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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.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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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
- Happiness Beach Bar.
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.