The upper-middle-range Camaya Coast is part of a larger residential development located about a two-hour ferry ride from Manila (or a four-hour drive). It sits on a pretty, palm-dotted beach, complete with cabanas and an inflatable island with waterslides, which is nice enough to warrant daytrips. However, despite the direct ferry, it’s a bit of an inconvenient destination and there’s little else in the area. Two attractive outdoor pools include an infinity one, and loungers line the decks. There are a well-equipped fitness center and a spa, plus guests have access to the sister hotel’s water park. Food is pricey though, and most of the options are of the fast food variety. The 35 rooms here are clean and pleasant, all with balconies or patios (but they’re unfurnished) and solid amenities like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. It's worth comparing rates with the upper-middle-range, 21-room Acuatico Beach Resort & Hotel, which is a beachfront property in Leiya, a 35-minute drive from Naambon Falls.
The upper-middle-range Camaya Coast is part of a larger residential development located about a two-hour ferry ride from Manila (or a four-hour drive). It sits on a pretty, palm-dotted beach, complete with cabanas and an inflatable island with waterslides, which is nice enough to warrant daytrips. However, despite the direct ferry, it’s a bit of an inconvenient destination and there’s little else in the area. Two attractive outdoor pools include an infinity one, and loungers line the decks. There are a well-equipped fitness center and a spa, plus guests have access to the sister hotel’s water park. Food is pricey though, and most of the options are of the fast food variety. The 35 rooms here are clean and pleasant, all with balconies or patios (but they’re unfurnished) and solid amenities like flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. It's worth comparing rates with the upper-middle-range, 21-room Acuatico Beach Resort & Hotel, which is a beachfront property in Leiya, a 35-minute drive from Naambon Falls.
Set on a beautiful beach a 45-minute free boat ride from Davao, the upscale Pearl Farm Beach Resort caters to couples and families seeking a relaxed getaway. It offers 70 beautiful cottages and villas, some built on stilts over the water and some tucked away in nature. They’re all decorated in traditional southern Filipino style, and feature balconies, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Two beautiful pools -- including an infinity-edge one by the beach -- offer serene views and plenty of loungers under straw umbrellas, and there are three fine-sand beaches, one of which is on a private island a five-minute boat ride away. Rates are higher than at most other resorts in the area, but the property is still a good value. For something cheaper, consider the mid-range Chema’s by the Sea Resort.
Set on a beautiful beach a 45-minute free boat ride from Davao, the upscale Pearl Farm Beach Resort caters to couples and families seeking a relaxed getaway. It offers 70 beautiful cottages and villas, some built on stilts over the water and some tucked away in nature. They’re all decorated in traditional southern Filipino style, and feature balconies, free Wi-Fi, and minibars. Two beautiful pools -- including an infinity-edge one by the beach -- offer serene views and plenty of loungers under straw umbrellas, and there are three fine-sand beaches, one of which is on a private island a five-minute boat ride away. Rates are higher than at most other resorts in the area, but the property is still a good value. For something cheaper, consider the mid-range Chema’s by the Sea Resort.
Le Soleil de Boracay is a 70-room three-pearl hotel that sits directly on the beach in lively Station 2. There are all manner of bars, restaurants, and shopping nearby. The outdoor pool is the stand-out feature, housed in an attractive courtyard. There’s also a cute trattoria-style bar and a beach cafe serving free breakfast. This hotel has a wide spread of room styles, some of which are suitable for families, and all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. However, lower-end rooms are a little charmless, so it’s worth upgrading. Travelers looking for chicer rooms may want to check out the large Henann Regency Resort & Spa close by, though rates will likely be higher.
Le Soleil de Boracay is a 70-room three-pearl hotel that sits directly on the beach in lively Station 2. There are all manner of bars, restaurants, and shopping nearby. The outdoor pool is the stand-out feature, housed in an attractive courtyard. There’s also a cute trattoria-style bar and a beach cafe serving free breakfast. This hotel has a wide spread of room styles, some of which are suitable for families, and all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. However, lower-end rooms are a little charmless, so it’s worth upgrading. Travelers looking for chicer rooms may want to check out the large Henann Regency Resort & Spa close by, though rates will likely be higher.
