La Vida Hostel

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Localização

Personnel attentionné et accueillant. Chambre propre. Un peu éloigné du centre mais très sympathique loin de l’agitation.

Nice little hostel at a good distance from the airport (download the local Uber!!). About 10 minutes drive to the area where you can get plenty of food. The rooftop is very chill and there is a lot of space in the dorm.

Very nice Place in a Beautiful Garden an a chill and cozy rooftop a Little Bit Away from the crowded City Center. Rooms are clean and with ac! The owner is super friendly and very helpful! I would totally recommend to stay here if you Visit Puerto princesa! :)

Sehr tolle Mitarbeiter Chilllounge top Der Hund ist süss Gute tipps

Good hostel, loved the hammocks. Very kind owner with a very cute dog. The best burger in town. Ask the owner about his tour!

Very comfortable bed and the owner is very nice.

The owner Reed is amazing, he lives here for few years now. He shared with us all his tips for us to enjoy the Island. The location is good too, you are only few minutes away from the town center. The place is very clean, there is a rooftop were you can enjoy breakfast, burger or just couple drinks. I highly recommend !

This is a quality hostel, really comfy beds, class roof terrace and amazing food (hat tip to full English breakfast and burger). The reason behind this, the legendary hostel owner Reed. A top bloke who also devised the La Vida Loop, a brilliant day of riding around on bikes through some of the overlooked sights around central Palawan/ Puerta Princesa. He helped with bike hire at a reasonable price and can also sort transport to other parts of the island. Will definitely return in the future. Highly recommend.

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I stayed here recently and lost my phone in the city, the team went above and beyond to help me track it down and get it back. The owner was super helpful and the rest of the staff were really friendly. It’s got a chill, welcoming vibe and seems like a great spot to meet other travellers. Didn’t try the food this time, but it looked great. Easy to get to town or the airport. Definitely recommend if passing through!

Extremely helpful staff. Will set you up for your time on the island!

Great staff, super friendly and helpful. Really beautiful site.

The Aircon didn’t always work, location was a bit far out of town

Great bar/restaurant chill out spot on top deck

Not the best dorms….. only one or two power sockets for whole dorm…. Shower room was full of mosquitos 😱

Super relaxing place to chill out, the terrace is a wonderful place! Thanks for everything! I recommend the hostel :)

Great host full of good information. Surrounded with greenery with hammocks on the top floor. Sociable setting. Stay here

This property is beautiful. I’m not sure why reviews say it’s “far away” from town because it’s a 15 min walk or a 5 minute tricycle. The upstairs is beautiful. It’s relaxing, quiet and really peaceful. This is the best WiFi I’ve had in the Philippines easily. The air con was good, the food was good. Only the bottom bunks have curtains so if you want one make sure you request a bottom bunk. I paid 100 peso to get to the airport from the propriety. If you’re looking for a relaxing place - this is it.

No curtains on top bunks

Nice hostel for wild backpackers , who explore palawan ! Owner also nice guy ! jajaja

I took the room from the bottom and it was really bad The beds were short and narrow The fun made so much noise (no aircon) Just a small and dirty toilet for 10 people The shower had not enough pressure No toilets and showers around the hostel The lobby area was slippery The food there is freaking expensive And you can t eat your own food upstairs Plus you can t keep the food in the fridge because the owner said that this is not a "restaurant" It is actually hard to understand the owner, by the way It s the first time that I am not allowed to bring or cook my own food in a regular hostel The owner tossed my papaya He thinks he has a resort or a 5 star hotel

Great stay for a quick stop in Puerto Princesa. The owner is super friendly and was really nice to chat with! There is a nice rooftop area for lounging in some hammocks. The rooms are nice and the AC is strong!

The shower had some trouble draining in the room we stayed in, but a squeegee was provided to help direct the flow and it was not an issue for us.

Friendly owner, nice rooftop terrace and good burgers.

Excellent for stay

Really clean and staff is absolutly amazing! Delicious food too and cutest dog!!!

A place with a lock would be nice. Where you could put your valuables.

Reed (Hostelowner) is really nice and helped us with booking tours and giving tips. The hangout area is super cozy and the breakfast was good. The highlight is his dog!

Overall I had a really nice stay, the location is a bit further from the city center but I knew that in advance so it was not a problem at all.

top man running the place!

Had a great stay here, it is an incredible hostel with a gorgeous rooftop and Reed (the owner) is so friendly and has some great advice. Would recommend this place to anyone

The lounge space upstairs is cool, perfect for watching sunsets. The owner Reed was awesome as well. Super friendly and willing to give advice or help out in any ways. The hostel is also super clean which is great for the Philippians!

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The location is great for the airport and the hostel is a really lovely calm vibe! The staff are friendly and welcoming too.

Everything was good, just maybe some more vegetarian/vegan options for the food!

The roof top offers a cozy place to relax. The owner and his dog are so kind and welcoming. The owner had so many tips for fun stuff to do around the area. Rooms were ok.

The showers were hard to use and the dorm is incredibly warm. Air con does not work very well. We switched to a private room where air con worked well, but the bathroom got very messy when taking a shower as water goes everywhere.

