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Reviews of Balay Tuko Garden Inn

3 out of 5
Balay Tuko Garden Inn
Road Barangay, San Manuel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place, nicely landscaped, with a bird aviary and a gigantic swimming pool, enclosed with a perfect temperature. A friendly staff. The absolute best place I've ever stayed at, and at a very fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Maria Theresa on 14 Nov 2023
It was nice to hear from you and know that your stay with us was enjoyable. It was a pleasure to meet you and we hope that if you are in Puerto Princesa in the future, you will consider Balay Tuko as an accommodation choice. Best wishes to you.

8/10 Good

Resurreccio

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Maria Theresa on 25 May 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe bet choice
Goos stay overall. It’s a bit far from Puerto Princesa town but easily reachable by tricycle (15 minutes). Staff super friendly and very caring. Clean and spacious room. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from BTGI on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to review. We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.About the location, you can easily see it on the map and decide whether to stay here or not, but sorry, we can't move our hotel.

8/10 Good

Albert

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from BTGI on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds are really nice. Lovely garden in the centre of the property. The restaurant is outside looking into the garden. Nice made to order breakfast. They have a swimming pool aswell, (possibly communal). Unfortunately, not much to do in the area. Other restaurants are about a mile away, and the centre is more than 2 miles away. The staff were all very friendly and polite throughout my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Joel on 10 Mar 2023
Thank you for your positive comments and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Indeed when booking a hotel, you should always check the location on Google maps.

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place was so serene and calming. Much needed after 2 days of travel and a crazy night in Manila! I felt that I was able to regroup and recenter before moving on to the next town. The people were amazing and the foooooood!! Omg the food was great. Their cook is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Maria Theresa on 29 Jan 2023
The entire Balay Tuko Garden Inn team would like to thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to share your opinion.We are delighted to hear that you had a good time thanks to the comfort of your room and our breakfast.We all look forward to welcoming you back soon!

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
The greenery is nice, paid extra for our son when it’s supposed to be free as per advertised online.
Response from Joel on 5 Jan 2023
Have a good day,Thank you for your review.Sorry but you are wrong: Here is what is on your voucher:Arrival Departure Adults Children/Ages Room Nights Hotel ConfJanuary 2, 2023 January 4, 2023 2 1 /15 2Special request2 large twin beds, non-smokingIt is clear that you requested 2 single beds, but in fact you were 3 adults as your son is 15 years old.It is free for children under 6 years old when sharing existing bedding.But not a teenager taller than you.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the staff, Irene and Loi is very friendly, accommodating and helpful. They both go over and beyond my expectations. The Garden is beautiful and large. Picnic table is available for guest. I was able to bring food and have my family eat our dinner together in a picnic table. They let us cook our rice and cold water is available for us to use. There’s kettle to use although it’s shared, it’s useful to make coffee. Bath soap is provided but no shampoo and conditioner. There’s glasses and coffee mugs provided and safe box in the room.There’s table and chair in every room to sit with your friends. Friends or family are welcome to visit and they are so welcoming. I felt really home here. Downside, I got insects bites. It’s normal though when you’re in nature. Thank you Balay Tuko. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Balay Tuko on 6 Jul 2022
Hi Ma'am Lil, thank you for your kind review! Thank you for choosing us here at Balay Tuko, it was a pleasure to serve you and your family po. We can't wait to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Huron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite stay in all of Asia
The staff was beyond friendly. The food was wonderful. They asked what I wanted for breakfast the night before so it could be ready before my tour. They gave me a free ride to the mall because it was raining. The garden looks exactly like the pictures. Thank you Balay Tuko. I would live there if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Joel on 6 Jul 2019
Greetings from Balay Tuko Garden Inn!! We are delighted to see based on your survey that you had an excellent stay and enjoyed your visit at our hotel. It is always encouraging to learn that guests are satisfied with our service as it is what we strive for everyday. Once again, thank you for taking our survey. It is important to us to help us continually improve the product and service that we offer. I hope you can come and visit us again. Feel free to review us on Tripadvisor! Sincerely,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Joel on 18 Jun 2019
Thank you for your quick review. Please write us a review on Tripadvisor as well. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel located in a tropical garden near the airport and the city center of P.P. The quality of its services, rooms, catering, swimming pool, wifi, and especially the kindness of its owners and its staff make it a place of peace and back there.Thank you to all of you.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Joel on 12 Mar 2019
Thank you for your very nice review. I am delighted that you had great stay because of our service and amenities and that your wonderful experience will mean a return visit. Looking forward to welcoming you back to Balay Tuko, like no other. Feel free to review us on Tripadvisor. Thank you very much.

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice environment
Lovely gardens, family owned hotel. The owner was very helpful in arranging our transportation and tours.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Maria Theresa on 12 Feb 2019
Thank you for your wonderful comments. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated our help to organise your guided tours.