The four-pearl Fairways & Bluewaters is a 500-room resort with a private beach, four pools, and an 18-hole golf course on Boracay's northeastern end. It's the island's largest hotel, with plenty of acreage for family-friendly activities including a cable car, zipline, horseback riding, and Segway tours. But the resort's sprawl also means that some rooms scattered around the property aren't within walking distance of key facilities. Rooms and apartment-style suites are large, clean and contemporary, with terraces overlooking the golf course and grounds. Inviting pool complexes, two overlooking the ocean, feature hot tubs, shaded swim-up bars, and shallow children's areas. Because the resort is expanding, there are complaints about construction noise and waits for the free breakfast buffet. Travelers seeking a more intimate property with ocean views may want to check out The District Boracay.
The four-pearl Fairways & Bluewaters is a 500-room resort with a private beach, four pools, and an 18-hole golf course on Boracay's northeastern end. It's the island's largest hotel, with plenty of acreage for family-friendly activities including a cable car, zipline, horseback riding, and Segway tours. But the resort's sprawl also means that some rooms scattered around the property aren't within walking distance of key facilities. Rooms and apartment-style suites are large, clean and contemporary, with terraces overlooking the golf course and grounds. Inviting pool complexes, two overlooking the ocean, feature hot tubs, shaded swim-up bars, and shallow children's areas. Because the resort is expanding, there are complaints about construction noise and waits for the free breakfast buffet. Travelers seeking a more intimate property with ocean views may want to check out The District Boracay.
The Surfside Boracay Resort & Spa is a small budget hotel right on the beach in relaxed Station 3, near dining and nightlife. It has a surprisingly good spa with a sauna and hot tub, along with an alfresco beachfront cafe and bar. However, the 16 simple rooms are old and dated. Even so, the rates are low for the area, and the reliable air-conditioning and furnished patios (some facing the ocean) make them highly competitive. Free breakfasts are included in the rates as well. If it's booked up, check the rates at the nearby 357 Boracay, which is also on the beach and has rooms with just a bit more island character.
The Surfside Boracay Resort & Spa is a small budget hotel right on the beach in relaxed Station 3, near dining and nightlife. It has a surprisingly good spa with a sauna and hot tub, along with an alfresco beachfront cafe and bar. However, the 16 simple rooms are old and dated. Even so, the rates are low for the area, and the reliable air-conditioning and furnished patios (some facing the ocean) make them highly competitive. Free breakfasts are included in the rates as well. If it's booked up, check the rates at the nearby 357 Boracay, which is also on the beach and has rooms with just a bit more island character.
The three-pearl Red Coconut Beach Hotel has a prime location on White Beach, a short walk from popular dining and nightlife stops in Station 2. Its 50 retro, island-themed rooms have solid amenities consisting of flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, plus most have furnished balconies facing the sea. A popular open-air cocktail bar adjoins a beachfront restaurant with outdoor terrace seating that stretches right onto the sand. Music from the bar can be an issue at night for some, as can the hotel's lack of an elevator. Guests willing to pay a little more should check out the Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, which has more modern rooms and a spa.
The three-pearl Red Coconut Beach Hotel has a prime location on White Beach, a short walk from popular dining and nightlife stops in Station 2. Its 50 retro, island-themed rooms have solid amenities consisting of flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, plus most have furnished balconies facing the sea. A popular open-air cocktail bar adjoins a beachfront restaurant with outdoor terrace seating that stretches right onto the sand. Music from the bar can be an issue at night for some, as can the hotel's lack of an elevator. Guests willing to pay a little more should check out the Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, which has more modern rooms and a spa.
The 36-room Boracay Beach Club is a mid-range, friendly, family-owned hotel right across the street from Boracay’s most stunning white-sand beach. Rooms are basic but clean, and feature good amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. The hotel has an airy restaurant, a rooftop deck with views, and a small but pleasant freeform pool, but the highlight here is the beachfront bar, which has a drinks and food menu and unobstructed sunset views. Affordable rates and location within walking distance of famous bars and restaurants make it a great pick for value-minded travelers. Those who want to be right in the heart of busy Station 2 might prefer the much larger and only slightly pricier Boracay Regency.
The 36-room Boracay Beach Club is a mid-range, friendly, family-owned hotel right across the street from Boracay’s most stunning white-sand beach. Rooms are basic but clean, and feature good amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning. The hotel has an airy restaurant, a rooftop deck with views, and a small but pleasant freeform pool, but the highlight here is the beachfront bar, which has a drinks and food menu and unobstructed sunset views. Affordable rates and location within walking distance of famous bars and restaurants make it a great pick for value-minded travelers. Those who want to be right in the heart of busy Station 2 might prefer the much larger and only slightly pricier Boracay Regency.