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Carabao Guest House
Dormitory (4 person) - Bed, Carabao Guest House in Romblon
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7.6

Very good

23 reviews

23 reviews

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7.9

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
San Jose District Hospital 4.1 km
Godofredo P. Ramos Airport 13.8 km
Don Modesto Formilleza Sr. Memorial Hospital 24.5 km
Tugdan Airport 34.7 km
ISIAH Hospital and Medical Center 38.5 km
Romblon Provincial Hospital 39.4 km
Kalibo International Airport 64.0 km
San Jose Airport 101.5 km
Roxas Airport 102.7 km
Evelio Javier Airport 142.1 km

Carabao Guest House

Lanas, San Jose, Romblon, Carabao Island, Romblon, Philippines, 5501 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Carabao Island part of Romblon, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Tugdan Airport. Massage and restaurant are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

Airport transfer

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Breakfast [free]

Bar

Garden

Facilities

Airport transfer

Pets allowed

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Breakfast [free]

Bar

Value for money8.0
Distance to city center120 km
Location rating7.9

Rooms available at Carabao Guest House

Very good
Room comfort & quality

8

Dormitory 4-Bed with Bathroom
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  • Garden view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 bunk bed
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Dormitory (4 person)
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  • Garden view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Private Double
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  • Garden view
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Private Cottage
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  • Garden view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Dormitory 4-Bed Shared Bathroom
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  • Garden view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Guesthouse
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  • Garden view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed
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Double Twin
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  • 1 double bed or 2 single be...
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Double Bed
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  • 1 double bed
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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    Traditional House, 2 Bedrooms (1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed)
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      Frequently asked questions

      When was Carabao Guest House built?

      Carabao Guest House was built in 2014.

      What do past guests like most about Carabao Guest House?

      Verified guests that stayed at Carabao Guest House have given this property a rating of 8.261 for its exceptional service as the main highlight for their stay.

      What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Carabao Guest House?

      Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Carabao Guest House an average rating of 7.0. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What is the average rating that verified Group travelers have given to Carabao Guest House?

      Verified group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Carabao Guest House an average rating of 9.2. You can look up more comprehensive customer assessments and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

      What time is check-in and check-out at Carabao Guest House?

      Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Visitors checking in or out before or after the designated hours may be charged an additional fee.

      Is breakfast offered at Carabao Guest House?

      Wake up to an amazing continental breakfast at Carabao Guest House. Guests can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 157 PHP for adults if not included in the room rate. You can save more on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is usually included for less than buying it at the property.

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      Overall rating:

      7.6

      Very good
      23 reviews
      Cleanliness
      6.7
      Facilities
      6.8
      Location
      7.9
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      More about Carabao Guest House

      More about Carabao Guest House

      Carabao Guest House

      Getting in and around Romblon is a breeze when staying at Carabao Guest House, located just minutes away from the city center.
      Every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable by providing the best in services and amenities. Post your pictures and answer your emails whenever you want, with the hotel's free Wi-Fi internet access. Pre-plan your rides to and from the airport with the hotel's easy to book transportation services. Parking is available and free, provided by the hotel for guests with their own transportation.
      While lodging at this wonderful hotel, the helpful staff at the front desk can assist you with multiple services that include luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The hotel even offers a fireplace for a warm atmosphere on chilly nights. The hotel's on-site laundry service helps you keep your favorite travel outfits clean so you can pack less. In-room conveniences include room service, so you can relax and enjoy your stay.
      Smoking is restricted to the designated smoking areas.
      Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and essential amenities. The hotel provides linen service in some rooms for the benefit of guests. Some selected rooms at Carabao Guest House include a balcony or terrace, as part of the room design. Some selected rooms have television and cable TV to keep guests entertained.


      Dining and things to do

      Start your vacation days in the best possible way. Your mornings at Carabao Guest House begin with a complimentary breakfast. Wake up bright and energetic in the mornings with a cup of good coffee offered at the cafe right at the hotel. Never let hunger affect your travel plans! Restaurants on-site provide convenient and tasty dining options. Have fun at night with your travel companions right at the hotel's bar.
      If you're truly selective about eating, you'll be grateful for the in-house BBQ facilities available here.
      Hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. The hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Be sure to enjoy the accessible beach nearby. Pamper and indulge yourself with a visit to the massage. Hot days can be cool fun with water activities like the diving.
      Have some relaxing fun with family and friends at the library and shared lounge and TV area. Souvenir shopping for yourself or those back home takes no time at all at the shops.


