Henann Crystal Sands Resort

Right in front of the beach once you step out of the hotel! What a fantastic location! Plus, with a private beach, I could relax and enjoy the ocean view. There are also two types of pools, and the rooftop pool has a bar, which creates a great atmosphere! The mango parfait I had at the rooftop pool bar was the best mango dessert I've had on Boracay Island! You can get a parfait with plenty of mangoes for about 750 yen! I stayed for 3 nights, and the breakfast buffet menu changed every day, which was enjoyable. The variety and quality of each dish were decent. While the air conditioning in the room was good, the toilet had a sewage smell, which was unpleasant. The shower water never got hot, staying lukewarm the whole time, and the water pressure was very weak. The hotel staff were wonderful, treating me kindly and politely.

The hotel is conveniently located in front of White Beach, and D'Mall is also nearby. I chose this hotel because I wanted to use the Sky Pool. The first room we were assigned was on the 1st floor, next to the adjacent building (Room 109). There was a bamboo hedge that provided some privacy, but staff frequently walked past it, making it feel unsettling. So, I requested a room change. The next room was on the top floor, Room 505, which was bright, but had a view of a neighboring ruin... Rooms in the cheaper categories are just like this. The staff are kind and always greet you. I stayed for 3 nights, and the breakfast varied slightly each day, which was nice. I enjoyed drinks at the pool bar in the Sky Pool from midday. However, I'd recommend merely enjoying the view of the sea at Station 2. If you want to enjoy swimming in the sea, it's better to choose a hotel in Station 1.

Traveling with my parents, I consider this to be the heart of Boracay. You can walk to D'Mall and the stations above and below it without needing a tuk-tuk. Although the shower area in the bathroom seemed a little less clean than before, everything else was perfect.