Oasis Balili Heritage Lodge
0029 J. Borja Street, Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines, 6300 - 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 Tagbilaran part of Bohol, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Chocolate Hills Natural Monument. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.
Highlights
Facilities
Car park
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Front desk [24-hour]
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Contactless check-in/out
Game room
Bar
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Well maintained and Great Staff”
The House itself is a wonderful experience to try in Bohol! With their best Staff and good service you'll definitely feel at home ♥️ The house have a great history as well!
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Thank you for your appreciation we treasure guest like you hope to see you again stay well.
Highly recommended! ”
Very beautiful historical home! The owner,Gloria is very warmly welcomed. Staffs are amazing. The rooms are very clean and garden is peaceful. 5star for this lovely warmly home !
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Thank you for your appreciation of our Hostel. We sincerely hope to see you again. Good luck on your business and we want an invitation when you have the inauguration of your new factory. Be safe and be well.
I had been recommended this hostel from a friend and it honestly exceeded all expectations.”
As soon as you walk through the door you are greeted and feel welcome. The owners and staff go above and beyond for you, if you need anything at all, they'll help and sort it. The owners are amazing at making you feel at home and relaxed. The hostel is in the perfect location, the breakfast pancakes with mangoes are incredibly delicious and beds are so comfy! The lodge is VERY good value for money. I strongly recommend this hostel to everyone, whether solo traveller or a couple.
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Thank you so much for your appreciation. It means a lot to us that guest appreciates our effort to make your stay as pleasant as can be. Hope we will get the pleasure of having you with us again. Take care and be well always.
Exceptional”
The owners and staff are incredibly nice. I had been backpacking for two months and was just starting to get a bit homesick, but this place made me feel right at home. I would compare it to a Bed & Breakfast which we have in the US. Staff were extremely eager to help you plan activities. They helped organized rides for me as well as helped a group of us to rent a car for a day tour. The location is decent if you are willing to rent a scooter for yourself, or make a friend and see if they want to explore with you. It is only 10 minutes from Panglao Island. It is within walking distance from the ferries. This place isn't a place to go if you are wanting a huge party. I sat outside with a few friends I met and had some beers. It is very chill and comfortable. I will definitely come back to visit Ray, Gloria, Adam, Archie, and Mark next year! :)
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And we are eagerly waiting for your return. Thank you for the pleasure of your company and the chance of having you with us. Hope all is well with you and your family in these trying times. Take care and be well always.
Thank you ”
House with history. Nice owner. Nice and helpful personal. Thanks
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Thank you for staying with us. Guest like you who appreciates us and our efforts are indeed a treasure. Hope to see you again.
a unique hostel, not to be missed”
Ray and Gloria are the perfect hosts, the staff are extremely kind and helpful, and the ambience of Gloria's historic family home is unparalleled. In the evening, Gloria provides space on the property for local vendors (screened for hygiene and food quality) and their bargain dinners should not be missed.
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Thank you so much for appreciating us, having guest like you and getting to know you makes it all worth while. We want to see you back here Mr. Frankie baby and my soon to be whale shark watching partner, Mr Panama hurry back. Take care!
Ambiance on a budget”
We loved our stay here. The house is so rustic and romantic. The ambiance of the place is a real gem for the budget traveler. We enjoyed their breakfast in the front courtyard under the stairs. Very close to the port. Late night fast food options available across the street. Everything in our room was in working order. Quiet except for the roosters in the morning.
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Guest like you who knows how to appreciate history and our culture which is represented by our Heritage House is a real treasure indeed, thank you. Looking forward to having you again with us in the near future. Take care and be well.
Nice atmosphere”
The hosts, staff are very polite and friendly. The building is just beautiful, it was experience to stay here. The location could not be better.
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Thank you so much for your appreciation of us and the Hostel. We do appreciate you as well and for giving us the chance of knowing nice people likeyou. Thank you again for the amulet/talisman you gave me, it must be working!!!! Hope to see you again and take care.
Nice guest house”
Nice hostel with a hint of history. You'll travel back in time on your stay here, with the rich cultural and historical background of this house. And the cozy athmosphere of provincial life, this 1940's ďesigned house is an art itself, suits everyone who wants to temporarily escape the everyday stress of city life; surrounded by tall fruit bearing trees, plus the warm welcome and friendliness of the owners and their staff. The reason why I kept coming back and choose to stay here whenever I have the chance coming to Tagbilaran, Bohol.
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Thank you for your kind review, we appreciate your patronage and hope to see you again soon. Take care and be well.
Excellent hostel ”
Very well run hostel in old Japanese house. Extremely helpful staff. Good breakfast and garden to relax in.
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It was our pleasure having you with us. More so, with guest like you, it indeed encourages us to do the best we can to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Hope to see you again soon. Be well.
Exceptional”
Great hostel, the facilities we're good, great place to meet other people if you travel alone the owner and the stuff are super nice. הבעלים ממש אוהב ישראלים
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Our apologies, this response is quite delayed. This review came right before the pandemic and we were closed for almost three years, just opened recently. But it's never too late to thank you for staying with us and hope all is well with you. Take care.
