HappyNest Hostel Cebu
Cebu City
10.29570200,
123.90458600
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Tanchan Commercial Building (behind Toyota Mj Cuenco) Lapu Lapu Street
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Summary of reviewsHappyNest Hostel Cebu stands out for its prime location and excellent value, making it a favored choice among travelers. Conveniently situated next to Cebu Pier 1, it offers easy access to the ferry terminal, perfect for island-hopping to destinations like Bohol. Guests also admire the proximity to historical attractions such as Magellan’s Cross, Fort Santiago and the Sto. Niño Church, all within walking distance. The vibrant night market on Colon Street, nearby shops, banks and restaurants further enhance its appeal. Despite occasional concerns about the area at night, the location remains a strong point, complemented by cheap dining options downstairs and easy accessibility to taxis.
The breakfast experience at the onsite restaurant is generally positive, praised for its tasty, freshly prepared food and good value for money. Though some mention the limitation of not including drinks in the complimentary breakfast and the early closing hours, the café on the first floor is well-recommended for its delicious offerings. Dinner receives mixed reviews with many guests appreciating the homey and freshly prepared meals, though some found the restaurant less impressive.
Rooms at HappyNest Hostel Cebu are described as clean, spacious and comfortable. The modern decor, large comfy beds and air-conditioning contribute to a pleasant stay. Notable features include privacy curtains in dormitory settings, hot showers and soundproof environment. While a few guests noted issues like lack of natural light in dormitories and occasional cleanliness lapses in bathrooms, the overall maintenance and cleanliness standards are highly commended. Fast WiFi and thoughtful room amenities add to the convenience.
Cleanliness across the hostel receives consistent praise with guests appreciating the well-maintained rooms, clean sheets and tidy shared spaces. Despite occasional minor issues in restrooms, the hostel maintains a generally high standard of hygiene.
The staff at HappyNest Hostel Cebu are frequently noted for their friendliness and helpfulness. Reviewers commend the team for their welcoming and attentive nature with special mentions for individuals who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. While a few guests found the staff not exceptionally friendly, the majority of reviews reflect a positive and consistent customer service experience.
The hostel also offers impressive Wi-Fi with many guests highlighting its fast, reliable and strong connection. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property and complementary drinking water add to the hostel's convenience. Beds are predominantly praised for their comfort and spaciousness with privacy curtains and additional conveniences like bedside lamps and phone chargers enhancing the stay. Though there were isolated complaints about bed cleanliness and pillow comfort, these did not overshadow the overall positive feedback on bed comfort and room features.
In summary, HappyNest Hostel Cebu provides a comfortable, clean and convenient stay with a highly praised location, friendly staff and good amenities, making it a popular choice for travelers exploring Cebu.
The breakfast experience at the onsite restaurant is generally positive, praised for its tasty, freshly prepared food and good value for money. Though some mention the limitation of not including drinks in the complimentary breakfast and the early closing hours, the café on the first floor is well-recommended for its delicious offerings. Dinner receives mixed reviews with many guests appreciating the homey and freshly prepared meals, though some found the restaurant less impressive.
Rooms at HappyNest Hostel Cebu are described as clean, spacious and comfortable. The modern decor, large comfy beds and air-conditioning contribute to a pleasant stay. Notable features include privacy curtains in dormitory settings, hot showers and soundproof environment. While a few guests noted issues like lack of natural light in dormitories and occasional cleanliness lapses in bathrooms, the overall maintenance and cleanliness standards are highly commended. Fast WiFi and thoughtful room amenities add to the convenience.
Cleanliness across the hostel receives consistent praise with guests appreciating the well-maintained rooms, clean sheets and tidy shared spaces. Despite occasional minor issues in restrooms, the hostel maintains a generally high standard of hygiene.
The staff at HappyNest Hostel Cebu are frequently noted for their friendliness and helpfulness. Reviewers commend the team for their welcoming and attentive nature with special mentions for individuals who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. While a few guests found the staff not exceptionally friendly, the majority of reviews reflect a positive and consistent customer service experience.
The hostel also offers impressive Wi-Fi with many guests highlighting its fast, reliable and strong connection. Free Wi-Fi throughout the property and complementary drinking water add to the hostel's convenience. Beds are predominantly praised for their comfort and spaciousness with privacy curtains and additional conveniences like bedside lamps and phone chargers enhancing the stay. Though there were isolated complaints about bed cleanliness and pillow comfort, these did not overshadow the overall positive feedback on bed comfort and room features.
In summary, HappyNest Hostel Cebu provides a comfortable, clean and convenient stay with a highly praised location, friendly staff and good amenities, making it a popular choice for travelers exploring Cebu.
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This hostel offers budget-friendly accommodation and is located within walking distance of historical sites. It is well-regarded for its superb location and is suitable for budget travelers.
