About

Coming to Moalboal? Come to Chief Mau! The leading social hostel and chillest place in town! We're conveniently located just a minute walking distance to the beach where you can find the famous Sardine Run. With a bar, restaurant and reception we're ready to serve your every need. We also have a dedicated social area where friendships become easily established! Our place has a terrace, garden area and hammocks too for that ultimate chill experience.

You may choose to stay in the Backpackers Dormitory, Private Standard AC Room and Superior Queen Rooms with balcony.

We also organize the ultimate Canyoneering trip with our crazy fun professional guides. Island Hopping and Oslob Whale Shark trips are organized here as well. Come stay with us for a fun and memorable stay!

See you here soon my friend!

POST TYPHOON RAI UPDATE
The aftermath of Typhoon Rai when it hit us last December 16,2021 was devastating. To this day we are still slowly recovering. Our outdoor chill area's roof is still undergoing reconstruction and so is our kitchen. But our rooms are top despite everything and have been retouched to accommodate you well!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • ATM
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

9.5Superb(1193)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.4
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    9.2
Stayed in Nov 2025
9.1
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Daisy
Female, 25-30, England
One of the best hostels I've ever stayed in. The staff knew everyone's name and greeted you every morning on the way out for the day. The manager especially is so friendly and cheerful. The private room was gorgeous, well maintained and so clean - I stayed for 8 nights and the staff went out of their way to offer housekeeping half way through my stay. Not a big party atmosphere hostel but was slightly out of season and I was looking for a quiet vibe, so it worked perfectly for me. The location is also aweso
Stayed in Nov 2025
10
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Blathnaid
Female, 25-30, Ireland
The staff are amazing, I got stuck here for two extra days along with lots of solo travellers due to the typhoon. The staff were accommodating and looked after us well. Ensure that we were safe and had supplies. The rooms are spacious and stair to the top bunk.
Stayed in Nov 2025
10
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James
Male, 31-40, Australia
A really nice hostel with great facilities and very fun / social. We stayed in a private room and it was bigger and nicer than most fancy hotels. We met others in the dorm rooms and they had nothing but good things to say. Do the canyoneering trip with the hostel as it was a great way to meet others on the first day and a super fun time.
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Location

Panagsama Beach, Basdiot, Moalboal, Cebu, Moalboal, Philippines
3.4km from city centre