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Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only

2.0 star property

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Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Corong-corong Pob. (Brgy 4), El Nido, MIMAROPA, 5313
  • Corong Corong Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marimegmeg Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • El Nido Main Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • El Nido (ENI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only

El Nido hostel close to El Nido Main Beach
Along with a bar/lounge, this hostel has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and a garden.
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This El Nido hostel also offers an arcade/game room, a garden, and concierge services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 100 to 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 100 to 150 per person

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 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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Big Paul Hostel Adults El Nido
Big Paul Hostel Adults
Big Paul Adults El Nido
Big Paul Hostel Nido
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only El Nido
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great spot for meeting fellow travelers and organizing tours from. Like others have said, definitely a party hostel with free drinks from 7-11 pm. The private room bed we had was pretty hard, so a little rough sleep. Breakfast and coffee included in your stay. There are quite a few restaurants nearby or its an easy ride into El Nido town proper.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big Paul’s is the place to be in El Nido - we didn’t know what to expect and opted for a private twin room with for £15 each Free rum and coke - for 3 hours Copious free shots - made by Paul himself Loads of other amazing backpackers from around the world Free breakfast and just everyone is so nice! 5 mins in a tricycle from El Nido town centre Bike rental yards away Can’t fault it one bit - we only wish we could have stayed longer (my liver probs couldn’t take it though)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raphaël

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

Nice hostel, for those who want to party

It's definitely a party hostel, they offer free rum and coke every day from 7 to 10pm and guests are there to party! I felt a little overwhelmed when I first got there (I like to party but I also appreciate some quiet time), however it turned out fine: just ask for a dorm far from the common area. Staff is super nice (just like everywhere in the Philippines). Wifi was very spotty + Don't book your tours or travels through this hostel, as they take a commission (just go to all the nearby travel agents).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lara

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

10/10 hostel

Loved it! Was a great hostel and made some great friends
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaryd

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

highly recommended, a great stay, clean and vibey

The host, Paul, has an excellent vibe and is very welcoming. There are lots of young people at the Hostel and it would be easy to meet people if you tried. The rooms are in very good condition, as well as the bathrooms (there is even hot water!). The staff will go the extra mile for you every time! My only gripe was that the staff did not offer to clean your room or empty the bins unless you specifically asked them to - the staff should take initiative to enter the rooms and clear the bins, sweep the floors and change the sheets/blankets! However, the bathrooms are cleaned regularly. A great place overall! The Wifi doesn't really work.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel was very new and very clean. Everything was great! Could ask for a place that is that cheap and in that good of condition. Definitely worth the stay. The atmosphere was awesome, easy to meet people with free Rum and Coke homemade from Big Paul. This was an amazing hostel, would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my second time with Big Paul Hostel, they are improving a lot from the poor service to almost excellent service. The hostel owner Paul is very hands on and making sure everyone having a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

darren

Great friendly place to stay I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

darren

Can't go wrong

Cheerfull staff great surroundings Feel very welcome Helpful girls make you like home
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

darren

great service friendly atmosphere

Was only going to stay one night an go back to the hostel that was booked out But 5 days later still here The girls are lovely so helpful cheerful I couldn't leave and they make a super breakfast as well great place new pleasant surroundings The owner Paul is a top bloke as well had dinner with his family pork tasty as so generous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stuff ist super lieb und immer da bei jeglichen Fragen. Ins Zentrum oder zum Vanilla Beach sind es Max. 5 min mit dem trycicle. Es gibt auch noch einen anderen Strand beim Hostel zu welchen man schnell zu Fuß ist. Abends gibt es immer free rum und man kann dann gemeinsam weiter in die Stadt zum feiern. Bei den oberen Betten gibt es leider keine Vorgängen also ist die Privatsphäre etwas eingeschränkt, aber fanden es persönlich nicht schlimm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018