Home Sweetie Homestay & Bunkbeds

Location: C.Schmitz Road, Moalboal, ph

Star Rating: 9.2 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Tour desk
• Car hire
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Adult only
• Outdoor furniture
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Beach toys
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Bungalow with Fan

  The bungalow provides an electric kettle, a barbecue, a terrace with a quiet street view as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Electric kettle
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double Room

  The double room features air conditioning, a safe deposit box, a terrace with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Electric kettle
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Isaac (10/5): - The dorm rooms were well kept and clean. Nice little gathering space on the patio. There's a food court that's literally a minute walk from the hostel. It's a little far from the dive shops, but I rented a scooter for 350 pesos and had a fantastic time.
• Jack (10/5): Perfect hostel - Super comfortable dorm room that’s well air conditioned with private bed spaces. Max so friendly and helpful for planning stay and organising things. Like the hammocks and showers. Loved the location away from busy town centre but all still walkable Nothing! Still undergoing renovations so will only get better!
• Hieu (10/5): 10 for efforts but need improvements - I used to run a homestay before, so I understand the work, difficulties, and effort of trying to be friendly and help guests feel comfortable despite the disadvantages. I also understand they are trying to run a business and improve little by little. The people I met on the first day — the brother and other staffs — were nice and helpful. There is still quite a lot of room for improvement. The owner said these issues are already acknowledged and will be fixed. I just list them here for other guests to consider: • Only one bathroom and one toilet for all guests (one more toilet is under construction, and another bathroom is promised to be start). • The pantry becomes wet when it rains, same for the pathway to the toilet. • The double bed is around 120-130cm only, and the structure is not very solid, so you can clearly feel the person on the upper bed moving. • No locker and only a small space for backpacks. A locker is planned but it probably will not fit backpacks anyway. • Bedsheets and towels are not changed frequently (the owner said this is common practice in the Philippines, but should be at least 2 days once isn’t it?). • This is clearly a homestay, not a hostel, so if you do something wrong you may be confronted directly by the owner instead of a more professional hospitality approach. Hope these things will improve soon and the current issues can be fixed.
• Huiping (1/5): We booked two rooms.We decided to vacate Kudo（which was sweltering） and all stayed in the air-conditioned one. Discus - 房东Anna半夜1点敲门威胁要把我们赶出去，民宿环境差，房间闷热 千万避雷这家民宿，房东唯利是图，半夜1点多要把我们赶出去，另外把我们付款的其中一间房间未经同意再次卖出去。三思再住
• Lucie (10/5): - we only stayed for two nights in the 8pp single bed dorm. Very clean amd comfy rooms with AC. Bathroom and shower also clean woth hot/cold shiwer. The people working there were also very nice and helpful. We also gave our laundry and it came back smelling very very good!☺️ I would come again!
• MASUMI (10/5): -
• Anna (7/5): Nice - Great location. Friendly owners. They are still in the process of building new facilities so it will keep improving. While I appreciate this is a homestay, you very much feel like you are living with the family. All the areas except the bedroom are shared spaces with the family who are using it at all hours. Worth noting for people who need to get up in the night that the toilet is external and you must walk across the garden to access it. A sink in the bedroom would be a very convenient addition
• Naomh (9/5): -
• Maren (10/5): Amazing stay - I had the best time!! They make you feel truly welcome and I felt taken care of really well. I even got invited to Anna’s birthday celebration which was truly special and great fun. Booking tours like canyoneering was very easy (and great fun!) I extended my stay twice and didn’t want to leave. Thank you for everything!
• Victoria (10/5): - Tout était parfait ! L’accueil et l’endroit on s’y sent parfaitement bien. Merci à Max et Anna pour leur bienveillance :)
• Luuk (7/5): -
• Tekin (6/5): - Max is very helpful and positive person,he gave me many tips about the town and my next destination Free Refill 24/7 The breakfast is good enough(180pesos) 5-10 min far from the sea and the main street The mask in good quality(100 pesos) This was the first time I experienced a hostel where couples were accepted in the dorms. If you're lucky, you might only hear them talking and laughing amongst themselves throughout the night; if you're unlucky, you wouldn't want to guess what you'll hear in the dorm. The really strange thing here is that couples are accepted in the dorms. You have to get up early for the canyon(07:00am or 9:00am)and whale shark tour(03:00am), so you'll have trouble to sleep early among the couples. There is one shower and sink for 12 people The host doesn't seem knowledgeable about the tours she's selling; I wouldn't recommend buying a a tour from her.
