Bamboo Beach Resort

Arrived to a sandy room and one of the drinking glasses had some water in, indicating someone already been in room. No Internet connection which was annoying. Was there 5 days and 4 of those days we asked every day could someone clean room we was promised daily and no one ever came! Being away on holiday I did not expect to have to go to the local supermarket to buy toilet roll and new towels. Breakfast had no western food except egg, and I saw westerners walk away when seeing the selection. On a good note I probably lost weight walking up and down 4 flights of stairs multiple times a day as had no lifts. The staff were friendly and greeted us well and give you a drink at reception checking in and hotel is right on beach front hence me giving it a overall 2 star review.

I highly recommend this place for those who want beach front lodging without paying a premium. The staff were super nice, accommodated every request we had, and made our transfers go smoothly. They have their own van so even though we opted for a shared transfer, it still felt pretty private. There was always someone to help us from the moment we landed at the airport, until we had to leave Caticlan. Rooms: I'd say it was pretty good for the price. We chose the premier room and stayed at room 311. They provided us with shower gel, soap, and a bamboo drying rack. The fridge was pretty old and didn't really cool but we didn't actually use/need it so it's fine. The AC kept the room cool enough, and there were already stains on the sheets when we arrived (they have a strict policy about staining the sheets and will fine you). Fortunately, they must have noticed the stains before because we didn't get fined. The stains were pretty small, like something you'd get from a rusty peg, so we didn't mind. Our room, 311, was right above V hub- I think it's of the food parks in the area. It gets really loud at night and in the afternoons. It's a good thing that we were too exhausted from walking and swimming to mind it too much. Staff: We had welcome drinks, and they will carry your stuff if you opt for the transfer. They're also easy to approach, and since there's so many people working there, you will always be accommodated. They let us borrow some beach towels at least twice a day, and these towels were always freshly washed and warm. They also cleaned our room every other day (you need to request for this at 2pm). Food: It's right next to Andoks and there's 7/11 nearby, so you can definitely save money. The place also has one of the cheapest buffets on the beach, and guests get a discount during the dinner buffet. Their food is okay, but it can be a hit or miss. For example, their nilaga is great but the carrot cake bites are dry. Or their menudo is okay but the pasta is too sweet. It's still alright if you're looking to save some money on this crazy expensive island. Overall: We'd definitely come back because the highlight is the beach. We came to boracay to enjoy the clear water and sand and Bamboo Beach Resort lets you do this without paying breaking the bank.