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Papabo Backpackers Mactan

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Lapu-Lapu hostel

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Reception
Basic Triple Room | Bathroom
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Mactan Doctors' Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mactan Export Processing Zone
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 20 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room | Bathroom

Basic Triple Room

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

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

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

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

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Lapu-Lapu

In Lapu-Lapu .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Lapu-Lapu hostel, you'll find 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 - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mactan Doctors' Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mactan Export Processing Zone - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jpark Island Waterpark - 8 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cebu Yacht Club - 16 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lin's Coffee Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Africa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Elora - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mori - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Papabo Backpackers Mactan

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Lapu-Lapu hostel
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.

Does Papabo Backpackers Mactan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Papabo Backpackers Mactan.

How close is Papabo Backpackers Mactan to the beach?

This hostel is 4.4 mi (8-min drive) from The Mactan Newtown Beach.

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

7.0

Good

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

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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