Q: Where is Outpost located?

A: We currently have two Outpost Hostel locations. Our first is in El Nido, which is at the Northern end of the Palawan mainland.

The second is in Coron, which is on a separate island just North of Palawan.

Q: How do I get to El Nido?

A: From Manila, the quickest route is a direct flight to El Nido via Air Swift (~1.5 hours).

Another lower-cost route is a flight to Puerto Princesa, Palawan (~1 hour), then a shared or private van ride to El Nido (~5 hours). You can arrange your outbound van travel at Outpost reception.

Q: How do I get to Coron?

A: From Manila, multiple airlines offer direct flights to Coron (Busuanga). These include Air Swift, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Sky Jet and flying time is around 1 hour.

Q: How do I travel between El Nido and Coron?

A: The most common way is by taking the “fast” ferry. There are a couple of ferry options and depending on the weather the trip will take around 5-hours. Seats can be booked at Outpost reception.

A quicker route is a direct flight between El Nido and Coron with Air Swift. Flying time is under an hour.

Q: What are your check-in and check-out times?

A: The rooms are available for check-in at 3pm and check out is at 11am.

Q: What if I have a tour booked for the morning of my check-out?

A: You will need to check-out and bring your belongings down to reception for safe-keeping before you leave for tour.

Q: What tours do you offer?

A: You can book island hopping tours, inland excursions, scooter rentals, daily activities, and much more at Outpost reception. 

Q: Are food and drinks available?

A: Every Outpost location offers a full kitchen serving Filipino and international and cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a full bar open all day.

Q: Are meals included with my booking?

A: While meals is not included, we have an eclectic restaurant menu to suit everyone’s tastes and budgets.

Q: Can I cook/bring my own food/drinks?

A: Outpost is not a BYOB establishment and we do not have guest kitchens. Please respect the kitchen and bar and do not bring in your own meals or alcohol.

Q: What time is the bar open and closed?

A: The bar opens with breakfast service at 8am and remains open until 10:30pm.

Q: What is included with my booking?

A: All in-house guests will be loaned a fresh towel and blanket for their stay. All private rooms will also include basic toiletries.

Q: Do you have Wi-Fi?

A: Yes, what kind of business do you think we’re running?  

Q: Do you have security?

A: Yes, Outpost Hostels have security on premises at all times along with being covered by CCTV in public spaces.

Q: Are there guest lockers available?

A: Yes, every guest bed has a private locker available to them. All you need is your own lock!

Q: How big are the beds?

A: All of our bunk-beds are single. Our private room beds are Filipino queen-size. Some private rooms feature both queen and single beds – depending on location.

Q: Can I bring guests to the hostel?

A: Of course, the more the merrier! However, we do not allow outside overnight guests. Only in-house Outpost guests are allowed after the bar closes.

Q: Are kids allowed at Outpost?

A: While everyone is welcome to Outpost locations to enjoy our kitchen, bar, and fun, we only allow adults to stay as in-house guests.

Q: What payments are accepted?

A: At the moment only cash in Philippine Peso is accepted.

Q: Do you accept cryptocurrencies as payment?

A: Not yet.

Q: Do you offer stay for creative collaborations?

A: Feel free to inquire at [email protected] regarding collaborations.