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6.5

Good

112 reviews

112 reviews

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7.0

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location - Inside city center
Popular landmarks
Ayala Center 860 m
Casa Gorordo Museum 1.3 km
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House 1.4 km
Colon Street 1.6 km
Temple of Leah 1.8 km
Basilica De Sto. Nino 1.9 km
Magellan's Cross 2.0 km
Fort San Pedro 2.1 km
Taoist Temple 2.9 km
Tops Lookout 7.4 km
Nearby landmarks
Mango Avenue 50 m
67 pharma 250 m
Mint Dental Clinic 250 m
Fooda Saversmart Mango 320 m
Fitness Center Allson's Gym 330 m
Dental Innovations (Dentist) 340 m
Botica 2V.J 360 m
Perpetual Succour Hospital 450 m
i-ben's Pharmacy 470 m
Swimming Pool 480 m

Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel

67 Ayaay Arcade General Maxilom Ave. Cebu City, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 6000 - 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 Cebu City, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Basilica De Sto. Nino.

Highlights

Inside city center

Front desk [24-hour]

870 meters to Ayala Center

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Cash withdrawal

Laundry service

Room service

Salon

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Cebu are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.0
Location rating7.0
Nearest airportMactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
Distance to airport8.6 km

Rooms available at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel

Budget - Shared Bathroom
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  • Street view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Standard Double Shared Bathroom
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  • Street view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Non-smoking
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 1 bunk bed
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1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 bunk bed
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Deluxe Air Conditioning
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  • 1 queen bed
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1 Person in 8-Bunk Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • 1 bunk bed
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Family Room with Air Conditioning
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    Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
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      Economy Room
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        Room Assigned on Arrival
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          Frequently asked questions

          What attractions are nearby Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel that are in walking range?

          While residing at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel, jump start your holiday break by checking out the nearest destinations that are within close proximity to the property which include Fooda Saversmart Mango, Fitness Center Allson's Gym, and Swimming Pool.

          What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 13 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

          When was Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel built?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel was built in 2017.

          How many floors does Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel have?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel has a total of 2 floors.

          How many rooms does Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel have?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel has a total of 15 rooms.

          In which languages can Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel's personnel communicate?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel can speak up to 2 languages which includes English for guests that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

          What is the typical rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel an average rating of 8.0. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

          What is the typical rating that past Families with young children have given to Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel an average rating of 6.0. You can look up more comprehensive customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

          What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          The closest train, metro, or bus station is Cebu South Bus Terminal, 1751.9 m away from Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel.

          What dining places are close by Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel’s local community is Cebu City which consists of popular restaurants such as Lighthouse Restaurant, Wingers Unlimited, and Ding Qua Qua.

          What recognized natural sightseeing destinations are near to Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel is situated within Cebu City, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Mountain View Nature s Park.

          What time is check-in and check-out at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel?

          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. Travelers checking in or out before or after the designated hours may be charged an additional fee.

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          What people love about Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel

          • 7.6

            Very good
            Cleanliness

            "Linens are clean, fan room is fine."

            Julie

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            May 26, 2019

          • 9.2

            Exceptional
            Staff 

            "The staff is very friendly and the facility is quite good since you can cook there."

            Ram

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            February 28, 2020

          Property ranking|Compared to 2,469 Cebu properties
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          Room size
          2 sqm.
          Location score
          7/10
          Value for money score
          7/10
          Service score
          7/10
          Bigger than
          83
          %
          of Cebu properties
          Better than
          77
          %
          of Cebu properties
          Better than
          76
          %
          of Cebu properties
          Better than
          75
          %
          of Cebu properties
          Overall rating:

          6.5

          Good
          112 reviews
          Cleanliness
          6.0
          Facilities
          5.3
          Location
          7.0
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          More about Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel

          More about Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel

          Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel

          You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Cebu. The true local flavors and culture of Cebu are yours with a stay at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel, located just 1.9 km from the famous Basilica De Sto. Nino.
          Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Your explorations of Cebu can be assisted with the car hire services available here. Parking is provided for guests by the hotel.
          The hotel provides front desk services such as luggage storage for guests' convenience. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel. In-room conveniences such as room service and daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. You can also get small travel items and sundries at the convenience stores without having to leave the Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel.
          Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
          Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with linen service and air conditioning. You can stay fresh and clean with towels provided in some guest bathrooms.


          Dining and things to do

          Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the salon. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the shared lounge and TV area.


