Traditional paraw sailboats gliding across the water at sunset in Boracay

Bulabog Road · Happiness Boracay

Boracay. Powder-white sand, sails at sunset, a house that never sleeps.

Our newest and largest home, on the most famous island in the Philippines. A pool, a skate bowl, a restaurant, a tattoo shop and a crowd from everywhere, a short walk from the sand.

One Boracay day

Swim. Skate. Sail into sunset.

  1. Aerial view of a long white beach meeting clear turquoise water

    White sand morning

    A long stretch of powdery sand and water so clear it looks edited. Get there early and have it almost to yourself.

  2. A colourful fresh salad piled high on a dark plate

    Farm to table lunch

    Back at the house for colourful, healthy plates with a Middle Eastern soul. We shop the local farmers market every day.

  3. A skater dropping into the Happiness skate bowl beside the hostel

    Drop into the bowl

    Rent a board and full gear at the shop, then skate the bowl while friends cheer from the cafe.

  4. A golden sunset over calm water with boats on the horizon

    Sunset, the main event

    Boracay sunsets are the reason people come back. Find a spot on the sand and watch the sails cross the light.

Bulabog Road · Happiness Hostel

Not your ordinary hostel.

31 rooms, a blend of dorms and private spaces, all air-conditioned, with a modern bohemian touch. A pool in the middle of it all and a wellness space for the slow days.

A bright room with built-in bunks, warm wood and soft green walls
Air-con, warm wood, a bed that feels like yours.

Happiness Skate Cafe

Skate, dine, stay a while.

Our very first skate cafe, with a bowl out back and full gear rental at the shop. Eat, drink, swim, work or play: there is a coffee and working space for digital nomads, an in-house tattoo shop for the brave, and Starlink in the lounge.

  • Skate bowl
  • Gear rental
  • Tattoo shop
  • Co-working
The Happiness Skate Cafe entrance with a bright surf mural
The colourful Happiness Boracay building with its painted logo

Eat, drink, shop

Taste the difference.

The open-air Happiness restaurant under a thatched roof

Happiness Restaurant

Middle Eastern, made with love

Fresh, colourful plates straight from the morning market, mostly vegetarian and plant based. Open from breakfast till late, and usually packed.

The pool in front of the painted Happiness Boracay building

Daily · 12:00 to 8:00 pm

Happy hour at the Skate Cafe

Cold drinks, good music and the whole house drifting by the pool. Every single day.

The Happiness Shop with souvenirs on wooden shelves

The Happiness Shop

Island style, sorted

Custom merch to remember us by, favourite brands from friends, and every essential you forgot to pack.

Turquoise shallows and white sand under a bright Boracay sky

Getting here

We'll sort the rest.

Where we are
Bulabog Road, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.
From the airport
Send us your flight details before you arrive and we will arrange a van transfer.
Tours
Our travel and tours desk is at the cafe. Ask when you arrive or when you book.

Good to know

Before you pack.

Check-in and check-out?

Check-in 2:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and may carry an extra charge, so message us to plan ahead.

Is breakfast included?

Rates cover the room only. Our restaurant opens around 6:30 to 7:00 AM and serves breakfast.

Is there good WiFi?

There is Starlink in the lounge. Internet across the island can drop in bad weather, which is a good excuse to go outside.

Are the rooms air-conditioned?

Yes, every room.

Can I get a lower bunk?

Just ask. Lower bunks depend on availability.

What plug do I need?

The Philippines uses types A, B and C at 220V. Bring a type C adaptor, it is the most common.

Palm trees leaning over a quiet white beach

Come home to Boracay.

White sand mornings, skate bowl afternoons and sunsets you will talk about for years. Book a Happiness stay and make the island yours.

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