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Sharky Hostel Oslob

Hostel

Brgy. Tanawan

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

Staff was great, JoJo was the best, I already miss him and his great energy

Super friendly staff and the greatest place if you want to be the first to swim …

Great location
9 mentions

Excellent location

However, the staff was very friendly and the location is very good to see the wh…

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Good wifi, comfortable beds, air-con, lockers for hand luggage, large area for s…

We were up at 3 to get the first spot, back to sleep until 5

Good value
1 mentions

TOTALLY worth it

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions
Pool
1 mentions

Pool table made the stay fun, met some really cool people there as well

Overview

Set in Oslob, less than 1 km from Tan-awan Beach, Sharky Hostel Oslob features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The units feature bed linen. You can play billiards at the hostel. The nearest airport is Sibulan Airport, 25 km from Sharky Hostel Oslob.

Traveller reviews

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Affluence

couple

June 10, 2026

9

Excellent location

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Zsuzsanna

couple

June 6, 2026

8

Perfect place for the sharks, they are very helpful in getting you a good spot!

Perfect place to stay for the whale sharks! You get to go see them first in line. Staff was great, JoJo was the best, I already miss him and his great energy!

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Yury

couple

May 31, 2026

10

Super friendly staff and the greatest place if you want to be the first to swim with the sharks! Better to rent the standalone house, it’s not a five star hotel, but fun experience

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Russell

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

10

Recommended

Excellent hosts, so helpful! Good wifi, comfortable beds, air-con, lockers for hand luggage, large area for socialising, close to bus stop and port for Siquijor. I'd stay again.

R

Roxy

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

7

Very close to the whale shark activity, first group ahead of all other customers! JOJO! One of the guest hosts is so energetic and very helpful! The vibes are also very warm, friendly and great place to meet new people. The accommodations is basic but all you need for a short stay. Highly recommended of wanting to see the whale sharks.

K

Kay Ismael

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

9

Amazing service, the staff is extraordinary going above and beyond to cover any and all necessities of the guests (arrival, comfort, activities, tours, departures, transport, etc). Such a personalized level that is uncanny and not even 5 stars hotels provide. Hands down

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Bonnie

extended_group

May 11, 2026

10

If you want to go to the whale sharks, STAY HERE!!

If you want to go to the whale sharks, STAY HERE!! We were up at 3 to get the first spot, back to sleep until 5.30 and then first boat in the water. We had 2 whale sharks with us. There’s a restaurant right across the road and this was perfect for getting to do the above activity. I didn’t want to be surrounded by people doing this and staying here allowed us to do that. Jojo and the crew are awesome, they genuinely care about you and your experience even from the vendors in the surrounding shops! Would recommend here to anyone.

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NUR IDAYU SAHIERA

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

9

Great host

F

Florine

couple

May 6, 2026

6

We heard the cockerels at 3am, the showers were dirty and then the mosquito net was full of holes. However, the staff was very friendly and the location is very good to see the whale sharks

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Art

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

10

Bench & Jojo are very helpful with any question or problem. They secured me a spot on ferry even though it was not available online. Also, I had a minor accident while observing whale sharks, and they helped me much more than emergency on the beach. Btw, we were the first group in the morning to see the sharks!

M

MJ

solo_traveller

April 17, 2026

9

Great to get 1st on line for the yours. Great owner and family

D

Daira

couple

April 12, 2026

10

Location for watching whales THE BEST

Instead of driving many hours to see Whale sharks, here you open your eyes and you are already several steps away from start point. And you get on the first boat. While others are waiting in the queue for boat, you can just go back to sleep and come back for boat. The staff boy was so fun and friendly :)

M

Mohamad

couple

April 5, 2026

9

Nice cozy place

The family is amazing. Super friendly and helpful. The location can’t be better as well

S

sanjoy

couple

March 29, 2026

8

Amazing Proactive staff with greener cottage property

We loved the staff more than the property. Very friendly. Property: greener with small cottages. There are dorms too. Gives a great vibe. Very near to whale watching location. Thats a major yes. Bathrooms is shared for all. Thats a downside for privacy. Staff: Unique staff with owner Aunty Maria , 2 guys, Cute kittens and 2 lovely canines. Aunty and the team helped us with Whale watching queue. They help you connect for different tours and travels. Any issues, ask Aunty and the team. These guys are very proactive. Finally, Team is really really great. If private bathroom is not a need, must try this property.

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Albaña

couple

March 27, 2026

10

Had an amazing stay! Friendly staff, clean rooms, and a great vibe. Can’t wait to come back!

Staying here was an absolute pleasure. Every part of the hostel, from the comfortable beds to the welcoming staff, made my trip even more enjoyable. Thank you for creating such a warm and friendly place for travelers!

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Leon

solo_traveller

March 24, 2026

10

Perfect location and staff was really helpful made amazing memories

Was really nice and location was perfect

D

Dora

solo_traveller

March 20, 2026

10

Best accomodation for whaleshark watching

Amazing accommodation, for whale shark watching. It’s literally 1 minute walk from the registration point and diving point. The owners organizing everything for you, from start to finish, and you are the first group to do the dive in, which is amazing, because once the other groups are arriving the water gets very crowded. The owners are super nice, and helpful, they literally support you with anything you need, if you want to visit also to Sumilon island, or Tumalog waterfall they will help you! The bungalow is very comfy, and the atmosphere so chill! I loved that they make me feel so welcome, and make me feel like home. If you looking for the best spot for the whaleshark watch, this is the one!

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Maruyama

couple

March 17, 2026

9

Will stay again next time if go whale shark

The staffs are all nice and funny . we booked but arrived lately time still waiting us .appreciated !! Good to shark whale watching very near only 1 min . Lovely cat too.

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Philipos

solo_traveller

March 13, 2026

10

The guys running the place were amazing and they made sure we were first in line for the whale shark watching. They also booked a daily trip to the island opposing oslob. TOTALLY worth it.Pool table made the stay fun, met some really cool people there as well.

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Pavi

couple

March 9, 2026

8

The staffs are very welcoming, even though it’s near a busy tourist attraction, it is tucked away from all the noise. Quiet relaxing place.

Facilities

Activities

Games room, Billiards, Beach

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace

Safety & security

Key access, Fire extinguishers

Services

Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out

Double Room with Balcony

The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a balcony with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 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 printPlease inform 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. 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. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:06 PM

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