Way Shack Hostel

Staff very nice

Good location for the whale shark watching. Ken was the man to talk to regarding all the activities. Well worth paying the small amount extra.

Booked this for a whaleshark dive. Just across the street from the shore with all the dive shops and boats. I stayed in a private room with an ok bed, AC, private shower and WC, closet. It's just by the road, which means noise from the traffic. But here's the kicker, the AC noise drowned all other noises and me personally, I have easier to sleep with with a constant humming than honking, mopeds end trucks at random.

Just the location, very close proximity to the whale shark experience

Not all rooms have shampoo and soap. The photos does not match the actual rooms.

We stayed there because of the proximity to the whale shark dive site and it couldn't be any closer.

Survive is Very good

No water, no TV, mold all over the walls in the bathroom. The reception had no idea i was checking in that day, even though I booked the room a week in advance. We left even though we booked for 2 night.

The only real reason to book this place is the location. It's just a 2-minute walk to the whale shark spot, but even so, we still had to wake up at 3 a.m. to line up and register for the activity. Honestly, it might be better to stay in Moalboal or Cebu City; since you'll be waking up early either way, you'd at least get a better rest in the car than sleeping here.

We booked a private room with a private bathroom, but honestly, it felt no better than a shared-room hostel, if not worse. The place seemed outdated and dirty, with a rundown atmosphere. The construction around the building added to the unpleasantness, and there weren't many dining options nearby. It almost looked like a haunted house.