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8.8

Excellent

124 reviews

124 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 900 meters to the beach
Popular landmarks
Firefly Watching 8.9 km
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center 10.4 km
Cowrie Island 11.4 km
Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park 33.1 km
Ugong Rock 40.0 km
Puerto Princesa Underground River 53.6 km
Las Cabanas Beach 170.1 km
Seven Commandos Beach 172.5 km
Nacpan Beach 187.7 km
Nearby landmarks
Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum 220 m
Ditchay's bistro 320 m
Antonio Bautista Golf Course 890 m
ASIANO Arts and Crafts 890 m
Kalayaan Beach 900 m
Camp General Artemio Ricarte Station Hospital 1.2 km
camp site WESCOM, AFP 1.2 km
Saint Ezekiel Moreno Medical Clinic 1.3 km
Kaingud Arts and Crafts 1.3 km
Puerto Princesa International Airport 1.9 km

EJ Pension House

P.E.O Road, Barangay Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, 5300 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Puerto Princesa, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Puerto Princesa Underground River. As an added bonus, massage is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Top Value

Front desk [24-hour]

900 meters to the beach

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Check-in/out [express]

Laundry service

Room service

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Palawan every 2 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money9.4
Distance to city center0.5 Km
Location rating8.0
Nearest airportSan Vicente Airport (SWL)
Distance to airport103.7 km

Rooms available at EJ Pension House

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.7

Standard
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  • Room size: 10 m²/108 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 double bed
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Family Room (good for 4 persons)
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Garden view
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Room Assigned on Arrival
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average travel time to the closest airport from EJ Pension House?

    The average travel time to get from EJ Pension House to the airport is 15 minutes, but please bear in mind that the travel time may vary based on traffic, weather conditions, and time of day.

    What public parks are within range of EJ Pension House?

    While lounging at EJ Pension House, take delight in your morning or evening stroll at close by park such as Pedro Vicente Park.

    How many rooms does EJ Pension House have?

    EJ Pension House has a total of 10 rooms.

    What do past guests love most about EJ Pension House?

    Verified guests that stayed at EJ Pension House have given this property a rating of 9.39 for its excellent service as the primary highlight for their stay.

    What is the verified guest review consensus about EJ Pension House's breakfast?

    88.0% of our past guest ratings have given a positive review and comments about this property's breakfast. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for EJ Pension House down in the review section.

    What is the verified guest review consensus about EJ Pension House's Wi-Fi?

    100.0% of our past customer ratings have given a positive review and comments about this property's Wi-Fi. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for EJ Pension House down in the review section.

    What is the verified guest review consensus about EJ Pension House's spa?

    100.0% of our verified customer ratings have given a positive appraisal and remarks about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for EJ Pension House down in the review section.

    What is the typical rating that past Solo travelers' have given to EJ Pension House?

    Verified solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given EJ Pension House an average rating of 8.7. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and evaluations by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What is the average rating that verified Business travelers' have given to EJ Pension House?

    Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given EJ Pension House an average rating of 9.0. You can look up more detailed customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

    What restaurants are close by EJ Pension House?

    EJ Pension House’s local neighborhood is Puerto Princesa which includes popular restaurants such as La Terrasse, Haim Chicken Inato, and Artisans.

    What is the closest airport to EJ Pension House?

    The closest airport to EJ Pension House is San Vicente Airport, 104.0 km away.

    Is breakfast offered at EJ Pension House?

    Guest visitors can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 105 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 often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

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    What people love about EJ Pension House

    • 10

      Exceptional
      Spaciousness

      "The room is big, clean, well maintained, has hot shower, towel etc."

      reyjhon

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      July 22, 2019

    • 9.6

      Exceptional
      Cleanliness

      "Nice, clean place near the airport."

      Matt

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      May 29, 2019

    • 10

      Exceptional
      Location

      "The place is so nice and very near to airport, the owner is very kind and is very accomodating."