          Around the property

          While in Cebu, take some time to venture outside of Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel. Your first day during your stay at Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel should include a visit to Ayala Center located 850 m away.


          Reasons to stay here

          Spend less here on rooms than you would at 82% of other accommodations in the city.
          Verified reviews for this hotel's food and dining options score it better than 88% of accommodations in the city.
          This accommodation beats more than 88% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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          Amenities and facilities

          Review score
          Facilities

          5.3

          Most talked about facilities

          Housekeeping

          3 mentions

          Internet

          2 mentions

          Food & Dining

          1 mention

          Taxi

          1 mention

          Languages spoken
          • English
          • Filipino
          Accessibility
          • Wheelchair accessible
          Internet access
          • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
          • Internet
          • Wi-Fi in public areas
          Things to do, ways to relax
          • Garden
          Cleanliness and safety
          • Cashless payment service
          • Daily disinfection in all rooms
          • Daily disinfection in common areas
          • Face coverings on staff
          • Hand sanitizer
          • Hot water linen and laundry washing
          • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
          • Temperature check for guests and staff
          Dining, drinking, and snacking
          • Room service
          Services and conveniences
          • Cash withdrawal
          • Convenience store
          • Daily housekeeping
          • Elevator
          • Facilities for disabled guests
          • Laundry service
          • Luggage storage
          • Salon
          • Smoking area
          Access
          • Front desk [24-hour]
          • Pets allowed
          • Security [24-hour]
          Getting around
          • Car park [charges apply]
          • Car park [nearby]
          • Rental car

          Location

          67 Ayaay Arcade General Maxilom Ave. Cebu City, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 6000
          Very good
          Location

          7

          Airports
          • Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB)
            8.6 km 33 min drive
          • Bohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG)
            83.7 km 3.5 hour drive
          Public transportation
          • Cebu South Bus Terminal
            1.8 km
          • Cebu North Bus Terminal
            2.7 km
          Hospital or clinic
          • 67 pharma
            250 m
          Shopping
          • SM Seaside City Cebu
            4.0 km
          Convenience store
          • On-site
          Cash withdrawal
          • ATM on-site

          What's nearby

          Popular landmarks
          • Ayala Center
            860 m
          • Casa Gorordo Museum
            1.3 km
          • Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
            1.4 km
          • Colon Street
            1.6 km
          • Temple of Leah
            1.8 km
          • Basilica De Sto. Nino
            1.9 km
          • Magellan's Cross
            2.0 km
          • Fort San Pedro
            2.1 km
          • Taoist Temple
            2.9 km
          • Tops Lookout
            7.4 km
          Nearby landmarks
          • Mango Avenue
            50 m
          • 67 pharma
            250 m
          • Mint Dental Clinic
            250 m
          • Fooda Saversmart Mango
            320 m
          • Fitness Center Allson's Gym
            330 m
          • Dental Innovations (Dentist)
            340 m
          • Botica 2V.J
            360 m
          • Perpetual Succour Hospital
            450 m
          • i-ben's Pharmacy
            470 m
          • Swimming Pool
            480 m
          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 available upon request
          Children 3-12 year(s)
          Stay for free if using existing bedding.
          If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
          Guests 13 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
          Getting around
          • Travel time to airport (minutes)36
          The property
          • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
          • Number of bars/lounges0
          • Number of floors2
          • Number of restaurants0
          • Number of rooms 15
          • Room voltage220
          • Year property opened2017
          • Most recent renovation2017

          Reviews of Friendly's Guesthouse Hotel from real guests

          Provided by verified guests of Agoda
          Cleanliness6.0
          Facilities5.3
          Location7.0
          Service6.9
          Value for money7.0
          High score for Cebu
          Rating
          9+ Exceptional (5)
          8-9 Excellent (4)
          7-8 Very Good (15)
          6-7 Good (5)
          <6 Below Expectation (24)
          Time of the year
          Mar - May (11)
          Jun - Aug (14)
          Sep - Nov (8)
          Dec - Feb (20)

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          7.6
          Very good
          Julie from Philippines
          Family with young children
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 1 night in May 2019

          Just right and quite applicable for a short (1n) stay. ”

          Previous reviews seem exaggerated. Or perhaps this hotel adapted to change for the better. Linens are clean, fan room is fine. Space too small, just worth the money, I guess. You have to ask for the water schedule, as they conserve water by turning off supply at certain times. Thank you, Friendly's! ^^,