• Ehra Mae (10/5): I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. It was conveniently located near the main town and nightlife, but still far enoug - I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. It was conveniently located near the main town and nightlife, but still far enough away to enjoy a quiet and peaceful atmosphere at night. The staff were incredibly accommodating and made me feel very welcome throughout my stay. They even hosted a delicious dinner during the town’s fiesta, which was such a thoughtful and memorable touch. The beds were comfortable and offered enough privacy to relax and rest well. I truly hope they continue to succeed and expand their business because they deserve it. Maybe a locker to store belongings, additional shower room.
• Léa (10/5): - L’emplacement Propreté Max et Anna sont d’une extrême gentillesse, chaleureux et donnent de très bon conseils. On se sent comme à la maison !
• Victoire (10/5): -
• Jasmin (8/5): - Sehr liebes und hilfsbereites Personal :) die Lage war super, Laufnähe zum Zentrum aber trotzdem ruhiger Die bisherige Anlage ist sehr schön aber befindet sich noch im Ausbau, daher ist es teilweise noch nicht ganz fertig und noch nicht super ausgestattet :)
• Lisa (10/5): Stay here if you get the chance. - This was the best place we stayed at in the whole of Philippines! Max and Anna are the nicest people and helped us plan our whole trip in MoalBoal with the best recommendations. They really care about the people staying at their homestay and it shows! The location is also perfect. No noice from the bars but walking distance from everything. It was clean, had warm water, good AC and the breakfast was marvelous. Nothing.
• TS (9/5): Helpful owner with great service provided - The owner and his wife were both very helpful and friendly to us. Facilities and services offered were awesome. Location is fantastic, right by where everything is. I also loved the hamock outside, it was my favourite place to chill. Sometimes ants come into the room. Would be great if better showering items like bodywash and shampoo are provided, but for the price listed it is understandable.
• Ben (10/5): -
• Anna (10/5): - We had a very pleasant stay at the Homestay! Anna and Max are just the perfect hosts - very helpful with all the activities and tipps to explore the surrounding. The stay is clean and beds were comfortable. Very social place if you want to! We had breakfast once which was good too. Wanted to extend but unfortunately it was booked out - we definitely can recommend this stay for Moalboal
• Malia (10/5): - This was a great hostel, really made our time in Moalboal fun! Max and Anna are super friendly and welcoming. Gave us great tips for our stay and what to do. We made some friends in the hostel as it was a fun atmosphere. Didn’t have to wait for the shower or toilet, and Max was installing a 2nd one of each which are probably done by now. Location was super convenient to Moalboal food places, scooter hire, the beach, everything!
• Agnes (8/5): - Max och Anna som är ägare av detta homestay var så trevliga! Max hjälpte oss att planera vår vistelse för att vi skulle ha det så bra som möjligt under vår tid i Moalboal. Vi kunde boka canyoneering genom boendet till ett väldigt bra pris om man jämför med andra ställen också. Det var ett stort plus! Låg nära centrum och chili bar där det är bra snorkling. Stränderna ligger däremot längre bort. Rummet var rätt varmt, annars var allting bra!
• Trixie (10/5): - Great location near the main street in Moalboal. Comfortable double beds and a spacious private room with air conditioning. The hosts were unbelievably welcoming and helpful in giving us food and activity recommendations and local tips to make the stay in Moalboal an absolute blast! Breakfast was also very delicious! Nothing apart from maybe some more insulation from outside noise (chickens) but this wasn’t so bad.
