Spin Designer Hostel

Spin Designer Hostel stands near the corner of Balinsasayaw Road and Calle Real in El Nido town, close to the beach and the centre. It offers private single and twin rooms alongside four-bed mixed and female dorms, which suits solo travellers and small groups on a budget. It is a two-class property. Guests have a garden, a terrace, a library, an arcade and game room, a restaurant and bar, and free parking.

The walkable location is the biggest advantage. The main beach and Bacuit Bay are about a three-minute walk away, several restaurants within a few minutes on foot, and Corong Corong Beach about a 19-minute walk. El Nido airport is about a 15-minute drive. Tour operators run pickups around town, so you can book island hopping, the Taraw Cliff canopy walk and Nacpan Beach transport through the concierge and tour desk. The Taraw Cliff entrance is on Rizal Street, a short walk across town.

Rooms are simple. The private single and the twin room are about 129 square feet, and the dorm beds are in rooms of about 194 square feet with four beds, in mixed or female-only layouts. Rooms are air-conditioned with ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping, laundry and luggage storage are available. There is a front-desk safe and free Wi-Fi in public areas, so the place suits travellers who spend their days on boats. Breakfast is available, but the page does not say whether it is included, so confirm the rate you book.

This is a social hostel with a bar and a game room, so it can be lively in the evening, and light sleepers should ask for a quieter room or bring earplugs. It suits solo travellers, couples on a budget and groups of friends. Families who need more space or a pool will be better served by a resort. Barbecue grills and a garden give it more character than a basic dorm, and parking is free for those arriving by hired motorbike or car.