Name: Happiness Hostel El Nido
Address: Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan, 5313 El Nido, Philippines, Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan, Palawan, 5313, Philippines
Rating: 9.1

Happiness Hostel El Nido

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Happiness Hostel El Nido in El Nido offers adults-only rooms with air-conditioning, shared bathrooms, and balconies. Each room includes a shower and sea views, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the terrace, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and unwind at the bar. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and the property features a lounge, nightclub, and coffee shop. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from El Nido Airport, the hostel is steps from El Nido Beach and a 12-minute walk to Caalan Beach. Nearby attractions include Coron Island and Bacuit Bay. Guest Services: The hostel provides a paid shuttle service, 24-hour front desk, full-day security, car hire, and luggage storage. Activities include film nights and cycling. Highly rated for staff support, bed comfort, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Room type	Number of guests
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony 1 bunk bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 single bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Helen

Turkey

“Very clean and well-located place. Budged friendly. Helpful staff.”

Ran

Israel

“Very comfortable and chill hostel..very clean and organised, Good place to hang out on rainy days :) Lovely staff member's”

Wannes

Belgium

“Celeste, Marriel, Ellen, Joseph, James and the cleaning team ate Ana gemma lany mela and sabel are all the best and running the hostel very professionel, they are all so kind and will take good care of you i do realy recommend this place!!”

Junna

Philippines

“The location was perfect, and the staff were great. I already miss the place, even though I just spent 3 nights there. The hostel definitely deserves its name - happiness.”

Aaron

Germany

“The staff was really nice and always open to help. I especially enjoyed the sitting area towards the street with a view to the sea.”

Zannat

Bangladesh

“It was right beside the port from where the island hopping tours start. Everything is within walking distance from the hostel. Loved the community and the staff. The vibe is chill and comfy. The rooms and washrooms are clean and comfortable. Would...”

Miriam

Czech Republic

“Staying at Hapiness El Nido truly felt like being at home in paradise. The vibe is warm, relaxed, and full of good energy, the kind of place where strangers become friends overnight. The staff are not only friendly, they care about making your...”

Priyank

India

“I loved everything about the hostel it's one of the most happening places to be at and people there are super amazing. I would appreciate all the staff working there ....”

Leonardo

Australia

“Good staff, I like the bread and banana every morning, funny activities, Mariel, Felix and everyone good people 🤠”

David

Australia

“Great hostel. I went for the two dorm, was super comfortable. AC worked well, really clean. WiFi was excellent, I did some work, and it was perfect for it. Brilliant location in the middle of the town, but not noisy. Staff were super helpful also!”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Happiness Beach Bar.

Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

House rules

Happiness Hostel El Nido takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ₱ 1,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$17. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 18 and 45

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Happiness Hostel El Nido in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of ₱ 1,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.