• Molly (10/5): A perfect homestay - The stay was perfect! Great location and the hosts were amazing! Very helpful with booking canyoneering and the whale shark trip. The hosts gave us recommendations for snorkelling and places to eat. We were made to feel very welcome and always felt comfortable. Would recommend staying with Max and Anna to anyone! Nothing
• Moira (10/5): - This homestay is simply amazing! It’s just 5 minutes from the most famous beach in Moalboal. If you do snorkeling you can see from few meters from the shore: colourful reef and fish, turtles, sardine runs :) it’s full of professional diving shops nearby. The staff of the hostel is so nice and helpful. They offer breakfast for just 180 php (fresh mango, coffee, bacon, eggs, butter and bread). The dormitory is tidy and clean (curtains in each bed, for our privacy). Recommend it!
• Forhan Zaman (9/5): -
• Eric (10/5): - Très bon rapport qualité prix, les hôtes sont de très bons conseils, je recommande a 100%
• Paola (10/5): Volvere si debo ir a Moalboa - Si Puede ser un poco mas económico. La Cama un poco m mejor Pero en general todo esta muy bien y sus dueños son un amor lo cual genera hospitalidad y ganas de volverles a elegir.
• Abbie (10/5): Lovely hosts! - Just stayed here for 3 nights, was absolutely perfect for us! The hosts Max and Anna were very helpful ensuring we had the best time in Moalboal, giving us the best food and activity recommendations and was able to book the canyoneering through them which was easy and hassle-free. The private hut was very cozy for us as a couple and was in a great location with a short 3 min walk to the town. They also provided a great breakfast at a very little extra cost. The hosts also took us and others staying here to a trivia night which was great fun. Excited to see the renovations in the future! Definitely recommend 👌
• Manon (10/5): -
• Michael (10/5): - The location was perfect and Max and Anna were more than accomandating. They were very knowledgeable of the area and let me know what to do and where to go. The place was cozy and very welcoming, I would definatly recommend and would stay again. Only one shower, but it wasn't that bad as everyone respected everyone's time.
• Tobias (10/5): -
• Lola (10/5): - Max et Anna ont à cœur que chaque voyageur passe le meilleur séjour possible. Le logement est parfaitement situé entre la plage et la rue principale. C’était propre et le petit déjeuner qu’ils proposent est très bon Rien
• Luka (10/5): - Great Hosts, unique vibe. You couldnt ask for more hospitality. We were doing a nice Trivia with the whole hostel after our Arrival which our host Max organized and got the whole hostel together. The Beds were comfortable with curtains and a power outlet - all a backpacker needs in a multibed dorm. Also we made a false booking which was changed accomodantingly for a very fair price. If I come back to Moaboal as a backpacker I come back to Home Sweetie Homestay. A second shower and a second sink would help, but since the hostel is still in the making they will probably be available soon!
• Alexandra (10/5): Magnífico - La ubicación es genial, el sitio es super acogedor y relajante, con camas muy cómodas. Los dueños son una maravilla y te ayudan en todo lo que pueden a demás de ser super abiertos y amigables. Estar allí es como estar en familia, lo recomiendo al 100% Un aseo y wc más, pero el propietario ya estaba trabajando en ello ❤️
• Jakob (7/5): - Average
• Hiếu (4/5): Poor Handling of Problems - I didn’t believe the bad reviews at first because Max tried very hard to appear friendly. Yes, he is friendly — until something goes wrong. Then the bossy side appears. I had two bookings and rated 10 for the first day, but 4 for the rest. Travelers come from different cultures and situations. On a trip we may be tired or problematic, but basic respect is still expected. Max confronted me about not washing the cups. First, there was no sign saying “please wash after use.” Second, in some cultures people don’t wash shared water cups. I did wash them when I used them for coffee. If it doesn’t match your house rule, a simple “You may not know our house rule, but please wash the cups after use next time” would be enough, instead of “Everyone does this, and we can’t know if you have a disease.” Guests don’t come to be confronted or lectured by a homestay owner. If something needs to be said, say it when it happens - not after the guest has already checked out just to express frustration. My boyfriend got food poisoning in Cebu and had diarrhea for days. One night he couldn’t control it in his sleep. We were already embarrassed and disgusted ourselves. We put the sheet under the bed and rushed to join an early tour, planning to explain and solve it when we returned. They found it first, and when we came back the atmosphere felt very hostile, which made the situation even more embarrassing. A simple “I’m sorry this happened, but we may need to charge for the bedsheet” would have been enough, instead of “She is not happy about that — why didn’t you bla bla bla?” My boyfriend was sick. I didn’t need to make anyone happy or be told how we should have handle things. Just discuss the solution. Thanks to Anna for offering a discount for the bedsheet damage when we ran out of Philippine currency. I expected to pay the fee anyway, but the uncomfortable atmosphere made the situation worse. This review is mainly about Max — it’s not his role to educate guests. I understand two strong personalities are running the place, but showing personal emotion and judgment in the service industry only escalates problems. Empathetic communication would go a long way. Even if you prove a guest was wrong, what does the business gain? Another bad review. That is not what a smart and professional service provider should aim for.
