MNL Beach Hostel Boracay
Road 1A, Bulabog Beach, Boracay Island, Philippines, 5608 - See map
Strategically situated in Bulabog Beach, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Ariel's Point as well as White Beach nearby.
Highlights
Facilities
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Game room
Bar
Tours
Concierge
Wi-Fi in public areas
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Flashpacker Retreat; Best Value Compared to Others”
I stayed at both MNL Hostel and Frendz Hostel, which are about a 5-10 minute walk from each other. Odds are you are also trying to choose between these two places, as they are the cheapest in Boracay. MNL Hostel is spotlessly clean, with large cubicle-style beds in their AC dorm rooms, and a bar on the top floor. It is located near Bulabog Beach, and White Beach is about a 5-to-10 minute walk in the opposite direction. Really, you can't go wrong for the location. Frendz has more atmosphere and events, and it was easy to make, well, friends. However, the facilities at Frendz are more limited, if this is important to you. The AC dorm rooms at MNL had plush beds, more privacy, and were just cleaner. Frendz is "tiki" and social, while MNL is "posh." I didn't see any scheduled events at MNL Hostel to build a sense of community, but Frendz offered a very cheap island-hopping boat trip. Things such as this would go a long way toward creating a more well-rounded hostel atmosphere at MNL Hostel. On the whole, I strongly recommend this location. It is only slightly more expensive than the bungalow, fan-cooled rooms you'd get nearer White Beach, but MNL is closer to supermarkets and cheaper local eats. A+!
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Cozy Hostel strategically located”
A group of 6 of us booked into MNL Beach Hostel after reading about the excellent reviews from the other fellow travellers who have stayed at here. We enjoyed of 7 nights accommodation at MNL. Besides representing value for money, it's located at a quiet area away from the bustling nightlife of Station 2. Having said that, it was strategically located and getting to D'Mall and the White Beach was just 5-10 mins by foot. If you are keen on watching the Boracay sunrise, it's just 3 mins away to Bulabog Beach. We were always greeted by the friendly staffs from the very moment we checked into MNL. The room is clean and you can request to have your towels changed every 2 days. Common bathrooms and toilets are cleaned daily. WiFi is the strongest at the lobby common area and the roof deck (which is our favourite hangout where you can laze around and enjoy the strong sea breeze of Boracay). Would definitely stay here again if I'm back to Boracay.
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Exceptional”
Very friendly and accommodating staff! Hostel is around 8 minutes walk to the main beach and 5 minute walk to the beach where water activities are done. Private rooms are clean and cozy. Would've been better if there were more options for breakfast and if staff could ask some guests to have a little privacy and be a little courteous maybe. At the time of our stay, people booked in other rooms (probably 2 families) kept their doors open so hallway was noisy and had a some kind of funky smell. Aside from that, we had a very pleasant stay MNL Beach Hostel Boracay!
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MNL Beach Hostel & Second Wind BBB”
Upon ariving at MNL Beach Hostel, we found out that our rooms weren't available since there was repairs going on. So the staff took us to their sister hostel which is Second Wind. If you really want a packer type of Hostel, MNL is definetly for you. The place is quite hip and fun. But it's not as close to the main beach as you might think. We got checked-in at Second Wind Breakfast, Beds and Bunks. And the Hostel was really superb and exceeded my expectations. It's near station 1 so it was quite close to the beach. Rooms are fairly new so everything was clean and orderly. They have a common area with good wifi so you can hang out there with friends. Both hostels have a tie up with a beachfront restaurant so you can chill and lay on beach beds. Overall the place is great on both hostels. I usually go for the fancy hotels in the island but this one is definetly worth visiting.
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Great place to meet people”
I stayed here for 2 nights in a private room over the Christmas period as a solo traveller and really liked it. I'd just come from what was supposed to be a high end resort on the island but actually preferred MNL for it's atmosphere and friendly attitude. The hostel is brand new so everything is super clean and finished off to a modern standard - basic but has everything you need with a design finish. The common areas are all very welcoming and the breakfast area has a roof terrace which was a great place to enjoy a drink and talk to people. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is great - right between Bulabog beach for kiteboarding and then D'Mall for the prettier white beach. Walking distance to most of the main bars and restaurants. My only complaint would be the noise - my room on the 2nd floor overlooked the main street so there was traffic and building noise whih was pretty loud at all times of the day. They do give out free earplugs though and after a few drinks you don't notice it anymore! Top tip - there's a bar just down the road towards D'Mall behind a kiteboarding shop which is great, really chilled out vibe and the owner is great to talk to. When I was there his friends turned up so there was an impromptu live music jamming session that was great fun!
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Brilliant, Fun, Friendly”
I was thoroughly impressed by the level of commitment by the staff of MNL Boracay. Not only were they approachable and very very friendly to all guest, they were so knowledgeable about all the fun things to do around Boracay and how to go about getting the best deals! MNL Boracay manages fun, professionalism and that personal touch all so well. Not to forget the fact that they are conveniently located 5 minutes from the central shopping district and about 3 minutes away from the nearest beach. Value is amazing, people are fantastic, definitely worth a try. I will be back!
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Supervalue for your money!”
Thank you MNL Beach Boracay Hostel! I am very happy that I booked into you guys! Thank you to the receptionist who is very friendly and accomodating! The room is clean, the AC is okay, the bathroom has hot and cold shower, and water pressure is strong. I never thought that I'll find such good hostel near Station 2 in a cheap amount. Will definitely come back with friends!
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Best hostel experience ever!”
