Purok 3 Cantigdas Batuan Bohol, 6318 Batuan, Philippines
#1 of 12 hotels in Batuan
Guests' ChoiceBased on 166 hostel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 September 2024
Lukasz
IcelandIt was so difficult to leave this place, amazing family run this small business, they make me fell like part of the family. The best food I had in whole Philippines, Super clean and nice place. Owner take me for hike to unique spot to see chocolate hills, than invite me for bday party! I will definitely come back!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Olivier
Switzerlandperhaps a little too insistent
The personnel were really friendly and welcoming. The dinner and breakfast was really good and they give you good tips for the activities. I had an amazing montagne climbing with the owner of The hostel. I absolutely recommend it
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Laping
PhilippinesNone
Very peacefull and wonderfull by nature
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Alexander
United StatesLhoy and his family were such great hosts. Breakfast and dinner was always a delicious home cooked meal. The toktok tours around the island are incredible.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Chris
United StatesI loved everything.
Breakfast was tailored to our needs, since many of us were vegan. Ate made a great effort in mixing up the dishes to make sure that every dining experience was new.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Jean
BelgiumBreakfast is very good but there garden is amazing how i wish i can have a garden like that stressfree place.Lhoy and Jean is a very good host they are always there if you asked question and if if you need help.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Marcel
SwitzerlandGreat location right next to the chocolate hills. Hosts were very friendly and dinner/breakfast was cooked deliciously.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Tilda
United KingdomCan’t think of a thing!
Jean and Lhoy were so accommodating. The food was spectacular and the location was beautiful. I had the most peaceful and lovely stay.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Antonio
United KingdomWe booked this place because we wanted to have a few days off and two quiet nights, which didn't happen. The last night, locals were in the kitchen after midnight talking loudly, and they didn't care that people were trying to sleep. We told them to lower their voices, and eventually, they did. The following morning, before 7 AM, there were people with loud music watching TikTok right outside our bungalow and not caring that people were asleep. It would be nice if they have kind of "rules" for guests and locals to respect!
The owners are lovely and really make you feel welcome. The place is located far away from the main road, meaning that it's quiet. The toilet and shower are shared but super clean. There is a communal kitchen that you can use, and they also provide water refills.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Moreno
SwitzerlandUnfortunately I only had time to stay for one night at this beautiful place. This accomendation is just perfect and the two hosts, Jean and Lhoy, are wonderful people. Location is perfect, very close to the chocolate hills in a peacful neighbourhood. Can highly recommend!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Lisa
United KingdomJust a suggestion, it would be nice to have a side table and mirror in the room. Also maybe fix the lock in the toilet.
Lhoy and Jean were really lovely and hospitble. Jean was very attentive to our needs and cooked amazing local food with affordable price. Lhoy can help you with your itinerary if you haven't got one. He also provides tour packages and will be your own tour guide. The "bahay kubo" was nice and basic. If you like to experience the provincial Filipino life their place is perfect! You can hear the crickets, geckos, and frogs at night and the roosters in the morning. They don't have hot water for shower but the weather is too hot you wouldn't want a warm shower! The garden was amazing. Lots of orchids and other fruit bearing trees. They're place is about 3-4 kms from Chocolate Hills and Adventure Park. It is also near the public market.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Steve
United KingdomThe midnight cat fight
A wonderful hostel with the kindest owners I’ve met in Asia! Lhoy drove us in his little Tuk Tuk to catch the sunset at his secret spot and then drove us the the chocolate hills complex to catch the sunrise which was beautiful and also empty of tourists! His wife Jean cooked us tasty meals and the place was full of fun and laughter! A backpackers dream 🙏
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Martin
SlovakiaThe only thing is the army of roosters in the neighbourhood. They start doing noise at 3:30 am every single day. So better buy very good earplugs :D
Awesome stay! I must say that the pics were not too much appealing at first, but when I saw the reviews I told myself that I must try it! Owners are very lovely. We used to have a grear dinner with other backpackers for 200 pesos. I met great people there and it is close to the chocolate hills. It is possible to rent a bike as well, if you want to explore the further locations.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ian
New ZealandStubbing my little toe and losing a toenail - lol ...which our hosts aided in repaing using a local remedy until a bottle of iodine was fetched.
