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CheRi Backpackers Hostel

Name: CheRi Backpackers Hostel
Address: Panagsama Rd., Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal, Moalboal, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$$$

Hotels & Resorts · Moalboal, Cebu

9.1139 reviews

A backpacker hostel on Panagsama Road in Moalboal, close to the area's popular dive sites.

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CheRi Backpackers Hostel

CheRi Backpackers Hostel sits on Panagsama Road in Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal, an area well known among divers and snorkelers for its easy access to the famous sardine run. The hostel keeps guests connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout their stay, and the on-site tour desk can help arrange tickets and bookings for nearby attractions and activities. Daily housekeeping is provided to keep rooms tidy without guests having to think about it. It's a straightforward, no-frills base for travelers who spend most of their day out exploring Moalboal's reefs and coastline rather than in their room. With 139 reviews on record, the hostel has built up a strong 9.1 out of 10 rating.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at CheRi Backpackers Hostel starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are usually possible on request but are not guaranteed — confirm with the property when you book.

Check-in from 2:00 PM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

Wayfinder route

Getting to Moalboal

Take a bus to Moalboal town proper, then a tricycle down to Panagsama Beach.

Leaves from Cebu South Bus Terminal

Journey time 3-4 hours

Typical fare PHP 150-200

Getting around Tricycles link the town, Panagsama and White Beach (Basdaku) for roughly PHP 50-100; banca boats run out to Pescador Island from Panagsama.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu South Bus Terminal and pick up the route above. Allow extra time for bridge traffic at peak hours.

Fares and journey times are indicative and change with traffic, season and operator. Confirm locally before you travel.

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Nearby destinations

Beaches

Panagsama Beach

Moalboal

Moalboal's main beach and diving hub, famous for the sardine run and sea turtles just meters from shore.

Diving & Snorkeling

Moalboal Sardine Run

Moalboal

Swim with millions of sardines in one of the world's only year-round sardine runs, just meters from shore.

Diving & Snorkeling

Turtle Point

Moalboal

Swim alongside green sea turtles in their natural habitat at this reliable turtle-spotting destination.