Chief Mau, Panagsama Beach, Brgy. Basdiot, Moalboal, Cebu, 6032 Moalboal, Philippines
#13 of 85 hotels in Moalboal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 311 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 June 2024
Ting
MalaysiaThey don't provide a desk and chair for use, only bed provided
Clean and Well Design Room with friendly staff and excellent location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Wee
SingaporeBigger rooms are only accessible via staircase so just be wary if you have elderly with you. Not something I do not like, but just a "for your information".
The room was huge and spacious, in my opinion! With ample space to open your large luggage and still walk around! The location is prime, along the street filled with cafes and good eats! Easy to find tour guides as well if you want to explore the area. No breakfast is provided, but plenty of food around the area!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Rudyard
PhilippinesCan't think of anything.
Everything. Good value for money. Great staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Harsh
IndiaStaff was very welcoming. Best hostel in the area. Rooms & dorm were comfortable. Excellent value for money. Highly recommend anyone looking for hostels in Moalboal
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent location close to the beach and some lovely restaurants and cafes. Our room was nice and comfortable with a private bathroom. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The shared areas are really nice, super clean and cosy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Jimmy
United StatesNo social at all Really dead at night
Perfect location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Kathleen
PhilippinesNone
The location and the room
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Jenni
AustraliaNothing to fault
Excellent location just off Panagsama beach with sardine run and sea turtles. Room was stylish and very clean. Couple of nice cafes next door. At the time was booked out but still a nice quiet hostel and hang out area looked lovely for those wanting to socialise.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Monika
FranceNothing (we stayed 4 nights)
Everything was perfect : - The staff was super friendly and very helpful ++++, they made the planning of our daily activities much easier from small tips to private driver and car rental to take us to do the hike we wanted because it was a little far, we traveled as a group of 3 young women and have always felt safe - The common space is clean and very cosy to chill in the evening or during rainy days, with great things to order all day (drinks or food), the different breakfasts on the menu are DELICIOUS (from home made Shakshuka to home made mango pancakes) - The location is really great as well, right next to the main beach and many good restaurants (and one ATM machine right next to the hostel) - We had a private room for 3 with air con and a balcony, the room was very cosy and clean, our private bathroom as well
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Sianna
IrelandLoved the location of the hostel, right in the middle of town. The staff were so lovely and very helpful. The food was nice and reasonably priced. Our room was clean and everything worked well. We loved the chill out area upstairs too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Nikki
NetherlandsNot so good water pressure in the shower
Beds where so comfy, nice curtains, shower and toilets are en-suite, staff was really nice :))
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Marco
PortugalOne of the best dorms i ever stayed in my life. A lot of space, confortable beds and very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Lisette
Philippineslocation, cleanliness, value for money
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Kim
SwitzerlandThe private room was amazing, bed really comfy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Jason
AustraliaSome of the windows in the room don’t lock.
Location and excellent staff to help
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Dorian
GermanyThe staff is awesome. They can help you with any inquiries you might have. Super helpful in all regards. The rooms are comfy and air-conditioned, but for someone like myself who is about 1.90m in heights the beds are a bit short. Other than that I highly recommend this place. You can also book trips and activities directly through the hostel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Millie
United KingdomNothing! Wish we stayed longer
We stayed in the private room and the bed was so comfy - It made it so hard to get out of on the morning! The aircon was also really quiet which was such a luxury after having really noisy ones. The decor was super simple and chic, really good balcony and the room size was great! The staff where super nice and helpful with anything, also great breakfast and drinks
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Marc
GermanyStaff is super nice and very helpful. Canyoneering tour that they offer is great as well!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Joanna
Australiasome minor issues with toilets from time to time but the staff were onto it immediately and the toilets were always kept clean and well stocked
wonderful staff and the setup of the dorm rooms were great! I very much enjoyed the canyoneering tour
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Rachael
United StatesThe rain shower was only cold water and didn't have very strong water pressure.
The room was huge and so comfortable. The private bathroom and balcony were great. The staff were so nice and helpful with local information. The location is so close to the beach and restaurants. There was free drinking water available everywhere. Easily one of my top stays!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Naomi
United KingdomThe hangover I had when leaving was terrible 😂
We had an excellent stay at Chief Mau. I would rate it higher than 10 if it was possible. The bedrooms are great, plenty of space, not like other hostels where they cram in as many beds as possible. Beds were comfortable and private and you had a spacious locker to secure your valuables. Maricon the receptionist/ bar lady/ overall hero was amazing. She was fun and informative and helped us organise trips and tours. We did the canyoneering through the hostel and it was excellent. We lucked out and it was just us and one other couple, so we all got a guide each. The guides were fantastic. Big shout out to Dan, Mark, Jorje and Onix? (not sure of the spelling). This is one of the highlights of our SE Asia trip and it was largely due to how much fun and laughter we had with our guides. We got on with Dan and Mark so well, that after the tour finished we went snorkeling with them at the nearby beach and they got great footage of us swimming with a turtle. We also ate here several times and the food was always good. Be sure to try some redhorse, a strong but delicious beer.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Maria
SwedenVery hospital and nice personnel! The room was clean and nicely decorated. The ceiling fans and the AC made it quite pleasant to spend time in the room. There were some ants but the staff helped us clean it up right away!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Christian
Switzerlandshower could be better (pressure/hot water) but beside that everything was amazing.
the staff of the hostel was so amazing, i had so much fun and good service with dom, darren, maricor, jenny, and conie. they are so lovely and helpful. and also the beds in the hostel (shared rooms) are insane, comfortable and you get a lot of space. and the localation of the hostel coudnt be better!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Chinelo
NetherlandsThere isn’t anything I didn’t like.
The spacing of the beds allows for much more mobility in the room. The showers have excellent water pressure. The lounge are is the hangout spot👌🏽
Stayed in March 2024
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