• Radoslav (1/5): Don't book ,better under the stars - I didn't even didn't take my luggage. Straight away cancelled. Cement on the floor no paint,no carpet and demand shoes off..blue plastic sheetsaround the beds for privacy....10 beds in the room but didn't say how many double..Imagine how many people host is bossy
• Loster (10/5): -
• Sally (4/5): - The fridge was big. And the double beds in the dorm were comfortable. The dog was also adorable . My stay at Home Sweetie Homestay was mixed. The facilities are clearly still being completed, which led to several issues such as leaks and taps not working. To be fair, the place has only just opened, so some initial problems are understandable. What really changed my experience, however, was an interaction with the owner, Max. One night I returned quite late and he came out and confronted me in a way that felt unnecessarily direct and rude. I had been out and had a few drinks, but I was on my own and was not making noise or disturbing anyone. I had taken a glass of water and he told me quite abruptly that I needed to wash my cup. When I checked in, I had only been shown the dorm and where the showers were. No house rules were explained and I was not shown where washing up should be done, and there was no obvious place for it that I could see. Basic information was also missing. For example, it took quite a while before I received the WiFi password. The dorm was also very very hot- the fan kind of just shifted air a bit- I asked for it to be turned up, but that was ignored too. There is also only one toilet and shower. I have never had to wait so frequently for a shower in a hostel- and I have stayed in many! Overall the experience felt somewhat unprofessional, and the interaction left the atmosphere uncomfortable. After that point he largely ignored me for the rest of my stay. Unfortunately that shifted how I felt about the place. I would not rate it highly and believe there are better places to stay.
• Manon (10/5): - Super accueil avec des conseils pour peaufiner mon séjour Petit dej en option qui est super Les équipements sont complets, très confort. Mention spéciale pour le linge de lit et de toilettes qui sent mega mega bon Très bien situé, à quelques minutes à pieds des commerces, restaurants et de la mer
• Anna (10/5): Feels like home! - Genuinely felt right at home when I first arrived. Max and Anna are both amazingly sweet and welcoming and try to make the most of your stay in Moalboal. If you have any questions about what to do in the area, what to eat, or where to get a bike, they are ready to help :). They also organize a trivia night or boodle fight with everyone in the hostel. The beds are comfortable and there is enough space and privacy in the dorm. Breakfast and laundry is possible for a very nice price. I had an amazing experience and Homesweetie was the reason I went back to Moalboal for another week! Nothing
• Patricia (9/5): Nice homestay with friendly hosts - I think staying here is a solid 8.5. (So one of my rating has 8, and the other has 9). To start, the hosts are super friendly and I had nice chats with both Max and Anna, they are helpful and accommodating with anything you need. They are probably the highlight of staying here. Laundry is on site and good price, breakfast is tasty and well priced too. The hostel is in a quiet area but still close to the main strip. Atmosphere with other travelers is friendly, and the hosts encourage that. I think staying here is a solid 8.5. (So one of my rating has 8, and the other has 9). To start, the hosts are super friendly and I had nice chats with both Max and Anna, they are helpful and accommodating with anything you need. They are probably the highlight of staying here. Laundry is on site and good price, breakfast is tasty and well priced too. The hostel is in a quiet area but still close to the main strip. Atmosphere with other travelers is friendly, and the hosts encourage that.
