Right next to the whale shark watching spot, they’ll wake u up at 4am and make sure you dont have to wait in long line, everything is average, all of the staffs are super helpful and friendly, if you want anything they get it right away. Room is a bit hot and old, the water in the sink is broken, water from shower is weak and strong randomly. But the price and location is okayishhh

Stayed in August 2025

It’s nothing i haven’t had in other Hostels as well but bathroom could be a little better, actually nothing really bad cause you stay there for 1-2 nights usually

Perfect located at the Wale shark Beach, cozy beds and the best staff i ever had in a Hostel !

Stayed in July 2025

Not the cleanest place but very cheep. The shower is very week

If you do the whale shark watching. Go for that hostel. They do everything for it. They stand in line for you from 03:00 am and wake you up at 04:30 for the whale shark watchting. Realy nice, just for 100 php.

Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in June 2025

No curtains in beds, no running water in the sink in the dorm bathroom

If you are in oslob for the whale shark watching this is the right place to stay. The staff is very helpful and kind even with organising ferries / transports for your next destination.

Stayed in May 2025

Don't have high expectations from the hostel or the town. It's OK for one night, but I wouldn't recommend you to stay any longer. Also be aware that the price for whale shark watching is no longer 500 pesos/person, but 1000 pesos/person.

The location is great, right next to whale shark watching. Stuff is very helpful with getting tickets in the morning, they will make sure you're on one of the first boats.

Stayed in April 2025

The location is perfect if you want to see the whale sharks. And you can also do the Sumilon Island tour, the staff will help you with that.

Stayed in May 2025

Staff are great and trained to give you the best shark experience. The hostel is basic but serves the purpose. The blanket was a thin sheet not enough to sleep in the ac room. I had to put all my winter clothes on to fall sleep.

Stayed in March 2025

The perfect place to be be the first in the water watching the whale sharks, the lady organized everything perfectly. It was really great ! I stayed just 1 night but I surely will love to come back here if I come back to Philippines ! The place is simple and very easy going. Sweet little old school bungalow.

Stayed in March 2025

The property itself is nice and the beds are comfortable however the bathrooms are poor, if they took better care of them + added the basic necessities such as a bidet/toilet roll and soap they would have a super nice hostel

Perfect for the whale shark watching, you will be the first boat out which is great, they wake you up at 3:30 to get your number for the line. The staff were so friendly and helpful with explaining and arranging everything and if you only come to oslob for the sharks for 1 night then I’d definitely recommend here

Stayed in March 2025

Very basic, no toilet roll

Absolutely perfect if you are planning to do whale sharks. Staff are absolutely amazing, waking you up and waiting in line for you. We were first out on the boats (worth the 3:45am wake up)

Stayed in March 2025

Since many people leave for dives you might be woken up often by noise. You also hear noise from the beach. Because of this I would recommend to also take an early dive (6am is a good sweet spot imo) There wasn't any toilet paper not a bum gun, so make creative use of the shower or bring your own paper

The location is perfect for whale shark dives. You can go at any time, including the early 4am dives! There is a place with free water which is nice and the staff is super friendly and helpful! The room and beds were nice

Stayed in March 2025

Facilities could have been a bit cleaner

Perfect location for the whale sharks, the hostel owner and her children go out of their way to get you on the first whale shark boats. Waiting in line and holding your place , organising the whole thing

Stayed in February 2025

It served its purpose. Close to the whale sharks. Expect not so much sleep since everyone gets a wake up call at 4. Nice friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Toilets are broken. Bed linen was with sand. Owner makes you wake up too early.

Close to shark place. Owner helps with everything. Good value for money. Very simple, good just to spend a night to go in the morning to swim with the shark.

Stayed in January 2025

For this price and experience I cannot complain about anything.

THIS PLACE IS GREAT BUT PROVIDES YOU WITH BASIC FACILITIES! So now this is clear, let’s begin with more detailed explanation. My wife and I were on a tight schedule as we had only 2 nights for Cebu Island. We arrived to Sharky Hostel shortly after 15.30 and were greeted by the family that runs this place. From the beginning we did not have to worry about anything that was related to our next part of the trips. We obviously wanted to see the whale sharks the next day. The family for got us the tickets and they got us the first place in queue before the hoard mass of other turists got to Oslob. They woke us up earlier too so you will not miss to be placed on the first few sits on the waiting to be briefed list. After whale shark watching, since we got to finish it as first guests, we were able to us get some breakfast before we got hopped on the tricycle that was organized by the host. They even made sure to check on the ferry schedule that is not going different hour that specific date which occasionally happens. So about the place - is right next to the whole Shark Watching Area (~50 steps from your bed to the gate). We stayed in separate room and it is a simple but comfy bamboo hut with few power socket, a fan and mosquito net. To me, it was more than enough to get some sleep. Toilet and shower area are very simple - no hot water and no running water in the toilets. I got used to this earlier so I did not have that much of a problem but simple toilet facilities for other people can be difficult. If the shared area you will find some drinking water, coffee and pool table.

Stayed in January 2025

The dorm was comfortable and adequate. The bathroom facilities were basic but it was so worth staying at Sharky for the accessibility to whale watching.

Amazing helpful host who goes out of her way to make you have the best and priority access to the whale shark watching. Also helped to get us transfers from Oslob.

Stayed in November 2024

- Not very clean - No warm water - The beds weren't very comfortable

The hostel is practically on the whale shark beach, and the staff go out of their way to make sure you're the first one to see them. They even get up in the middle of the night to reserve you a spot on the first boat that leaves. And they don't charge you anything for it.

Stayed in November 2024

Bathroom, a lot of mosquitos

Free water refil, perfect location for diving with whalesharks, clean room, mosquito net over the bed

Stayed in November 2024

There is nothing to complain about the place.

The main advantage of the place is that it is very close to the whale sharks spot. So staff organize it for you. Waking you up in the early morning, managing your place in the queue etc. Fantastic dedication! The room itself just meets the description. It has bed, fan, and anti-mosquito net! Bathroom-toilet is shared. You need your own towel. There is a spot to get drinking water and instant coffee.

Stayed in October 2024

The owner and the children are so lovely and get up at 1:30am to secure the places to see the whale sharks - make sure you give them tips for this!! If they didn’t, you would be in a very long line for hours to see the whale sharks.. The location of this is right next to where you see the whale sharks. I stayed in a little private hut - I was worried about mosquitoes but the strong fan and repellent kept them away and I needn’t of worried.

Stayed in April 2024

Because it's cheap It may not be very clean or comfortable. It's suitable for the price.

Location is super good. Perfect place if you want to do while shark watching. Staff very helpful. Wake you up in the morning and help you for the queue. ( because i go there on the Sunday, i work up 3 am there are line out side the door but the staff lined up for me inside) and after you got reservations you can walk back to prepare yourself at hotel.

Stayed in April 2024

The Lovley lady will help you find your way around. Definitely speak with her about inquires.

They wake you up to be first in line for the whale sharks.

Stayed in March 2024

It has not the highest standards but for the money it’s definitely worth it. Would recommend staying for one or two nights.

The room was big, it had air conditioning, the hosts are very nice and helpful. If you want to do the whale shark watching this is the best place to do so!! It is just 600 pesos and you will be on the first boat in the morning! In the afternoon the area is very quiet which I loved!

Stayed in February 2024