10/10 Excellent

Emelita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For modern conveniences, Balay Tuko is the answer!
In 3 of our hotel stays in PP, El Nido, & Coron Balay Tuko in PP topped the best hotel in terms of comp breakfast with more choices, modern bathroom, comfortable bed, & better service. We'd be staying there again if back in PP.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Balay Tuko Team on 20 Oct 2018
Thank you for sharing you had a wonderful stay with us. We hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday in Philippines!

10/10 Excellent

Pia, Manila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you like Roshti potatoes, this is the best I've tried in the Philippines. Made from scratch and perfectly seasoned with spices.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Maria Theresa on 19 Aug 2018
Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased that you all enjoyed your stay and breakfast. We look forward to seeing you all back again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Rey, From Las Vegas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wasn’t comfortable staying in this place. There is no room service . The place is so far from stores and restaurant. Transportation to the city not that accessible and it’s hard to contact a taxi. There is no constant receptionist available . No intercom or phone to call the reception area. Servers in their restaurant are not well trained to cater to the customer’s needs . No refrigerator in the room to stock some foods considering that no room service and the distant to buy easy food stuffs .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from Joel on 15 May 2018
Sorry but you are asking for amenities & services of a 4 star hotel but paying the price of an humble B&B. All amenities are very well listed in Expedia so customer knows what he is paying for & we are following the standards of City Tourism office & DOT. If you are afraid to take a local tricycle or if taxi is not available on short notice then you should rent a car or book our van per hour. Indeed we are not a restaurant but a resto-bar. Again if you want a professional chief cook & waiter, you should take a room in a 4 star hotel. The receptionist is multi-task and there is always somebody in the main building or at the resto-bar: is it so difficult for you to walk 50 meters? About our location, it is well documented in Expedia & Google maps so again take time to look where you are planning to stay before booking a room. Sorry if Balay Tuko cannot meet your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from Joel on 30 Apr 2018
Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased that you all enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you all back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Great place. Clean, large room, beautiful landscape, helpful and friendly service, arranged airport service. Wifi was not good in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Dear Roy on 12 Nov 2017
We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our Hotel good value for money. It is a great base to explore the many wonderful attractions on offer. About Wifi: it is only available in public areas via Globe or Smart broadband. Some rooms near the router can receive the signals. Maria Theresa & Joel

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Lots to do there. Large pool pool table foosball and ping pong. Friendly and helpful staff. Wifi could be better.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Dear Roy on 20 Aug 2017
Dear Ms Sandy, thank you for taking your precious time to review, we are happy to know that you enjoy your stay, we would love to see more families playing together. wifi is only limited to the terrace area and near the reception but not in the rooms. we would love to welcome you again in the future. Thanks, Theresa

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Nice room. Great pool and also enjoyed the pool table. Close to the mall. Wifi isn't very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Dear Roy on 20 Aug 2017
Thank you ms sandy, it was a pleasure to have served you and your family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing hotel
The service was amazing, the staff was super nice, food at restaurant was great really good breakfast
Response from General Manager on 11 Mar 2017
Thank you so much for taking the time to review. We are really pleased that you all enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from General Manager on 4 Dec 2016
Thank you! Please write also a review on Tripadvisor if you have time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel
Stayed for 2 nights. Lights went out during a brown out but they had a generator. Indoor pool was clean. Rooms were made while we were out touring the one full day we were there. Hotel is a little bit far off from the city center.
Response from Joel & Maria Theresa on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you for your review. Our location is well documented on google maps and on this website. Now with the new concrete road, it is very easy to get a tricycle or to walk up to the shopping mall only 2 kilometres away. Indeed we have an emergency back-up generator to supply the lights & ceiling fans during power outage.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lots of rules.
You are not allowed to eat in your room and are discouraged from bringing in outside food and beverages with the possibility of corkage and waste disposal fees. Would not have booked if I was aware of this before my arrival.
Response from Joel & Maria Theresa on 9 Sept 2016
Indeed we are not allowing our guests to cook, bring and eat in the sleeping rooms to avoid attracting cockroaches and ants. We have a bar & restaurant to serve breakfast, short orders and cold drinks and wine. For litter: yes everything costs money so if you order fast food from outside then do not expect us to collect your waste for free.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from General Manager on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you for your quick review!

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, Balay Tuko was ideal. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the rooms comfortable and clean. However, I noticed the wifi was spotty.
Response from General Manager on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you for your nice review. About Wifi: we have two providers Globe and PLDT. both by broadband. The Modems are located at the end of each wing. Now about speed and signal: nothing we can do about it. Philippines have the worst internet service in Asia.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel very clean & comfortable
Bad service tho. I asked for the shuttle van and they sent a trycycle and came so late.
Response from Joel & Maria Theresa on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you for the review.We have a service van for a fee and perhaps it was not available. At least the front desk did call (free of charge) for a transport. You need to know that we have only a few taxis in town and depending on rush hours, they are not always available. As a rule of thumb: do not wait and ask at the last minute.

