The friendliest staff I have ever met at a hostel (shoutout to Jonnaleah, Celest and Joy!). They all knew my name and greeted me every day, helped me plan activities, made recommendations, and went over and above to ensure my first time in El Nido was memorable. The facilities were clean, the rooms were and bunks were fantastic. The location was great. Having the restaurant and DJ in the same building was awesome and convenient. I would "happily" go back to this hostel and recommend it to solo travelers and couples alike.

There was only one pillow in the bunk. A very minor thing, but it is nice having 2 pillows like at most places.

There are no words to describe Hostel Happiness in El Nido. First of all, they have amazing staff. Especially kudos to Jonnaleah, James, Joy and Joseph, who made my stay unforgettable. They are super helpful and every day organize some activities for hostel guests such as: movie nights, pub crawls, night pool party, game nights, trivia night and others. They also organized me 2 island hopping tour which were very cool. Staff is also very social and they are willing to hang out to show you the town after their work hours. When you are a guest in HH you also get some discount to the most popular pubs in town and 15% discount for food in their restaurant downstairs. Happiness Hostel is situated on the 2nd and 3rd floor. On the 2nd floor you'll find amazing common area, where you can find a terrace, games, books, free water, coffee and tea and bathrooms. When I spent time there I saw staff cleaning the floor every hour and shared facilities were super clean. On the 3rd floor I had my dormitory and it was also really good. Comfy mattress, clean enviroment, good AC, access to private terrace. I was so happy, so I extended my stay there and then I went to Boracay and booked Happiness Hostel branch there :D

Everything was perfect!

This place was a gem! I loved staying here and watching the boats leave in the morning for the tours. You can sit on the deck and watch the town and people. You have an ocean view and nice lounge to chill. Very social hostel, engaging others in activities to make it fun and chill. Very comfortable beds, lots of storage and privacy in the rooms. I loved the idea of collecting bracelets and getting discounts. I still wear mine 😊 I did two tours with the hostel Tour A and C and both were great and company that we went was very friendly as well.

Not property related but someone took my hairbrush from the bathroom 😞 not very pleasant experience.

It was a small, intimate hostel with a great location. Happiness Hostel is on top of Happiness bar where you as guest get 25% off, on their lovely breakfast. They also have dinner and drinks with good vibes in the evening. Housekeeping cleaned the bathrooms almost 24/7. The hostel are good operators for tours and scooter renting. The receptionist, Anne is the best and sweetest to guide you and have great conversations with. She helped me and my friend a lot and it was the best service ever! she really makes the place worth it and feel homey. They also have free drinking water which is great! And two USB charging point pr. bed - Also a big plus.

The hostel has a “no shoes policy” which is a great idea in itself with all the sand coming in from the beach, but it also means no shoes in the toilets and that is perhaps not the nicest.

Super cool place located right in the heart of El Nido town. Amazing staff who will literally help you out with anything you need. The rooms are nice and you still have a lot of privacy with the way they are setup. Right on the beach front and their restauarant/bar downstairs is so good, some of the best food and drink in El Nido! Extra 15% off when you stay in the hostel is handy too. Great facilities all round, good value for money.

Only issue I found was that there are no locks on the doors for your room! Even though the hostel is super secure, this might be an issue for some people. Otherwise, perfect place to base yourself when exploring El Nido.

What a stand out place! I felt so relaxed and at home with the arty upbeat design of the hostel, spacious comfortable & private beds, modern bathroom with good showers & toilets and great lobby area. The staff are so friendly and make an effort to welcome you throughout your stay. James on reception always had a smile! The maintenance cleaning staff are great and hung my clothes for drying everyday, along with constant cleaning to keep the hostel in great shape. It’s a small size (approx 30 beds) so very homely and always room in the lounge area, which opens with swing seats out on the balcony to hear the ocean & people watch below. The location is tops in a pedestrian only street just back from the beach. There is a Happiness cafe below where you get a discount and delish food to take advantage of. Loved it and would go straight back there next time!

The people were amazing! Marielle took is to Lio beach, she is super sweet and went around with my friend and I, James has been very kind and I really like playing chess with him. Hes very good and very outgoing. Joseph is also very friendly, he always checked to make sure my friend and I are doing ok, Jonna has a very bubbly personality, it was really lovely talking with her, Celeste and Ellen are always smiling and very approachable.

Nothing everything was perfect.

Very lovely hostel with great facilities. The common area has space to work with plugs and seats, place to chill with beanbags and a place to sit and watch the street. There is a cafe downstairs which has nice food. My bed was comfy with a curtain and shelf. The staff were lovely. On the first day there was some local food to try and we played card games in the evening and went to a bar.

I have had to knock off one point because at 8.30am on Sunday morning a guy downstairs in the restaurant kitchen started doing building work which is just a bit thoughtless. Everyone in 2 dorms woke up. It is attached to the hostel so a bit of thought maybe needed there!

Staff were amazing, really everyone, joy and james and the cleaning ladies. All were so lovely and helpful, they really did the best they can to help Great location, great balcony. Nice comfortable bed with privacy with a door and a locker inside and a socket. They clean all the time. They arrange tours and give tips. The treated me always with greets and a smile

There was no seperation between men and women bathrooms and toilets, it is all the same, that made me feel uncomfortable. They were outside the rooms, so a seperation is logic, just put signs. One of the showers did not lock and a man accidentely entered while I was there...secondly, you have to take your shoes everytime and walk barefoot, which lacks heigene and felt uncomfortable. Many stairs to reception and room.

The hostel is in a great location, offering a beach view from the terrace. It hosts various activities every night, and there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants nearby. The staff are also very friendly and accommodating.

The only issue I had was that the rooms didn't have lockers. If you're worried about your belongings, there is a small space inside the bed where you can store your backpack, along with a compartment for securing items, but it's quite cramped and doesn't offer much room. There's also space beneath the bunk bed, but once that's taken, your options are limited.