• Patricia (8/5): Nice homestay with friendly hosts - I think staying here is a solid 8.5. (So one of my rating has 8, and the other has 9). To start, the hosts are super friendly and I had nice chats with both Max and Anna, they are helpful and accommodating with anything you need. They are probably the highlight of staying here. Laundry is on site and good price, breakfast is tasty and well priced too. The hostel is in a quiet area but still close to the main strip. Atmosphere with other travelers is friendly, and the hosts encourage that. The negatives would mainly be about the facilities. During my stay it was quite busy, and like others have said, the 1 shower and toilet isn’t quite enough. Also in the dorm room, some beds are being sold as double/couple beds so there is often more people than you expect. I think some quiet hours can be enforced as some nights people were chatting or working right outside the dorm late into the night. Sometimes the space feels small for the amount of people, plus the whole family living here.
• Lisa (10/5): Eines meiner Lieblings Homestays - Anna und Max sind fantastische Gastgeber, die einem bei Fragen gern weiterhelfen. Beide sind sehr offen und haben ein Lächeln auf den Lippen. :) Ein Highlight war das Familydinner, welches jeden Samstag stattfindet. Der Dorm war sehr neu. Gerade erst zwei Wochen alt und die beiden Hosts haben noch viele weitere Pläne für die Zukunft die sie umsetzen wollen. All the best! Derzeit gab es nur eine Toilette für den gesamten Dorm, aber das wird sich in der Zukunft ändern, da noch Einiges in Planung ist. :)
• Fiona (4/5): -
• Daniel (9/5): -
• Vera (10/5): -
• Quentin (10/5): - Le dortoir est très bien ainsi que le lit. Max & Anna sont très sympathiques et le family dinner est super sympa aussi ! Je recommande totalement
• Jonatan (10/5): - Cozy little hut at a very sweet Homestay. Max and Anna where lovely providing a great welcome and recommendations and introduction to Moalboal. Just a 5 minute walk down to the beach where it’s just a 40 meter swim in shallow water to the reef edge and there are the sardines. Saw multiple turtles when out snorkelling there as well. Lovely breakfast and atmosphere
• Momo (9/5): - I’ve booked for my friend. The owners were so friendly and she had a great stay there. Homie vibe
• Stefan (10/5): -
• Gertrud (8/5): - Ruhiges Hostel in einer Seitenstrasse, nicht weit weg von Restaurants und Bars. Sehr informativer und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber, der mit tollen Tipps die Erkundung Moalboals bereichert. Die Betten sind sauber, haben Steckdosen und eigene Leselampen. Kostenloses Trinkwasser und Kaffee. Sehr gut geeignet, um andere Reisende kennenzulernen. Es gibt für alle nur 1 Toilette ,1 Dusche und ein Waschbecken .(bei Maximalbelegung 14 Personen).Diese befinden sich außerhalb, was bei Regen ungünstig ist. Es gibt aber Regenschirme!, kaum Stauraum im Dorm und wenig Möglichkeiten etwas aufzuhängen. Achtung: Alle Essensachen müssen außen gelagert werden (Kühlschrank vorhanden) da sonst Ameisen ins Zimmer unf ggf. in die Betten kommenm
• Sara (8/5): -
• Netiya (8/5): nice and good for budget - The owners very nice and helpful Chicken so loud and night , but it’s okay
• Max (10/5): Great hosts, clean accommodation, just go there. - It's in a quiet location, yet still conveniently close to the beach, restaurants, and bars. The hosts, Anna and Max, are incredibly friendly and helpful. Coming back to the hostel after some activities felt more like coming home, because the atmosphere was so relaxed, warm, and welcoming. Whatever you want to do just ask Max he has good advice for you. The dorm, toilet, and shower were absolutely clean.
• Lim (9/5): Friendly staff, easy access to beaches and main attractions! - Max and Anna were really helpful and accommodating throughout my stay! They shared great recommendations for beaches, food, and even helped us arrange a private taxi hire to the airport (that’s much lower than the average going rate!). Highly recommend! There’s only 1 main shower and toilet. Could use one more!
