Pierside Inn vs Sharky Hostel Oslob

Same City · Cebu Distance: 109.2km
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Pierside Inn

★ 1-Star
7.7 32
Cebu
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Sharky Hostel Oslob

★★ 2-Star
8.5 83
Cebu
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.0 (49)
8.5 (610)
Booking.com
4.9 (22)
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Trip.com
5.5 (10)
8.3 (3)
Overall Average
7.7 (91)
8.5 (613)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pierside Inn Sharky Hostel Oslob
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's walkable to Pier 1 terminal, convenient for ferries + Just 60m from whale shark point, ideal for first boat per many reviews
+ Staff is friendly and check-in is quick, repeated praise + Staff wakes guests early and assists with registration and tour accompaniment repeatedly mentioned
+ Beds and linens clean, good value for price + Clean and homey vibe satisfying for short stays
+ Near supermarkets, 7-11, restaurants for easy access + Shared kitchen convenient per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms small and rundown, not matching photos per repeated complaints - Outdated facilities with uncomfortable beds and bathrooms complained about
- Shared bathrooms dirty or musty in many reviews - Private rooms lack AC, dorms recommended in reviews
- Neighborhood feels like a slum, unsafe at night - Must wake at 3-4am for whale shark tours

Recommended For

Ferry users Budget travelers Short-stay business

Recommended For

Whale shark tour travelers Solo travelers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Pierside Inn

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Good value, friendly front desk, near pier and mall recommend

Trip.com 5 Friends

Clean bed basic ok

Tiny room shared bath

Booking.com 1.6 Solo

Near pier

Run down bad area not like photos

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Clean near super 7-11 convenient

Agoda 7.6 Couple

Friendly staff good location

Poor ventilation smell

Sharky Hostel Oslob

Trip.com 10 Other

First boat for whale sharks guaranteed, clean and friendly staff

Trip.com 8 Other

Great organization for early registration and 6am boat, comfy fan

Trip.com 10 Other

Lovely family staff, homey feel

Agoda 8.4 Solo

Closest to whale shark point, wait at hostel

Agoda 10 Solo

Perfect for first whale shark viewing

No AC in private room

Location Comparison

Distance: 109.2km

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