4/10 Poor

Mathew, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very poor service, most basic hotel
The hotel is in the middle of nowhere down a dark Road, it is managed by what seems children (no exaggeration) don't expect anything from the hotel, Upon arrival told to fill in form not told about wifi, breakfast, Area, services available and if you ask for anything they don't know, won't help. Breakfast is available at extra cost but thats it no other food is available which means either walking down a pitch black Road to local mall(1km away) or getting an uncomfortable tricycle which involves the abligatory haggling/argument - they won't go lower than 2/3 times what the locals pay. Mall only has fast food so you won't Wat anything local. If you try and order a takeaway as option reception won't help with it, just hand you a phone and you have to pay 'corkage charge' to them on top. Wifi is unusable anywhere, no tea/coffee facilities and nothing in room I. E fridge, shampoo, hand towel.... They offer laundry but when asked they said go to laundry house in City? Like I know where that is. They offer tours which is the only time they are talkative as presumably they get commission, but some tours offered like Honda Bay at 1200p per person are only a 5k taxi away so a rip off.If you want a room in the quiet then go for it but you have to go out for food, wifi, phone signal and the reception is manned by the owners children. It was a very poor experience, I'm backpacking and I don't expect much.
Response from General Manager on 18 Jan 2017
Children are our future. So if we understand Balay Tuko should be responsible for the street lights.

10/10 Excellent

Julius, Mountain house California USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and refreshing
Response from General Manager on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you so much for your review. Joel & Maria Theresa

10/10 Excellent

Jordan, Akron Ohio US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet Oasis in Palawan
I can't say enough good things about the Balay Tuko.Food excellent.Comfort and cleanliness of rooms excellent.Owners and staff excellent.They are truly a hotel that goes above and beyond your expectations.
Response from General Manager on 18 Jan 2017
Indeed you are right, Balay Tuko is a quiet Oasis just outside the city. Thank you for your lovely review. Maria Theresa

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from General Manager on 11 Mar 2017
Thank you for your positive comments and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again soon Best regards

8/10 Good

Don r, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice building. Very well maintained. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good. A very good value.
Response from General Manager on 11 Mar 2017
Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased that you all enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you all back again soon.

8/10 Good

Gerald, Panglao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice
Small Comfy little hotel, Staff and Owners supplied extra ordinary service were responsive to all of our needs, Breakfast to order every morning, beautiful indoor pool. Tricycle drivers on site. Owners helped us set up trip to the Underground River and where ever else we wished to go. Outside walls blocked all noise
Response from General Manager on 11 Mar 2017
We thank you for having taken some of your time to inform us of your opinion regarding your recent stay in our hotel. We are very pleased to learn that our service met your expectations and you enjoyed your stay. We hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you again.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very rude owner/manager
Do not stay here! The owner from Belgium at the front desk is a jerk. Expedia had asked for reviews of hotel and answered a few questions. They relayed this information to owner. He confronted me regarding the lack of amenities. When we told him about the lack of breakfast, fridge, shampoo etc he got very defensive and said what do you expect for 2000 pesos (60.00) that we paid. Firthermore we had told him he had been very rude to us and shockingly he said if you don't like it you can leave. We also needed to arrange a van ride to another city and would not let us make a call because of our comment. He also shut off the WiFi after that. Totally shocked at his behaviour, this is no way to run an establishment. He obviously doesn't care about his guests. We will never be back.
Response from Anonymous Belgian on 18 Jan 2017
All the amenities are well documented in each OTA. So we recommend you to read all the details and informations listed to avoid you to write bad review. We are a simple Bed & Breakfast. Indeed if you do not like a place, it is better to ask for refund and look for a better hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Athens, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay.
Extremely clean, friendly staff, quite AC and overhead fan as well! Did I mention both fan and AC were quite!! If you're noise sensitive then you will appreciate this! Breakfast was good and affordable. Great entrance corridor which consists of an arch with the roots of vines hanging down creating a pleasing effect which is sure to bring a smile to your face. Like in most of the Philippines the Wi-fi is not the greatest. I found few places in the Philippines which the connection was acceptable. Hey, this is a developing country so it's all good! This place has a nice pool with a pleasingly designed roof as well. Nice quaint grounds. They use CFL's on the premises and apparently have solar panels on the roof over the pool. A generator serves the guests electrical needs when the power goes out, only the AC will not function during power outages. Fantastic! Hot water as well! There is some sort of big dinner on Sunday nights that we did not figure out until too late, so if you're there on Sunday ask for the sitrap. You have to order dinner and breakfast the night before. Me and my fiancee loved this place and would book again should we return to Puerto Princesa!
Response from Joel & Maria Theresa on 30 Apr 2016
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments. We enjoyed having you all stay and seeing you enjoying the facilities. Bathroom: could you remind me your room # so we can change the bulb. All the rooms, terraces, restaurant and garden & driveway lights are all LED bulbs since November 2015. Indeed the pool filtration and laundry washing machines are running on solar with a grid-type inverter. We look forward to seeing you all back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing experience
Balay Tuko is a great hotel, after all the hustle in Manila it was nice to go to a place that was the meaning of tranquility. All of there prices are very fair everything from room rates to meals and even lotions, the staff was extremely accommodating in every way from booking tours to amazing us with new towel designs every time they fixed our rooms.
Response from Maria Theresa on 30 Apr 2016
Thank you for sharing your recent stay with us. I am glad that you had a great experience and found the room to be clean and comfortable. Regarding food options, we often customize our menu upon request especially if it is vegetarian cuisine, this is part of our service and we are more than happy to be at your request.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BEST SERVICE BEST ALL AROUND!!!
Highly recommended place to stay EVER! Teresa, Joel, and all staff:Thank you very much for everything you have done for me during my four days in Palawan! I was treated like a Queen! I love your garden and would have used the indoor swimming pool had we had more time. Your breakfasts are superb and your staff quite accommodating and courteous. I particularly liked the champorado made with oats instead of sweet rice. Great for my diabetes. We will definitely stay with you again and again.I only wish we could stay longer!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Beautiful decor and lovely garden area. Friendly staff and great food. Rooms are spacious and very clean
Response from General Manager on 11 Mar 2017
Thank you for taking time to write a great review as it makes us so proud to read comments like yours, especially as you had chosen to spend your first trip in Palawan with us. I am happy you experienced the serenity of our place and nevertheless enjoyed what Puerto Princesa city has to offer. We hope to welcome you back soon and once again thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Roger, oslo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice
We had a very nice stay. The owners and staff is friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Really quiet and relaxing. The swimming pool is a plus!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Raynald, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cosy and clean hotel
Good hotel and helpful staff. This hotel provide tours and pickup at the hotel. Big choice of breakfast. Room clean. I recommand this hotel even it is a bit far from the city center but close to Robinson mall

