HappyNest Hostel Cebu

The room was clean. It was very tidy and when we clarified that we had opted for a twin bed or 2 separate beds, they quickly assisted us on our request. The shower had a hot and cold option and it exceeded our expectation in terms of the room design and cleanliness. There was also a complimentary toiletries and water which was an added bonus. Checking in was also easy. It only took a few moments and the front desk was also open 24/7 so it was really helpful.

The property has an excellent location when you want to visit tourist and heritage sites such as: Magellan’s Cross (3 blocks away), Basilica Minore de Sto. Niño de Cebu (3 blocks away), Plaza Independencia ;2 blocks away) Fastfood Chains (Chowking, Joklibee, Mcdo just 3 blocks away), Banks, National Museum of the Philipines, and it is just a few minute ride from Rohinsons Galleria and SM City Cebu. Moreover, the facilty offers a restaurant and an ATM once you enter the property. It id very convenient for guests. The food is great too with big servings! It’s just a bit pricey. As per the rooms, the dormitory room is airconditioned which is good. The bunk beds hve curtains for your privacy. I had a restful sleep for 3 nights. The staff are also nice and respondent to my querries.

The staff were friendly and helpful. I appreciated the 4 bed, rooms, as opposed to 6, 8 or 10 in other hostels. The location is great for catching ferries. Only a 10 minute walk to Pier 1. I like the individual shower stalls from the toilets. Nothing worse than a wet toilet. And appreciate that there isn't one bathroom for each room. Feels like you're waiting less or not at all when you want to shower or need to use the restroom. I arrived at 10pm and had to check out at 9am but I got the sense that there was a nice vibe here for travelers with many common areas including bar, cafe and food. Initial impressions are good despite short stay.

We stayed at the hostel for just a few hours, arriving at 8 PM and needing to catch a boat at 5 AM. The check-in process was quick, and the staff were hospitable. It's conveniently located near a store and the pier, which was a big plus.

They have a mezzanine where I did my last minute report (until 2am before going on vacation. Even though it was already midnight, co-work station is open and a staff and security (although not in uniform) will keep you company to attend to your needs. Service water, ceiling fan and a lot of charging ports are also at hand where i got all my gadgets fully-charged for the early trip the next day. An ATM machine is also available on-site. I also got unlimited hot water for the evening chamomile tea from their on-site cafe, Nyor. Some tourist came past midnight and were accommodated well and fast. And what caught my eyes is their natural concrete walls going to our room, painted with icons: lechon, puso, sinulog, whaleshark, all representing Cebu.