Welcome to Flotsam and Jetsam Hostel!

We are an artsy social hostel run in a fun easy-going way by a group of longtime friends & family who love travel and travellers.
Our guests are part of our fun-loving Flotsam Family. Everyone pitches in, helps out, and is keen to hang out with all sorts of cool folks.
So if you're up for an informal friendly place that celebrates laughter and music and design and parties, come stay with us.

*Flotsam Advisory* 

First off, just a friendly reminder that Flotsam and Jetsam Artist Beach Hostel is a youthful, fun-filled, design-inspired hostel. The people make the place.
Flotsam is a travellers' informal, laidback, easy-going place that celebrates parties and good times.
So please be reminded that Flotsam does get a bit noisy and fun especially on Saturday nights and holidays.

LOCKS: BRING YOUR OWN LOCKS. We are happy to lend you locks for the lockers in case you forget to bring one. But we encourage you to bring your own lock for your own safety and convenience. We are not responsible for your things.

DORM AGE LIMIT: Children below 16 (SIXTEEN) years old are not allowed in our Dorm Rooms.

WIFI: Wifi is provided in our Resto.Bar.Cafe area.

Entertainment we will provide! Do not play your music with loudspeakers as we have our own music theme and vibe.

Upon Check-In:

• Your check-in time is 2PM.
• Your check-out time is 11AM.

We have security cameras , security guys, and your hostel family to keep an eye out for your things. BUT always lock up your valuables in your personal lockers. We are not responsible for it.

Absolutely NO SMOKING inside dorms / rooms. PhP 2000 fine for breaking this rule.

No eating or drinking inside the dorms please. Let’s keep our lovely hostel clean for everyone.

No food and drinks from outside are allowed. We have a full-service kitchenbar to take care of you.

Please note that our kitchen will be closed every Tuesday.

On your bed, you are provided a fresh towel, clean sheets, mosquito net, and a pillow. By request, you can snuggle with our hand-loomed local Ilokano blankets too!

Forgot something? We’ve got it! Toiletries and beach stuff can be purchased at the reception area.

During your stay:

No footwear allowed inside the dorms / rooms. Shoe racks are conveniently located outside your dorm. Keep the lovely sand at the beach.

DORMS and DORM LOBBIES are strictly quiet rest areas. Do not play your music with loudspeakers. Use your earphones please.

IMPORTANT: Lights out at 10PM for the dorms. If you need lighting during sleeping hours, use your personal bedlamp, so your sleeping roommates don’t get disturbed. Always be considerate of your dorm mates. Move QUIETLY inside the dorms from 10PM onwards. There are other guests sleeping inside. Our community thrives on MUTUAL RESPECT.

After making sand angels, kindly sand off before using the shower room to avoid clogging our pipes. Before entering the hostel, please rinse off all dirt and sand in the outdoor shower by the Beach entrance or at the outdoor shower area by the hostel lobby.

We are a self-service hostel. Please order food at the bar cashier. If you need condiments, utensils, and water, you can find it at the bar. 

F&J is your home as it is everyone else's. So be considerate and tidy up after yourself.
Bring your dirty dishes, empty bottles, and glasses to the table near the water dispenser. Thanks!

Entertainment we will provide! Do not play your music with loudspeakers as we have our own musical theme and vibe.
Please feel free to use our musical instruments, books and game boards, which you can find beside the bar and washroom. Kindly return after use. 

We are animal lovers! You can bring your pets, BUT let them stay OUTSIDE the rooms and dorms. Pets will have to stay in our garden area. And they must be well-behaved as there are people sleeping in our huts by the garden. We do have a cage you can borrow but please bring your own leash. 

We have 1 Dog: GUSGUS (the sad-eyed big black labrador), and 4 Cats: SIMBA(an orange and white cat), TIGER (a black and grey striped cat), MOJITO (another orange and white cat) and BUNTOT (a cat without a tail). The doggies and cats are given regular anti-rabies and flea shots. Please do not feed them. Don’t be fooled by their lovable I’m-So-Hungry look. They are well-fed and loved. 

And when you leave…Take memories and your own photos but not your used towel and your locker lock and key. I will gladly lend you another on your return. 

Safe travels!

CANCELLATION POLICY:

NO REFUND, NO RE-BOOKING on WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND PEAK SEASON.

1-7 days prior to check-in date: No refund and no re-booking is allowed.