          Reviewed May 26, 2019

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          8.4
          Excellent
          Tony
          Couple
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 1 night in January 2019

          Excellent”

          Good for a stop over before flying out of Cebu city

          Reviewed January 09, 2019

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          6.8
          Good
          Monika
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in December 2017

          For one night only”

          Guys weren’t ready for my arrival even though I arrived late night. Hostels surrounding is full of rubbish. Upgraded my room though for a private and room was clean. No toilet paper or towel provided. Also no information on arrival. Not sure whether WiFi available there. Bathroom was not very clean. Had an issue in the morning and staff wasn’t really helpful. Other guest was trying to help me. Good for one night stop over in Cebu. Property just few minutes by taxi from the port.

          Reviewed December 21, 2017

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          6.4
          Good
          Rhanee from Philippines
          Group
          Deluxe Air Conditioning
          Stayed 2 nights in January 2018

          Good”

          Hostel was okay. Cheap for a few days stay in Cebu for Sinulog. Water was leaking from the roof... that may our stay uncomfortable. Room 201

          Reviewed February 01, 2018

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          4.8
          Laura from Italy
          Couple
          Standard Double Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 1 night in September 2017

          Bad experience!!”

          We had booked for a double bad room and when we arrived they gave us a bunk bed room. Try to upgrade but they don't have room available and they sayd that all the rooms with fan have bunk bed, but the photos of rooms are a double bed! However, we stay in a very little room, it was only space to pass, near 60cm between the bed and wall! We stay the night and the day after we had a bad rush on the skin of neck and arms! Thank you "friendly's", I don't think we can see you again!

          Reviewed September 22, 2017

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          8.0
          Excellent
          Pamela from Philippines
          Couple
          Deluxe Air Conditioning
          Stayed 1 night in July 2018

          Very good”

          The front desk peeps were very friendly and smiles all the time. They were very accommodating. The rooms are clean enough, interior is just okay, you just get what you paid for. We checked in here since this is near the north bus terminal and we only needed a place to take a shower and nap. However, the only thing I hate is the towel they lent me stinks a lot!! Like it was never washed and dried properly. My bf’s towel smells nice though. I think they should be more attentive to those stuff. oh and their water supply in their CR seems limited. But enough for you to shower. Overall, the place is safe, i really like the service. They just need to improve that towel thing. After an exhausting trip, all you would want is to get a good shower and they failed at that part. 👌🏻 Keep improving! 🤗

          Reviewed August 02, 2018

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Aaron from Philippines
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 3 nights in October 2017

          good value for money”

          paid only 600+ for 4d3n and its really accessible to all the places that I want to go to. only prob is the fan is limited and quite hot inside the dorm room. also, male and female dormroom is mixed

          Reviewed November 01, 2017

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          4.8
          Myles from United Kingdom
          Group
          Stayed 1 night in May 2018

          Average good for short stay”

          Pretty average place third floor reception to lift quite hot in room and whole building Cebu on general is a pretty nasty area we turnt up at 4pm and room still wasn’t ready or beds staff didn’t seem to know what they were really doing or have much information that helped but we stayed one night to get the ferry the next morning and it served its purpose close to the port easy to get to and cheap

          Reviewed May 28, 2018

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Ram from Philippines
          Couple
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 3 nights in February 2020

          Kudos to Friendly Staff. ”

          The staff is very friendly and the facility is quite good since you can cook there. It is quite hot since we booked a fan room. No bug beds. 😊😂

          Reviewed February 29, 2020

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          4.8
          Lace from Philippines
          Group
          Stayed 1 night in September 2017

          Overbooked”

          Arrived there around 10 pm from a 5 hours travel only to find out that the room we booked was occupied. I originally booked for a family room for 4 pax with a double deck bed. Upper deck is a single bed and the lower deck is a queen size bed. Since the room we booked was unavailable, they offered us a different room with just ONE queen size bed and capacity of 2 pax (based on agoda description). The staff insisted that my friends and I can fit into one queen size bed (Mind you, all of us are above 150 lbs). I demanded that they give us a room comfortable for 3 people to rest. They decided to transfer us to a nearby hotel. Its almost midnight and our group is composed of 3 females, yet the staff refused to accompany us walking towards the replacement hotel which is around 30 meters away. You also need to cross a highway to get to the side of the replacement hotel. After I insisted, the staff finally agreed to accompany us.

