For us this lodge is in the perfect location , by scooter just 5 mins from el Nido , so close but also quiet . Just a 2 min walk to corong corong beach with several bars and restaurants to choose from .We had the twin room with bunk beds , these rooms are quite small but the beds are very comfy and you get Aircon and a fan to direct the Aircon where you want it . Everything is clean and tidy , the communal toilet/shower area is cleaned daily . There is also fresh water and coffee freely available all day . The lodge can arrange scooter hire and tours . Lastly , the host Sam is an amazing guy , so warm and welcoming , and always available to help...
Read moreA very affordable property in the El Nido area which is open and upfront about how basic it is. So it is best not to check in with any delusions of grandeur about the amenities on offer.
However, what set this place apart (and what made me choose a 5 star review) was the attitudes of the staff working. They were immediately friendly and hospital, letting us check in early and being very accommodating with our laundry situation, which required urgent attention (whoops)
Also, they seemed very sympathetic when I endured a bout of food poisoning, offering medication relief free of charge.
Finally, they offer free coffee as an...
Read moreThe manager was very kind and arranging but honestly it's not a good place to stay. Kitchen is very dirty and if you want to use the gas it's 200 pesos PER MEAL ! The showers are old, doors are literally falling apart and are covered in rust. When the power is down, which happened 3-4 times, the neighbors generator will start and it is so loud it literally makes the building vibrate. The private room is literally just a bed in a room located in the middle on the common parts. Staff is sleeping on the couch all day long and there's a filipino couple living in the hostel that were not...
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