Staff are great and trained to give you the best shark experience. The hostel is basic but serves the purpose. The blanket was a thin sheet not enough to sleep in the ac room. I had to put all my winter clothes on to fall sleep.

Stayed in March 2025

The perfect place to be be the first in the water watching the whale sharks, the lady organized everything perfectly. It was really great ! I stayed just 1 night but I surely will love to come back here if I come back to Philippines ! The place is simple and very easy going. Sweet little old school bungalow.

Stayed in March 2025

The property itself is nice and the beds are comfortable however the bathrooms are poor, if they took better care of them + added the basic necessities such as a bidet/toilet roll and soap they would have a super nice hostel

Perfect for the whale shark watching, you will be the first boat out which is great, they wake you up at 3:30 to get your number for the line. The staff were so friendly and helpful with explaining and arranging everything and if you only come to oslob for the sharks for 1 night then I’d definitely recommend here

Stayed in March 2025

Very basic, no toilet roll

Absolutely perfect if you are planning to do whale sharks. Staff are absolutely amazing, waking you up and waiting in line for you. We were first out on the boats (worth the 3:45am wake up)

Stayed in March 2025

Since many people leave for dives you might be woken up often by noise. You also hear noise from the beach. Because of this I would recommend to also take an early dive (6am is a good sweet spot imo) There wasn't any toilet paper not a bum gun, so make creative use of the shower or bring your own paper

The location is perfect for whale shark dives. You can go at any time, including the early 4am dives! There is a place with free water which is nice and the staff is super friendly and helpful! The room and beds were nice

Stayed in March 2025

Facilities could have been a bit cleaner

Perfect location for the whale sharks, the hostel owner and her children go out of their way to get you on the first whale shark boats. Waiting in line and holding your place , organising the whole thing

Stayed in February 2025

It served its purpose. Close to the whale sharks. Expect not so much sleep since everyone gets a wake up call at 4. Nice friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Toilets are broken. Bed linen was with sand. Owner makes you wake up too early.

Close to shark place. Owner helps with everything. Good value for money. Very simple, good just to spend a night to go in the morning to swim with the shark.

Stayed in January 2025

For this price and experience I cannot complain about anything.

THIS PLACE IS GREAT BUT PROVIDES YOU WITH BASIC FACILITIES! So now this is clear, let’s begin with more detailed explanation. My wife and I were on a tight schedule as we had only 2 nights for Cebu Island. We arrived to Sharky Hostel shortly after 15.30 and were greeted by the family that runs this place. From the beginning we did not have to worry about anything that was related to our next part of the trips. We obviously wanted to see the whale sharks the next day. The family for got us the tickets and they got us the first place in queue before the hoard mass of other turists got to Oslob. They woke us up earlier too so you will not miss to be placed on the first few sits on the waiting to be briefed list. After whale shark watching, since we got to finish it as first guests, we were able to us get some breakfast before we got hopped on the tricycle that was organized by the host. They even made sure to check on the ferry schedule that is not going different hour that specific date which occasionally happens. So about the place - is right next to the whole Shark Watching Area (~50 steps from your bed to the gate). We stayed in separate room and it is a simple but comfy bamboo hut with few power socket, a fan and mosquito net. To me, it was more than enough to get some sleep. Toilet and shower area are very simple - no hot water and no running water in the toilets. I got used to this earlier so I did not have that much of a problem but simple toilet facilities for other people can be difficult. If the shared area you will find some drinking water, coffee and pool table.

Stayed in January 2025

The dorm was comfortable and adequate. The bathroom facilities were basic but it was so worth staying at Sharky for the accessibility to whale watching.

Amazing helpful host who goes out of her way to make you have the best and priority access to the whale shark watching. Also helped to get us transfers from Oslob.

Stayed in November 2024

- Not very clean - No warm water - The beds weren't very comfortable

The hostel is practically on the whale shark beach, and the staff go out of their way to make sure you're the first one to see them. They even get up in the middle of the night to reserve you a spot on the first boat that leaves. And they don't charge you anything for it.

