Happiness Hostel, El Nido

Philippines
El Nido
Happiness Hostel
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Happiness Hostel | Philippines - El Nido

Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

Happiness Hostel description

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Located in El Nido, a few steps from El Nido Beach, Happiness Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

All rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At the hostel every room has bed linen and towels.

Happiness Hostel has a terrace. The area is popular for cycling, and car rental is available at the accommodation.

Caalan Beach is a 12-minute walk from Happiness Hostel, while Big Lagoon El Nido is 5.5 miles away. The nearest airport is El Nido, 4.3 miles from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Review score

Based on 110 reviews

Facilities

9.5

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.5

Value for money

Location

9.8

Free WiFi

8.5

Total

9.5

Room choices in Happiness Hostel

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in Dormitory Room

Happiness Hostel Services

Bathroom	Toilet paper, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Shower
Bedroom	Linens
Outdoors	Terrace
Room Amenities	Socket near the bed
Activities	Tour or class about local culture Additional charge, Happy hour Additional charge, Bike tours Additional charge, Walking tours Additional charge, Water sports facilities on site Additional charge, Snorkeling Off-site, Diving Off-site, Cycling Off-site, Hiking Additional charge, Canoeing Off-site, Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge, Fishing Off-site
Food & Drink	Coffee house on site, Fruit, Snack bar, Bar, Restaurant
Internet	WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking	No parking available.
Transportation	Public transit tickets Additional charge
Services	Shuttle service Additional charge, Shared lounge/TV area, Lockers, Fax/Photocopying Additional charge, Car rental, Laundry Additional charge, Airport shuttle Additional charge, 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services	Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, 24-hour security
General	Designated smoking area, Air conditioning, Fan, Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken	English, Hebrew, Filipino

Happiness Hostel Terms and Conditions

Check-in	2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment	Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds	Children not allowed.
Age restriction	The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets	Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com	Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

To consider

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQ Happiness Hostel

What is the average price to stay at Happiness Hostel?

The average price is 19 usd for the next dates. To know more details, please enter your arrival and departure dates. usd for the next dates. To know more details, please enter your arrival and departure dates.

Is there a wifi connection in Happiness Hostel?

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

What is the check-in time at Happiness Hostel?

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What is the check-out time at Happiness Hostel ?

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Guests loved it because...

Can I use my own sleeping bag?

Yes of course. We provide bedsheets, blanket and pillow and pillow case, but if you prefer to also use your own sleeping bag that is not a problem.

Do you offer luggage storage?

Yes we do offer luggage storage, without extra charge of course.

Hi! Is there any chance to store the luggage before the check in? Because we are coming early in the morning to El Nido...

Hello Good Day ! Thank you for reaching us , as for your question yes it is possible . Thank you -May

hi, is there a kitchen we can use?

Hi, good day! Sorry but, we don't have a kitchen here in the hostel.

Is it quiet at night?

Yes it is

Hi good day you have private bunk bed for 2 and also have lock for the bunk bed so we can leave of stuffe in bunk bed??

Hi good day! This is Yan and I will be assisting you today. Thank you for your inquiry, may I know your selected dates so I can check for the availability. Thank you!

Are sheets and towels included?

YES

Is it near to el nido port?

Hi! Yes we're near at the El nido port.

Can I leave my luggage in the morning of my checkout and come back for it after the whole day tour?

Yes, we will be happy to assist with that.

Do I need a lock for the lockers?

WE PROVIDE THE LOCK FOR THE LOCKERS

Hello are you able to help with moped rental and activities ?(like island hopping for example) thanks

Things we can arrange for you: -Van transportation ( El nido Airport-Happiness hostel, Puerto princesa airport- El Nido) -Island hopping ( Tour A, B, C and, D ) -Private tours -Motorcycle Rental -Inland tour -Coron ferry ticket And many more.

Hi! May I know if Happiness Hostel is DOT accredited hotel in El Nido, Palawan? And do you arrange for airport transfer PPS-El Nido, v. v. Thanks

Good evening, sorry for the late reply. Yes, happiness hostel is DOT accredited. We can book a van transfer for you, just let me know the exactly date.

