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Station 1 Boracay Island Zone 4 Barangay Balabag, Balabag, 5608 Boracay, Philippines
#110 of 193 hotels in Boracay
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 195 hotel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
7.7
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Free Wifi
8.9
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Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Alberto
Canada9 Reviews8.0“Enjoyed stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No beach front area.
Location.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 29, 2025
Michelle
Philippines4 Reviews8.0“just good enough”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
water supply seemed scarce. The shower barely sprays water
its proximity to the white beach and other establishments.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Richard
Australia20 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“I was disappointed initially as the advertising didn’t seem to match the reality but the staff were really good so soon”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No view no pool
The staff were excellent
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Marta
Italy37 Reviews15 helpful votes7.0“Great staff and a pleasurable stay, would recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a mouse in the room on the first night. The staff were very helpful and attentive and moved us immediately to a new room even though it was past midnight. Unfortunately we could still hear mice in the ceilings so had to sleep with ear plugs but we had no further troubles. The breakfast: the breakfast had no sweet options, just savoury/salty dishes. I would suggest the hotel offer pancakes or at least fresh fruit as a breakfast option. The rooftop restaurant was nice though.
The staff : everyone is very nice, polite , helpful and friendly. They gave us a welcome cocktail too. The location : amazing , just behind the beautiful white beach. The room : very clean and comfy. Good WiFi.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 18, 2025
Vito
Philippines8 Reviews9.0“We'd stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The interior lights in the room are not so bright, and the room table is small for families with kids.
The location is in a quiet location, its not beside the road, and not next to the party places.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 13, 2025
Sasha
Australia21 Reviews7.0“Although not 5 star shes still a little gem that packs a punch. Work with her and you wont regret it”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
The breakfast menu :( Rooms were small and the view is pretty bad. The best view is from the the roof top. The rooms and hallways were not sound proof and the building is suffering from termites in some areas. Unfortunately some of the neighbors treat their pets really badly and it is a hard watch. :(
Dinner menu was incredible and the chef outstanding. Breakfast needs improving. Location was perfect for beach and central town, ATMs, massage and activities.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 8, 2025
Oberg
Australia5 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No coffee in room
Breakfast was adequate
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 13, 2025
Tatiana
United States15 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“My stay was cozy and convenient, with great staff and a prime location, though a few inconveniences”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
What I didn’t like was the path to the beach – it was dirty and smelly. While it’s only a two-minute walk, it’s unpleasant to deal with every day. The AC in the room was noisy and blew hard from a single unit, which made it uncomfortable. The bathroom definitely needs renovation, and I missed having an iron and ironing board. The blow dryer provided was old, so I didn’t use it. They greeted me with a welcome drink, which I didn’t drink as I was thirsty for water. When I asked for a bottle of water, they gave it to me but didn’t mention it would be charged to my bill, which I only found out at the end. In general, the local culture seems to be about saying ‘yes’ to everything without being transparent about additional charges, which I found annoying. Lastly, I didn’t like that they held the deposit in local pesos in cash. It’s very inconvenient, especially for travelers.
I really liked the staff – they were friendly and always willing to help. I enjoyed the breakfast on the rooftop, though the menu initially didn’t align with my standards. However, they were very accommodating and adjusted the breakfast for me. Since I don’t eat meat and love healthy options, the salad and egg whites they prepared were perfect! The hotel is modest and small but cozy and quiet, even though it’s right in the middle of everything. The location is fantastic, with proximity to the beach, shops, restaurants, and spas. They provided towels and umbrellas for the beach, which was a nice touch. The room had a small balcony and was well-equipped, making it comfortable for one person. They even offer food and massage delivery to the room, which added to the convenience. I also loved that Pig Out, my favorite restaurant on the entire island, is right across the street!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Favor
United States1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
It would have been good to know ahead of time the hotel's preferred policy for housekeeping. We would have appreciated some fresh new towels but we caught on that we could request as needed.
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. They were very helpful with any request that we had. I enjoyed having the breakfast included and being close to the beach.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Shelley
United Kingdom8 Reviews9.0“Amazing location just off white beach woth super friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only downside was we couldn't sleep past 4am for cockrels being noisy,, I assume this is a common thing in the phillipines and didn't spoil our stay as it was the only negative we could find!
The hotel is in a perfect location, just 1 minute walk to the beach. The rooftop bar restaurant salsa is fabulous, the food was the best we ate in Boracay, the staff in there are amazing.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 2, 2025
Kiran
Brunei2 Reviews8.0“Good refreshing will come again in future”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location near the beach
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 26, 2024
Adrian
United Kingdom22 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 19 nights
Cockerel next door crowing all hours
Staff. Location.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: September 12, 2024
Jade
United Kingdom22 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Great location, lovely staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The neighbours directly opposite have a cockerel, chickens, cat and a dog. And they all set each other off… from about 5am. I think if you stay to the back of the building you’ll escape it, but this bad boy was absolutely belting out the classics at our window. If you can roll with it, it does become quite funny.
Really great location, super friendly staff. The rooftop restaurant is really tasty.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Ting
Taiwan2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are roosters near by the hotel will wake you up in the very early morning 😂
All the staffs are energetic! And smiling all the time!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 18, 2024
Leda
United Kingdom8 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room needs a bit of renovating.
The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Very close to the beach.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 26, 2024
Ivan
Philippines1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good service and very accommodating staff
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 30, 2024
Shan
United Kingdom4 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Lovely staff and location, need to fix mould problem”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mould in the lift of the property has an unbearable smell that we would dread using it everyday.
Really good location and lovely staff!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 24, 2024
Karina
Australia29 Reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Very friendly staff short stroll to the beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room had two small windows I felt closed in
Property clean and comfortable However I felt a bit closed in I should have booked deluxe with balcony
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Monica
Philippines1 review1 helpful vote9.0“I love everything about this hotel except for the bathroom sink. Food was amazing, all the staffs are friendly and accom”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The faucet in the bathroom sink is the only thing that we didn’t like. Everytime we turn it on it burts even if we just turn it a little bit.
Really close to the beach
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Leigh
Australia13 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Thanks”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can get noisy and busy
Front staff are nice
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Cathelyn
Australia2 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“My stay was good peace and quiet”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
small bed for family room, weak wifi
Quiet clean hospitable staffs
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Helena
Croatia23 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Really nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast small
Clean, on very nice location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Elly
Australia41 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It is to be expected, but there will be sand EVERYWHERE - the rooms are strange in terms of price, a deluxe room is smaller but more expensive.. the neighbours rooster will wake you up at 5am
Great location, breakfast was good, parting gift (food and drink) was a good touch. Truthfully, location is everything, and this hotel is pretty much perfect.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Maria
Philippines16 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were great, the roof top bar/restaurant was good as with the food and the prompt action every time we needed them.
Stayed in January 2024
