OIA Beach Hostel - El Nido

The staff were so nice and we genuinely met the best people ever. OIA is the perfect hostel for chill, laid back people who want to enjoy and be part of a friendly community.

I loved it so much and I miss it.

Pas grand-chose malheureusement

The hostel had a really nice vibe, and the location was amazing, directly on the beach and within walking distance from El Nido.

The place is still under construction, and you can totally feel it. I feel they are focusing too much on the vibes and the look and not enough on very basic comfort. The beds are quite poorly built and are very noisy; the mattresses, although comfortable, don't match the size of the bed. The hallway in between the beds is so narrow that you can barely have one person packing; the lockers are tiny. The common areas look cool, but there is not a single comfortable chair if you wanna sit, and there are only three hammocks for everyone. The food they serve is also not amazing, and there is nothing really clean. There are only three showers and three toilets for the whole hostel. And my biggest issue was that the AC didn't work (when I arrived, they already knew about it, and no one was doing anything about it, just saying: Ah, sorry, yes, someone else already mentioned it is not working well), and it was a room with no windows or any means of ventilation. Moreover, the generator started at night, and the noise was way too loud, at least in my room, which was the closest to the generator. I feel the place is promising, has a nice vibe and is in a beautiful location, but they really need to focus on fixing some basics and improving customer service (I only saw international volunteers with no real interest in the future of the place; local employees would probably be more involved in making the place work well long term).

This hostel feels like a family, had the best 3 weeks there!

Liked it here that much I extended my stay… the hosts felt more like your friends, amazing sea and sunset view here, always something happening here every evening

Nothing really

L’ambiance et génial les locaux sont super stylé et la vue est spectaculaire

J’ai tout aimé

Bomben Lage, wenn man etwas abseits des Trubels in El Nido „Down Town“ nach einer einfachen aber guten Unterkunft mit ausschließlich Dormitories sucht/zufrieden ist. Klassische Backpacker-Unterkunft, auch wenn mittlerweile einige eher mit Rollkoffer unterwegs sind… Gemeinschaftsduschen und Toiletten sind sauber und effizient. Zur Bewirtung im GH kann ich nichts sagen - hab ich schlicht nicht genutzt.

Teilweise schon etwas runtergerockt, aber (immer) noch charmant. In der Umgebung wird eifrig gebaut - man darf gespannt sein, wie lange sich der Laden da noch halten kann…

Best place to stay in el nido if you like down to earth people. Service is 10/10

Great place to sleep and do some small party. U can skate, play table tennis, poll. there is a bar and happy hour xD. cool chill area with hammocks etc. I had great time because I've met amazing people (both staff and visitors)

beach is very close but its very rocky. with high tide u need to use another road to access hostel.

Great vibe - staff make it what it is. Very easy to meet people especially if solo. Quite funny situation with the tide coming in and needing to wade through late at night. Adds to the charm if you ask me. Do not expect luxury, it's more about the experience.

Beautiful beachfront location, quiet neighborhood, cool bar attached to hostel.

My dorm was the worst hostel room I’ve seen in 4 months of travel. Concrete floors were extremely dirty, my feet were worse off without shoes in the room. The light was too dull to illuminate the whole space, so the room was always dark and felt like a cave. Very little space to move around between the beds, let alone comfortably unpack bags. Beds were uncomfortable, pillow was too thin and lumpy for comfort. Sheets were not clean, had a sprinkling of dust and dead mosquitoes on top after my arrival. Overpriced for what it is. Neutral: reception staffed entirely by volunteers for the duration of my stay.

Superbe ambiance, personnel très dynamique et sympathique!

Tout était très bien! Meilleur rapport qualité prix trouvé en 2 mois de voyage au Php

Charming place with epic views of the ocean mountain islands. Great place to chill out indefinetely.

Rooms had a bit of smells due to moisture and peoples wet clothing.