Stayed in November 2024

Bathroom, a lot of mosquitos

Free water refil, perfect location for diving with whalesharks, clean room, mosquito net over the bed

Stayed in November 2024

There is nothing to complain about the place.

The main advantage of the place is that it is very close to the whale sharks spot. So staff organize it for you. Waking you up in the early morning, managing your place in the queue etc. Fantastic dedication! The room itself just meets the description. It has bed, fan, and anti-mosquito net! Bathroom-toilet is shared. You need your own towel. There is a spot to get drinking water and instant coffee.

Stayed in October 2024

The owner and the children are so lovely and get up at 1:30am to secure the places to see the whale sharks - make sure you give them tips for this!! If they didn’t, you would be in a very long line for hours to see the whale sharks.. The location of this is right next to where you see the whale sharks. I stayed in a little private hut - I was worried about mosquitoes but the strong fan and repellent kept them away and I needn’t of worried.

Stayed in April 2024

Because it's cheap It may not be very clean or comfortable. It's suitable for the price.

Location is super good. Perfect place if you want to do while shark watching. Staff very helpful. Wake you up in the morning and help you for the queue. ( because i go there on the Sunday, i work up 3 am there are line out side the door but the staff lined up for me inside) and after you got reservations you can walk back to prepare yourself at hotel.

Stayed in April 2024

The Lovley lady will help you find your way around. Definitely speak with her about inquires.

They wake you up to be first in line for the whale sharks.

Stayed in March 2024

It has not the highest standards but for the money it’s definitely worth it. Would recommend staying for one or two nights.

The room was big, it had air conditioning, the hosts are very nice and helpful. If you want to do the whale shark watching this is the best place to do so!! It is just 600 pesos and you will be on the first boat in the morning! In the afternoon the area is very quiet which I loved!

Stayed in February 2024

If you want to snorkel they will help you get a good place in the line to the boat (there’s A LOT of people). You have to wake up at 2AM to get into the line

Stayed in February 2024

Cleanliness of the bathroom.

The staff is very friendly !!! the owner helps you a lot and advises you … The localisation is perfect for diving with whale shark. You just have to pay 600 (Philippine money), and the hotel takes care of everything else

Stayed in February 2024

We were in a double bed hut for the night which smelt of urine unfortunately. Wasn’t the cleanest place but the staff and the whole whale shark experience made up for it.

Great location for whale shark watching. Got us on the second boat out. It is a 3am wake up but the staff wake you, line up with you, take payment, get you sorted on the boat and even sorted us out a lift to the ferry port afterwards. Location for restaurants is average but if you’re staying one night, there are a few good options to eat (la terrasse and cocina en acantilado). Fan in the room, free water and coffee.

Stayed in February 2024

Staff ver helpful and if you wanna visit Whale Shark you will be first

Stayed in January 2024

Location was ideal for whale sharks

Very basic facilities in dorm room no ac and cold showers

Stayed in January 2024

Rosters and dogs during the night goes sicko mode. So be prepared for noice. Bring earplugs. Toilet could be better but not that bad. Bungalows need some repairing. Also the location could be tricky to find, you need to go through narrow pathway between houses in the gates.

We stayed in the bungalow and it was decent for 1 night stay. Bed was comfortable. There is a kitchen, a pool and commun area where to relax. Wifi was very good for Philippines. Few restaurants very close( just across the main street) and convenience store just outside the hotel.( not sure what other people were complaining about in reviews before us). But best part is that nice lady will show you everything regarding Whale shark watching. She woke us up at 3:30 to make sure we are on the first batch in registration and helped us with everything untill we were in the first boat of the day! She will charge you 600 peso but it is worth it to pay extra 100 because the registration might be confusing especially with huge crowds of people trying que up and get done with this faster. Also she will help you to make a reservation for the boat if you go to Bohol from Oslob. Felt like a great service!

Stayed in January 2024

close to the beach for whale sharks

Stayed in January 2024