The hostel is nestled amongst a small rural community providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of busier centres. We enjoyed the bungalow experience, it was a pleasant closer to earth moment allowing the sounds of nature (crickets, lizards & gekos) to lull us to sleep. By day, I highly recommend renting a motorcycle if you're a rider, to zip around the various tourist spots or other hidden gems... The hosts have abundant local knowledge of the tours and when is best to enjoy them. Our hosts were very accommodating, friendly and socialable ensuring our stay was everything we hoped it would be. The meals are second to none, local cuisine at its best! - We've made a life long connection with Lhoy, Jean and Alvie :-) This is a simple grounding stay, one we will do again in the future, cannot recommend enough but do consider a stay longer than 3 nights in order to fit in the many activities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Zachary
United KingdomIt is pretty rural and somewhat primitive but it was good to be out of our comfort zone.
Lhoy and Jean were great hosts - very accommodating and made us feel at home. Food was excellent and really helpful with activities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Nele
GermanyThe hosts are so nice and provide breakfast and dinner for you were you sit down with the other guest. I really had a familiar feeling there because it’s not a big place so you know everybody who is staying there. You get everything what you can see online on the pictures- it’s simple but still comfortable! The surrounding is beautiful so you can rent a scooter there to get around, but if you don’t want to drive Lhoy is going to drive you!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Troy
United StatesNot a thing. All good!
Wonder Phillipio family, amazing home cook meals, fabulous central Bohol location, affordable, and all Good. They also have access to an amazing sunset/sunrise tall hill overlooking chocolate hills! It's better than the government complex and without the tourists! If in Bohol come here for a great Filipino family cultural experience! Stay HUMBLE and Curtious in Phillipines, and these wonderful people will admit nothing but love.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Julia
FinlandNothing.
Lovely host, Jean will take care of you and make you feel like home. She cooked the best dinner I have had in Philippines. Place is even more beautiful than in pictures and the shared room was so cute. Toilet and shower are outside but they were everytime shiny clean! I recommend the sunset hike with hosts! This place is far from crowds but in a perfect location if you want to explore the countryside of Bohol.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Chris
AustraliaEverything was perfect, highly recommend
This is one of the best places I've ever stayed! Lhoy and Jean are so kind. They help you with everything, where to go, what to see. Jeans food is delicious. We had a day spent with Lhoy taking us to his locals lookout of the Chocolate hills and he took us sightseeing for the day. It was awesome. The room itself is so comfortable, the gardens beautifully kept, kitchen well equipped and bathrooms were great! Thank you so much.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Ellen
DenmarkSuper nice cozy Charley’s
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Francesco
Austria- everything is great if you have a bit of adventure spirit
- gorgeous orchids garden - super friendly staff - best food had so far - very typical and nice place to sleep
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Reshu
IndiaI loved everything.
It was probably my favourite stay in the Philippines. Both Lhoy and Jean are exceptional hosts. Lhoy taught me how to ride a scooty and I can’t have the words to describe how grateful I feel. Jean makes the best food and will make sure you are always well fed. I really felt at home and would definitely come back to stay again. Thank you so much for the hospitality and a warm stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Natasha
United KingdomBring earplugs, it is noisy as you’re out in nature - but that is what made it really fun and special!
we had such a great stay, they gave us lots of information and help which made it really easy for us. The breakfast and dinner was really good, the hostel was very sociable with other travellers, and we felt really welcomed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Molly
United KingdomLhoy and Jean were the most amazing hosts. They provided us with plenty of information and helped us with any questions we had. Family dinners were great, lots of very yummy food and a great way to get to know other travellers. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed in March 2024
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