La bonne humeur du personnel, les conseils, la disponibilité, la propreté des lieux, la nourriture. Tout était incroyable! Grand merci à tous les volontaires pour ces moments fous, mention spéciale pour Lolo, Clara, Finn et Émile!! Et merci encore à Zané, Noy et Félix pour l’expédition à la journée (dans le nord) on repart avec tellement de souvenirs!

Rien tout est bien on a dit

L'hôtel est super bien situé, on peut y accéder rapidement en longeant la plage quasiment tout du long. Les résidents et volontaires sont super accueillants, les dortoirs très propres, l'ambiance et d'actualité et la vue à couper le souffle. Je comprends pourquoi la plupart des gens prolongent leur séjour là bas !

Absolutely loved OIA—I even extended my stay just to slow down, relax, and soak it all in. The volunteers were super friendly and kept arranging fun hostel outings and activities that made it effortless to meet other travelers and feel at home right away. The hammocks look straight out over the water, and being steps from the beach meant an easy, peaceful swim any time of day. Kayaks are available to paddle to nearby islands, which was a memorable little adventure between chill sessions. The music—played by the local volunteers and on most of the time—set a calm, laid‑back vibe that made the whole place feel incredibly soothing. The food was tasty and fairly priced, so eating in never felt expensive and the portions hit the spot. Overall, OIA is that rare mix of community, comfort, and breathtaking views that makes leaving hard—highly recommend.

Visited during the off‑season and still had a great time, but it made me wish I could’ve stayed longer—especially since the hostel sometimes plans expeditions and extra activities I didn’t get to join. Honestly, the only sad part was having to leave.

Amazing location all the staff were very friendly and helpful was supposed to stay for 3 days ended up staying for 2 weeks and very nice family like community with local music most nights great food and drinks at a good price.

La ubicación delante del mar

Hay personas que viven allí permanentemente. Sentí faltas de respeto de una chica bajita y filipina y un chico filipino que viven allí, por eso me fui a pesar de tener dos noches más pagadas. Parece ser que son amigos del dueño. Me encontré en otro hostel personas que se fueron de allí antes por el mismo motivo. Esos chicos deben entender que eso no es sólo su casa, es un negocio y deberían respetar a los clientes.

I absolutely love the vibes at this hostel! The staff, volunteers, and local rasta crew are all so friendly and welcoming it really feels like everyone is part of one big family. The location by the beach is so peaceful, and the rooms are very clean and quiet, perfect for resting. The whole place is well-maintained, which makes it even more relaxing. The bar has such a chill atmosphere you can feel the sea breeze while lounging in the cargo net, or enjoy a game of skateboard, ping pong, pool, and of course my favorite… beer pong! There’s always something fun to do, but also plenty of space to just unwind. Overall, the hostel has such a homely paradise vibe. I only wish I had more time to stay longer, but I’ll definitely be coming back and next time I’m bringing friends!

The people were amazing and the dogs and cats made it feel like home. Will definitely come back here next time.

The staff was very nice! The location is great no far from the city center. The vibe is very cool and common areas amazing!

14-8-2025 Pros: ------- The management team were good Especially the volunteer French guy Good sea view The bed was ok Cold AC room Free kitchen (stove, microwave) Free water dispenser

14-8-2025 I give 2 stars It was NOT a good experience for me I don't recommend it! To be honest I didn't feel I'm in a hostel, I felt more that I'm in a low income shelter! Not a good vibe! Nah it's not my place! Cons: ------- The location is far from the lively area in town Clothes were hanged on the outside wall A few guests (2 guests only) the others are volunteers ( total guests and volunteers around 20 ) The Facility is not well token care of Facility is 2 / 5 A few dogs are living in there A construction materials stored in the property Tow girls form the guest had attitude (not friendly) No amerberls no rain caution The billiard table is old and stick is with no head

The views and the people where amazing, had a great time there, will be back L)

Nice view and terrace for the sunset, they have a bar a small menu available.

Room didn’t have much space to put your stuff there was just a narrow hallway for people to get in their bunk beds. A bit overpriced compared to other hostels located closer to everything.