      Reasons to stay here

      Rooms here are cheaper than 82% of accommodations in the city.
      This hotel's food and dining score higher than 97% of accommodations in the city.
      Room comfort is said to be outstanding here, scoring higher than 89% of accommodations in the city.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Good
      Facilities

      6.8

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • French
      • German
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Things to do, ways to relax
      • Diving
      • Garden
      • Massage
      Cleanliness and safety
      • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • Bar
      • BBQ facilities
      • Breakfast [continental]
      • Breakfast [free]
      • Coffee shop
      • Happy hour
      • Kitchen
      • Restaurants
      • Room service
      Services and conveniences
      • Elevator
      • Facilities for disabled guests
      • Fireplace
      • Laundry service
      • Library
      • Luggage storage
      • Safety deposit boxes
      • Shops
      • Smoking area
      For the kids
      • Family room
      Access
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Pets allowed
      Getting around
      • Airport transfer
      • Bicycle parking
      • Car park [free of charge]
      • Car park [on-site]

      Location

      Lanas, San Jose, Romblon, Carabao Island, Romblon, Philippines, 5501
      Very good
      Location

      7.9

      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.

      Children 0-1 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • 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 until22:00
      Getting around
      • Distance from city center120 km
      • Travel time to airport (minutes)60
      Extras
      • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)157 PHP
      The property
      • Number of bars/lounges0
      • Number of floors2
      • Number of restaurants0
      • Number of rooms 6
      • Year property opened2014
      • Most recent renovation2015

      Reviews of Carabao Guest House from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      7.6
      Very good
      Cleanliness6.7
      Facilities6.8
      Location7.9
      Room comfort and quality8.0
      Service8.3
      Value for money8.0
      High score for Romblon
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (5)
      8-9 Excellent (1)
      7-8 Very Good (3)
      6-7 Good (0)
      <6 Below Expectation (4)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (5)
      Jun - Aug (2)
      Sep - Nov (2)
      Dec - Feb (4)

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      Showing 13 verified guest comments
      10.0
      Exceptional
      edvin from Canada
      Couple
      Private Double
      Stayed 3 nights in December 2019

      Perfect”

      My best experience in PH. Carabao Island. No signal. No electrity. No hot water. No fan. No aircon. Only the nature and grear people. New friends: Jack, Jane. James. Hony and baby Luna. Carabao backpacker guesthouse for new experience. Eating and drinking and looking stars. Asking a Aeta family to help to clean the beach after the typhoon and give them food for 20. Jumping 15m cliff. Hunting a starfishes. Smelling the pur fresh air. No noize. No gas smell. Seriously every human need to try This experience on Carabao island.

      Reviewed January 01, 2020

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      6.0
      Kirsi from Finland
      Solo traveler
      Dormitory 4-Bed Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in May 2019

      Nice staff”

      A lot of cochroaches in my room which was a bit offputting. Otherwise nice location by the beach and nice staff.

      Reviewed May 15, 2019

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      8.8
      Excellent
      Carweena from Philippines
      Solo traveler
      Private Double
      Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

      Lanas Hostel”

      Everything was ok when I checked in, met the caretaker, my request for a room transfer was granted with additional fee, no issues. On my last evening there was a power outage, I was the only guest of the hostel, power outage, I can understand, no back up generator I can understand but no emergency lights for guest to use is somewhat hard to understand, it only means that the owner does not care, I was told that power outage is normal in Carabao island. Luckily the caretaker was a neighbor so I went to her and she stayed with me and lent me her own emergency light

      Reviewed May 12, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      JIMMY from Philippines
      Couple
      Private Double
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2019

      We love this place”

      The hostel has a great location, near the beach,

      Reviewed April 25, 2019

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      7.6
      Very good
      Carla from Philippines
      Solo traveler
      Private Double
      Stayed 1 night in April 2019

      Fair enough”

      Place is far from the town proper and motorcycle ride going there from the port is 150pesos. About 20-30minutes motorcycle ride. But the place is just 20-30sec walk to the pump boat going to Caticlan and just a few minutes walk to the beach. It is located in the local areas. We stayed in the cottage which is separated from the building. We experienced electricity outage at night but came back after a few minutes. There's just one outlet enough for the electric fan so better to bring additional outlets. Good to stay for overnight but not so for a long trip.

      Reviewed April 09, 2019

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      3.2
      Francis from Philippines
      Solo traveler
      Dormitory 4-Bed Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 1 night in September 2018

      Unattended and unclean”

      No one was around when I arrived. This was such a big problem because it was approaching evening already and Lanas was on a very quiet side and far from the town proper. A neighbor who cleans the place every now and then kindly showed me in but the place wasn’t cleaned and readied for any guest.

