Boracay Island Travel Forum

I have booked a room at La Carmela for the long weekend in June. I was tempted by the really low rates and the beachfront location so I booked the room right away... without surfing for reviews! Much to my dismay most reviews were terrible! - but some said twas okay though. Is La Carmela really that bad?

If so I am planning to transfer to Escondido - a safer bet since I have enjoyed my stay there before, though its quite a walk to the beach and much more pricey. I booked through a travel agent so my choices are really limited.

I need your feedback please! Thanks!

hi everyone!

i just needed all your opinion between Frendz resort and TUrtle inn...

Frendz Resort...
located between stations 1 and 2
nipa hut style accommodation
closest to the finest sands of station 1
closest to all the restaurants and bars

Turtle Inn
I love the bed....
Room is big, very nice interiors (as seen in pictures)
downside: it's in station 3


has anyone stayed at TUrtle Inn/Frendz? How's it?

Hi, I'm moving to Boracay for a few months ... never been there, I'd like to know if any of you would have any tips for renting a boat for a day. How much/Where ... Thanks ;-)

Hi, anyone who has the updated contact info of Boracay Hideaway? (phone/email) Been calling them but i can't get through.

thanks!

My wife and I are considering staying on the island for a year or so, we are in Bacolod at the moment.Can any one tell us if there are any decent houses available in the 15000 per month range, and also what is the avaialabilty and reliability of broadband like? is it only wireless and what kinds of speeda , thanks any advice apreciated

I don't exactly have a question here. I am going to Boracay for vacation on 4/26 - 5/2, single traveller and maybe I will see you there :D

hi... this is gonna be my 1st post =). I have been looking for hotels/resorts in boracay, specifically in station 1. Below are the hotels that I have inquired about:

travel dates: june 02-04, for 2 persons

Boracay Plaza - 2100php per room (standard room)
Frendz Resort - 2000php per room (highest room available wid a/c)

any recommendations in where else can we stay for like 2000+ php budget?

factors that matter:

**clean and comfortable beds
**nice bathroom
**1-2 minutes away from beach
**accessibility to restaurants


help!

i might get FRENDZ.... any feedback?

Is it possible to catch up the flight of cebu pacific that leaves 0650am from caticlan to cebu coming from boracay island? please indicate how....

thanks a lot

I would appreciate any reviews on the following resorts:

Villa Lourdes resort, Bans resort and frendz resort.

im planning to stay in villa lourdes since thir cottage is complete with kitchen.

please help me to decide.

thanks!

Im so happy to be here in Panoly. The people are very warm and I'm having a great time exploring Boracay and the beauty of its sand. I have a regular treat of sunset and warm moist air. I'm loving the sun and the local folks who smile so sincerely.
I will come again in December.

Why are there so many negative write-ups on this resort?
I find the stay worth my money and nothing has made it so far disappointing.
The rocky road way up to the resort isn't that bad and some vacation goers are just too demanding failing to appreciate the unique treat of the resort's exclusivity.

I will be leaving tomorrow.
Thank you Philippines.

anybody has email ad of blue lilly villa in station 1? i found their website http://www.bluelillyvilla.com/
but when i email them with the email ads published on their site it bounces.. need to know their celphone number if possible pls.

lastly, anyone been to this resort? are the rooms great and affordable?

hello..back again..change my mind..I am thinking now to stay in jony's beach resort...please give me some comment on what can you say in jony's resort?also we are staying in december 21-28...they give us discount for 4000 a night with daily buffet breakfast and also including the transportation land and boat from caticlan to boracay?what can you say by that?is that a good deal?

Does anyone have direct contact information for this Inn without having to book through agency.

Has anyone got the contact number of Allan B Fun Tours contact number? There is a booth in Station 2, which I need to contact the lady there. Thanks.

Eric
Australia

Ei guys, please post the contacts of those who offers water activities like Sunset Cruise, island hopping, ATV, Parasailing,etc. Especially those who give the most reasonable price especially this peak season so we can reserve it and be able to budget our time instead of "haggling" when we are Bora. Thanks in advance.

I would appreciate any feedback on this resort and if they have webpage.