      Lumelyn

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      July 26, 2019

    Property ranking|Compared to 1,144 Palawan properties
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    Value for money score
    9.4/10
    Room comfort score
    8.7/10
    Service score
    9.4/10
    Cleanliness score
    9/10
    Better than
    98
    %
    of Palawan properties
    Better than
    96
    %
    of Palawan properties
    Better than
    94
    %
    of Palawan properties
    Better than
    91
    %
    of Palawan properties
    Overall rating:

    8.8

    Excellent
    124 reviews
    Cleanliness
    9.0
    Facilities
    8.3
    Location
    8.0
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    More about EJ Pension House

    More about EJ Pension House

    EJ Pension House

    Enjoy your best urban adventure ever at EJ Pension House, with its special, travel-minimizing location right in the city center, allowing you more time to see all that Palawan has to offer.
    All offerings provided by EJ Pension House help to ensure a pleasant stay for all travelers. Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including express check-in or check-out.
    Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hotel's tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the laundry service keeps your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service let you get the most out of your time at EJ Pension House. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel.
    For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
    A range of amenities is offered in guestrooms at EJ Pension House. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find toiletries available in some guest bathrooms.


    Dining and things to do

    Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hotel's shared kitchen.
    A day in will be as fun as a day out with ranges of recreational activities offered at EJ Pension House. A relaxing end to every day is possible with a visit to the massage, located right in the hotel.


    Reasons to stay here

    Find incredible value for money here, which is ranked better than 97% of the city's accommodation.
    Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hotel scored higher than 94% of them for food and dining.
    According to guests who stayed here, this hotel's room comfort is rated higher than 96% of other accommodations in Palawan.

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    Amenities and facilities

    Excellent
    Facilities

    8.3

    Most talked about facilities

    Housekeeping

    15 mentions

    Breakfast

    11 mentions

    Internet

    3 mentions

    Beach

    1 mention

    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Filipino
    Internet access
    • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
    • Internet
    • Wi-Fi in public areas
    Things to do, ways to relax
    • Garden
    • Massage
    • Tours
    Dining, drinking, and snacking
    • Kitchen
    • Room service
    • Shared kitchen
    Services and conveniences
    • Elevator
    • Ironing service
    • Laundry service
    • Smoke-free property
    • Smoking area
    For the kids
    • Family room
    Access
    • Check-in/out [express]
    • Front desk [24-hour]
    • Pets allowed
    • Security [24-hour]
    Getting around
    • Car park [nearby]
    Available in all rooms
    • Air conditioning
    • Closet
    • Desk
    • Fan
    • Free bottled water
    • Non-smoking
    • Private bathroom
    • Satellite/cable channels
    • Shower
    • Toiletries

    Food and dining

    Breakfast options
    • Asian

    Location

    P.E.O Road, Barangay Bancao-Bancao, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, 5300
    Very good
    Location

    8

    Airports
    • San Vicente Airport (SWL)
      103.7 km
    Public transportation
    • Puerto Princesa Bus Station
      5.7 km
    Hospital or clinic
    • Camp General Artemio Ricarte Station Hospital
      1.2 km
    Shopping
    • Robinsons Place Mall Palawan
      3.8 km
    Convenience store
    • Easymart Convenience Store
      1.8 km
    Cash withdrawal
    • ATM
      960 m

    What's nearby

    Popular landmarks
    • Firefly Watching
      8.9 km
    • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
      10.4 km
    • Cowrie Island
      11.4 km
    • Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park
      33.1 km
    • Ugong Rock
      40.0 km
    • Puerto Princesa Underground River
      53.6 km
    • Las Cabanas Beach
      170.1 km
    • Seven Commandos Beach
      172.5 km
    • Nacpan Beach
      187.7 km
    Nearby landmarks
    • Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum
      220 m
    • Ditchay's bistro
      320 m
    • Antonio Bautista Golf Course
      890 m
    • ASIANO Arts and Crafts
      890 m
    • Kalayaan Beach
      900 m
    • Camp General Artemio Ricarte Station Hospital
      1.2 km
    • camp site WESCOM, AFP
      1.2 km
    • Saint Ezekiel Moreno Medical Clinic
      1.3 km
    • Kaingud Arts and Crafts
      1.3 km
    • Puerto Princesa International Airport
      1.9 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 0-1 year(s)
    Stay for free if using existing bedding.
    Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
    Children 2-2 year(s)
    Stay for free if using existing bedding.
    If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
    Guests 3 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 from13:00
    • Check-out until12:00
    Getting around
    • Distance from city center0.5 Km
    • Travel time to airport (minutes)15
    Extras
    • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)105 PHP
    The property
    • Number of rooms 10
    • Room voltage220
    • Year property opened2008
    • Most recent renovation2018

    Property announcements

    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.

