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Happiness Hostel El Nido

2.0 star property

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An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and dense green vegetation.
A room with a woven partition, a fan, and a view of the outside.
A wooden swing suspended by ropes, a metal structure, and a wooden bench.
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a dog lying on the ground, and a sign advertising the healthiest breakfast.
A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a dog resting on the ground, and a sign reading "HAPPINES".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 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)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Interior

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dorm Room with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Single Bunk Beds

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Interior

Bed in 2-bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bunk bed with a wooden ladder, a white mattress, and a small bedside table.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Bed In 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

El Nido

Happiness Hostel El Nido puts you in the heart of El Nido, steps from El Nido Main Beach and within a 20-minute stroll of Corong Corong Beach. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a restaurant. .The restaurant, Happiness Beach Bar, serves Middle Eastern cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to boat tours, scooter/moped rentals and scuba-diving. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Barangay Buena Suerte hostel, you'll be 20.3 km (12.6 mi) from Nacpan Beach.
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What's nearby

  • El Nido Main Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bacuit Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • El Nido Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Corong Corong Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Caalan Beach - 8 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • El Nido (ENI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grounded - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angel Wish - ‬1 min walk
  • Art Café
  • ‪Marber's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Happiness Beach Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Happiness Hostel El Nido

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
  • Locker space
  • Dining venue
Happiness Hostel El Nido offers 6 shared accommodations with air conditioning and fans. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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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 per cent 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.

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 per cent

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

Are there any beaches close to Happiness Hostel El Nido?

Yep, Happiness Hostel El Nido is a short 1-minute walk from El Nido Main Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Happiness Hostel El Nido's onsite restaurant that serves Middle Eastern cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Happiness Hostel El Nido?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

Amazing place
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

翠娟

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia g

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

10/10 Excellent

Yujin

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sabine

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

8/10 Good

Maiko

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

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

10/10 Excellent

LAAM

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