With a stay at Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only in El Nido, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of El Nido Main Beach and Corong Corong Beach. .This hostel is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Nacpan Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from El Nido Public Market.
Adults-only hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 100 to 150 per person
A bar/lounge
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 100 to 150 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Big Paul Hostel Adults El Nido
Big Paul Hostel Adults
Big Paul Adults El Nido
Big Paul Hostel Nido
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only El Nido
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Big Paul Hostel - Adults Only Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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.
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)
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).
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.
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!
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.
John
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
darren
Sep 6, 2018
Great friendly place to stay
I would go back
darren
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
darren
Aug 29, 2018
Can't go wrong
Cheerfull staff great surroundings
Feel very welcome
Helpful girls make you like home
darren
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
darren
Aug 29, 2018
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
darren
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Elisabeth
Traveled with group
Mar 4, 2023
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.