Exceptional”
The staff is very friendly and helpful. I had a great Time. I recommend
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Thank you for appreciating us, it was a real pleasure having you with us. Hope that we will be given the chance to have you here with us again soon. Take care and stay well.
Excellent”
the experience is awesome and our stay was cool since you got to feel the cultural heritage ambiance of the place
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Thank you for appreciating our Heritage House and what it represents. Hope to have you with us again, take care and be well
Exceptional”
The staff were a great help and they helped us plan out trip to various waterfalls.
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It was a real pleasure having you and the chance to be of assistance to you on your trip to our island. Sincerely hope we will get the chance of having you again with us. In the meantime do take care and be well.
Best budget option in Tagbilaran ”
Fantastic place. The traveler dream come true. Spent wonderful times at this Old Heritage House.
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Thank you for your stay with us. Hope to see you again in the near future. Take care and be well.
Nice hostel in bohol ”
Accommodation Is good but the environment is a bit noisy..
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Thank you for appreciating us. The noise is somehow a little difficult to contain in the daytime since we are in the middle of the city. But in exchange you are within the proximity of all the major facilities that the city has to offer within walking distance. Take care and hope to see you again.
Sonorisation between rooms not very efficient. Nice old house, many areas around you can hang out. ”
Nice old house, many sitting possibilities inside and outside. Owner is American
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Since this is a Heritage house with all the history that passed thru it, built way back in the 1920's, the layout and configuration of this house could not be changed, thus it stayed the way it was since almost a 100 years ago. The experience of being in a historic museum house with all original treasures in it together with the expansive outdoor garden in the middle of the city could not be compared to any ordinary lodging facilities . Walking thru the floors where Philippine Presidents used to dine and WWII Japanese Generals used to live in could not be replaced with trivialities like sonorization between rooms. How often could you say you stayed and slept in a museum.
Heart and History in One Place”
I attended a wedding in Bohol and wanted to get inexpensive lodging, so my expectations hadn't been high. But I could say that Oasis Balili Heritage is the best place to book in Tagbilaran, a true gem. You get to live in an old house with a lot of history, and get treated like family by the staff and the house's fabulous owners--Ray Katz and Gloria Balili, a couple who will go the extra mile, sharing their personal contacts and recommendations to the uninitiated. They really look after their guests like their own children. Don't be fooled by their easygoing, laid-back manner--these are folks who belong to the society pages, but are just too humble to be showy about it! Do take the time to have a nice sit with them and hear some beautiful stories over coffee during your downtime. Ahh, the house; it's a glance into the old world. It was built as some sort of chalet for a colonial governor, and well, just come see it for yourself. At around 8USD a night, it's a steal.
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Hi Mark, I could not thank you enough for your apprefciation of our efforts and our hostel. I think you are giving us the best gift in return, getting the chance to know you and be with you and hear your stories. Again thank you and hope to see you again in the near future.
Great place to stay in Tagbilaran”
The Oasis Balili is an almost 100 years old heritage house, so you should keep in mind that it does not and is not supposed to be a 5 star hotel when it comes to facilities. Nice wooden house with a charming owner, very friendly staff, cute little porch, spacious garden (where you can invite outside friends!) it is a hidden little gem in otherwise bleak Tagbilaran. The dorms are quite basic, but again this is a historical site, not the Ritz. One of the fastest internet connections in town. Oasis does not offer tours and scooters per se, but can get you in touch with operators from the town.There are mosquito nets on the beds and the staff is lighting anti-mosquito sticks every night. Some minor downsides - the showers seem to run out of water every day, there are no lockers in the rooms (there are some on the ground floor I think). The doors of the dorms cannot be locked, but there is always a person at Reception so I felt that security was quite OK. I came for 1 night, stayed 5 :)
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Thank you Krastan for your kind comments, we appreciate it. You forgot to mention that at night we have an armed security guard roving our grounds to assist everyone if needed. If this is not making you safe, I don't know what is. Dorm rooms should not be locked since it is shared by others not a private room for one person. We do have a solo private room and this has a lock. There are lockers provided for every person in the room, maybe you missed this? All other issues which are a little out of our control like water, we are trying to address. Take care and hope to see you again.
Felt like a home”
The Balilis are the most friendly and most helpful hosts of any hostel ive ever stayed at. Gloria, Archie, Kenneth, Rodnel - the entire family makes you feel at home. The house is very old but is beautiful and has a rich history - there are signs of it everywhere (furniture, newspaper clippings), but dont be surprised to see some ants and bugs around (its the philippines!). Mosquito net on my bed was helpful. Was surprised at how strong the shower pressure is - best shower pressure ive had in the PH. Breakfast is affordable with very generous portions. The staff makes this place home, and I have to thank them for such a memorable time in Bohol. If there’s anything I could say to improve, I would rec’d brighter lights in the dorm rooms. Most people say to stay on Alona beach, but visiting it for a day and I didn’t enjoy being harrassed by so many vendors, on a subpar beach. Just visit for a day to be surrounded by tourists. You’ll enjoy Bohol much more from your stay in Tagbi, then travel around at your own convenience. Will certainly stay here again next time I’m in Bohol!
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We appreciate your kind comments, and certainly a real pleasure having you with us. Its guest like you inspire us to do more and better. We hope to see you again in the near future. Other comments noted, thank you again and be well always.