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Happiness Hostel El Nido

2.0 star property
Art Deco hostel near El Nido Main Beach

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Boating
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Middle Eastern cuisine, ocean views
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
  • Place, El Nido Main Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bacuit Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, El Nido Dock
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, El Nido (ENI)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Sea view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

El Nido

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Barangay Buena Suerte hostel, you'll be steps from El Nido Dock and Parish of St Francis of Assisi. El Nido Main Beach and Bacuit Bay are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • El Nido Main Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Nido Dock - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Small Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Corong Corong Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grounded - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angel Wish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Marber's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • Art Café
  • ‪Odessa Mama - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Happiness Hostel El Nido

Art Deco hostel near El Nido Main Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Happiness Hostel El Nido.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco El Nido hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
Happiness Hostel El Nido offers 6 shared accommodations with air conditioning and fans. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Library
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 17 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Happiness Hostel El Nido

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: GCash and PayPal
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, cash, mobile payments, GCash, and PayPal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Happiness Hostel El Nido
Happiness El Nido
Happiness Hostel
Happiness Hostel Nido Nido
Happiness Hostel El Nido El Nido
Happiness Hostel El Nido Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Happiness Hostel El Nido Hostel/Backpacker accommodation El Nido

Frequently asked questions

How close is Happiness Hostel El Nido to the airport?

Happiness Hostel El Nido is 4 mi (17-min drive) away from the El Nido (ENI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Happiness Hostel El Nido have an airport shuttle?

Happiness Hostel El Nido offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, on request, for a charge of PHP 350. per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Happiness Hostel El Nido to the beach?

This hostel is a short 1-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach and 12.6 mi (40-min drive) from Nacpan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happiness Hostel El Nido offer free breakfast?

Happiness Hostel El Nido does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Happiness Hostel El Nido have a pool?

Happiness Hostel El Nido does not have a pool.

Does Happiness Hostel El Nido have a restaurant?

Happiness Hostel El Nido is home to Happiness Beach Bar, which features Middle Eastern cuisine, ocean views, and happy hour.

Does Happiness Hostel El Nido have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Happiness Hostel El Nido to downtown El Nido?

Happiness Hostel El Nido is 0.2 mi away from El Nido.

Happiness Hostel El Nido Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ntombenhle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were always friendly and willing to assist. Shoutout to May who organised me a shuttle from the airport in the last minutes. Loved the air conditioning in the bedrooms!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happiness

Even in a monsoon this place delivers on its name
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danny, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great little hostel in an excellent location. The staff were friendly, and the facility was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

翠娟

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia g

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yujin

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

LAAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018