    Reviews of EJ Pension House from real guests

    Provided by verified guests of Agoda
    8.8
    /
    10
    Cleanliness9.0
    Facilities8.3
    Location8.0
    Room comfort and quality8.7
    Service9.4
    Value for money9.4
    High score for Palawan
    Rating
    9+ Exceptional (46)
    8-9 Excellent (25)
    7-8 Very Good (15)
    6-7 Good (7)
    <6 Below Expectation (2)
    Time of the year
    Mar - May (27)
    Jun - Aug (19)
    Sep - Nov (12)
    Dec - Feb (37)

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    9.3
    Exceptional
    Desamito from Philippines
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2012

    Affordable B & B Near The Airport”

    Delicious breakfast, clean and comfortable room.

    EJ Pension House is an affordable Bed and Breakfast near the airport that offers peace and quiet. Stayed here for two nights. The only difficulty I had was finding a ride to downtown Puerto Princesa and back, as the hotel is around 500 meters off the main road and you have to walk to Rizal Avenue Extension for public transportation.

    Reviewed February 14, 2013

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    9.3
    Exceptional
    Alice from United States
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in February 2015

    So friendly!”

    STAFF, staff, STAFF

    I highly recommend EJ to everyone stopping by Puerto. We stayed here for one night as we arrived in the evening from Manila. We were on our way to Port Barton the next day. We arrived late because our Air Asia flight was delayed (not unusual as 2 out of 4 of my Air Asia domestic flights were delayed). Sonny greeted us and was very accommodating in giving us the family room instead of the room with one bed. My friend and I prefer separate beds for better sleep. The room had a TV and very comfortable beds. Breakfast was delicious and we were off. It was not until after Port Barton and El Nido that we realized how great EJ is. We actually wished we had stayed at EJ longer, but we were on a time crunch. It was the nicest place we stayed at. We did not mind the location because it is close to the airport. Sonny and Elizalde (the owner) are so friendly and welcoming. Stay here and you won't be sorry. =)

    Reviewed March 03, 2015

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    9.3
    Exceptional
    CELESTE from Philippines
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in December 2012

    Feels like home”

    Huge room, delicious breakfast

    Friendly staff just like they are your friends in the past life hehe... The pension is so nice it feels like your in your own home. The breakfast for 3 days were so delicious. Concern-oriented staff, like what happened on our UR tour our tourist guide named Marlon was always in a hurry that we did'nt like so they called his agency about his attitude and said that we do'nt want him again to be our tour guide on the next day at Honday Bay... Overall experience was so great! Thanks EJ Pension till next time we meet again...

    Reviewed December 26, 2012

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Ali
    Solo traveler
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in January 2018

    Good place to stay for a night (transit) as a backpacker”

    EJ Pesion House is driven in the spirit of Christianity: helpful, friendly and welcoming. It's a good place, I got a clean air-conditioned room (a bit soapy floor after the previous cleaning, though) with a good bed and a bathroom with hot water, but no mirrors. Breakfast was not included upon booking but was added to my reservation, free of charge. The owners/workers were very pleasant and welcoming. Outside my house/apartment I had my own bench, which was great in the evening. The common area was clean and greeny, and the residence itself finds itself in a quiet environment with friendly locals. The entry to the residence requires passing a guarded gate, adding an extra sense of security. Outside the gate plenty of tricycles will be waiting to take you to wherever place you want to go. The city proper (downtown) is only 5-10 minutes away. Nearby are small and very simple stores, but they've got the essentials. If you want more than that you must go to the city proper.

