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Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages
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Balcony/terrace, Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages in Palawan
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6.2

Good

99 reviews

99 reviews

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6.7

Good

Location rating score

Popular landmarks
Puerto Princesa Underground River 4.1 km
Ugong Rock 13.3 km
Cowrie Island 42.3 km
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center 49.5 km
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park 53.6 km
Firefly Watching 56.6 km
Las Cabanas Beach 118.0 km
Seven Commandos Beach 120.2 km
Nacpan Beach 135.3 km
Nearby landmarks
Sabang Beach 330 m
Sabang Pier 480 m
cost 150 piso, water not deep enough to swim 1.2 km
Manlipien Beach 1.3 km
Nagpoyopoyo Island 1.4 km
Limestone Mountain 1.6 km
Sabang X Zipline 2.0 km
Lion’s Cave in Mount St. Paul 2.3 km
St. Paul Bay 2.6 km
Hiking In Sabang 3.0 km

Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages

Sitio Sabang, Bgy Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines - See map

Conveniently situated in the Puerto Princesa part of Palawan, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Airport transfer

330 meters to the beach

Daily housekeeping

Balcony/terrace

Garden

Facilities

Airport transfer

Shuttle service

Luggage storage

Beachfront

Restaurants

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

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Value for money6.9
Distance to city center70 km
Location rating6.7
Nearest airportSan Vicente Airport (SWL)
Distance to airport55.3 km

Rooms available at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages

Cottage for 4
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Sea (partial view) view
  • 2 double beds
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Cottage for 2
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Beachfront Cottage for 4
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Beach view
  • 2 double beds
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Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
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  • Balcony/terrace
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 futon
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want to book a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service with prices and more information. A stay at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel.

What are my dining options at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.

What restaurants are nearby Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Restaurants including Kalui Restaurant, Badjao Seafront and Ka Inato are popular in Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages’s neighborhood which is known as Puerto Princesa.

What popular shopping places are close to Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Shopping options in Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages’s Puerto Princesa neighborhood include Robinsons Place Mall Palawan, Robinson's Place Puerto Princesa and Rurungan Sa Tubod Foundation.

What are popular attractions near Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Guests at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages can easily visit Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park, Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Plaza Cuartel located in the Puerto Princesa area.

What popular beaches are close to Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Guests at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages can easily visit Sabang Beach, Nagtabon Beach and Pristine Beach in the Puerto Princesa area.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages?

Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages’s nearby natural sights include Firefly Watching, Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center and Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village located in the same Puerto Princesa area.

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Overall rating:

6.2

Good
99 reviews
Cleanliness
5.8
Facilities
5.0
Location
6.7
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More about Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages

More about Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages

Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages

Explore all of Palawan and its neighboring adventures with a stay at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages. Located a mere 4.1 km from Puerto Princesa Underground River, Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages is just steps away from a green and natural adventure.
At Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the hotel's airport transfer services. Shuttle services provided by Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages makes it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Palawan.
Front desk service is provided at the hotel including luggage storage. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hotel's tours. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
All rooms at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages are designed for comfort. Some rooms at Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace.


Dining and things to do

A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 81% cheaper than other options.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

5

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

2 mentions

Beach

2 mentions

View

2 mentions

Internet

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Filipino
  • German
Outdoor
  • Beachfront
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Free bottled water
  • Mosquito net
  • Non-smoking

Location

Sitio Sabang, Bgy Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
Good
Location