Are you dot acredited?

Hi! Greetings from Happiness hostel. Yes,We`re DOT accredited.

hi! do you have female rooms?

Good Day! Thank you for reaching us, Unfortunately we don't have a female rooms , we only have a mixed rooms. Thank you May Front Desk Associate

Hi, the room have a/c?

Good day! Yes our dorms have a/c.

If we are to rent out all 6 rooms in the mixed dormitory as a group, will the bathroom become private to us?

Hi! Greetings from happiness hostel. We have only shared bathroom. No Bathroom in the room. Thank you! -Renalyn

can i book the 6 pax and we stay in one dormitory room/

Hello and good morning. That unfortunately we can't promise as it depends on availability. If you book 6 pax, and also inform us about your booking we can amend the bookings and beds of other guests to accommodate all your group in one room.

What are the quiet hours?

Usually night time after 12am until morning around 8am.

Hi! Is this a party hostel or is it quite quiet at night?

Hi, Good day! We are not a party hostel however, we have a music coming from our restaurant until 11 in the evening.

Can i leave my luggage 1 day prior my check in? I plan on spending 1 night in Nacpan.

Hi good afternoon, Can i have your reservation name please ? regarding with your question, yes you can leave your luggage here if you have a booking reservation . Thank you :)

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Netherlands

Bo

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Wonderful

Very nice location, very nice clean hostel. Restaurant/bar downstairs, you get 25% discount for breakfast.

United Kingdom

Benjamin

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Wonderful

Excellent hostel with sliding doors on the beds, great for privacy. Well located right near the waterfront. Helpful staff and a very nice restaurant underneath.

A couple of times the staff made mistakes giving me information. But they were honest mistakes and they were quick to rectify them. No big issues.

Spain

Arianna

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Wonderful

The hostel is amazing. With a nice balcony with swings, free breakfast in the morning (bread, coffee, bananas) and free water. They also have a bar/restaurant downstairs. The decorations are great, super clean and comfortable. The staff is also very nice and has a great communication.

Canada

Claire

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Very Good

The location is great! Super close to all the main areas in El Nido! Lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping near by! The restaurant below the accommodations was also quite good with good food and drinks! They also host events in the evenings, although we didn’t do any they are offered. You also get free coffee, tea, water, and bread at their little cafe bar. Every bed also comes with a lock chest/locker in the bunk.

There was storage under the bunks that we used for our larger luggage, however they were super dirty/dusty. Our bags got quite dirty to the point where we used a wet towel to wipe them off. Mine also had some weird sticky liquid that also got on my bag. The outlets in the bunks were also a bit hit and miss. I had one that was completely unusable because anything I tried to plug in would just fall out but luckily the other one was manageable. But we did have a girl in our room ask about hers and the staff tried really hard to accommodate and fix the problem.

Romania

Andra

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Exceptional

The dorms are very private, clean, the shared area is perfect for working

Canada

Kavita

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Beautiful place with beautiful staff and a very happy vibe!

I loved the hostel! It was very clean and the beds were comfortable. I liked there were not many people to one room and each bed had sliding doors for more privacy! The staff were exceptional. Always willing to help and available when needed. They really make you feel like friends and create a happy environment. The location was perfect and in walking distance to everything. Shops, restaurants, banks, bars, and the beach!

The pillow was very flat! But that is personal preference.

United Kingdom

Becky

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Wonderful

Nice communal area, in centre of town east walk from the port. Lovely staff

France

Rebecca

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

A warm welcome!

It’s exactly like the photos, the staff were absolutely amazing and I never wanted to leave. The food downstairs is really good too, and the whole vibe of the place is just very warm and welcoming. Short but sweet!

I guess the bed (mattress) could’ve been more comfortable

Germany

Hector

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Great hostel option in the heart of the town

The hostel is really nice, good vibes, clean, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The bar crawl on Fridays is a great opportunity to meet other travelers and to take a glimpse of the nightlife in the city. Don't miss it!

