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Lionfish Backpackers Malapascua

Name: Lionfish Backpackers Malapascua
Address: Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$

Hotels & Resorts · Daanbantayan, Cebu

7.982 reviews

A budget hostel on Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan with 4 rooms and a 7.9/10 guest rating.

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Lionfish Backpackers Malapascua

Lionfish Backpackers Malapascua is a small hostel on Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan, offering four rooms rated 3 stars and holding an average guest score of 7.9 out of 10 from 82 reviews. The hostel provides complimentary Wi-Fi and on-site parking for guests who travel by car, along with reception support such as luggage storage and help booking tours and tickets for local activities. Daily housekeeping keeps rooms fresh throughout each stay, and smoking is limited to designated outdoor zones. Rooms are simply furnished with the basics needed for a comfortable night, and select bathrooms include a hair dryer. Guests can prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen or unwind in the evening at the on-site bar, making it a practical base for exploring Malapascua.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at Lionfish Backpackers Malapascua 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 Daanbantayan

Take a bus marked Maya or Daanbantayan to Maya Port at the northern tip of the island.

Malapascua Island is part of Daanbantayan — everything on the island is reached on foot or by boat.

Leaves from Cebu North Bus Terminal

Journey time 4-5 hours

Typical fare PHP 200-250

Getting around From Maya Port, public boats cross to Malapascua in 30-45 minutes for PHP 100-150 per person, or PHP 2,000-2,500 for a private boat.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu North 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

Islands

Malapascua Island

Daanbantayan

A world-famous diving paradise known for thresher shark encounters, featuring beautiful white sand beaches and laid-back island vibes.

Diving & Snorkeling

Thresher Shark Diving

Daanbantayan

One of the world's only reliable locations to dive with pelagic thresher sharks at the famous Monad Shoal cleaning station.

Beaches

Bounty Beach

Daanbantayan

Malapascua's main beach featuring powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and a relaxed atmosphere lined with beachfront restaurants and dive shops.