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title: "MABS HOSTEL vs Outpost Beach Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick MABS HOSTEL. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. MABS HOSTEL or Outpost Beach Hostel in Palawan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# MABS HOSTEL vs Outpost Beach Hostel

Both are in Palawan, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · El Nido
## [MABS HOSTEL](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mabs-hostel-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.1 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1808853/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · Bulbulungan
## [Outpost Beach Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/outpost-beach-hostel-palawan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1926715/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick MABS HOSTEL

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose MABS HOSTEL if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Outpost Beach Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is MABS HOSTEL better than Outpost Beach Hostel?

1.  850 m closer to the beach (120 m vs 960 m) (−850 m)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Outpost Beach Hostel better than MABS HOSTEL?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 5.1) (+3.8)
2.  1.2 km closer to the city centre (−1.2 km)
3.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)
4.  More guest reviews (1,010 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×126)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | MABS HOSTEL | Outpost Beach Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.1 | 8.9  (+3.8) |
| Location | 6.7  (+2.4) | 4.3 |
| Beach access | 9.9  (+2.9) | 7.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.9  (+1.2) |
| Guest rating | 5.1 | 8.9  (+3.8) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 1,010  (+1,002) |
| Rank in Palawan | top 93% | top 14%  (+79%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7  (+2.4) | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.0 km | 1.8 km  (−1.2 km) |
| To the beach | 120 m  (−850 m) | 960 m |
| To the airport | 130 km  (−1.0 km) | 131 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 5 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 4 | 20 |
| Floors | 1 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2025  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 5 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

1.6 km apart

## MABS HOSTEL or Outpost Beach Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, MABS HOSTEL or Outpost Beach Hostel?

MABS HOSTEL leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Outpost Beach Hostel is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, MABS HOSTEL or Outpost Beach Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Outpost Beach Hostel is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.0 km for MABS HOSTEL.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

MABS HOSTEL is 120 m from the nearest beach; Outpost Beach Hostel is 960 m.

### How far apart are MABS HOSTEL and Outpost Beach Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mabs-hostel-palawan-vs-outpost-beach-hostel-palawan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/