Kugii Hostel - Self Check-in Capsule Hostel near Cebu Airport
This hostel is highly recommended for its excellent proximity to Cebu Airport and its consistently clean, modern facilities, making it perfect for transit stays.
Kugii Hostel offers a convenient and clean option for travellers seeking accommodation near Cebu Airport. Guests sleep in comfortable, spacious capsules equipped with opaque curtains for privacy, individual lights, fans, and charging points. While some found the mattresses a little thin, the overall sleeping experience is well-regarded. The hostel maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, from the sleeping areas to the shared bathrooms, which are plentiful and feature good hot showers. The self check-in process is smooth and efficient, and staff are noted for their friendliness. Its prime location makes it an ideal choice for those with early or late flights, situated in a quiet local neighbourhood with dining options and a mall nearby. The common area provides a pleasant space for relaxation and socialising, though it can get warm due to the lack of air conditioning.
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 20 reviews.
Pod comfort
Pods are generally considered spacious with good amenities like lights, fans, and charging points, but some guests found the mattresses to be thin.
“the capsules are spacious enough.”
“Mattress was very thin”
“De bedden hebben een prima matras, een eigen lampje, een ventilator en oplaadpunten.”
Privacy
Pods are equipped with opaque curtains, providing a good level of privacy.
“Steckdose, Licht etc. alles vorhanden und der Vorhang ist blickdicht.”
Cleanliness
The hostel is consistently praised for its exceptional cleanliness throughout, including rooms and common areas.
“The place was always clean”
“Extra clean, modern, comfortable and near the airport.”
“Alles is echt superschoon!”
Shared bathrooms
The hostel offers multiple clean and spacious shared bathrooms with good hot showers, including some within the rooms and additional ones downstairs. A minor issue was occasional low toilet paper supply.
“Es gibt eine Toilette im Zimmer inkl. Dusche. Im Erdgeschoss gibt es eine Küche, sowie eine lange Tafel zum Essen/spielen etc. zudem eine weitere Toilette inkl. Dusche.”
“Er zijn beneden twee toiletten met wastafel en douche. Het is best ruim en er is plek om je kleding neer te leggen. De warme douche heeft bovendien een goede straal. Ook boven is er nog een badkamer.”
“Etwas blöd ist, dass nicht sehr viel Klopapier zur Verfügung stand, gerade weil alle früh zum Flughafen müssen und dann kein Vorrat da ist, macht es morgens etwas stressig.”
Luggage storage
Rooms are equipped with lockers large enough to accommodate big backpacks.
“Im Zimmer selbst befindet sich eine Wand von Spinden in denen auch ein großer Rucksack gut Platz hat.”
Staff & check-in
The self check-in process is smooth and efficient, with access codes provided promptly. Guests also noted the presence of friendly staff.
“Self check-in works well”
“This place is excellent for transit. Clean and friendly staff”
“Het is een nieuw hostel dat volledig werkt met zelfservice; je krijgt de toegangscodes netjes op tijd toegestuurd, wat het inchecken heel soepel maakt.”
Location & access
The hostel's location is highly praised for its convenience to the airport, making it ideal for transit. It is situated in a quiet local neighborhood with local restaurants and a mall nearby.
“Great location if you have a flight and want to be close to the airport.”
“Very convenient to the airport”
“De Lage zum Flughafen ist super!”
Wifi & working
The Wi-Fi is reported to be good.
“De wifi is goed en je kunt voor slechts 10 peso een handdoek huren.”
Atmosphere
The hostel has a pleasant atmosphere, with a nice common area downstairs that encourages relaxation and social interaction, though the lack of air conditioning in this area can make it uncomfortably warm.
“In de algemene ruimte beneden is helaas geen airco, alleen een ventilator. Hierdoor was het beneden simpelweg te warm om lekker te gaan zitten. Dat is echt zonde, want het is een hele mooie plek die juist uitnodigt om te relaxen of andere mensen te ontmoeten.”
“Een heerlijke plek met een hartelijke sfeer.”
Value for money
Guests generally consider Kugii Hostel to offer excellent value, especially for its convenience to the airport.
“Excellent hostel for a stay near to the airport”
“One of the best hostels”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- thin mattresses
- no A/C in common area
- occasional low toilet paper supply
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