• Christine (8/5): -
• Hugo (10/5): Parfait - Nous avons adoré le personnel, nous avons beaucoup été conseillé et accompagné pendant notre séjour. Les hôtes sont adorables et proposent beaucoup d’activités à des prix attractifs ainsi que des bons petits déjeuner. L’emplacement est idéal et l’état du logement étaient très propre. Rien
• Moncef (2/5): Fuyez vraiment - Rien du tout Hôtel en travaux , ne correspond pas aux photos pour les Chambres et c’est pas très propre , ménage pas fait les jours suivant La femme du propriétaire très mauvaise en communication comme si on la dérangé niveau accueil et refuse que vs changiez de serviette.tres agressive souffle lorsque vous demandez la moindre chose
• Rachel (8/5): -
• Rachel (10/5): -
• Bavo (9/5): - The owner Max and his family are extremely nice and welcoming! Their place is full in renovation mode, working on making a new cosy nest for themselves and us travelers, but the place where you can stay is in top shape! Expect basic necessities met and cosy vibes! Ps : Their bedsheets had thé best smell ever... 😇
• Maxime (10/5): -
• Acharya (10/5): - Wonderful hosts. Great location, and definitely value for price.
• Alba (9/5): - La habitación era grande y las camas cómodas. La localización está muy bien, cerca de los restaurantes y bares y a 8 min de la playa. Los dueños y el personal son muy agradables y atentos, nos acogieron y aconsejaron sobre sitios y actividades. Tuvimos una muy buena experiencia y estancia muy agradable. Nada.
• Jon (7/5): -
• Emma (10/5): - molt bona situació, a res de la platja i a res del carrer principal. Tot super net, lliteres còmodes i personal molt amable!!
• Benjamin (10/5): Cozy family vibe - Cozy, peaceful little hostel with a family vibe, quiet at night but just a short walk from all the action in the center of Moalboal. Free water and coffee. Brand new separate bathrooms & showers. Friendly owners. I returned to this hostel a year after my first visit and it was nice to see their continued progress. Will visit again. All great 😊
• Scott (9/5): Superb - This property provides great value. The owners are nice and give great local advice on the local area and cheep rates on tours. Beds are good with ac available all day. Smaller hostel so if your feeling social you can always walk down to one of the bigger places and get a good night sleep here! Sometimes there was ants in the shower area but this can’t really be helped as it’s a rural place.
• Eimear (6/5): Tasty boodlefight but private room not as expected - I stayed in a private room for two nights over Easter weekend. Max was friendly and generous with his knowledge of the area and he provided helpful advice prior to arrival on travel details. Tasty boodlefight and karaoke shared with Ana, Max, their friends and hostel guests. Place a few minutes walk from the Main Street. Good internet and aircon. Lack of locker, bedside lamp, hooks for hanging wet clothes, soap Threadbare sheets Cleanliness in room wasn’t what you would expect for a place recommended this highly on booking.com - mould on bathroom walls, long dark hairs on the floor, engrained dirt in plastic sheeting on walls in room, chipped/cracked tiles on floor, engrained spillage on floor under bed Thin plastic sheeting tacked onto roof of bedroom to cover holes/damage to the ceiling Incredibly loud animals outside starting from 1.30/2am and lasting the whole night (ear plugs won’t block this noise out) Overall, while Max and Ana were welcoming hosts, I wouldn’t stay here again. It wasn’t possible for me to move accommodation due to lack of availability on Easter weekend. I’ve stayed in accommodation at this price point for the past few weeks and this was sub standard for the price.
• Julien (9/5): Superb - Very nice Homestay! Awesome quality for the price. Hosts, Anna and Max, are very nice and full of great recommendations. The place is super clean, managed seriously and in a friendly way. I stayed in the dorm, the bed offers privacy with the curtains and mattress is truly comfortable. If you're a bagpacker looking for a smooth and great place to stay, book here.
