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Happiness Hostel El Nido

2.0 star property
Unleash your sense of adventure by day then relax in style overlooking the ocean by night.

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Nestled near El Nido Main Beach, Happiness Hostel El Nido offers a lively retreat with snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities. Unwind at the on-site Happiness Beach Bar with ocean views, or explore the nearby area using scooter rentals and tour assistance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
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  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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  • 18 sq m
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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  • 22 sq m
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  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Barangay Buena Suerte, a neighborhood in El Nido, Happiness Hostel El Nido is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at El Nido Main Beach and Nacpan Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
Map
Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, 5313

What's nearby

  • Skyline of El Nido beach in Palawan island, Philippines, Shutterstock ID 1327690100, Purchase Order: SP-1973, Order Number: SP-1973 Go Guides , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com, Other: Supattra Laoreiam
    El Nido Main Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
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    Bacuit Bay
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Boarded the boat for our Tour D and partial B speedboat tour
    El Nido Dock
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Awesome small lagoon in El Nido Palawan Philippines
    Small Lagoon
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A short walk south of El Nido you'll find Corong Corong beach. In many places in the world this would be the best beach for miles around and packed with tourists. In Palawan however it's one of the poorer choices and pretty empty. This image was taken at sunset one evening on the #bvsphilippines tour. #philippines #elnido #beachtips
    Corong Corong Beach
    4 min drive - 2.2 km

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

Hostel near El Nido Main Beach
At Happiness Hostel El Nido, you can look forward to a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the snorkeling and scuba diving at this hostel. The on-site Middle Eastern cuisine restaurant, Happiness Beach Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and scooter rentals
  • Coworking spaces
Room features
All guestrooms at Happiness Hostel El Nido include comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and toilet paper
  • Fans, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Happiness Beach Bar

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Shared accommodation

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Happiness Hostel El Nido pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

There is free parking nearby.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Happiness Hostel El Nido provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-10:00 PM on request. A fee of PHP 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is Happiness Hostel El Nido located?

Located in Barangay Buena Suerte, this hostel is steps away from El Nido Main Beach, Bacuit Bay and El Nido Dock. Parish of St Francis of Assisi and Small Lagoon are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Happiness Hostel El Nido Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

翠娟

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia g

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

10/10 Excellent

Yujin

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Maiko

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

LAAM

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

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