Microtel Inn & Suites Boracay Hotel, Boracay

Except for the additional fee of Php 75 per person that we had to pay for the shuttle service to the jetty port when we checked out, we enjoyed very much our stay at the hotel. I would be recommending it to friends and relatives and would definitely be booking in at the same hotel when I go back to Boracay.

industrial design; rooms lacks the warmth or charm of the Philippines (this was very disappointing for me so i switched hotels). expect a standard chain-motel-room experience, unless perhaps you are staying in the few beach facing rooms (which are shown on the website). i could not get one. show me the beach; unfortunately the beach was gone! much to my surprise it seems the beach eroded away in January09. a narrow bamboo terrace now stands where it used to be 20meters of sand. i was told the beach migrates and that it would return again in the peak/wet season starting in April. the upside is you can hear water lapping and the bamboo terrace juts out over the cool, blue Boracay ocean; can be rather lovely after the initial shock wears off. ample common area facilities; in contrast to the rest of Diniwid Beach, the common area (pool, cabana, patio, etc) offer ample seating and shade to relax. given the beach is gone, shore-side space is limited to a small bamboo terrace and only about a dozen sun chairs (get there early to stake out an umbrella).

The Hotel is very nice, the rooms are standard but clean. The location is great: beach front and very quiet. It is a bit far away from the night life but the hotel shuttle is driving you there easily. Nice beach bar and restaurant. Very friendly staff.