      Reviewed September 11, 2018

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      7.6
      Very good
      jennifer from Philippines
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 2 nights in October 2016

      Value for money ”

      This is located in Lanas town (15-20 mins) from the town capital of San Jose. Better if you hire a motorbike that can send you around the whole island. Backpackers is beach front, it is beside White beach resort. The resort owner Mike is very accommodating; he would offer all their amenities. You can also use their kitchen to cook since there is 1 carinderia near the place. They have a several dorms and rooms for your convenience. The dorms are Php 350/night which is very cheap compared to other resorts. However, if you are looking for tight security this place isn't for you; you should just trust the people around (they are generally good and kind) for your safety.

      Reviewed October 07, 2016

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Yvonne from Germany
      Couple
      Dormitory 4-Bed with Bathroom
      Stayed 6 nights in June 2016

      Nice Hostel”

      We stayed for 1 week in a 4 bed dorm. Rooms are easy furnished and very clean and you get a batterie for the fan, because you've only in the evening electricity. Best thing: it's allowed to use the kitchen. Only a few min walk to small shops. Carabao Island is the the opposite to Boracay. It's quiet and a easy way of life. The locals are so lovely and relaxed. We love this place! It is the best place to calm down. There is a diving school and you can rent kayaks. The owner is a amazing guy, who can tell you a lot of funny stories. We had a awesome time, thank you!

      Reviewed August 05, 2016

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      9.3
      Exceptional
      Andreas from Indonesia
      Solo traveler
      Stayed 1 night in January 2016

      Cool”

      Clean, friendly, laid back

      I had a pleasant stay and I was lucky, because I had a room to myself. The hostel has a great location, near the beach. The owner was helpful and I enjoyed every day. The complimentary drink at the resorts bar around sunset was a must.. I went diving and enjoyed lazying around. The food in the resort was great so I never bothered to use the kitchen in the hostel....

      Reviewed January 21, 2016

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      2.8
      Petra
      Solo traveler
      Dormitory 4-Bed Shared Bathroom
      Stayed 5 nights in March 2019

      Empfehlung auf Agoda total übertrieben!”

      Erst mal habe ich laut euch das letzte Bett im Dormitory ergattert. In Wirklichkeit war ich der einzige Gast. Personal unfreundlich und beleidigt die Gäste. Zimmer sehr einfach und teilweise schmuddelig. Kakerlaken im Badezimmer, Dach undicht, es regnete auf das Bett. Hostelkühlschrank ausser Betrieb, Küche schmutzig. Kein Trinkwasser vor Ort. Bar nicht in Betrieb. Der Verantwortliche vor Ort meistens unter Alkoholeinfluss. Dieses Haus zu empfehlen ist eine Zumutung!

      Reviewed March 30, 2019

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      2.0
      Filipa from Philippines
      Couple
      Double Bed
      Stayed 3 nights in January 2020

      Muito mau”

      Acomodações sem qualquer tipo de manutenção. Staff pouco comunicativo. Não recomendo

      Reviewed January 29, 2020

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      9.2
      Exceptional
      Oshin from South Korea
      Solo traveler
      Double Twin
      Stayed 3 nights in June 2022

      경치 좋은 해변의 조용한 방갈로”

      해변 언덕에 위치한 조용하고 아늑한 대나무 방갈로. 에어컨 없고 시설도 낡았지만 저렴한 숙박비로 감내할만 합니다. 필리피나 메니저 Ping 이 열성적으로 긍무합니다. 실용적인 짠내 투어 여행객에게 추천합니다

      Reviewed July 02, 2022

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      7.6
      Very good
      Antony from Taiwan
      Solo traveler
      Dormitory 4-Bed with Bathroom
      Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

      CP值高,適合單身旅遊”

      來這個Carabao island 島不簡單,從Romblon inside 搭AM8:00的船到San Agustin 港口P100/人,在San Agustin 附近再換搭九人座共程P500/人大約1時45分到達Ste Fe附近,換搭摩托車P250/ 1小時到達Sta Fe港口,為何會選擇如此搭程方式,因為中午過後風浪🌊會大,難怪中午過後Odiongan與Looc會沒有船到Caticlan 所以Sta Fe 中午左右加開了一班小船到Carabao island,因此中午前必須到達Sta Fe港口等候,Sta Fe港口至Carabao island P300/人,再換搭摩托車🏍️1小時左右P150就來到這裏了,每天Carabao island 早上7:00有小船至Boracay 1小時左右P150.

      Reviewed February 25, 2020

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