Frendz Hostel Boracay Review
I thought I was done with hostels, but because my friend wanted to experience it, I booked a 3-night stay at Frendz Hostel Boracay. The resort is in Station 1 but not that far from Station 2. It’s off the road and a few minutes’ walk from the beach.
The staff greeted us with a warm smile. And I’d like to especially mention one of them, Robin, who has been such a darling. He was always smiling, and whatever we asked, he would provide to us graciously.
The hostel sits in a secluded lot with a lush garden, a small swimming pool, and a bar and restaurant. It’s surrounded by nipa-hut-like cottages. The restaurant is my favorite spot in this hostel, it’s just so cozy that Che and I liked hanging out there.
They upgraded us to a deluxe double room, which means that the original intention of staying in this hostel was not realized. I couldn’t help but laugh at Che; so much for wanting to try a hostel. [Check room rates here].
Our room has an AC, a queen bed, its own bathroom and toilet, a small old fridge, and a CRT (cathode ray tube) TV, yes, the one that has a thick case on the back. Che likes watching TV, I don’t.
The bed is big and comfy, the mattress a bit firm.
The WiFi is not the best as it lags a little, but overall, it worked okay. Having said that, it may not be the best place for working remotely. The Internet tends to become slow when there are more people around.
By the way, people come to the restaurant for the siomai. We didn’t know why at first until we tried it. They both have chicken and pork siomai but the former is the one that you should try as it’s really good. It was only 20 pesos for 3 pieces. Hanging out there to drink is a nice experience as well. I just wish I’d seen this hostel pre-covid days, I imagine it would be a lot of fun if there were more guests around.
Generally, my feedback for this hostel is positive. The place is clean and cozy, the rates are cheap, and the staff is among some of the best people I’ve met. I told Che prior to this trip that if I didn’t like this hostel, I’d move to another hotel. But we ended up staying there for the whole four days that we booked, which should already tell you that Frendz Resort and Hostel is worth it.
