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    Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido

    414 Reviews
    #2 of 114 Specialty Lodging in El Nido
    Balinsasayaw Road cor. Calle Real, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313, Philippines
    011 63 917 566 7746
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    Overview
    4.5
    414 reviews
    • Excellent70%
    • Very good18%
    • Average8%
    • Poor3%
    • Terrible1%
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Best hostel in town!

    The hostel's really cozy and tidy. Great location very accessible. Yummy buffet breakfast! Kudos to everyone at Spin from the manager to the receptionists, waiters and housekeepers. Will definitely go back! :)

    Thank appax88
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    A simple and comfortable place for a stopover

    Before my travel to el nido, I combed all the hotels in the area including their reviews . I finally settled for Spin designer hostel. It was almost 5AM when we arrived at El Nido from Puerto Princesa , a security guard checked us in....More

    Thank Millette1201
    Response from SPINHostelManager, Manager at Spin Designer Hostel - El NidoResponded 4 days ago

    Hey Millette1201! Thanks for the awesome rating and choosing SPIN over other options! You should definitely try our Private Rooms next time as it has its own en-suite bathrooms; if common/shared bathrooms is not your cup of tea. Btw, we have female only single bathrooms...More

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Amazing Hostel

    The hostel is quite new, clean, quiet, spacious and staff is very kind. I stayed in a four bed bedroom and is really spacious with huge lockers. Main street is in 5 minutes walking distance. Certainly one of the best hostels I have seen. The...More

    Thank Rui C
    Response from SPINHostelManager, Manager at Spin Designer Hostel - El NidoResponded 4 days ago

    Hello Rui C! Thanks for the high rating! We apologize for the slow internet service, we are working on it but internet in Palawan is generally slow. We really appreciate it that the slow wi-fi didn't stop you from enjoying your stay at SPIN. Cheers...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Amazing Flashpackers!

    I stayed at Spin for a little over a week and my entire stay was perfect! The hostel itself is great - right in town, unlimited filtered water, spacious rooms with aircon, modern toilets and showers that are cleaned regularly, and a large chillout area....More

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    Response from SPINHostelManager, Manager at Spin Designer Hostel - El NidoResponded 4 days ago

    Hi Spinner! Super thanks for taking the time to write us an amazing review! We really appreciate it. Knowing that our guests are truly satisfied; it inspires us to keep doing what we do. I'll make sure that your shout-out will reach our hardworking staff....More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great staff and atmosphere

    Stayed for a couple of days during October 2017. A great place to meet other travellers, the staff are all wonderful, Grace, Jinky, Kenn, Nathan, Jeff, Frank and the rest, always helpful and smiling, and they organise daily activities either throughout the day or in...More

    Thank NadavZisman
    Response from SPINHostelManager, Manager at Spin Designer Hostel - El NidoResponded 4 days ago

    Hey NadavZisman! Thanks for the awesome review! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay here at SPIN! It feels great that we became a part of your unforgettable El Nido travel memories. We hope that you'll SPIN with us again on your next Palawan trip....More

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    About
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    • Free Internet
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    • Breakfast included
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    • Breakfast included
    • Self-Serve Laundry
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    • US$18 - US$59 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • 30
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    Elaine P
    July 3, 2017|
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    Response from cresil | Reviewed this property |
    They do not have a massage services. But a few blocks fromt the hostels offer affordable massages.
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    June 13, 2017|
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    Response from CorkJetsetter | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure about private rooms but in the dorms there are storage cupboards, you can request a padlock for it at the desk. I believe the double beds are fairly small.
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    henry n
    June 11, 2017|
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    Yes they do.
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