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Papabo Backpackers Mactan

Property class: 2
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Marigondon

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A pool area with a blue water feature, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A bar area with a reception desk, shelves of liquor bottles, and hanging wine glasses.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and a wooden pergola structure.
A row of three bathroom stalls with individual mirrors and a ceiling fan.
A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Marigondon Crossing, Lapu- Lapu City, Lapu-Lapu, Mactan, 6015
  • Place, Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mactan Doctors' Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jpark Island Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A narrow hallway with bunk beds on either side, leading to a door at the end.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A hotel corridor with bunk beds on the left, a patterned carpet, and a long hallway with doors on the right.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Triple Room

A bunk bed room with a desk and chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A room with bunk beds, a small table, chairs, and artwork on the walls.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A bunk bed room with a view of the city, a small table, and a ceiling light fixture.

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A bathroom with a shower, a toilet, and a sink.

Basic Twin Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

A row of three bathroom stalls with individual mirrors and a ceiling fan.

Basic Twin Room, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory

A room with bunk beds, a ceiling light, an air conditioning unit, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Lapu-Lapu

Marigondon stay.Your stay at this Marigondon hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and Mactan Doctors' Hospital. Jpark Island Waterpark and Mactan Town Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mactan Doctors' Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Jpark Island Waterpark - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cebu Yacht Club - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mactan Marina Mall - 16 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lin's Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The High Grounds Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Greenwich - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rai Rai Ken - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wave Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Papabo Backpackers Mactan

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Marigondon
Papabo Backpackers Mactan offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lapu-Lapu hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Papabo Backpackers Mactan offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. This Lapu-Lapu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: PHP 170 to 599 for adults and PHP 170 to 350 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 170 to 599 for adults, and PHP 170 to 350 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Papabo Backpackers Mactan to the airport?

Papabo Backpackers Mactan is 6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Papabo Backpackers Mactan?

As of Sept 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Papabo Backpackers Mactan on Oct 8, 2026 start from CA $8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Papabo Backpackers Mactan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Papabo Backpackers Mactan.

Does Papabo Backpackers Mactan offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Papabo Backpackers Mactan, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between PHP 170 and 599 for adults, PHP 170 and 350 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Papabo Backpackers Mactan?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Waterfront Cebu City Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Papabo Backpackers Mactan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Papabo Backpackers Mactan?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Papabo Backpackers Mactan have a pool?

Papabo Backpackers Mactan features an outdoor pool.

Does Papabo Backpackers Mactan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Papabo Backpackers Mactan to downtown Lapu-Lapu?

Papabo Backpackers Mactan is 1.1 mi away from Lapu-Lapu.

Papabo Backpackers Mactan Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julien

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet not clean, aircon not enough for the bedroom. Mattress not confortable. Staff woke up me at 3am, was a mistake. And talk loudly in the bedroom during 10 minutes. But food good, stall in restaurant and bar good. And good decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EUN YOUNG

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026