• James (10/5): You’re missing out if you don’t stay here - So glad I booked this place! Can’t fault my three day stay here at all. Max, Anna and the lady who takes care of the housekeeping are lovely, they made me feel welcome the minute I arrived. The breakfast is great (there’s bacon!). The location is perfect, a 2 minute walk to the main street and 5-10 minutes to the bars. Friday night is a family meal and karaoke!
• Megan (9/5): Superb - Brilliant value for money, lovely friendly staff! The location was so good! lots of cute animals around.. thank you
• Oliver (9/5): Great stay, with amazing location - Owners are very happy, wanting to help people, the private room was comfy and had plenty of space. The location is perfect, only a 5-10 min walk to the beach. Max showed us a little shortcut too, me and my partner got up at sunrise to swim with turtles each morning ! The only negative i can think of is the roosters maybe 20 meters away that do make a lot of noise around 4am ish, Max did say he would provide earplugs. Other than that, perfect
• Nina (10/5): Exceptional - Hidden champ! Super nice people! It’s not that big but the host is trying to get everyone together and go out or have a big family dinner. It feels very familiar and everyone is super nice and chill. They give u awesome recommendations. Location is perfect. U get a good night sleep and are also in walking distance to everything.
• Tyra (10/5): Exceptional - This place was such a wonderful experience - one of the highlights of my stay in the Philippines. The smallness of the place makes it easy to socialise (think fun family vibes, not party hostel), and the location was ideal. Max and Anna are great hosts, including us in their plans and helping us out with any questions. Max was a backpacker himself so knows what guests want/need and Anna brings the special insight only a local has. I can't wait to see what they do with the place between now and when I get back to Moalboal. Couldn't recommend this stay enough!!
• Sara (9/5): Lovely place with lovely people - Max and Ana are the perfect hosts, very welcoming and friendly, they make sure everyone is feeling comfortable and give very good recommendations. They make everyone feels like home and I loved the vibes there. The breakfast was very nice and you can ask for laundry. The bed was really comfortable and was nice to have courtains and plugs The share room it’s a bit small, but you have privacy with the courtains and they don’t have lockers yet but they have nice improvements plans. You can realise how much they love the place and want to make it better
• Nanette (9/5): Superb - The owners are really helpful with everything. Location is also good with walking distance to restaurants The mattress was a bit hard
• Christopher (9/5): Superb -
• Luca (10/5): Exceptional -
• Avichay (8/5): sweetie indeed - Anna and max are sweet and lovely host. I felt comfortable to stay there. Location is great - 4 minutes from the beach and 2 minutes from Mercado. There’s two great vegan restaurants around. the place is under construction but not something that you can’t stay safely and normal.
• Stella (8/5): Very good - Its worth it, friendly host and can use some utensils in the kitchen.
• Francesco (10/5): Very friendly hostel in a good location, i was invited at the birthday party of the host - Very good location at 2 minuten from the food court and 5 minuten from the beach A bit smalle doom but very good bed,clean and with air conndition
• Benigni (10/5): Exceptional - My friend and I had the best time at Home Sweetie! Max and Anna, the owners are absolutely wonderful! They make you feel at home and they will always let you join them for night out! We went to trivia night and watch sunset together! The guest house has everything you need, the location is perfect and you can walk to the beach or the main road where you find bars and cafes! Totally recommended, we hope to come back again soon and spend more time at their place :) thank youuuuu
• Franco (10/5): Best place to stay at Moalboal - Anna and Max are the best ones!! They were always attentive to anything I needed. They suggest activities and invite you to whatever plans there are. Amazing people! Everything was great!
• Filip (9/5): Everything you need for a cheap price - Clean, good pressure in faucet and shower, Close to everything, Very nice staff, Beds with curtains, Free water, AC available 24/7
• Paveli (10/5): Exceptional - What a pleasant stay in Home Sweetie. Such a great, family atmosphere. We received great tips for activities and spent amazing Christmas together. Everything match the description and we do not mind to change comfort for atmosphere! :))
• Florian (10/5): Exceptional - Had amazing time staying there. Max and Anna make you feel like you're part of their family. Highly recommended! You can book most activities with them for a good price and they even go out with you sometimes! would stay there again! ❤️🤙🏻
• Algo (9/5): Superb -
• Isabella (10/5): Awesome people make awesome homestays! - The staff was amazing, always trying to help out and make the best stay possible for their guests, that alone made our stay one of the best in our trip! The location is pretty good and the beds are comfy! Since the place is still developing there is some stuff that need to improve on the facilities and also the cleaning of the bathroom on the shared dorm needs to be a bit better.
