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Gaia Hostel Moalboal

Name: Gaia Hostel Moalboal
Address: Talisay Point, Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, 6032 -, Moalboal, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$$$

Hotels & Resorts · Moalboal, Cebu

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A homestay-hostel at Talisay Point in Moalboal, close to the town's shore dive access.

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Gaia Hostel Moalboal

Gaia Hostel is a homestay-style property at Talisay Point in Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal, on Cebu's southwest coast. Its Talisay Point location sits along the shoreline area near Moalboal's well-known dive and snorkel sites, including the shore access points used for the town's sardine run. The hostel-homestay format suits budget-conscious travelers, solo backpackers, or dive trip groups who want an affordable, communal-style stay rather than a private resort room. Moalboal itself draws a steady stream of divers and snorkelers thanks to its easy reef access from shore, and a Talisay Point base keeps guests close to that action. As a newer listing, Gaia Hostel has not yet built up a guest review record, so it currently suits travelers comfortable booking ahead of an established track record.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at Gaia Hostel Moalboal starts at 3:00 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 3:00 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.