Reviews of Malapascua Budget Inn MBI DIVE CENTER This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Tawigan, Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu, 6013 Malapascua Island, Philippines
#10 of 36 hotels in Malapascua Island
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 202 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.8
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Free WiFi
6.7
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Erik
United States107 reviews23 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great staff, good location. Comfortable beds. Provide blankets. Clean. Free water. Also hot water but need to ask staff. Nice lounge
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Jonty
Australia13 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Nice stay, would recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bed in the double room wasn't the comfiest, but you get what you pay for.
Great staff and location. You can book your diving through the accommodation as they own a dive shop. I met a good group of people staying here. The social area could be a little more inviting.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Christof
United States10 reviews6 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The island has frequent power failure. They could use a generator here. Bring a good flashlight. The place is adequate. Considering there are dirt roads surrounding it, it’s not bad. Free service water, AC when there is power. I like the orientation of the bunk beds, easy to get in and out. Big lockable storage under entire bed if you’re on bottom. Market next door with restaurants.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Itay
Israel1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Good experience!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Sometimes there are electric shutdown in the island which affects the showers , but that’s all
Super nice people , clean room and comfortable beds. I slept in 4 beds room :)
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Martijn
Taiwan5 reviews9.0“Very nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very friendly staff, basic but all you need, conveniently rent stuff and laundary service
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Jan
Poland95 reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Value for money but Dont expect anything special - you pay money for what you get
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Ainara
Spain21 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It is perfect for the price. Very comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Karlijn
Netherlands4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Comfortable beds with double pillows! The dorm does not feel cramped even though there are 14 of you. Plenty of storage space and hangers outside to hang your wet stuff.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Meher
Germany12 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wish they had a small kitchen or just a fridge
Awesome for its money and super clean Staff cleans several times a day, respect
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Iris
Australia22 reviews8.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only thing was that privacy curtains didn’t actually cover the whole bed so you’d had to add a towel or something. Not a really social hostel and their common area is pretty dark (not that I think that’s a big deal bc mostly people are out during the day here anyway)
Comfy beds, friendly staff, good value for money (it’s called budget inn for a reason ofc, but for what you pay it’s a great hostel!!)
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Ap
Germany56 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Cool place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Located next to the market but not loud. Water refill and private space since the beds are entered from the front and have a curtain. Big common area although no one really used it during my stay. I think most people just hang out at their dive shops. They cleaned the floor in the room at least once a day.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Jumore
New Zealand85 reviews9 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing but it could be some improvement on the toilets and shower, some were out of order and loo not working quite well, also challenging to close some of the doors.
Just 1min away public market. Staff is very nice and run cleaning at least three times a day to keep common areas and dorm clean. Rooms are spacious with a lot of room for your belongings. Comfy bed and two pillows, what a treat! Hot shower is a plus on islands like this one.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Yente
Netherlands80 reviews14 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A lot of sand at the walking area, making bath room very dirty.
Good bed, nice airconditioning the rooms
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Nicol
Slovakia92 reviews12 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Showers are a bit old.
Right next to food market, few mins walk to beach, comfy beds, wifi everywhere.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Iris
Netherlands57 reviews8 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Showers weren’t clean. Worms came out of the floor when it got wet. Also big spider in de toilet and lots of mosquitos in the showercabin. Not the worst but just something to think about when booking.
Good location, full of divers so many likeminded backpackers staying here!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Pedro
Australia28 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Budget inn lives up to it’s name”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff needs a bit of training.
The value for money.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Ben
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel was not very sociable for solo travellers.
This was a great budget option to stay in Malapascua. I also would add that it was very clean, I have never stayed at a hostel so close to the beach which was so clean. I got a good night sleep every night even being up early to dive.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Lindsay
Canada9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No complaints
Great facilities, very clean(especially considering it's by the beach), great value for money. Free water refills, AC and fans in room, places to dry clothes, this place really had it all.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Robert
Netherlands21 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn't have hot shower.
Great staff, clean, great price!!!
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Irene
Finland33 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The lounge area was very quiet, no music and activities. Overall, the hostel did not have a very social vibe but this might be due to off season.
This hostel had very clean bathrooms and showers (eventhough some showers had a lot of mosquitos). The bed was a private "pod" with a comfortable mattress.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Christina
Sweden21 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hostel is really clean and the dorms was big and the bed aswell. This hostel was better than expected as it was so cheap. Would definitively come again.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Galit
Israel74 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is no way to get into the Room without bringing in send. The showers has no hot water but one...
The stuff is welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Adi
Israel16 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Good value for money, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The mosquitoes in the showers are horrible, I swallowed one by mistake 🫣I’m not spoiled but the showers are gross. Ac doesn’t work all day only night till morning. The lobby walls are covered with foam to make it sound proof due to the karaoke but since the island is so humid and rainy sometimes it’s moldy and the room smells bad. I didn’t like the to get to the dorm room you had to pass outside, it’s uncomfortable in the rain with the mud and etc
Central location right next to he market, a few minutes walk from the beach and also from the port - no need for bike. Ac in the dorms works great and there are a lot of fans to circulate the air. The dorms always felt clean and were in fact cleaned a few times a day. There’s a rod outside with hangers for you to dry your clothes. Free water. Friendly staff!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Katariina
Finland99 reviews10 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 14-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The WiFi only works in the common room, the photos about the common room are not accurate (it's really dark and smells like mold). You can't charge your phone in your bed because the plugs are so old that they are loose. One day they didn't have a chef so then the restaurant wasn't open. Also there is a sign that staff gets a bonus if they have more than 9 in booking/Hostelworld which seems impossible compared how the hostel is right now
It's very reasonable priced, the dorm has Aircon and curtains. They have restaurant on site so I could order breakfast before my morning dive. The place is so cheap that I met a lot of cool people (cheap places have the best people!) Shower had hot water and was cleaned often. Very clean dorm as well. Nice staff.
Stayed in August 2023
