Your Nest in
Paradise

"Honestly the best hostel decision I've made in Southeast Asia. The vibe here is unreal — met my travel group on day one and ended up extending my stay by 3 days. The courtyard with string lights at night is pure magic."

"Super clean dorms, comfortable beds with proper privacy curtains, and the staff genuinely care about your experience. Booked all my island tours from the front desk — no hassle at all. Perfect base for El Nido."

"As a solo female traveler, Pugad felt incredibly safe and welcoming. The female dorm is clean and the staff checked in on me. The ladies I met there are now some of my closest travel friends. Cannot recommend enough!"

"The rooftop bar is everything. We'd come back from island hopping exhausted, grab a beer at sunset and be planning the next day's adventure within the hour. Location is unbeatable — walkable to everything in El Nido."

"Value for money is insane. Paid less than a meal back home for a clean, air-conditioned bed with a locker. Staff helped us negotiate a private boat tour and even packed us a snack bag. This is what hospitality looks like."

"Came to El Nido alone and left with a group of 8 friends. That's the Pugad effect. Social spots everywhere — the bar, the garden, the breakfast table. Staff are legends and know every hidden gem around town."

"I've stayed at hostels across 30+ countries and Pugad is genuinely one of the top 5. The design is thoughtful, bamboo and wood everywhere, lush greenery, and a vibe that's warm without being try-hard. Chapeau!"

"Motorbike rental from the hostel was a lifesaver — did Nacpan Beach on our own schedule. The staff's local knowledge is priceless. They told us exactly which spots to skip and which ones to wake up early for. Pure gem."

"Honestly the best hostel decision I've made in Southeast Asia. The vibe here is unreal — met my travel group on day one and ended up extending my stay by 3 days. The courtyard with string lights at night is pure magic."

"Super clean dorms, comfortable beds with proper privacy curtains, and the staff genuinely care about your experience. Booked all my island tours from the front desk — no hassle at all. Perfect base for El Nido."

"As a solo female traveler, Pugad felt incredibly safe and welcoming. The female dorm is clean and the staff checked in on me. The ladies I met there are now some of my closest travel friends. Cannot recommend enough!"

"The rooftop bar is everything. We'd come back from island hopping exhausted, grab a beer at sunset and be planning the next day's adventure within the hour. Location is unbeatable — walkable to everything in El Nido."

"Value for money is insane. Paid less than a meal back home for a clean, air-conditioned bed with a locker. Staff helped us negotiate a private boat tour and even packed us a snack bag. This is what hospitality looks like."

"Came to El Nido alone and left with a group of 8 friends. That's the Pugad effect. Social spots everywhere — the bar, the garden, the breakfast table. Staff are legends and know every hidden gem around town."

"I've stayed at hostels across 30+ countries and Pugad is genuinely one of the top 5. The design is thoughtful, bamboo and wood everywhere, lush greenery, and a vibe that's warm without being try-hard. Chapeau!"

"Motorbike rental from the hostel was a lifesaver — did Nacpan Beach on our own schedule. The staff's local knowledge is priceless. They told us exactly which spots to skip and which ones to wake up early for. Pure gem."