Way Shack Hostel

The hostel is conveniently located right next to the shark swimming spot, which is great for a one-night stay – you can swim with the sharks in the morning and then head off. The room was clean. My only suggestion (for room 1) is to fix the faucet in the bathroom. There's a cafe at the hostel if you want to grab breakfast. We arrived late at night, but we'd arranged for a late check-in in advance, and they were waiting for us, which was a nice touch.

This property is located right in front of the whale shark watching center. It's functional and has all the essential amenities.

The only good thing about this place is its proximity to the sharks. I couldn't really get any rest here; there's absolutely no soundproofing. You can hear everything as if you're sleeping on the street. Roosters start crowing at 3 AM, and by 4 AM, they start bringing tourists to see the sharks, with everyone honking their horns on the road. All these noises come right into your room. The room itself is tired and very, very basic. The air conditioning is also very loud. In the bathroom, which is also the toilet, there's only toilet paper. If you need quiet, look for options further away from the road, as traffic here is 24/7.

Kent was incredibly friendly and helpful. He not only took us to the whale shark snorkeling spot but also let us go back to our room to rest and called us when it was our turn. He also helped us arrange a tuk-tuk to the Bohol port.

Compared to other places, this one is really good, especially the front desk staff. They gave a lot of help and information.

The room was very small and the facilities were run-down. However, the front desk staff were warm and helpful. For 1000 pesos plus an additional 50 pesos, you can skip the queue to see the whale sharks. It's located right opposite the ticket office, which is a fantastic spot. We woke up at 3:40 AM, queued up for facial recognition, returned to the hotel at 5 AM, and then left again at 6 AM to see the whale sharks.