6.7

Airports
  • San Vicente Airport (SWL)
    55.3 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Puerto Princesa Underground River
    4.1 km
  • Ugong Rock
    13.3 km
  • Cowrie Island
    42.3 km
  • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
    49.5 km
  • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
    53.6 km
  • Firefly Watching
    56.6 km
  • Las Cabanas Beach
    118.0 km
  • Seven Commandos Beach
    120.2 km
  • Nacpan Beach
    135.3 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Sabang Beach
    330 m
  • Sabang Pier
    480 m
  • cost 150 piso, water not deep enough to swim
    1.2 km
  • Manlipien Beach
    1.3 km
  • Nagpoyopoyo Island
    1.4 km
  • Limestone Mountain
    1.6 km
  • Sabang X Zipline
    2.0 km
  • Lion’s Cave in Mount St. Paul
    2.3 km
  • St. Paul Bay
    2.6 km
  • Hiking In Sabang
    3.0 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 3-14 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 15 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • Generator electricity supply is only available from 6PM to 11PM. Additional charges will apply if guests request for additional hours of electricity at the guesthouse.
  • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Management (PPSRNP) has set a carrying capacity for the Underground River. All persons are strictly required to secure an entry permit from the Underground River Booking Office before entering the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Visitors are required to present valid identification cards and register individually prior to the tour, to ensure park admission. Please contact your hotel or resort directly (for specific instructions and arrangements prior to arrival at Puerto Princesa.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until00:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center70 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)120
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges0
  • Number of floors1
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 15
  • Year property opened0
  • Most recent renovation0

Reviews of Blue Bamboo Sunbird Cottages from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
6.2
/
10
Cleanliness5.8
Facilities5.0
Location6.7
Room comfort and quality5.2
Service6.5
Value for money6.9
High score for Palawan
Rating
9+ Exceptional (7)
8-9 Excellent (7)
7-8 Very Good (15)
6-7 Good (6)
<6 Below Expectation (40)
Time of the year
Mar - May (30)
Jun - Aug (6)
Sep - Nov (8)
Dec - Feb (31)

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9.7
Exceptional
cara from United States
Couple
Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in January 2016

Hidden gem ”

Very comfortable bed & room, beautiful peaceful property, really nice staff

such a pleasure, we missed the Accomodations when staying in el nido Pros: Clean- spotless, beautiful huts with balcony overlooking garden and ocean Comfortable- our bed was quite large and extremely comfortable CHEAP! Extremely affordable at only 350p per night, with 90p delicious fried rice with egg Quiet- it's off the beaten path and really nice and quiet at night. All you can hear is the ocean and cicadas humming Cons: that there wasn't more people staying there! Unfortunately due to negative reviews (apparentlyonly complainers leave reviews), it seems there's been less visitors. It's in the jungle. And on the beach. It's more than affordable. If you want zero bugs, full aircon, and swarms of loud tourists, stay in the cement prison down the road for 10,000p/night and don't enjoy the beautiful bamboo bungalows at bamboo. Your choice.

Reviewed January 16, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
lucy from Australia
Solo traveler
Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in April 2018

How to recharge your mind/body ”

The hospitality of the owner is the best !! My flight was cancel so I arrive one day later, they totally understood and roll over my booking. Once arrive (after a small walk alone the sea from the center) I straight away feelt like welcoming by a friend !! During that day I was feeling little bit sick and the owner check on me all day, bring me some food, offer me to go to the pharmacy ... yes you will not have the WiFi, yes the electricity is on a generator so stop at 10pm, yes the water is limited, yes the cottage are really simple. In parallel of all of that you will have an superb view on the sea and garden, you will be in the calm of the forest, my cottage and bed was clean. I seriously recommend this place, I was feeling in peace there ! I also recommend you to have some food, he is a really good chef and if you are interstellar about cooking, he will be happy to show you some Philippino speciality! Thank you again for your hospitality 👌

Reviewed April 16, 2018

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6.4
Good
PAUL from United Kingdom
Couple
Beachfront Cottage for 4
Stayed 3 nights in August 2018

Basic accommodation but glorious views! ”

If you brave the 500 metre trek up a rocky and muddy path (see note below) and forgo such frivolities as flush toilets and electric fans (or even electricity apart from a few hours of noisy generation each evening) you will be rewarded with one of the finest sea and mountain views in the Philippines! Note: The resort had a tricycle, but responses to communication were haphazard. If you haven't been able get an assurance of a pick up, and you arrive late you will struggle to find a tricycle and you may wish to leave luggage in the adjacent restaurant and go and get assistance - you can't miss Blue Bamboo if you follow the beach south from the pier. Strong footwear and flashlight advised. Room tip - best views are from the highest cottage for obvious reasons but only for the fit! The end cottages on the lower row are nearly as good. The big beach front cottage used to be favorite but its increasing age and the new higher fence and abandoned beach cottage in front, are negatives.

