Osmena Street, Barangay Masagana, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines
#37 of 149 hotels in El Nido
Guests' ChoiceBased on 633 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 June 2024
Cinthia
AustraliaCold shower and mattress wasn't confortavel.
Perfect location, friendly staff and well organised place.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Ana
Philippinesthe shower curtains in our room were stinky
the vibe, the staff , the view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Hollen
NetherlandsCreditcard machine not working so they only take cash payment
Had a private room which was like a luxury hotel room. Didnt except it to be that nice. The pool was great, clean and cool. And location right at the heart of El Nido, 1 min walk from the beach
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Natasha
AustraliaI didn’t get sleep on my last night, because backpackers were chatting all night. One girl was talking loudly on her phone in front of my room at 2 am and I told her off and then more loud chatting continued with 2 people sitting in front of next door room at 4am. This went on all night. For the price you pay here, I’m disappointed that the hotel doesn’t train their security to monitor/control this. There was a family above me, with 3 young children. It must have kept them up all night too. The beach is right in front. Why couldn’t they have just respected others sleeping and sat on the beach to party on and why can’t the security tell people to relocate or shut down noise after 10 or 11. It’s a shame people weren’t taught consideration and respect of others.
Location is incredible. I was originally booked into private too In main hub of Frendz, when I accidentally went to this one and discovered there was beach front.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Ghita
FranceEverything was great
Rooftop bar, location and rooms are perfect ! Very nice to meet people !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Kimberly
GermanyIt gets really loud until 11pm
The proximity to all restaurants and the Beach
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Rafi
IsraelThe frendz Hostel is really nice. If you are young and want to party and meet new friends, this is the place. They are very good at getting the place quiet at 23.00 at night. But you still have to know that there is noice from the outside tricycle, roosters, dogs and town life. They did have some really cute bungalows across the street, out to the beach, but they can only be rented on their website.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Amit
IsraelThe pool and the room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Caitlyn
United KingdomThis was the most phenomenal hostel. My first time staying at a hostel & it was an amazing experience. The staff are so friendly and make you feel so welcome. The beds are comfy for a dorm room & they clean the room every morning including the shower. They have the nicest rooftop pool with a bar. Downstairs is a restaurant, cafe & bar too. You can organise your Tours with the cousin company downstairs in the lobby. I recommend tour A! The only downside was that the door smelt a little musky but other than that my stay was defo a 10/10!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Tim
GermanyNothing!
Best Hostel I have ever been to. The Staff is amazing!!!!!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Andrey
RussiaA bit expensive for a hostel, but such is El Nido
Staff are nice, good atmosphere, events every day
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Margarita
LithuaniaGood location, pool with a good view and amazing staff, shout out to Marc and JD🥂
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Michaela
GermanyThe wifi didn’t work at all… only in the morning when there were not so many people… but in the evening it was loud and you could not connect to the wifi at all.. but it was always loud only until 11 p.m. Also the mobile data didn’t work at the room… we never used the pool because there is so much to do in El nido that you dont need the pool… it was expensive for what it was. We had luxury a hotel in Coron for half price of this…
The haqqy tours was very nice and also the other company they booked for us for tour D. The food in the restaurant was tasty! The private room was simple and clean. The staff was also nice. Nice views from the pool.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Fernanda
NetherlandsThe water in the private room shower was not very cold and you could hear noises from everyone walking around/using the hostel common bathroom. Some girls woke me up because they were singing in the common bathroom at 2am (and I could hear everything in my room) and I was the one who had to shut them off.
The staff is perfect, the most friendly i have ever had, they made me cry in happiness on my bday. The air conditioning is amazing as well and the room (for couples) is quite good! The pool has the best view ever!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nino
PolandNothing
People, location , vibes and generally everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Suzanne
CanadaNothing
The property was centrally located in El Nido. Sadly, we arrived very late and didn’t use much of the hostel. We were gone the next morning early. We had a double private room for 4 adults. It was spacious and clean. The bathroom was lovely. The beds were comfy. The cafe on the main level served a lovely breakfast menu. No complaints. Great place.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Aditi
IndiaNa
Excellent location, stuff and chill vibes
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jim
United StatesVery friendly staff and very helpful with the tours. Good location, cold ac and generator for back up. I will stay again next year. It has everything you need right there, bar, food and swimming pool with my nightly bar games
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Sarah
IrelandNo negatives
Staff made a great effort to get people socialising Loved the rooftop pool and great happy hour cocktails! Haqqy life is centred within the building and offer great island hopping tours
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Thomas
United KingdomFelt that a private room is overpriced. You could get a room in a hotel with breakfast included for the same price.
Wonderful hostel. Superb staff, food was ok (not exceptional) but is truly built around meeting people, which they make incredibly easy. The Jeepney Tour was EXCELLENT
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Michael
CanadaThe property is in a great location, close to lots of bars, and restaurants. But if you decide to eat at their restaurant, you’re in for a treat, as there are lots of food choices to match anyone’s pallet. The highlight of the property is definitely the staff, they are kind, positive and helpful. Big shout out to Marco, JD, Andrew and Elaine.!! Wonderful positive energy.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Joshua
United KingdomRooms was very clean and they made my bed every day for me fresh and clean and the rooftop bar super sociable the pool with the view is amazing !!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Monica
United KingdomOur room door faced the stairs to the terrace and pool area, which made it super noisy until about 10pm.
The room was very spacious, and the location was the best. I really enjoyed the restaurant too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNothing
The staff were fantastic and our private room was hotel standard. Brilliant location, and whilst they had parties on the roof at 11pm, it was silent, so you were guaranteed a good night's sleep.
Stayed in March 2024
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