8 days and above prior to check-in date, Re-booking is allowed as long as the original reservation does not fall on a weekend.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

HOSTEL LIFE:

Do I have to share a bathroom? 

If you stay in our Kubo/Shophouse Dorms or dorms in our Guest House, then YES, you do have to share a bathroom.

Mixed Dorms? 

All dorms are mixed dorms. Male and Female guests share the same room.

Towels included?

Yes. Fresh towels are provided inside the dorms.

Is breakfast included? 

Yes, we provide 2 complimentary breakfast for every room reservation. (Except on a Monday reservation)

Can I pay upon check-in? 

Only for walk in guests without reservation. 

Check in/Check out time? 

Check in is 2pm, Check out is 11AM.

Do we allow early/late check in & check out? 

We strictly implement the standard check in and check out time.

Although, we can provide an early check in as soon as your room/bed is ready. 

Can we bring any food or drinks to the Hostel and Bar?

You are not allowed to bring in food as we have a full-service kitchenBar for all your needs.

You have to store it at the Front Desk.

Is there parking space at Flotsam?

Yes, parking is provided for our guests on a first come first served basis.

Is Wifi provided? 

Wifi is provided in our Hostel and Resto.Bar.Cafe area.

Laundry Service?

Yes. We have a laundry service. Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Massage?

Yes. Please inquire at the Front Desk.

Kid’s Rates?

Children below 16 (Sixteen) years old are strictly not allowed inside the dorms.

Children are only allowed in the private rooms.

1-4 y/o : free of charge

4-9 y/o : half rate

10 years old and above : Full rate

How much do you charge for extended hours?

We charge 500php for a late check out until 12pm.

Showers for the public?

If you are not a Flotsam Hotel checked-in guest, we charge P 500 to use our showers.

How much for a pre-nup shoot or other photo shoots?

We charge Php +639178021328hours for photo shoots. We only allow this from Monday-Thursday.

Of that rate, Php 1,500 is consumable at our kitchenbar.

Where’s the nearest ATM machine?

The nearest ATM Machine is in the PlanetG building opposite San Juan Surf Resort.

GETTING AROUND:

Info on Buses from Manila-La Union to everywhere else?
Partas is the biggest and most consistent bus company to and from La Union. 

Other bus lines are Dominion, Viron & Farinas.

Partas & Viron have a bus station in San Fernando (the main town which is a 10 minute jeepney ride from Surf Town San Juan).
You can take a jeepney or tricycle to town to go to the main San Fernando station of Partas Bus Lines. The bus leaves every hour.

For the other bus liners, you’ll have to wait on the roadside by Flotsam for a bus to come.

How much is a jeepney ride going to town/bus station?

PhP 20 fixed-price for one way

How much is a tricycle going to town/bus station?

PhP +639178021328 depending on the number of passengers.

FOOD AND DRINK OPTIONS:

Can I eat and drink in Flotsam and Jetsam Hostel?

Yes. And you can party too!
Our Flotsam and Jetsam Hostel HUNGRY NOMAD KitchenBar has a vast selection of food and drinks and has legendary parties on Saturday nights and Holidays.

Nearby restos?

El Union Coffee (Hipster Coffee Shop)

Tagpuan (Local Streetfood)

Mad Monkeys (Best Burgers in Town)

Olas Banditos (Mexican Taqueria)

Gefsies (Greek Food)

Uriztondo Grill (Legendary Local Food)

NakNaks (Super-Cheap Local Food)

Barefoot (Breakfast like a Boss)

All are walking distance from Flotsam or a short tricycle ride away.

ACTIVITIES:

Other activities in La Union? 

Trek to Tangadan Falls, Surf lessons, Yoga, On-Call Massage 

Your Flotsam and Jetsam Hostel diplomats can sort out all of these activities for you.

Surf lessons?

There are many different surf schools in San Juan. Most of them are on the main beach and easy to reach by foot.
An hour costs 500php and it includes the surfboard rent and the guide. It is paid in cash before the lesson starts.

Surf Spots?

Beach break is the main break. It is located in the main beach of Urbiztondo Surf Town.
The Point is a nice peeling right located in front of Monaliza Resort beside El Union Coffee

Jesus Point in Carille, on the rare days that it breaks, is a legendary 150-metre long wave.
Bacnotan is a beginners’ surf spot near Holcim Cement Factory.