Reviewed September 04, 2018

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8.8
Excellent
Maybel from Philippines
Couple
Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in September 2016

Stayed September 10-11,2016”

Their new generator did not arrived on time when we stayed there. We plan to transfer to other hostel nearby but the owner transferred us to a nice room and nice scenic view cottage. My sister and I had a candle dinner. Stay place to stay when your in Sabang specially if your a backpackers and what to explore more about the place

Reviewed September 13, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Carmlea from United States
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 1 night in January 2015

friendly staff and cute nipa huts!”

Friendly owners, by the beach and other eatery

My stay at this cottage was quite nice! The place is very clean and it is at the end of beach area walking to this place is unpaved and dirt road. But it is a good place after or before u are about to do the underground river if u want to save money. It is your typical nipa hut but it is kept clean but not a modernized hut. They provide sheets and towel but in general you should always bring your own sheet and towel just Incase. You are surrounded by trees and local people who are very kind so u get the native feel. The restaurant they have is also quite good. I suggest ordering the yellow curry and pancit bihon. They also have wifi at the restaurant. The place is owned by a Filipina and German couple and they are very friendly and gave advices of what's reasonable prices for means of transportation to other cities (so we don't get totally ripped off when it comes to bargaining).

Reviewed January 14, 2015

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5.2
Ade from United Kingdom
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 5 nights in April 2016

You get what you pay for, but reall needs work”

Blue Bamboo has quite a bit of potential which isn't being fully achieved. The cottages are in a very nice setting (although some people might not like the walk through the village). For the price the rooms are OK, although the beds are too small for tall people like my. However, Blue Bamboo falls down badly in comparison to other budget options in Sabang because of the lack of running water. Most other budget options also had flushing toilets, though again Blue Bamboo is the cheapest we found. However the toilet frankly stank and should at least have been cleaned properly. You really do get what you pay for, but with some investment the owner could perhaps charge a little more while staying within the budget range.

Reviewed April 20, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Dominik from Poland
Solo traveler
Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in April 2018

Good place, been 2nd time ”

Very nice and quiet place to relax and enjoy the holiday in the cottage house for good prices.

Reviewed April 20, 2018

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7.2
Very good
Sherlaine from Philippines
Solo traveler
Cottage for 2
Stayed 2 nights in October 2016

Very good”

What I like more about Sunbird Cottages is the hospitality of the owner. She's just the best!

Reviewed March 01, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Ineta from Lithuania
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 2 nights in February 2016

Nice cottages, very good value for money”

We enjoyed our stay there - really good view to the ocean. More remote location from the main city street so it is a calm place. Underground river other tours are 10 minutes away. Cottages have minimum facilities - bed&bathroom with cold water. The staff was nice and helpful, food was ok. There is a nice lounge to chill in the evenings. The only things we missed was full-time electricity and wifi, other than that if you like to sleep a bit in the wild and enjoy it, it's a really lovely place to stay.

Reviewed February 29, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Kanya from Belgium
Solo traveler
Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

Basic, stunning views”

It's a bit further away from the beach, but because the cottages are located on the hillside, the views are amazing. The rooms are basic, but you have everything you need, including a nice terrace. Unofrtunately the showers didn't work while I was staying there.

Reviewed May 19, 2016

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10.0
Exceptional
Leonard from Australia
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 3 nights in June 2016

Very chill.”

We booked for 3 nights but stayed for 5 nights because we loved it so much. It is situated a little bit away from the tourists who come for the underground river tour, so is a beautiful relaxed spot to spend time in. Whilst it is in a secluded spot you will be able to easily walk to this Guest House from where you are dropped off by a van. We stayed in one of the back bungalows and had an awesome view of the ocean from our balcony. The restaurant serves real good, real cheap food, so we ate all our food here. The restaurant also has a real relaxed vibe so most enjoyable to spend almost all day in it. And from the restaurant you also have an uninterrupted view of the ocean. The resort is only 20 metres from the sea-shore and has massive old-growth forest around it. It only has electricity from 6pm-10pm and the rooms are basic. But I loved it. Great value, great spot to relax at. One of my all time favourite places to stay at.