Guest Reviews
HappyNest Hostel Cebu boasts an excellent location, making it a top choice for travelers. Situated right next to Cebu Pier 1, the hostel provides easy access to the ferry terminal, which is ideal for those planning to visit nearby islands like Bohol. The strategic positioning of the hostel offers convenience not just for ferry goers but also for tourists eager to explore Cebu's historical attractions - the iconic Magellan’s Cross, Fort Santiago and the Sto. Niño Church are all within walking distance.
Guests commend the proximity to the city’s vibrant night market on Colon Street, as well as various shops, banks and restaurants. The hostel's neighborhood makes it easy to get taxis, further enhancing its accessibility. Additionally, the availability of a cheap Filipino buffet downstairs adds to the convenience.
The clean and spacious rooms, combined with the charming staff, contribute to a pleasant stay. Despite a few mentions of the area being sketchy at night, the overall sentiment highlights unbeatable value for money and a prime location that facilitates seamless travel and sightseeing.
HappyNest Hostel Cebu offers a dining experience that has garnered diverse opinions from its guests. The breakfast at the hostel is usually described positively with many patrons appreciating the good and delicious meals provided. The onsite restaurant, known for its affordability, serves tasty and freshly prepared food, which many find to be a great plus.
While some guests find the breakfast options not extensive, the café downstairs comes highly recommended for its amazing and delicious breakfast offerings. Complimentary breakfast, when included in the rate, is generally well-received, though it only covers the meal without any drinks, which some find limiting.
Reviewers also highlighted the good value for money with inexpensive yet tasty food available. The staff's exceptional helpfulness and kindness further enhance the dining experience. However, some guests note the restaurant's early closing hours and find the cost of breakfast slightly pricey. Despite minor inconveniences, the overall sentiment towards breakfast at HappyNest Hostel Cebu remains largely positive.
Guests of HappyNest Hostel Cebu have mixed impressions about the dining options. Many appreciate the good food served at the onsite restaurant, describing it as delicious, homey and freshly prepared. There is also a café on the first floor offering additional food choices. Despite these positive remarks, some guests find the restaurant less impressive, though they acknowledge its presence. Nearby alternatives are limited, but there is mention of at least one good restaurant in the vicinity. Overall, while opinions vary, many guests enjoyed their dining experiences at HappyNest Hostel.
HappyNest Hostel Cebu offers a range of comfortable and spacious rooms that consistently receive high marks for cleanliness. Many guests appreciated the large, comfy beds and modern decor. The rooms are well air-conditioned and incredibly soundproof, providing a peaceful retreat from the bustling city outside.
Several reviewers noted that the rooms are very clean and tidy with amenities like hot showers and private bathrooms being particularly appreciated. The beds come with privacy curtains, which adds a level of comfort and seclusion, especially in the dormitory settings.
However, it should be mentioned that a few guests found the dormitories lacking in natural light and some bathrooms were reported to be subpar in cleanliness. Despite this, the overall maintenance of the hostel, including shared areas, was considered very good with the fast WiFi being a significant plus.
While there were minor complaints about room design and occasional dust, most guests found the accommodations to be a great value, highlighting the thoughtful details like privacy curtains on bunk beds and spacious environments. The hostel's modern look and helpful staff round out a generally positive experience for those staying at HappyNest Hostel Cebu.
At HappyNest Hostel Cebu, the beds receive a mix of feedback but are predominantly praised for their comfort and spaciousness. Guests frequently describe the beds as very comfortable and large, often highlighting the addition of privacy curtains, which enhance the sleeping experience. The presence of bedside lamps and phone chargers also adds convenience to the overall offering.
Cleanliness of the beds is generally well-regarded with several reviews mentioning clean and well-maintained bedding. However, a few guests noted some cleanliness issues, such as beds that were not super clean and isolated instances of blood stains.
In dormitory settings, the rooms are described as spacious and the bunk beds are appreciated for their sturdiness and comfort. Despite the largely positive comments on bed comfort, there are occasional mentions of hard or uncomfortable mattresses and pillows.
Overall, HappyNest Hostel Cebu’s beds are mostly commended for their comfort, size and the added privacy features, contributing positively to the accommodation experience.
HappyNest Hostel Cebu is consistently noted for its commendable cleanliness standards. Guests frequently highlight the very clean and modern facilities, from the rooms to the shared spaces. The hostel is described as "super clean" and "very clean," boasting well-maintained amenities and clean sheets. Bathrooms and showers are generally kept clean with hot water available, ensuring a comfortable experience for travelers.
Despite the positive remarks about overall cleanliness, some guests noted lapses in the upkeep of communal areas like restrooms and showers, which sometimes had issues such as leaks or were occasionally dirty. However, these instances appear to be less common compared to the numerous affirmations of cleanliness.
The hostel presents a neat and cozy environment with clean dorms and bedrooms contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Its location, convenience and cleanliness make it a viable option for travelers seeking a comfortable stay in Cebu. Although there are areas for improvement, HappyNest Hostel appears to maintain a generally high standard of hygiene and offers good value for money.
The staff at HappyNest Hostel Cebu is frequently lauded for their friendliness with many guests highlighting their welcoming and helpful nature. Descriptions of the team range from incredibly nice and accommodating to charming and attentive, indicating a high level of customer service. Special mentions are given to individuals like Ate Karren, who exemplifies good customer service and the young lady at the front desk, described as gentle and lovely. A few reviews noted that while staff were polite, they did not stand out in friendliness compared to other places and some mentioned unhelpfulness. Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority of guests found the staff to be exceptionally friendly, always ready to assist and often going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Service is consistent and round-the-clock, contributing to the hostel's positive reputation among travelers.
HappyNest Hostel Cebu offers an impressive internet experience for travelers with many guests highlighting the fast, reliable and strong Wi-Fi. Several reviews mention the Wi-Fi being particularly fast, even comparing it favorably for the region. Guests note the consistency and reliability of the connection, praising the good Wi-Fi in the rooms and the hotel's common areas. Additionally, the hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property, further enhancing the convenience for guests. Despite occasional interruptions, the overall feedback is positive with guests appreciating the superfast speeds and easy connectivity. Besides the internet amenities, the hostel also offers the added benefit of free drinking water next to the kitchen, making it a practical choice for travelers in Cebu.
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Location
Guests commend the proximity to the city’s vibrant night market on Colon Street, as well as various shops, banks and restaurants. The hostel's neighborhood makes it easy to get taxis, further enhancing its accessibility. Additionally, the availability of a cheap Filipino buffet downstairs adds to the convenience.
The clean and spacious rooms, combined with the charming staff, contribute to a pleasant stay. Despite a few mentions of the area being sketchy at night, the overall sentiment highlights unbeatable value for money and a prime location that facilitates seamless travel and sightseeing.
Breakfast
While some guests find the breakfast options not extensive, the café downstairs comes highly recommended for its amazing and delicious breakfast offerings. Complimentary breakfast, when included in the rate, is generally well-received, though it only covers the meal without any drinks, which some find limiting.
Reviewers also highlighted the good value for money with inexpensive yet tasty food available. The staff's exceptional helpfulness and kindness further enhance the dining experience. However, some guests note the restaurant's early closing hours and find the cost of breakfast slightly pricey. Despite minor inconveniences, the overall sentiment towards breakfast at HappyNest Hostel Cebu remains largely positive.
Dinner
Rooms
Several reviewers noted that the rooms are very clean and tidy with amenities like hot showers and private bathrooms being particularly appreciated. The beds come with privacy curtains, which adds a level of comfort and seclusion, especially in the dormitory settings.
However, it should be mentioned that a few guests found the dormitories lacking in natural light and some bathrooms were reported to be subpar in cleanliness. Despite this, the overall maintenance of the hostel, including shared areas, was considered very good with the fast WiFi being a significant plus.
While there were minor complaints about room design and occasional dust, most guests found the accommodations to be a great value, highlighting the thoughtful details like privacy curtains on bunk beds and spacious environments. The hostel's modern look and helpful staff round out a generally positive experience for those staying at HappyNest Hostel Cebu.
Beds
Cleanliness of the beds is generally well-regarded with several reviews mentioning clean and well-maintained bedding. However, a few guests noted some cleanliness issues, such as beds that were not super clean and isolated instances of blood stains.
In dormitory settings, the rooms are described as spacious and the bunk beds are appreciated for their sturdiness and comfort. Despite the largely positive comments on bed comfort, there are occasional mentions of hard or uncomfortable mattresses and pillows.
Overall, HappyNest Hostel Cebu’s beds are mostly commended for their comfort, size and the added privacy features, contributing positively to the accommodation experience.
Cleanliness
Despite the positive remarks about overall cleanliness, some guests noted lapses in the upkeep of communal areas like restrooms and showers, which sometimes had issues such as leaks or were occasionally dirty. However, these instances appear to be less common compared to the numerous affirmations of cleanliness.
The hostel presents a neat and cozy environment with clean dorms and bedrooms contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. Its location, convenience and cleanliness make it a viable option for travelers seeking a comfortable stay in Cebu. Although there are areas for improvement, HappyNest Hostel appears to maintain a generally high standard of hygiene and offers good value for money.
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No, HappyNest Hostel Cebu doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at HappyNest Hostel Cebu.
No, HappyNest Hostel Cebu doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at HappyNest Hostel Cebu.
No, HappyNest Hostel Cebu doesn't have a gym.
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