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Happiness Hostel El Nido

Hostel

Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan

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Why people book this hotel

Clean rooms
14 mentions

The property itself was cleaned very often by the staff

The beds are comfy and everything is so clean

Great location
13 mentions

Excellent location, very clean, and surprisingly spacious

Super friendly and attentive staff, perfect location, very clean utilities and s…

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The location of the hostel is very strategic

One of the best hostels I stayed in

Comfortable rooms
12 mentions

Comfy bed

The dorm beds are amazing with lots of privacy

Good value
1 mentions

Very good value for money- definitely recommend

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

They have different wifis for each area/floor so it always works well

Overview

Happiness Hostel El Nido features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Nido. Located around a few steps from El Nido Beach, the hostel is also 1.1 km away from Caalan Beach. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Every room is fitted with 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 all rooms have bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Happiness Hostel El Nido. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Hebrew and Filipino, and guests are invited to request guidance on the area when needed. The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Caio Ruy

solo_traveller

June 8, 2026

10

Excellent location, very clean, and surprisingly spacious. Everything was well organized and comfortable. I highly recommend this accommodation and would happily stay here again.

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Ebru

solo_traveller

June 1, 2026

10

Perfect place to stay alone/ short notice

Super friendly and attentive staff, perfect location, very clean utilities and super cheap.

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lubbert tijmen

solo_traveller

May 21, 2026

10

The pub crawl

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Alfian

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

10

The location of the hostel is very strategic. The property itself was cleaned very often by the staff ! (more than once a day I think). The gem of this hostel is the staff! Shout out to Celeste, Ellen, Mariel, Mela and other staff, I feel so welcomed, they are so nice and caring!. Thank you for making my el nido visit even more beautiful !.

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Anabelle

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

10

It’s a nice hostel!

It’s cozy and cute with a lot of spots to chill. The beds are comfy and everything is so clean. Every bed has 3 hooks to hang their towels/bikini which was useful. They have different wifis for each area/floor so it always works well. In the morning you can have tea/coffee for free and some breads with pb and bananas. It’s close to everything while being in the calmest area of the waterfront. You can trust them to book the island hopping tours.

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Manuel

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

10

One of the best hostels I stayed in. Staff is amazing helpful and funny. Comfy bed...with enough space. Privacy due to sliding doors. They organize activities every evening.

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Anna

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

10

Excellent

Fantastic hostel. The dorm beds are amazing with lots of privacy. Everything is clean. Good showers. They have activities every day to help you meet people and the staff are great. The common area is so nice. Perfect location. 100% recommend.

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Tamas

solo_traveller

May 5, 2026

10

Fantastic hostel!!!

Fantastic hostel in excellent location. Nice decor. The hostel is continuously cleaned throughout the day. Free coffee, bananas and bread for the early birds. Bed was super comfortable and came with a lot of storage. Celeste at the reception was absolutely fabulous. So kind and helpful. I can definitely recommend this hostel to anyone. 5*

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Aisling

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

10

Highly recommend! Great location, social events, and staff

Staff were friendly, nice view from the balcony to the beach and street below, the bed had a sliding door so it was really private, and they also host events in the evening so it makes it easier to meet people

R

Rioghna

solo_traveller

April 26, 2026

10

Great location, friendly & helpful staff, spacious rooms, clean facilities, free water & tea/coffee, lovely common area. Very good value for money- definitely recommend!

F

Francesco

solo_traveller

April 23, 2026

10

Everything. Impeccable staff, and super clean place. Very well located with restaurants and amenities at a doorstep, but really the kindness of the staff is what makes it special.

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Sebastian

solo_traveller

April 22, 2026

10

They even payed for my diary when some driver brought it. Very helpfull.

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Karen

couple

April 17, 2026

8

Overall I would recommend, but it is expensive for what it is.

Good location. Housekeeping constantly cleaning. Nice communal area. Hot showers, and never had to wait. The rooms were cool.

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maria sofia

solo_traveller

April 16, 2026

9

Excellent stay

Location was great and also the cleanliness of the place

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Estel

solo_traveller

April 14, 2026

10

They make activities almost every night to make it easy to meet people, all the staff is really nice, and each morning they give away bananas and a type of small bread in the morning until supplies run out

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Matt

couple

April 10, 2026

10

A fantastic hostel

-really nice hostel in a great location -comfy beds and spacious dorms -good blackout -location was 1 minute from the beach -shutout to James who was a very attentive and friendly host!

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Lauren

extended_group

April 8, 2026

10

Great central stay in El Nido

The property was very central, always very clean, night time activities every night, deals downstairs at the restaurant and well thought out rooms and storage.

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Zandria

solo_traveller

April 4, 2026

10

A great experience staying here!

The staff, thanks to the housekeeper that concisely sweep and mop the floor and also ensure that the bathroom is clean as well. Allan or Allen the girl at reception she’s very very helpful and super patient with my enquiries. Kudos to her

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lily

couple

April 4, 2026

9

Very clean and comfortable, great location, nice vibes. Perfect stay

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Hannah

solo_traveller

April 3, 2026

9

Expensive hostel, comfortable and clean

Excellent location, lovely clean dorms with separated cabins. Great AC and lovely communal areas. Friendly staff who really tried to help out as much as possible. Great dorm stay!

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Cycling, Water sport facilities on site, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Snack bar, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Terrace

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

24-hour security, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Self check-in

Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Fax/photocopying, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, Car hire

Transport

Public transport tickets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

The air-conditioned single room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 18 1 bedroom0
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Balcony

This single room has a shared bathroom, air conditioning and sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 1 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

The air-conditioned single room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 22 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

The air-conditioned single room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:18 PM

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