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Reviews of Tambayan Capsule Hostel

2 out of 5
Tambayan Capsule Hostel
1607 Bocobo Street, Malate, Manila

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maricel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family stayed for 2 nights and they have comfortable stay. I will recommend this place. Thank you Tambayan capsule hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Irene

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reasonably proced but great
The price was reasonable. Howe3ver, the amenities and ambiance were great!! I loved it. I will stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aljay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Bing Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not too bad for one night stay
Place is clean but because this place is also a bar it can be noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived at 12nn and I was told that the check in is still 2pm. But when I was getting ready to go home the other day, there was another client who got in at around 11am which is 3hrs advance from the supposed to be check in time. I was put in a room where I was the only girl. The aircon is not functioning so it was very hot. Even though each bed have these blinds, your room mates can still see you if you have your lights on. I approached an attendant when I left my key card inside the room and he looks kinda mad when I approached him. So overall, it was a nightmare and I would definitely not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time staying in the hostel. But sadly, it will prob be my last time too. The standard has dropped quite a lot since 1+yr ago. I have previously highlighted to the hostel staff that they need to inform mgmt to improve on the shower facilities and the creaking door. This time when I went, the situation remained. In fact, it worsened. The toilet floor is often wet. It get flooded quite easily. The water took ages before it get warm. The door to the shared dorm is always creaking so it really affect sleep quality. Hopefully this review will put a wake up call to the mgmt. It was a lovely hostel but now, there's better hostels around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice & also clean was nice place to stay . mall close by & close to airport
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Jervis on 13 May 2019
Thank you for choosing Tambayan Hostel!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Jervis on 13 May 2019
Thank you for choosing Tambayan Hostel! Hope to see you again soon :)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Place is too loud
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Jervis on 13 May 2019
Thank you for choosing Tambayan Hostel, On behalf of Tambayan Hostel, kindly accept our sincere apologies for not being able to provide you the high standard of hospitality which is the general norm of our hostel. We genuinely regret the inconvenience caused to you because of this. Hope you can see the improvement next time you visit Manila.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a relaxing and comfortable stay
The private room with private bath wasperfect for my needs! Loved their bed, so comfy, and the room and bath were spotless! Will go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Jervis on 13 May 2019
Thank you for choosing Tambayan hostel, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. See you again soon :)

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Good place to stay. You can have a little privacy since it is capsule. Just don't like the idea of not having a toilet inside the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Jervis on 19 Feb 2019
Hi sir Ron, Thank you for sharing your experience here in Regency Grand Suites, We are looking forward to see you again on your next visit.

4/10 Poor

ADNANM

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanne April

The staff were helpful and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Bernstien, Manila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ma Teressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Pete

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not a good experience at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was my 4th time to use the hotel. Lower price and staff are kind. But noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax
Great place to stsy if alone

10/10 Excellent

manno, Dgte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
close to bars and restaurants and Mall
nice place. can sleep soundly if your used to live bands and traffic. good people, good food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ailyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort and convenience at a very affordable price!

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Clean comfortable with nice lounge
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was here for a single night. Enjoyed my stay. Clean bed, fast internet, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Yip Thin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Justine, Cagayan de Oro City

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Definitely A Good Find
Found out about this hostel on the internet and was drawn to it because of the New Orleans vibe. Old meets new. It was also cheaper than other places, but still very attractive. Checked in easily, but service was not impressive. They barely smiled or showed warmth. Recommend that they improve customer service. The room I got was simple, but clean and comfortably cool. The bathroom is shared but very well-maintained. They have a separate bath & toilet for the Men and Women per wing, so nope, it was not crowded at all. Recommend that they improve their water pressure and their water temperature as the "hot" water was still cold. More hooks at the bathroom too please. Was able to relax at their dining area as it had a very homey effect. Food was good. Cocktails were GREAT. Loved the fact that they had live music every night at their 2nd floor lounge terrace, and that entertainment, food, and drinks were just a few steps away from my room. The dining area staff gave better service. Despite the things they need to work on, I would still come back to stay on my next Manila visit, and even recommend this place to friends and family. This place is recommended for groups like 4+ pax so you'll get to have your own room with a private bath. If you're on a budget in Manila but like going to the shops, listening to music, having a drink, or just chilling with a bowl salad -- if you're not extremely picky with your room and wouldn't mind to share a bath -- then this place is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are nice and helpful. The room was nice good price, I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pods in Manila
Had great time and loved the pod experience. Really liked the privacy and the air conditioning worked very well. The staff was very helpful and the breakfast was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

dan, uk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Damp room but friendly staff
We checked out of here unfortunately - but we were staying in a double room not a capsule. The room smelt damp (too strong to bare & stay) - it was on the ground floor. The place has not really got a communal area only an entrance lobby & couch upstairs on the landing. The place did however look good for food & as a cafe. Got us a place to eat perhaps but not stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NICE & CLEAN HOTEL
A taste of excellent comfort for a very reasonable price. A complimentary breakfast is simple but awesome. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Frankie, Manila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome Hotel
Hotel is very vlean and in good location....staffs are friendly. This hotel askee 1,000 pesos upfront when checking in for security deposit thou,...more expensive than what they charge for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ma Pomela

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

6/10 Okay

Arleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Tidy
Amenities are good. Only no hot shower available.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Thrixia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cheap yet a quality place to stay
The place Is perfect. Clean and safe. A good quality and service for a backpacker like me. Keep it up!

6/10 Okay

Gabriella

Comfortable hotel
Nice, comfortable stay. Able to walk to Rizal Park in 20 mins. Backpacker feel to area.

8/10 Good

corliss, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable stay
the location is superb! just beside Robinson the Place Manila mall and lots of eatery and convenience stores nearby. a note of advise - it might be slightly noisy at times with the pub going on and some inconsiderate fellow room mates at times

10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not an overly taxing walk to Rizal park or Intamuros. Also near the US embassy if the need arises. It's a few blocks from Manila Bay and it's boardwalk; just beware the sewage smell will be nasty in spots.

10/10 Excellent

Nico, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nico hotel next to the places you must see in mani
Stayed there for 5 days, hotel staff is super friendly and helpful, it's pretty clean and the food at the restaurant is excellent!

8/10 Good

Argro, Great

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

6/10 Okay

Marvin Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities