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Reviews of Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only

2 out of 5
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only
Corong-corong Pob. (Brgy 4), El Nido, MIMAROPA

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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" "

9.2/10

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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
Response from Jean on 5 Dec 2018
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is our pleasure to serve you best and make you feel welcome and comfortable while staying with us. Glad you enjoy your stay. Once again thank you and hope to see you again soon.

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
Response from Jean on 15 Nov 2018
Wow! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It is our pleasure to serve you best and to make you feel comfortable while staying with us. Once again thank you and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

darren

Great friendly place to stay I would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Jean on 29 Oct 2018
Thank you so much for the feedback. Glad you had fun staying with us. We hope to see you soon :)

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

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Travelled 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 traveller

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