- cleanliness of the place - green and spacious - attentiveness of staff - friendliness of the owner

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Good value for money Very nice owner who arranged transportation for us

Noisy in the morning

Common area is very nice and hostel owner very happy to help you

Only 1 power point for the entire room and very hot at night

The rooftop terrace was great and I loved the hummus & flatbread. Tuna melt was good too. The host and staff were very friendly.

The bunk room was too crowded with ten people in a pretty small space sharing one bathroom with a flimsy door…

It was clean

Room was so hot and uncomfortable to sleep in, ac didn’t really help. I didn’t sleep well because of this. 10 people to 1 bathroom is chaos, I waited for over an hour to shower. Hostel is not near any restaurants or anything so have to get a tricycle if you want to go out for dinner.

Its quite relaxing big garden to hang outside Like the terrace Feels safe and i would come back again

Just lockers and the sockets

Breakfasts were very good! The burger is a must-try. The roof terrace is perfect to relax or socialize. Reed is a great host and a really fun, interesting guy. Tours were easy to organise and Reed also gave us tips on a good local motorbike loop for a day trip.

The hostel is a 30 mins walk away from the main area. Didn't have a good exchange with the host regarding cancellations of a day tour. I ended up not staying the night just because of the tone of the conversation which was unpleasant, to say the least. Haven't had an experience like this in my 5 months of traveling. This was a shame as it was my first stop in the Philippines.

The staff were incredibly kind and helpful! They helped me book a tour and transfer to Port Barton. Facilities were clean and they have a nice area with hammocks and a tv to chill. Definitely recommend staying here!

The host Reed is super nice and helps you with everything. It is not on a main road, so it’s much more calmer and also greener, but you still just walk a few minutes if you’re looking for bars or restaurants.

I really recommend this hostel. The host is amazing, a great cook, social and very helpful. He even brought us to the airport himself. He had some great tips about what to do on Palawan, not just Puerto. He also has a lot of travel experience and brought the best elements of his trips back to this hostel. The common room is really chill and relaxed, where we spent most of the time.

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Breakfast is good. It is a bit far from the center

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Located in a quiet street, nice rooftop, Reese is a great host. Very comfotable place.

Nothing, would be good to have where to plug your phone in the bed and maybe a locker.

I can't imagine a better way to experience Puerto Princesa. The owner/host Reed went above and beyond all expectations. From airport pickup to having the room and bathroom spotlessly clean every day. He also offered me loads of information on the things to see in PP and is able to book tours and transportation cheaper than all of the other agencies. I would definitely choose La Vida again if I went back to Puerto Princesa.

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Great vibe hostel. With comfy beds, hot shower and great food. The roof top bar it's simply amazing and the host Reed it's a bleesing, really cool guy that will help you everything and will show you really amazing spots. Thanks you for that wonderful stay Reed :)

Great location. It’s not straight on rizal rd. but it’s close enough that it’s not even a far walk! Got an amazing rooftop bar which is a sweet spot for sunsets whenever you don’t have the energy to head down to the bay walk. Also want to mention that the owner is such a great guy, always saw to it if I had any questions or needs and great talks on top of that

I got here during the low season so wasn’t too many people staying there, which created a calmer ambiance that was still appreciated

Really nice property and the food at the restaurant was great. The owner was also really friendly and made me feel welcome

No individual plug sockets next to each bed

Great Hostel with awesome upstairs area to chill and eat waffles.

The owner Reed and his Staff Regina were so good for me. Even when my plans changed they were very flexible. The room was good and they have hot shower! They also helped me out with transfer to airport.

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Really loved the common area with all the hamocks, such a chill place. The owner and manager were really nice with me and helped me to book my tours. I had a really great time a this place!

What is there not to like about this place..?! The owner is such a lovely man, just starting up this hostel from the ground off and it is amazing. I felt like home instant. The sleeping area is nice, clean, silent and comfy. But its the atmosphere that Reed creates that i will instantly come back whenever i can✌🏼 So don’t hesitate and book this hostel now✨

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The owner is a really nice and helpful person. I would recommand to go there if only for a night.. Not that confortable for a longer stay. Nice rooftop bar.

The hostel opened recently so they are still fixing some things. The room is a little packed with 10 beds and only one bathroom/toilet.

the owner reed is such a lovely man. it’s a new hostel for him and he’s doing such an amazing job. he has so many stories to tell and is so interesting to talk to! the roof terrace is my favourite part of the hostel, full of hammocks and super chill + sociable. he also makes great hummus. best of luck to you reed!! ☀️

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The common area is great, lots of humocks.

The owner is super nice and friendly, but the woman who run the place didn't smile to any of us even once. When you add all the rules of the place it doesn't feel like home... The place was brand new so very clean, I don't know how it will continue, cause they put 10 people in one small room, with no lockers, shelfs or hungers. They don't give towels or blankets, the sheet to cover is actually the same kind as you put on a matress, no soap in the toilet, and they charge for water and don't allow food from outside - so all in total you get the feeling that they take more than they give...