10/10 Excellent

Franklin, Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When in Puerto Princesa, STAY HERE!
I only stayed for one night and most of the next day after driving in from El Nido ahead of our flight the next day....but I wish I could have stayed longer! Located in a quiet area not far off the main road is the perfect location from the noise and traffic of Puerto Princesa. Beautiful, quiet and serene atmosphere with trees and plants as you enter. Rooms are large and very clean. Even though I did not have the time to use the pool, it was the largest and best looking pool I have seen anywhere at any hotel. You can do serious laps in this pool. I used the morning for the half day city tour but I was allowed to keep my things in the room until I got back....was able to take a shower and eat lunch there before before departing for the airport. Owners and staff really allowed me to make the most of the short time that I had there. But I would recommend this highly to anyone staying in Puerto Princesa.

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two thumbs up...
A perfect place to stay. I will stay in this hotel next time Im in Puerto Prinsesa.
Response from General Manager on 9 Sept 2016
You are welcome! Thanks for your nice review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

kamal, califormia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok hotel but great service
Great staff..loved everone on staff...outstanding service. Location ...average Owners on site try very hard to make your stay comfortable and even offer to drive you to the airport.

8/10 Good

takuro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Response from General Manager on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you for your quick review!

6/10 Okay

Filippo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Keith & Marie, Grand Forks, ND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience
We stayed in the Philippines for a total of 30 days and this is one of the best stays we had. The staff members are super friendly and the owners couldn't have been more accommodating. We had trouble with our email and needed to use their computer and even their email address for some documents we had to retrieve for a tour coming up. They even sat at the computer when things got tough. Best free breakfast, best shower, most hot water, best welcome drink (real coconut milk from a carved coconut), fascinating grounds and surroundings tucked away for privacy. This is a definite repeat when we return.
Response from Joel on 9 Sept 2016
Thank you for your nice review. If the wifi with our two internet broadband providers is too slow, we can always use out landline internet. See you soon! Joel & Maria Theresa

10/10 Excellent

Visitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a quiet (and poor) part of town.
The hotel is very nice and has a B&B feel to it. The breakfast is good although not included in the room rate. It is a bit far from the airport so take a jeepney for the cheapest rate or a tricycle for 100-150 pesos. There isn't much to do around the hotel but there is a pretty nice shopping mall about 20-30min walking away.
Response from Joel on 9 Sept 2016
We are a small B&B inn. Shampoo is on sale at the front desk. Nearby you have Emerald Playa, BM beach, the San Jose public market and the Robinson's shopping mall. Thank you for your review.