    Reviewed January 29, 2018

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    9.0
    Exceptional
    Jennifer from Canada
    Group
    Stayed 4 nights in February 2013

    Great accomodations with even better staff! ”

    Cheap and fantastic!

    3 friends and I stayed at PJ Pension House for 5 days and we absolutely loved it. We were a little skeptical about what kind of accommodations we had signed up for but we were more than pleased when we arrived. The staff were so friendly and were very eager to help with anything we needed. The room was great with 4 beds and our own washroom. Each morning we were greeted with smiling faces and immediately asked if we were ready for breakfast. Breakfast was included in our package and the staff made it for us each morning. All four of us agree that this was a fantastic location and we would be more than willing to return.

    Reviewed February 18, 2013

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    9.3
    Exceptional
    joan from Philippines
    Group
    Stayed 3 nights in March 2013

    great service”

    relaxing place and the room is clean and big enough

    ej pension house, is a great to sty. the location is very accessible. the way they served rheir guest was indeed commendable. stress free

    Reviewed March 08, 2013

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Benoit from Belgium
    Couple
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in April 2018

    Lovely stay”

    Want to stay in Puerto Princesa ? We definitively recommend this hotel! Owned by a lovely family. Felt directly more than welcome. They are friendly, smiley, available and keen to act as tourist info centre. The room was very clean. Everything worked perfectly. All we could expect...

    Reviewed April 12, 2018

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Ylah from Philippines
    Solo traveler
    Standard
    Stayed 2 nights in October 2019

    Exceptional”

    the pension house was good for a solo traveller and the staff are very kind and accommodating

    Reviewed November 28, 2019

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    8.0
    Excellent
    loc from United States
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 2 nights in July 2012

    Very helpful and friendly staff”

    Good location, near airport and downtown

    the pension is located a short ride from the airport and downtown. the room is basic but clean. nice surrounding garden. the staff is extremely helpful although his english is not good. do not use the tricycles standing around the corner from the pension. they asked for much more. instead just walk out to the main road or flag one down in case they come by. do book the underground river in advance. very worthy to visit.

    Reviewed July 08, 2012

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Lennard from Germany
    Couple
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in August 2018

    Feels like home!”

    Small, simple and soooo lovely! Nicest staff we ever met in a hotel that would literally do anything for you. Not only that they organized our trips, but they also prepared us a free, delicious breakfast! Plus, they were highly caring about your well-being. The rooms were clean, the air condition powerful, there was warm water, a comfy bed and the wifi was fully working just outside the room in the sweet garden. Would definetly recommend this place and will come back as soon as I can! I am already looking forward to the next stay. Thank you for everything :)

    Reviewed September 03, 2018

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Lucas from Netherlands
    Solo traveler
    Standard
    Stayed 2 nights in February 2017

    Very good”

    Lovely staff, extremely helpful. Perfect located near the airport, but quiet location and for 40 pesos a tuk tuk will bring you to the centre of the town. Wifi works (that's not everywhere the case in the Philippines, buy a local sim), good shower and ac. Rooms are clean, for this price, good!

    Reviewed February 26, 2017

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    reyjhon from Philippines
    Group
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in July 2019

    Friendly Staff / Clean Room / Very Affordable”

    TIPS: BOOK IT HERE IN AGODA BECAUSE IT'S CHEAPER THAN PAYING WHEN WALK-IN We booked a standard room for 2 person and we wanted a 2 separate bed. During arrival, the caretakers (ate and kuya) upgraded our room to family size with 1 queen sized bed and 1 single bed for free. They're very accommodating and helpful. The room is big, clean, well maintained, has hot shower, towel etc. They may also give you tips on your DIY itinerary or may arrange a tour guide for Underground River. I highly recommend this! Hope to be back here soon.