Staff were chill

Good enough for 1-2 nights. Very well located, right at the beach in a nice and quiet neighborhood but in walking distance from the center. Nice staff and the common area is cool.

The locker was broken and the mattress was pretty bad. Overall too pricey, over 20.- usd for a 8-bed dorm is way too much.

Toilet and showers are clean

The room is TOO small for that many people And it’s TOO expensive for the quality

fun vibes, great mango rum, clean, more rustic and outdoorsy but really nice. spacious outdoor bathrooms. Lot of chill out spots. Great location. Right off the beach! Really great food at their restaurant especially their noodles.

rooms are a bit small and a hassle if you get the top bunk but great value for your money!

The best thing about the hostel is the view and the chill out areas! They have gorgeous sunsets and hammocks you can chill in whilst you watch. They have a pool table and table tennis. The drinks and food they serve are cheap. The bathrooms are clean, showers are good. The ac in the rooms work well.

Beds are extremely uncomfy - however they have sign up saying new ones are on the way. Rooms are cramped and not the best. I think the hostel is a little overpriced for what you are getting but I guess that’s the same everywhere in El Nido.

Great stuff friendly people amazing views and location great facilities

The Vibe, the staff

Bed bit uncomfortable

This hotel has a breathtaking view. It's a good plus. But the bed was very bad!! There's no justification for having such a bed in a place where people pay to sleep. It was completely distorted and fell in the middle and I had to sleep in the hollow of the middle and the bed was sagging. Good to have a good view but we are paying for a room to sleep then the beds have to be good.

It’s the perfect beach vibe experience, the working personals are extremely friendly and go beyond what is needed to offer a nice atmosphere for solo travelers, notably by including you in many activities.

None to say.

It was perfect! Everyone was so nice, the hostel has an amazing view and is well located. Best hostel experience !

Amazing beach front location, chill bar, lovely staff! I extended my stay here, I loved the out of town location, close enough to walk but away from hustle and bustle! Best sunsets

Beds could have been a bit comfier but they have said they are replacing!

Great Hostel, beautiful views. Amazing and friendly staff! Awesome vibes, cheap drinks and tattoos!

The hangout areas are very nice and well put together. I like the variety of swings, hammocks, nets, and beanbag options to sit. It’s very cozy. I liked the warm showers, everywhere else I stayed so far had cold showers.

The beds were pretty uncomfortable. They had a divot in the middle so you could kinda feel the wood underneath the bed. Also in the bedrooms, there was no light in the bed area so if you were trying to pack and be discreet it was very dark. You had to use your phone which mine wasn’t bright enough. Small thing, but they put mirrors up in the bathrooms which are super low. I’m 5’5” and I had to bend over to see my face in the mirror.

My fair experience of this hostel is that it's very nicely located with a heavenly view of the sea, mountains and the waves right under the balcony. The view is perfect. The people working there are kind, friendly and generous as I got a free ride to the airport. There's an atmosphere there where everyone staying there is humble, polite and nice to each other. The hostel is clean as guests do their part to keep it clean. I felt happy there. I strongly and totally recommend this hostel.

The only two areas of improvement I could mention is that: 1)he bed I had was completely destroyed and should be replaced! There's no excuse to have such a bed in a place where someone pays to sleep! 2) there no wifi/internet in the rooms, only in the sitting area which means that, in the middle of the night, you have to get out of the bed to be able to answer a message to your family in Europe. Otherwise, this is a very great place to stay. I strongly and totally recommend this hostel.

I loved it!! Pool, tabletennis, skateboarding and the best people! Can highly recommend this place

The location is Greta right on the beach and the staff were lovely

The room was smelly because it’s was so musty and dark. The aircon was the loudest I’ve experienced and I didn’t sleep at all. The pillows need to be thrown out they are unusable

Relaxing, quiet hostel next to the beach. Staff were friendly. The hammocks make it very nice and chill, has great potential

Really disappointed in this place as having read the good reviews, I was looking forward to it. Bed was very uncomfortable, thin mattress. The room was freezing at night, the first night we asked them to turn it down. There is a sign saying if you’re cold, ask for blankets, they said they had none. The sign also said complimentary breakfast, again untrue. The common areas and bedroom (cobwebs all around the bed frames) were really dirty. 2 toilets for a whole hostel isn’t enough. Not very sociable, wouldn’t recommend to solo backpackers.