The stairs to the top bunk beds are very uncomfortable and borderline dangerous, the steps are too thin.

United Kingdom

Aj

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Amazing

Clean and chilled out

I think the WiFi can be improved.

Ireland

Maeve

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Superb

Really comfy beds and very private dorms. There is lovely chill area with swings overlooking the street outside and the beach. The food downstairs at the cafe was lovely and you get a discount off. Free water and coffee available!

Steep stairs up to the hostel. Only very minor but the sink in the bathroom is so oddly shape it makes it hard to brush your teeth.

Netherlands

Iris

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Amazing!

the rooms were very clean and the staff was always happy to help! We really liked the athmosphere and especially the restaurant underneath. you get 25% off for breakfast and a lot of healthy options

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Spain

Silvia

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

the best place in el nido

the best place to stay! i stayed in a 6 mixed room for 4 nights as a solo female traveler. the room was private and quiet. very spacious and comfortable. I slept really well. plus the all atmosphere it’s wonderful!

was all perfect

United Kingdom

Paul

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

A perfect spot to relax in El Nido

The hostel is perfectly located in the centre of El Nido town, only a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal. The staff are really friendly and helpful in sorting out trips or scooter hire or whatever really. The hostel also offers free tea and coffee which is a nice touch, plus the balcony is a great place to relax and people watch. The rooms are also great, and very private with a wooden panel that can be pulled across the bunks. All in all, I couldn't rate Happiness Hostel any more, it's great!

Nothing

Papua New Guinea

Toby

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

I got only nice things to say about Happiness Hostel.

Very good to see the bed bunks have a sliding privacy door. Really appreciate the free coffee and fresh bananas every morning. The lounge area is very nice and relaxing with the sea/beach view. The staff are amazingly helpful and always available. The showers and toilets are always kept clean. I had very nice experience.

The sliding doors are nice for privacy but they hardly keep out the sounds, you pretty much hear everything.

United Kingdom

Rachael

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Great stay

Location was amazing, 5 min walk from port and on the main street but that was never an issue with noise. Loved the swings at reception where you could see the street below. Easy to book tours from reception. Nice to have a block of toilet/showers to use instead of ensuite - warm showers! Curtains for the bed.

Wish the main reception area had a larger common area to hang in. Found it difficult to control the A/C, the remote wasn't in the room which meant I was sleeping in a jumper and was freezing!

Canada

Tanya

8,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

I had a nice overall stay. the room of 2 beds only was very enjoyable and quiet.

Clean, well located.

Missing some shelves or chairs/benches in the bathroom to put personal belongings while showering.

Russia

Anna

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Exceptional

Probably the best hostel I stayed in, very private place to sleep (with the door and the shelves and private fan and light and pretty spacious). Great location, very friendly staff, water and snacks for free. It was a great experience!

Bulgaria

Teodora

10,0 Excellent

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

I enjoyed every second of our stay - true happiness

We had a wonderful time in this lovely place. The whole vibe is incredible, combining good food, friendly people and music. I totally recommend to try the restaurant - everything there is delicious. Staff was really friendly, always there to help you, especially the manager - he'll do his best to satisfy your needs, recommending places to visit, parties, boat trips etc.

Switzerland

Enrico

9,0 Very good

Purpose of trip: Leisure trip

What was the highlight of Happiness Hostel

Superb

Nice hostel with privacy beds, close to the beach and to all shops and restaurants. My room had a sea view balcony, which i really enjoyed. The staff booked different tours and transport

The hostel has a no shoe policy, which means that you go to the common toilets with bare foot and then to bed, which i really do not like it.

Nearby the Happiness Hostel

Nearby places of interest

Big Lagoon El Nido

4.9 miles

Small Lagoon El Nido

4.9 miles

Matinloc Shrine

7.8 miles

Connections & Popular Places of interest

El Nido Public Market Market

0.7 miles

El Nido Art Cafe Cafe/Bar

0 miles

Restaurant

0 miles

Happiness Beach Bar Cafe/Bar

0 miles

Big Lagoon Lake

4.8 miles

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