Just a warning that the single room is very small, so if you have a lot of luggage it might not be appropriate. The bed also wasn’t the comfiest.

Excellent hosts in a very charming property. It’s great for a stopover for a flight and has everything you need to be comfortable.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Comfy and clean

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing around In the area

Staff were super friendly and helpful. Very near the airport. Quite and peaceful. Very clean everywhere.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Amazing staff, really clean and great budget option!

Stayed in April 2025

The hostel is really good. The staff is so nice and the location is near to the center. The room was a little small but it’s okay for only sleeping.

Stayed in April 2025

Lovely little hostel that is super clean and in a great location! I would definitely recommend it and had a fantastic stay here.

Stayed in March 2025

At first, we chose to stay here because of its proximity to the airport, but it ended up far exceeding our expectations! We booked the smallest room, so its size didn’t come as a surprise—in fact, everything matched the description and photos in the listing. It was more than enough for a one-night stay. As for the property itself, it was incredibly clean and well organized. We were able to use the common area to work on our laptops and take advantage of the excellent Wi-Fi. Drinking water, dishes, and a refrigerator are also available for guests. But what truly stood out during our stay was the care, kindness, attentiveness, and attention to detail shown by Christine and her team. They genuinely think of everything—not only providing helpful information about the city, activities, and recommendations, but even informing guests about the occasional power outages in the area (which, fortunately, we didn’t experience). If we ever return to Puerto Princesa, we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Maraming salamat po!

Stayed in March 2025

Property was in a good location! Extremely clean! The owner Cristine is so friendly & kind! All the staff were fantastic!

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Real cute and comfortable room with ecelkent staff, WiFi and aircon. Very clean too

Stayed in March 2025

A little outdated

Location, next to a big shopping mall and easy access to main part of the city. The staff very helpful and focus on small details to makd your stay as memorable as possible

Stayed in March 2025

None

Approachable staff and cleanliness of the facility

Stayed in March 2025

Very clean. The staff was soooo accommodating and helpful. Bang for your buck. Very good for quality backpacker's budget.

Stayed in March 2025

We stopped here one night before our flight and for the price it was amazing value for money! It is located near the airport and conveniently also plenty of other sites in Puerto Princesa. Finally the host was so welcoming and friendly!

Stayed in February 2025

Only thing I can recommend is to use less softener the smell was very strong.

Lovely accommodation, it looked beautiful and clean we had enough space, aircon was working just fine

Stayed in February 2025

All was very nice.

It is like a house, very clean and silent. The internet works very well - finally a working internet. And well done keeping the place very very very clean.

Stayed in February 2025

Just cold water (ok for two days though)

Very clean, staff super friendly and helped with everything, we felt very comfortable

Stayed in February 2025

We spent one night, arrived at 2am from the airport. It was great for what we needed. The room was very small, the shower had decent water pressure. The staff were very friendly and helpful with lots of information

Stayed in January 2025

Owner went above and beyond to accommodate our late arrival due to a flight delay. Super helpful in organizing bus transport to our next destination. Only a few mins from the airport so was perfect!

Stayed in February 2025

No hot water in the shower

Ideal location - close to airport and the city center. Staff went above and beyond to Accomodate stay

Stayed in February 2025

Not that I don't like but more of a suggestion. I wish the blanket is a bit thicker but good thing I bring my own "Malong" so I didn't have any problem. In case you needed a better one, you can just politely ask ate tin and I'm sure she will be more than glad to provide you one.

I had a beautiful stay in Balai Vivencio! Ate Christine is very pleasant; I had a great time talking to her & sharing our stories - It's like a home away from home! I also like that I get to meet & talk to other guests at the common area. Ate tin & staff always make sure that the place is clean - there are several reminders in the restroom & room which is a good thing. Shoes are not allowed inside, there are small baskets where you can store it. They also make sure that there's always available tissue, soaps & alcohol in the bathroom. There's free purified water, free soap & shampoo which is a big plus! The room & bed is comfortable. I always get enough sleep during my 3-night stay. Location is also great! it's just beside the highway a few minutes walk to SM mall, there are also Vietnamese & vegan restaurants few blocks across the street. Overall, it's a wonderful experience & I will definitely book at Balai Vivencio when I'm back in PPS. ❤️

Stayed in December 2024

Small room and shared bathroom

Good place to stay. Near the town. Very clean and organized. Good value for money. Very friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in June 2024

Good value for money, nice staff.

Stayed in June 2024

very clean

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing to complain about.

Immaculately clean and a beautiful home! Shared bathrooms were very clean and the owners/staff very polite and helpful! Would happily stay here again!

Stayed in May 2024