Really friendly staff, spent xmas with them. Quite location, great places to relax, socialise make new friends.

Rooms would benift from some carpentry maintenance, Aircon and better quality mattress.

The place was beautiful, close to nature, and with a stunning view. We could play ping-pong, beerpong and many other games. The people there are truly awesome, most nights we hang out together and had a great time. Would come back any time!

The beds and AC in the rooms could be improved.

The staff working there are very friendly and so helpful. It's in a fairly decent location, only a short 15 minute walk into the main part of el nido. This hostel has a lot of potential.

Sadly, this hostel is below satisfactory in my opinion. I have stayed in hostels across SE Asia and the Philippines over the past three months and this has been the most disappointing and uncomfortable. The hostel has only been open a year but is still under construction, and looks tired and worn out - the hostel owners need to invest in the main chill out and hammock area so it's not just a concrete landscape. The worst thing by far is the dorm room - cramped, with limited space for bags, poorly designed wooden lockers and worst of all, inadequate beds. The mattress concaved in the middle and was so thin I could feel the central metal bar of the bunk bed underneath which was the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced. I couldn't sleep. This must be rectified as it's not satisfactory for paying customers. You also can't adjust the AC temperature in the room so our room was an icebox, I had to sleep fully clothed to keep warm at night.

Loved the staff here, they are super friendly! A nice chilled hostel to meet like minded travellers :) highly recommend for anyone on a budget!

Right on the beach, with hammocks and view.

Rooms were crowded, and mattresses were less than adequate. Need a scooter if you want to get anywhere quickly. The beach was an old reef. The place is still under construction.

- view was awesome - cool music at night - lots of cool spots to chill - easy access to the beach - cheap and easy breakfast - good location easy walk to the main town a little dark at night - lots of good potential to be a cool backpacking spot

- looked a bit unfinished and some areas were a bit precarious - bed was uncomfy; could feel the frame on the top bunk - lockers confusing - no PowerPoints - a little expensive for the standards

Location! Amazing on the beach location and hang out quiet and small walk just out of el nido harbour

Still under construction as it’s a new place recently opened up, hard to give as a solo traveler when the rest in the stay were traveling in groups but still lovely. Would have loved for the bar to be more lively and bring out more of the vibe it has the potential for

perfect hostel

Ambiance , great location in front of ⛱️

Air conditioning is too noisy

It looks like a nice hostel by the beach, with a lot of entertainment, but I feel I wasn’t lucky cause it was empty when I was there. Good price, rooms are good. Bit far from the town but walkable distance. Very kind staff!

The common area could be cleaner.

The staff were very kind and helpful. The location was about a fifteen minute walk from town so it was nice and quiet at night.

The beds were very hard and the ac did not work well. Not the most social hostel/no organized events in the evenings.

The place is right at the beach. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, they even organise some events every night , so if you’re a solo traveller, it is ideal for you. I had the best time here, made great friends , if you’re coming to El Nido , definitely stay here.

+good location with beach access, away from city noise +good hangout spot at the hostel +friendly and helpful staff +hot shower (once you work out how to turn on hot water)

-room badly lit, no individual light next to bed -freezing at night (no easy access to adjust aircon) -lights in the kitchen area are motion-sensor and turn off every 10s -wifi barely reachable from the room -no way to manage to shower head that’s fixed high up and low water volume -some toilets don’t have a lock/difficult to lock

Great showers and toilets relaxed social area with hammocks and comfy spaces. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Short walk to el nido but away from the noise.

The lighting in the room was a bit dim. The mattress were OK, but not super comfortable.

It was clean; everything there what I needed; All people were very kind and helpful!

Nothing

great place with amazing view

please make a only girls room