• Sebastian (10/5): Delightful - Staff was really helpful + location was great
• J (8/5): Lovely budget place, A/C, comfortable, kitchen and water avail, not far from the beach and town. - - Lovely, kind owner; small operation, owned by a couple - she let me use the A/C even though I was the only one in the room! - a little kitchen and water machine is available :) - bathroom was spacious. Advice: - Take a tuktuk / motorbike to the hostel from Moalboal main town, just like you would need to do for all accommodations close to the beach. I paid 70 pesos if I remember correctly. You can probably get lower, but you will need to negotiate. *tuktuk/bike Guys at the bus stop by Jubilee restaurant wanted way more, and lied about what locals pay 85+ lol. I just walked and another guy down the road was more than willing for 70. can't remember anything wrong!
• Abbey (10/5): Stayed for 2 nights. Love the location. Perfectly situated. - They were very accommodating. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we came in very late. Informed the host of the situation and they were okay for us to check in at 2 am!!! There’s a sitting area just outside the room. Room is clean and not crowded. The location is also very ideal. Just a 3 min walk to the beach for the sardine and turtle watching. They do not have lockers. Hence our things are either under the bed, on the side of the bed, or on the bed itself.
• Balaram (8/5): Very good - The place is close to the beach, at a walking distance. The staff are helpful and you can book water activities from the hostel itself but I booked from outside as I was getting at a better price. Rooms are clean and bathroom is clean as well. Restaurants are at walking distance as well. Overall experience was good. Can't think of anything.
• Danebel (10/5): Incredibly amazing to stay here! - I had a wonderful stay at Home Sweetie Homestay. The place is quiet. My room was clean with a comfortable bed, making it easy to feel at home. The highlight of my stay was definitely the boodle fight prepared by Anna, who is not only an amazing cook but also incredibly accommodating and lovely. The night out karaoke with other guests was so much fun! Anna also took us to a floating cottage where we enjoyed swimming and had an unforgettable time. Everything was memorable, and I can't recommend this place enough!😊 thank you and would love to stay again.
• Erin (10/5): Memorable Stay in Moalboal - stay here!! - Max and Anna are incredible hosts and good people. We had the best experience in Moalboal because of them - they gave us really fun recommendations (go canyoneering and see the sea turtles!!) and we even had a fun night out with them at Chili's. Also, It was cool to meet other fellow travelers here - the atmosphere was chill/comfortable and it was easy to socialize with others. Room was great. Location was perfect. Highly recommend staying here. Thanks again for everything! Nothing
• Jemima (10/5): Perfect little homestay within walking distance to everywhere - We LOVED this homestay. Anna and Max were so accommodating. We had a family meal with them and ended up going out with them in Moalboal! This place was like living in their home and they were so friendly. Would recommend staying more than one night so you have the chance to chat to them and see how much effort they have been putting into the place. It is simple and small but that’s what makes it nice staying here. We rented a bike from here too and booked canyoneering through them. Max talked us through the route to Siquijor (our next stop) and how much to pay for each thing- super helpful and happy to have a chat whenever. They both spoke superb English also. -
• Benjamin (10/5): Beautiful little homestay - Beautiful little hostel with a family vibe, friendly owners, just a minute walk from the main road, quiet enough to sleep well
• Kirsty (8/5): Great hosts, lovely home like stay 😊 Thanks guys! - Anna and Max are fabulous hosts - super friendly and helpful. we celebrated Anna’s birthday during my stay at a local resultant with a free buffet dinner but ordinarily they do a boodlefight every Friday for the guests. the facilities are clean and the hosts are working really hard at improving their site and building extra showers and toilets. Location is great, far enough away from the noise at the weekend but close enough to walk to it if you want. they also helped book tours for me.

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