Sun Valley Backpackers Inn
Guest houSitio Caalan, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, PhilippinesShow on map
5.661 reviews
- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Outdoor Swimming Pool and Garden Sun Valley Backpackers Inn offers a refreshing outdoor swimming pool and a lush garden for guests to relax in during their stay.
Delicious Breakfast Options Guests can enjoy a variety of à la carte and American breakfast options featuring local specialties, pancakes, and fresh fruits each morning at the guest house.
Convenient Location Situated just 200 meters from Caalan Beach and 700 meters from El Nido Beach, Sun Valley Backpackers Inn provides easy access to popular attractions in El Nido.
To experience the comfort and convenience of Sun Valley Backpackers Inn, book your stay now!
What this place offers
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- Currency exchange
Rooms
5.6
Guest rating
Rated 5.6 out of 10 by 61 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness3.2
- Service8.2
- Location5.2
- Rooms2.1
- Amenities7.2
- Value4.1
- Food & drink9.7
TaraAustraliaBook a different hostel
Nothing. The room was awful we checked out straight away. It’s the only time we’ve done this in a 3 month trip.
Empty hostel.
Room was really horrible. No shower only a shower head to attach to the sink.
Far from town.
WilcoxCanadaBad
They gave our room to somebody else and put us in a different room which was disgusting! There were cockroaches, slugs, and all sorts of bugs everywhere in our room. On a map it shows the names of our room and ours was…
MaddisonAustraliaPassable
It was pretty good value for money. About a 10 minute walk into the centre of town.
The staff were not friendly at all and made you feel as though you were putting them out when checking in, asking questions ect. Walls…
DracumaxPhilippinessun valley is fair enough for travelers..
accommodating
the water
EmmaFranceBad
Just left the room in the middle of the night, couldn’t find the sleep.
Not only the dormitory is too expensif for the quality, but even without that :
- very very very bad mattress (slept in much better bed for cheapper…
PaulaSpainBad
After 8 months travelling I can say this was THE WORST HOSTEL where I have never been.
Everything was broken and dirty! But really everything!
During hours the water was not working. They told us, that the tank was…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Sitio Caalan, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Philippines
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 11:30 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Parking. No parking available.
Internet. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy. Children of any age are allowed. Adults stay for ₱ 400 per person per night when using an available extra bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds. Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Sun Valley Backpackers Inn
What time is check-in and check-out at Sun Valley Backpackers Inn?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Sun Valley Backpackers Inn allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Does Sun Valley Backpackers Inn have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Does Sun Valley Backpackers Inn have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
How do I book Sun Valley Backpackers Inn?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Sun Valley Backpackers Inn?
Sitio Caalan, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido.
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