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Happiness Hostel El Nido features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Nido. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, luggage storage space and free WiFi. 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. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the hostel. El Nido Beach is a few steps from Happiness Hostel El Nido, while Caalan Beach is 1.1 km away. El Nido Airport is 7 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for El Nido

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff! Happiness by name and Happiness by nature. Always smiling, helpful and could not do more to make the stay enjoyable and comfortable. Whether hosting daily activities or just checking in to make sure guests were okay. Celeste, Ellen,...
  • Jeffrey
    Canada Canada
    The friendliest staff I have ever met at a hostel (shoutout to Jonnaleah, Celest and Joy!). They all knew my name and greeted me every day, helped me plan activities, made recommendations, and went over and above to ensure my first time in El Nido...
  • Julian
    Spain Spain
    - nice location - friendly staff - nice atmosphere to meet other travelers - organizes activities so you can engage knowing other people staying at the hostel
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. The staff are amazing and the place is so comfortable and homely. I wanted to extend but unfortunately they were fully booked
  • Nora
    Germany Germany
    Helpful staff. Location was great and the restaurant is amazing. Easy to meet people within this hostel.
  • Natalia
    Spain Spain
    Very clean hostel, quiet in the evenings and located right in the center of el Nido. The staff are really great and the restaurant downstairs is very cool.
  • A
    Alba
    Spain Spain
    I loved everything about Happiness Hostel. Not only were the facilities always clean and perfect, but the absolute highlight was the staff. They felt like family during my time in El Nido—truly the best people. Always attentive, full of joy, and...
  • J
    Jade
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The Happiness Hostel is really well located, right next to the beach and in the city center. The atmosphere is very nice and the team is really great. I recommend 100%.
  • Tori
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean property with closing doors on the beds. James was so helpful and informative on arrival and throughout the stay, thank you! Would highly recommend!
  • Jane
    Australia Australia
    What a stand out place! I felt so relaxed and at home with the arty upbeat design of the hostel, spacious comfortable & private beds, modern bathroom with good showers & toilets and great lobby area. The staff are so friendly and make an effort...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Happiness Beach Bar.
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour

Facilities of Happiness Hostel El Nido
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

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
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hebrew
  • Filipino

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
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 £13. 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

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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.

FAQs about Happiness Hostel El Nido

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Happiness Hostel El Nido. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Happiness Hostel El Nido may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Happiness Hostel El Nido has 1 restaurant:

    • Happiness Beach Bar.
  • Guests staying at Happiness Hostel El Nido can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Check-in at Happiness Hostel El Nido is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Happiness Hostel El Nido offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Movie nights
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours
    • Pub crawls
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
  • Happiness Hostel El Nido is 450 yards from the centre of El Nido. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.