Reviews of Sip Sunset Hostel and Lounge
599W+3G, 5313 El Nido, Philippines

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Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeachfront location and vibes Good value for back packers
Rooms was very small- no lockers. walls not soundproof and sliding doors and fans very noisy
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful bar on the beach, could easily chill there for a day if you are in El Nido for a while. Staff were exception, so helpful and friendly.
The bathroom was very run down, the drain didn’t drain well and caused the bathroom to flood making it smell of damp.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewRoom has a strong smell of damp. I booked another hotel and left after one night.
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff, Lenard and Josh were incredibly kind and very helpful, they made our stay exceptional, Lenard took care of our excursion, our scooter rental, our laundry and our van for departure. Thank you again
nothing, everything was perfect
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff will go above and beyond to help you with activities, laundry, and just overall to make you welcome. The facilities are what you’d expect for a hostel. Location is great, near the beach and plenty to do around the area. Shout out to Lenard who was super helpful the whole way through.
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI liked the atmosphere at the hotel. All the staff are very kind and helpful!
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewNice and clean rooms and facilities. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Good location, only 10 min with tricycle from the city centre and the beach is less crowded there. The lounge has an amazing view on the sunset and serves good food and drinks. Thank you Leonard, Paolo, Josh, Mitch and the rest of the team!
No hostel activities
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis hostel was amazing! It’s in a great location on the beach, the facilities were clean and the staff went above and beyond. Special shout out to Lenard who was friendly, helpful and made me laugh every single day! ❤️
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewIncredible sunset bar and amazing staff!
Maybe a bit too noisy, definitely not soundproofing
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewComfortable and friendly staff. Great beach location. Friendly locals too
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe outdoor space and terrace are wonderful and the staff even more!! Attentive, super kind and doing anything in their hand to make your stay wonderful
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI had a great stay at Sip Sunset Hostel. Josh, Leonard and their colleagues are nice and great hosts, always ready to help you and provide some advices, always with a great smile. I'll be back ! Tbe location is awesome, with direct access to Corong-Corong Beach, through the beach bar.
Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe staff is super friendly and helpful and the location is perfect.
The property is a little outdated, they handed us a lock and the combination was the room number. They did let us change the combination, but then the latch came off the door. They had entered our room for maintenance but left the latch hanging from the wall so the room wasn't locked when we weren't there. The safe in our room also didnt work, but they came and gave us the physical key for it. Overall the staff is super friendly and ready to help but they shouldn't overlook issues like these, especially when guests are asked to sign a paper at check in saying the hotel isnt liable for any loss.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very nice and the hostel facilities were sufficient.
The price for a room was too much for the amenities. The rooms were small and simple and you even had to pay extra for a towel. The bar/restaurant was expensive and you couldn't see the sunset from there. The location wasn't good either since you had to walk 25 minutes to town or pay 100 pesos for a tricycle.
Reviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReally cool sunset lounge in the back; super welcoming staff
WiFi cut out, no AC
Reviewed: 12 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewlocation, lots of nearby places to hire motorbike, lounge bar behind hostel a plus point, large private room was very spacious with clean toilet + shower
karoke close to hostel can go on till early hours of the morning disrupting sleep
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLeonard is great :)