a great insight into life in the Philippines. They also offer a large number of tours at a great price, so there's plenty to do every day. They also gave us a really nice and big discount on the 3 days 2 nights Coron to El Nido island hopping tour which was awesome! The famous Tapyas mountain with the most beautiful sunsets in Coron is only a few minutes walk away, and the local market is also only a few minutes away. This hostel is so much more than just a place to stay, it's more of a social gathering with travelers and locals, which makes for the perfect mix.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    Awesome stay and got my Coron to El Nido tour discounted
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a great time at Screaming Gecko they had a free rum happy hour which really helped everyone get together I also booked a 3 day 2 night tour from Coron to El Nido and got a discount from them since I was staying in the Hostel. Its got a great roof deck to chill out in the day and the staff were great. It is a peaceful place. The hostel is near the Kurida Bar it is just 2 minutes walk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    I had a great stay at the screaming Gecko!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location was central The manor style building was really nice The view was amazing The staff was really nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner and staff are really friendly people and so helpful. My room had a/c and a good hot shower. It's close to the centre so easy to get to bars and restaurants. Again the staff are amazing :)

    Stayed in March 2024

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