Golden 8 Airport Hostel - Mactan Cebu
This hostel is a functional choice for budget-conscious travellers needing a convenient overnight stop near Mactan Cebu Airport, despite some notable issues with its shared facilities and capsule design.
Golden 8 Airport Hostel in Mactan Cebu offers a practical and budget-friendly option for travellers seeking an overnight stay near the airport. The accommodation features simple, clean cabins with comfortable beds, though some guests noted mattresses could be thin. While the cabins provide a sense of privacy, some curtains were found to be too narrow, and the shared lighting system in some capsules could disturb other guests. Shared bathrooms are a point of concern, with frequent reports of cold showers, weak water pressure, and occasional electrical issues or leaks. The hostel's prime location, just a 15-18 minute walk or short ride from Mactan Cebu Airport, is its most significant advantage, making it ideal for early flights or late arrivals. Staff are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, particularly with arrival instructions. The property offers a communal kitchen and living room, fostering a modest social atmosphere, but some guests found the overall facilities basic and best suited for short stays.
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 407 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The property is described as quiet, suggesting reasonable noise isolation for a hostel environment.
“the quietness of the place”
“Quiet.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally found the beds comfortable, though some noted mattresses were thin. A recurring issue was the lack of independent lighting switches within capsules, disturbing other guests, and curtains not fully covering the capsule opening.
“comfortable bed”
“bed was comfortable”
“The lightings should be fixed. Every capsule should have its own independent switch. Mine was connected to the main light so I have to switch on the main light when I need to turn on the light in my capsule. And it disturbs the other guests.”
Privacy
Guests appreciate the privacy offered by the cabins, though some noted the curtains could be wider for better coverage.
“you can enjoy privacy.”
“The curtains should be wide enough to cover the whole capsule.”
“cabin is wide and offer privacy”
Cleanliness
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness, including the cabins and toilets, though one guest reported an unclean bathroom for two days.
“Clean, simple”
“toilet clean and tidy.”
“the place was super clean”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms receive mixed reviews, with frequent complaints about cold showers, weak water pressure, and occasional lack of water. Some guests also reported electrical issues with the shower and a leaking toilet.
“They didn't bother connecting the heater to the electricity, so the shower is cold..”
“There was no water in shower, so after my trip I couldn't shower.”
“Bathroom need improvement”
Luggage storage
One guest mentioned difficulty carrying heavy luggage upstairs, suggesting a lack of lifts or dedicated luggage assistance.
“Its difficult carrying 23 kg luggage upstairs”
Staff & check-in
Staff consistently receive high praise for being super nice, accommodating, and providing clear communication, especially for late arrivals.
“Staff was super nice”
“staff is accomodating”
“the staff was nice.”
Location & access
The property's location is its strongest asset, consistently highlighted as being very close to Mactan Cebu Airport, often within walking distance (15-18 minutes) or a short, inexpensive taxi/bike ride.
“And all 18min walking from the airport!”
“Near the airport”
“Close to airport”
Wifi & working
One guest reported slow Wi-Fi, and another noted a non-working kettle, though a water dispenser was available.
“The kettle was not working. The dispenser can heat water though.”
“Just small details like slow wifi”
Atmosphere
The hostel offers an equipped kitchen and living room for guests to socialise, and some guests noted a pleasant atmosphere with other travellers. However, some found the overall experience very ordinary and suitable only for a single night due to a perceived lack of facilities.
“Lovely people staying overnight on the way onwards with their travel.”
“Equipped kitchen and living room to hang out!”
“It is ok for one night but wouldn't stay there longer due to lack of facilities”
Value for money
Guests consistently praise the property for its excellent value for money, describing it as super cheap, affordable, and reasonable for the experience offered, especially for short stays.
“Super cheap and it’s great for one night”
“affordable.”
“For its price, it was all worth it.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- cold showers
- weak shower water pressure
- electrical issues with showers
- no independent capsule lighting
- curtains not fully covering capsule
- difficulty with heavy luggage upstairs
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