10/10 Excellent
Danny
2018/10/23
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Danny
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
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Balcony
Air conditioning
Fan
3 bathrooms
Bidet
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- Sea view
- 172 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Air conditioning
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6 bathrooms
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- 194 sq ft
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- 9 Twin Bunk Beds
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Air conditioning
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3 bathrooms
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- 108 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
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Air conditioning
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Bidet
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- 237 sq ft
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- 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood
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. Visit our El Nido travel guide
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Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan, El Nido, Palawan, 5313
What's nearby
El Nido Main Beach1 min walk - 0.1 km
Bacuit Bay1 min walk - 0.1 km
El Nido Dock2 min walk - 0.2 km
Small Lagoon5 min walk - 0.4 km
Corong Corong Beach4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
- El Nido (ENI)17 min drive
Restaurants
- Grounded2 min walk
- Angel Wish1 min walk
- Marber's Restaurant2 min walk
- Art Café
- Odessa Mama2 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 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
Restaurants on site
- Happiness Beach Bar
Things to do
- Boat tours
- Library
- Scooter/moped rentals
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
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 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
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
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?
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?
Check-out 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 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
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9.6
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
10 - Excellent
9
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ntombenhle
2023/5/15
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!
Ntombenhle
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
2019/8/28
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happiness
Even in a monsoon this place delivers on its name
Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2019/1/3
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing place
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
翠娟
2025/10/11
翠娟
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marcia g
2025/5/2
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marcia g
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yujin
2024/12/30
Yujin
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Sabine
2024/10/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sabine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Maiko
2024/10/17
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maiko
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
2019/12/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Fabian
2019/11/10
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabian
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
LAAM
2019/7/6
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LAAM
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019