Reviewed July 12, 2016

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8.4
Excellent
David from United States
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

Excellent”

Dean (the manager) was most helpful. He made is feel like we were home. The room was simple. We got what we paid for. It was reasonable priced. The view of the ocean was awesome. Each meal was gone cooked to order. All in all if you want a simple basic inexpensive place to stay then you found it.

Reviewed May 06, 2018

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7.2
Very good
Morten from Philippines
Couple
Beachfront Cottage for 4
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

Good backpacker hotel”

A bit noise from playing children, animals, motorboats etc. and walls, floors and roofs are made of bamboo and not soundtight, not remotly. Good staf and the son of the owner who was in charge during our stay, is VERY good.

Reviewed May 14, 2018

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5.6
Joanna from United Kingdom
Group
Backpacker's Room for 2 - Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016

Don't bother”

The cottages are very far out of town and the walk back in the pitch darkness did not feel safe for two females alone. We had a strange encounter with a threatening drunk man. This obviously isn't the fault of the establishment but the location is poor. We were upgraded to a full cottage rather than the backpacker room we booked, which was great, but the managers were not in and we had no running water for our whole stay. It is very cheap and good for the price but that doesn't make it the most convenient place to stay.

Reviewed May 07, 2016

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8.4
Excellent
David from United States
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

Excellent”

Friendly staff made me feel at home with home cooked meals - tasty and fair priced Great location to see the sun rise and to enjoy the underground river Local staff very helpful with questions to be answered

Reviewed May 09, 2018

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6.0
Mick from Netherlands
Couple
Beachfront Cottage for 4
Stayed 1 night in March 2015

Nice cottages but no beach”

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Cottages are not the closest to all the restaurans compared to the others. The beachfront cottage is nice (dont expect a normal bathroom, no flush toilet). we expected a beach in front of the cottages, but its only rocks. For the beach you have to walk 10-15 min.

Reviewed March 11, 2015

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3.6
REBECCA from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Beachfront Cottage for 4
Stayed 5 nights in April 2016

Very Very Basic”

Although we thought we could stay here, we didn't even manage to stay one night as upon check in day we ended up staying at the sheridan for an arm and a leg on top of what we paid here fas we stupidly pre paid. What I can say is that on inspection of our room is that they are so basic that they're not even sealed,one could see daylight through every surface floor to wall to ceiling. The "ensuite" was a bucket and a tap and although we were prepared to not have electricity 24/7 as we had our own solar power fans, this is just not accommodation that you would wish on your worst enemy, and most of the huts in Sabang are like this if not worse. Sorry Sunbird but your description and pics need to be a bit more "real" this is a backpackers shack and nothing more... it wouldn't take much to be the best huts in town! The staff were really friendly but also looked a bit sad as i think they've seen many Agoda bookers do the same U turn as we did on visualising the place. Stay at the daluyon if you can afford it, amazing food and accomm there and it's right on the beach, as Sunbird is to right of pier as you arrive by Port and it's a view of the ocean but with no beach....

Reviewed April 21, 2016

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5.3
Donna from United Kingdom
Couple
Cottage for 2
Stayed 2 nights in December 2015

Very basic but sizeable accommodation with views”

Views

The accommodation is cheap so you need to expect it to be basic and because of its location, it feels a bit more at one with nature (we had a cockroach in the room one night! But wake to birds etc). It's a little walk to sabang port which is dark at night so have a torch or phone with you. Our first night was noisy with dogs and cats - ear plugs recommended if this would cause a problem. Overall I would say cheap and cheerful, our cottage was higher up so nice views if sat outside

Reviewed January 05, 2016

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9.7
Exceptional
Michaela from Czech Republic
Group
Cottage for 2
Stayed 2 nights in January 2015

Lovely place in lovely beach”

small resort friendly staff perfect food

Lovely quiet resort with realy very friendly staff, ideal for perfect relaxing holidays. Food was exelent. We spent three days and we enjoyed a lot. Around there are more bigger resorts, this one is perfect repose. Only internet connetion was not stable.

Reviewed January 15, 2015

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10.0
Exceptional
John from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Beachfront Cottage for 4
Stayed 3 nights in January 2019

amazing ”

ended up extending stay for another 5 days + the owner is nice and is a very nice place to relax and unwind

Reviewed February 14, 2019

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