I was so reluctant to go home after 4 nights stay here. The people: Staff are young, responsible and FUN. They were always around to help everyone at the hostel. They joined in the parties at the roof and played along anytime. The place: Hostel is really new and the toilets are really always clean Beds and pillows are so white and smelling good and bath & beach towels are provided upon check-in. Special mention of the roof and deck. For kite surfers, this hostel is ideal because its only 3 minutes walk away. Other beach-goers/ shoppers - you can save a lot on transport because White Beach & D'mall and the 99999999999 restaurants are just 5 minutes walk out. MNL is definitely more than a hostel! **to backpackers- Hostel was fully booked on that Friday and Saturday i was there. So do book in advance else you need to sleep over at the roof or mattresses near the staircase. Rooms near the roof can get really noisy at night and fan rooms can get really stuffy. Go for the AC rooms (you get a place to hang out your clothes!) or rooms on the lower floor.
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Great time here”
It located either close to White Beach and Back Beach, walking distance to everywhere at Boracay center in 5 minutes... The staff was excelent and very helpful. MNL hostel has organized many activities for back-packer, great place to meet different people from all over the world...
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Exceptional”
My mother and I had a pretty nice stay at MNL Beach hostel. The staff there are very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is not bad. I would recommend here as your stay while you are touring in Boracay.
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Boracay Escapde”
I would like to recommend MNL Beach Hostel Boracay to all travellers especially to solo travellers like me. The staff were accommodating and very hospitable. The facilities are very clean. If there is one thing that I could recommend, maybe the internet connection. The internet connection here was quite slow.
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Nice stay”
I'd say this hostel is one of the best in Boracay in terms of location and since you have a lot of people from all over the world you can easily have fun with them, I was by myself but never felt lonely. The staffs are so much friendly and willing to help. I kinda got touched by their warm hearts. Upon I got there my back-pack disappeared for some reason and I was so nervous and couldn't do anything apart from waiting and keeping my fingers crossed, but the staffs tried to get it back and finally got it. Besides that I met some amazing tourists in the roof, Boracay will stay in my heart :) I want to go back to this hostel again. Wifi may be the only problem because it's very unstable and not available in the room.
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Value for money”
It's a great place to meet people. MNL is really accessible to DMall and beach, bt 10 mins walk. We WALKED everywhere, trikes not needed! Skeptical on getting the dorm rooms which has 6 beds in total at first but beds were really big and comfy and provide much needed personal space. Our bunk mates were friendly and nice. MNL provide super simple breakfast (bread, spreads, bananas, coffee, tea, juice) which are self service, it was almost like a kitchen of one huge family. Wifi wasn't that strong in rooms but we're just one level away from lobby so it wasn't really much of a big deal. Overall, a Great place!
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Lovely hostel”
Checking out from MNL Hostel and moving to another side of the island. This hostel is really great and clean. I'll miss my tiny little room. If you are planning for a budget trip to Boracay, this is highly recommended. Only 600m walk to D'Mall, where most shops, restaurants and bars are at. One of the good reason to stay in hostel is, you get to know many people who are ready for excitement from other countries.. #mnlbeachhostelboracay #mnlhostel
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More than what we paid for. ”
MNL Hostel is totally worth staying at if you're going to Boracay. PROS: Satisfying buffet breakfast, amazing roof deck where me and my non-party animal friends played uno and monopoly cards, clean restroom and comfy bunk beds. Plus you'll meet new amazing people during your stay. Wi-fi is OK. All in all, we had fun with our stay and we were really surprised becausse we didnt expect that its only for a cheap cost. CON: 7-10 minute walk from the beach front (but still fine with us).
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best place to stay for solo backpackers”
It was my first time to travel solo, since the purpose of my travel is to enjoy boracay and meet new friends I have decided to get a hostel where most backpackers stay. If you're looking for fun and meet solo backpackers better stay here.They have this barbecue party every night at the rooftop where all guests meets and chat. They also have free breakfast. The room rates are pretty cheap compare to others. The place is very accessible and convenient. Just 5 to 10 minutes walk to the beach. Staff are very hospitable and accommodating.
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My 4 days stay was Perfect!”
I arrived at the hotel around 9pm last September 4, 2014. I was entertained and assisted right away by one of their guy staff and just checked on my bookings then provided me with my room keys. He is very accomodating and always has that smile on his face. The next morning, the same staff asked me if I have taken my breakfast and advised me that I can have my breakfast in the 4th floor. The breakfast they offer are consist of different spreads and fillings plus the bread of course. They also offer bananas and boiled eggs. I didnt stay there to eat my breakfast because I dont want to waste my time so I decided to just bring and eat it while walking. I went back in the hotel late at night and arrived in the front desk and they simply handed me my room keys. Overall, I had a nice time and great experience with this Hostel:) I recommend this place for those who doesnt have enough budget but wanted to have a decent and comfortable place to stay in Boracay. Looking forward of staying in this hostel again in the future. Keep it up guys! Cheers! :)
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Excellent Stay with Budget Traveller”
My stay with MNL Beach Hostel was awesome. Clean room , friendly staff, price is compatible, suitable for budget travellers,easy to access to the beach side. Would recommend to my friends & definitely will stay here again.
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Simply memorable!”
My stay was really short. I arrived past midnight and the staff was nice enough to wait for me. I was surprised that breakfast was complimentary too. It was my first time to visit Boracay and I have to say MNL made a really good impression to me. I will definitely stay here linger the next time I visit Boracay!
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It was amazing!”
The hostel is very clean, very friendly staff and very friendly guests. I wish I stayed longer to meet more wonderful people. I highly recommend MNL Beach Hostel Boracay for people who wants adventure and fun while traveling solo.
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