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Reviews of Seaside Hostel Malapascua

Maya - Malapascua, 6013 Malapascua Island, Philippines

#27 of 38 hotels in Malapascua Island

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Review score

Based on 43 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen not very clean and hard to use (not a lot of tools and no more gas when I used it )

    Good spot close to the beach and 15 min walk from the main restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Water and electricity not always available. One night had no power and also no water since the pump couldn't work. They're working it out with the authorities - hope it gets fixed soon. The public ferry operators are shady they try to make you pay more than the usual fare. We didn't give in and you shouldn't either - this is just for info so be aware. It is important to clarify that this is not a shortcoming of Seaside Hostel by any means - the hostel is a pleasant place and the owner and staff are nice people.

    Very central location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms could need an update. Bunkbeds aren’t that comfy for couples..

    Very nice location right at the beach. Loved the terrace with the best sunset view. Also loved the attached dive centre!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    If you’re looking for a cheap and a good place to stay then you can stay in the seaside hostel. Just don’t expect too mu
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort room is okay but needs improvement.

    You get a good stay is Malapascua for a small amount of money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the closest hostel to the main area, although it is 10 min walking so not big deal. Kitchen not very clean although I did not use it.

    Lots of privacy, big rooms with space for backpack. Clean bathrooms, but no warm water. Excelent views from the living room, specially with high tide.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People are really nice, the view is stunning right on the beach. They'll open a dive shop so do not hesitate to reach out to them directly, theyre lovely

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They have a Dive Shop - Dive Nation - which is highly recommended as well as the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible view and location right on the beach. Small but comfortable room. Bathrooms were very clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Beach facing - very comfortable stay close to their dive shop “Dive Nation”. It is also close to the market and has ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Love the comfy bed and the AC. The kitchen facility is also good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2024

    10
    clean, has all you need, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2024

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best thing about my stay in this accommodation has certainly been Babe's kindness in any kind of consultation. She gave me very good assistance and thanks to her I'm leaving Malapascua with an amazing feeling and looking forward to coming back.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    5.0
    If you’re on a budget and you want air conditioning and it might work for you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very bare plain room, The water was smelly when I took a shower

    The bed was comfortable, air conditioner worked good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    10
    Great place, would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great location. Dived with Dive Nation as well which was great. Loved sitting on the veranda and reading during my down time. Beautiful view. Be aware that the showers are not heated (I read this in a previous review so knew ahead of time). If you shower in the afternoon or evening though, the water is warm/hot! Very comfortable and would stay here again if I came back.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    A dreamy experience on the water’s edge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the water refill was empty, but it’s a small imperfection really. Some may find water pressure low, but the whole island gets water from a borehole so don’t be alarmed, it’s island life!

    Fantastic location, waking up to blue water outside my window. Aircon, easy going vibe, a beautiful balcony upstairs to enjoy the sunset or coffee. Babe and Adelyn were great hosts. Value for money cannot be beaten on Malapascua. Also, I felt that my belongings and self were safe. Comfy mattress too :) originally booked 3 nights, stayed 7.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Power outings happen very often in Malapascua so it's important to book a place with power generator. This wasn't the case and we spent a couple of night with no airco

    I loved that you are literally at the beach just outside your room door

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we check out earlier than expected but after i requested to change the dates i did not receive a response from them.

    the terrace

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    6.0
    Love the staff and was comfortable and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Problem with water, no real pressure in the shower, clogged drain because of the sand, miss a bit of everything but overall great place

    The staff and the location was great, near everything, walk distance from the ferry, nice place for the sunset

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    It was amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    It was perfect. I also booked my open water certification with the hostel and Dive Nation. It was truly amazing, I can’t wait to be back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    3.0
    It’s was not that happy at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are not always around and they are not considerate

    The location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Cheap and good location. People where so nice there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean, cheap and location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not clean at all. Everything is quite old and would need a very thorough clean, especially the bathroom. The locks are rusty and not all of them close anymore. There are inexplicable red/ brown stains on the walls. To meet someone of the staff, you have to contact them each time on Whatsapp and wait for them to arrive. The place is not on google maps and very difficult to find from the street side.

    Good location near the ferry, quiet place, helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    2.0
    Wouldn’t recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress thin and uncomfortable, cockroaches in the room, neighbors super loud - music all night long, the A/c super loud, no hot water in the shower.

    Close to the harbor, kitchen you can use

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Best sunset viewpoint on Malapascua!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet of my room did not have running water suddenly but Adelyn and the team tried their best to fix it and provide alternatives, so all good :) It came back after a day or so.

    Superb spot to view the sunset! There is a little balcony/lounge on the first floor which was a very nice spot to relax and watch the sun go down. The single room with attached bathroom on the first floor is great value-for-money and it's really comfortable with a bunk bed, sufficient for 2 pax. It's the only single room with an attached bathroom so book it fast if it's available! Loved my stay here! ❤

    Stayed in February 2024

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