    Reviewed July 22, 2019

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    8.4
    Excellent
    Kendra from Philippines
    Couple
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in August 2018

    Very much recommended”

    I say the service was satisfactory and very good value for money, for the ff: 1. Kuya sonny, the cheerful all around receptionist, waited for our almost midnight arrival. 2. He brought a drying rack when he saw me hanging some wet clothes outside the room. 3. The beddings smell clean. There was no musty odor in the beddings which is commonly present in cheap hotels. 4. A complimentary breakfast was also served!

    Reviewed August 08, 2018

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Michelle
    Solo traveler
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in March 2019

    EJ’a is a gem”

    New and super-clean room with lovely bathroom. Delicious, free breakfast and coffee made with love. Very quiet and safe area about 6-7 min from downtown. I had to wait no more than 2-10 min to get a trike into town. I even had a TV! Very peaceful and lush garden. The value was superb!m. Staff Sonny and his wife were beyond accommodating, helpful and great conversationalists. I stayed three nights. Remember to ask for extra toilet paper :)

    Reviewed March 21, 2019

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    9.3
    Exceptional
    Jerome from Canada
    Solo traveler
    Stayed 1 night in May 2013

    Well maintained hotel and very good value”

    Friendly staff; well kept hotel; everything worked!

    I think this hotel is very well taken care of and was impressed that everything worked! That makes the hotel a real good value. One suggestion is that souvenir sales should not be permitted inside the hotel grounds, at least not repeated attempts.

    Reviewed June 10, 2013

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    9.6
    Exceptional
    Alona from Israel
    Couple
    Standard
    Stayed 1 night in May 2017

    A place to come back”

    The most warm place that we stayed at in all our 5 month trip till now. Very nice, quite neighborhood, 5 min ride from the center. incredibly welcome people that will help with anything you need. The rooms are big and very clean, air conditioner is cooling very fast. Great garden as a common area. and a special breakfast. Thank you for let us feel at home!!

    Reviewed July 14, 2017

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    7.7
    Very good
    David from United States
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in August 2013

    Clean, Comfortable, Inattentive Staff”

    Clean, Comfortable, Large

    The room was very clean and large, bed incredibly comfortable. Have to go outside to access Wifi and preferred in room access. No chairs in room so had to eat standing and sitting on bed. It was very hard to find staff at all times. Our electricity and A/C purposefully and manually turned off during the nights by hotel (to conserve costs?) on several occasions during our 4 night stay. This caused our room to be hot during the night and morning and a pain to get the lights back on.

    Reviewed August 27, 2013

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    3.3
    Julia from Germany
    Couple
    Stayed 1 night in February 2013

    Nice quiet area”

    Very friendly staff!

    The EJ Pension House is a little bit out of the city, but the center is easy to reach by tricycle. The staff is very friendly and the owner knows nearly everything you need to know for your futher travel. The room was clean and big enough for us, if not, you can find lots of possibilities to relax outside. The breakfast was quite good!

    Reviewed March 06, 2013

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    10.0
    Exceptional
    Maciej from Poland
    Group
    Stayed 1 night in December 2015

    Perfect place to overnight!”

    Super friendly stuff, nice food, help in organizing trips

    Spałem tylko jedną noc i żałuję, że mój pobyt trwał tak krótko. Obsługa jest super fajna! Wita Cię z serdecznym szczerym uśmiechem, serwuje pyszne śniadanie i jest w stanie zorganizować wycieczkę do Podziemnej Rzeki oraz transport w obie strony do El Nido za rozsądne pieniądze. Zaufałem im na tyle, że zostawiłem z góry pół portfela na wyżej wymienione atrakcje - i nie zawiodłem się. PS Thanks for an evening ride around the city in serach of working ATM and money exchange. I really appreciated that. Hope to see you next time! ;)

    Reviewed January 12, 2016

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    8.7
    Excellent
    Eurose from Philippines
    Couple
    Stayed 2 nights in April 2013

    Pleasing rooms”

    Nice room, comfortable bed and friendly staff

    Rooms are pleasing, spacious and clean. But wifi signal is weak at the area. Hotel location is at unfrequented side of the city but staffs are friendly; they help guests call a local transpo.

    Reviewed April 22, 2013

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