          Reviewed October 10, 2017

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          3.2
          kritsana from Philippines
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 2 nights in June 2018

          HOT! DIRTY! SMELLY! BEDBUGS! Yes that’s bedbugs”

          The room so DIRTY and I stay here for 2nights(I really made big mistake to booked 2nights after I check in and saw the room was so much hot and dirty), I want to leave this hotel after I saw the room but I just clam down myself and try to continue here), I never see they clean up the room. The room so much HOT! At the lobby area no aircon or even no fan and also the reception was sweating. The bathroom so much DIRTY and SMELLY, No heater and the water very poor pressure! This is really WORST during I stay in cebu. During night time I got big surprise from this place is “BEDBUGS” bites!! . Yes there’s BEDBUGS for real and I have to spend more money for medicine to heal my skin itching!!

          Reviewed June 18, 2018

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          10.0
          Exceptional
          Dominik from Poland
          Couple
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 2 nights in April 2018

          Nice staff, cosy hot in room ”

          Very hot in room, nice bath, kitchen, WiFi, living room.

          Reviewed April 10, 2018

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          6.4
          Good
          Agnès from Switzerland
          Couple
          Deluxe Air Conditioning
          Stayed 1 night in December 2017

          Don't take the air-con double room with private bathroom!”

          Don't take the double rooms with Air-con and private bathroom! They are at the back of the building, just above a disgusting river that smells awfully, and the air-conditioning doesn't help. Thanks, they accepted that we change for a double room with shared bathroom and reimbursed the difference. The shared bath rooms are not clean and in a bad state.

          Reviewed January 01, 2018

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          9.2
          Exceptional
          Andreas from Myanmar
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in March 2018

          clean hostel, friendly staff ”

          very good value for the money. Wifi works fine, even in the dorm, beds are comfortable and clean.

          Reviewed April 01, 2018

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          7.6
          Very good
          TinTin from Philippines
          Solo traveler
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 2 nights in July 2018

          Very friendly courteous staff. ”

          Great location in the city.

          Reviewed July 25, 2018

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          4.4
          jiajen from Taiwan
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 1 night in June 2018

          Bed bugs and no show confirmation ”

          I wasn’t plan to give any review to this place... however I received an email from agoda ask me to pay this property again because last night I didn’t show up there... I paid 225 pesos last night at the hostel without a receipt and I can’t sleep on my bed cause there’s bed bugs... I had maybe just 3 hours sleep at the donning table... I don’t want to waste more time for this! not recommended anyone to stay here.

          Reviewed June 07, 2018

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          6.0
          Irene from Spain
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

          Pay a bit more if you are concern about noise at night or if you want to keep your values somewhere ”

          I was not bother, but it is a wild place to be. The dorm has a big window facing the main road. No glass, so you literally hear each single car passing by. Also my dorm mate wanted to have the door always open because it was very warm in the dorm. We could have used the fan, but he did not seem happy about it. So door open 24/7 and no glass in the window. Although these facts I felt save in the hostel as is security at the entrance of the building and always staff at the reception. Toilet could be cleaner. Very well located, I actually booked for two nights

          Reviewed January 02, 2019

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          3.6
          George
          Couple
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 1 night in August 2019

          Worst accommodation in south east Asia. ”

          We arrived to the ‘hotel’ at night time and was greeted with an expressionless man who instead of saying hello, just said ‘passports’. The room was the smallest room I’ve ever stayed in, with a rickety bunk bed which had a chip in the wood so there was enough room to close the doors. The whole place stank of sewage and was very very unclean. Shower rooms were horrible and old and the door had not handle so couldn’t even shut properly. Staff were so, so rude. DO NOT STAY HERE!

          Reviewed August 22, 2019

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          7.6
          Very good
          Sajad
          Solo traveler
          Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

          No water in washrooms”

          Staff is nice very helpful but no water in washroom except in the morning time.

          Reviewed June 22, 2019

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          5.6
          Florence from Philippines
          Family with young children
          Budget - Shared Bathroom
          Stayed 2 nights in December 2019

          Rooms were quite cramped, no ventilation”

          Fairly close to the airport but otherwise not near too much else, not many good food options nearby. Friendly and accommodating staff and reasonable shared facilities but the room was just too cramped and stuffy.

          Reviewed October 15, 2020

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