The host and owner were so kind and helpful, you can tell they really put effort into creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere that brings people together. Beds were comfy and the owner put much intention into having clean water from every faucet (thank you!!). I met great people here and the bike rental was superb. Would suggest for chill vibes and a comfy bed.

The electricity was spotty but out of control of the hostel.

Very nice staff and great rooftop ;)

Lovely hostel, set slightly away from the busier areas so you can relax in peace! My hosts were lovely and very helpful arranging tours and onward travel. Rooftop terrace is the best part. Great area to chill and have some food or drink of an evening.

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The owner Reid and his colleague Regina were outstanding hosts. Made to feel very at home right away and super nice roof top terrace where everyone could socialise and meet one another. A really nice hostel and great vibes all round. Cannot recommend enough.

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Quiet neighborhood, nice rooftop area and rooms

really nice hostel, has a nice bar on the top floor where you can hang out or sit in a hammock, nice owner and comfortable dorm room with nice bed

Facility is very clean and spacious. Staff are so thoughtful and helpful, they really helped me out when I got into trouble with a travel agency. I really like the atmosphere of the common room on the third floor, I had a lot of fun every night! I'll definitely stay there again when I visit Palawan island!

clear room with toilett & rooftop area were hilights

Encountered no water and power. off. after summer strom

Good location, great food, great staff, fantastic area upstairs to relax and chill whether your starting your trip or coming to the end, the airport is very near which is very convenient, try Reed’s famous burger you won’t be disappointed, also very good WiFi all in all highly recommend!!!!! 😃

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I’d really love to give the hostel a great review because the owners seemed like genuinely nice and accommodating people but unfortunately my stay was very un enjoyable.

- the water wasn’t working during my 2 nights here, luckily I had a friend locally where I could shower otherwise I’m not sure how that would’ve worked. - the AC in the room was blocked by one of the beds so I had two very hot and uncomfortable nights sleeps. if you removed the bed in-front of the AC I’m sure everyone would be more comfortable. - because of the water issues, the restaurant was closed and because the hostel is a little bit further out’ve town down a very long and dark road it meant getting a taxi everywhere.

The rooftop is nice

Unfortunately the water wasn’t working in the showers when I came so we were told to all use buckets from the bathroom near the reception, but the water in the bucket was dirty + there was nothing to put our stuffs if we didn’t want them to get wet in the bathroom… This is the first time a hostel is asking me to pay to get a towel (not even a deposit but a real fee). No soap in the toilets, that’s not hygienic. The bathroom (when water is working) is inside the room which is not convenient for noise and privacy (1 bathroom and toilet for 10 beds..). The plug next to my bed was not working. There is no dedicated space for the luggage / no safe for valuable belongings. It looks like the maximum number of beds was put in the room to fill as much space as possible.

This hostel is new, so obviously there are things that happen that need attending to in which i appreciate the owner trying to fix these problems right away. I think this hostel will be great once everything comes togetger. The food was delicious, and the vibes are really good here.

It's still so new, and things are being added to make it better!

No sink, no doormats, someone entered the room. Even the host shouldn't have to go inside just to turn off the aircon because of their concern about the electricity. No valuables missing but the fact that someone entered a private room which is pretty obvious "paid in full" is a hell of inconvenience.

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Reed was extremely helpful even before I arrived, telling me the easiest way to get to the hostel with local transportation. The rooftop common space is great and Reed made sure to introduce me to everyone when I arrived. The location is great, set in a quiet area only minutes from the airport. Reed can recommend tours and public/private transportation, rent out scooters, etc. He even gave me a free ride to the main road! All around highly recommended!

Nothing not to like!

loved this place, really nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. Reed was especially helpful and welcoming to his hostel. would highly recommend if anyone is staying in puerto princesa.

Never did I suspect a hostel I booked solely to sleep a few hours before a flight to so greatly exceed my expectations! Even with my close to midnight arrival in Puerto Princesa, Reid the owner was so warm and welcoming to me, inviting me into the hostel and taking me into the room before bringing me up to chill with some of the travellers on the rooftop. It feels like a big house, the rooftop is wonderful with a bar and hammocks everywhere, loads of space to sit and chill. Wifi was super fast, whole place was clean, bathroom nice enough, comfy pillows, air conditioning in the rooms and privacy screens on the beds were greatly appreciated. It's a new hostel hence the lack or reviews, but I'm so happy I took a chance on this place because it was a delight. Best hostel I've stayed in the Philippines so far! Wishing you all the best Reid :)

The power outlets near my bed weren't functioning, though that seems like an easy enough thing to fix.

Reese is a lovely person. I strongly recommend this accommodation. the accommodation is new and clean. We were well received by Reese, he is a kind and generous person. He even dropped us off at the airport for free very early in the morning. Thanks a lot.

A very nice hostel that is brand new. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed it very much. Super cool and chill rooftop hangout area, complete with hammocks and a bar. Reed (the owner) is very friendly and will do whatever he can to make your stay pleasant. Would highly recommend to anyone in puerto princessa for a few days!

Only complaint we had was on the location, as it is a bit further away from the main part of town, so dinner usually required a walk or a trike. However, he is about to start serving food soon, so that should help at least with meals.