Just wondering if anyone can help me out. I'm looking for a hotel with the criteria's below for a 5 night stay at the end of the year over the New Year's.

1. Beach front on White Beach
2. Budget not more than US$30 per person @ night (can be twin, triple or quad share)
3. 3 star above, must include A/C and hot/cold water
4. Enough rooms to accommodate a group of up to 20 people

I was told by a few hotels already that they are fully booked during that period and some hotels prefer not to take in big groups. Can anyone confirm if this is true?

Hi. I recall passing by a small hotel with a tree house way past boat station 3 towards the southern end of the road. i always thought it would be cool to watch the sunset from there. problem is i cant recall the name of the place and would want to make a reservation for late april. can anyone please tell me the name. of course if you would have their contact address, it would be super. thanks and have a great day.

ps. i did a google but what i'm getting is balinghai tree house but their website says they are on the northern end of the island. that would be after boat station 1, wouldn't it?

I would appreciate any reviews on the following resorts:

Fat jimmy's Resort,La Carmela and Boracay Courtyard

Does anyone know exactly where in boracay can i rent mountain bikes?

Hi guys my family are planning to stay in boracay for 7 nights and 8 days..
We are thingking to stay in deparis...but im still have a doubt because im going with my husband my daughter and my parent..Do you have any idea where we can stay?we are looking for a place that good in our budget and at the same time we also want in front beach...i mean not so far in beach...

Have a nice day!!!!!

Hi guys me and my family are planning to say in boracay this coming december...I just want to know if someone here stayed in boracay de paris?what can you say on there hotel?and where are they located?
Thanks....

Hi I'm Liza and I'm from Michigan.

I'm planning to spend my first Boracay experience at the Panoly resort this coming 3rd week of April.
I have heard lots of positive feedback on Boracay.
Would I be enjoying a fullblast Boracay vacation at the Panoly?
This would also be my first time to go visit the Philiipinea

Tell me if The Panoly is a good choice.

hi der, pls help me if any1 here knows a budget family room located in station 2,, (beach front much better)

thnx guys.

Hi, I am trying to decide whether I will use Caticlan or Kalibo airport

Right now on my travel dates the fares are
PHP 4215 roundtrip on Cebu to Caticlan
PHP 3666 roundtrip on PAL to Kalibo

My issue is not as much the few pesos saved as the fact that Cebu only has a 10kg luggage limit on their Caticlan flights (as do Asian/SEA), does anyone know how strict they are?

What is the cost of a transfer from Kalibo to Caticlan Port? (all other costs equal). I have lots of time, is the bus drive scenic enough to enjoy for an hour?

I have gotten info that i can avail of boracay's parasailing thru Diamond Watersports, and also Napoleon Watersports. Does anybody know how much would this (parasailing) cost?

Thanks!

looking for a budgeted place to stay not a fuzzy just need rooms that clean,Aircon and safe etc.

Any suggestions ( too tired looking AT the internet)Thanks

is it ok if we dont booked and just look when we get there can we still find a cheap room
Were planning to visit boracay on May23 (for 4 nights)

Anyone whod been to boracay Please recommend some place lol!
THANKS!

For Oceanbreezeinn thanks for the info, I still have some questions with you though

What if we stay at your place instead?
For a limited budget of 1000/night with aircon and Pb
is it possible for that budget or am i asking too much?
Were planning to stay 4 nights
thanks!!

I'd been looking for a cheap place to stay and saw this Trafalgar Cottages but the problem is i dont know thier email ad as id like to contact them before we booked so they could pick us up,Another Problem is i cant booked online because my Fiancee and i both dont have a mastercard or any other creditcards that need for booking online. my problem was can we make reservations thru phone or email?(email are best) or maybe when we get there on May? and if they accept walk in?
Id been told also that May is Peak season, can we still have a room if we just walked in?

Thanks A lot!!

Well finally managed to find a decent sized two bedroom apartment for our tribe of 7. We have booked Nigi Nigi Toos for a week commencing 5 April. I can see where abouts it is but can not find it on any map of Boracay. Does anyone know which resorts it is next too? that will help me get a location. Although it is booked now if anyone has any experience of this hotel I would be interested to hear. Looking forward to some serious beach hugging.

Maricel