Boracay Island Manoc - Manoc Hotels

My third time going to Boracay, my first time was in Fairways & Bluewater Resorts, however it was too far, 2nd time we stayed in Villa De Oro, and for my third time, we stayed here at La Carmela. Our stay here at La Carmela was a clutch decision but a truly memorable one. We celebrated New Year's Eve 2022 at La Carmela. We stayed there for 9 nights. But I must say, some employees are not that dedicated and passionate with what they do, except for the security personnel who were all very accommodating. I myself, I am a front office agent, I can't even feel the sincerity with the service they provide. I was actually expecting a lot from La Carmela since Mr. Boy Abunda has always been promoting this resort during all his shows, in addition to that, so many celebrities and even influencers have stayed in La Carmela and seemed to like their services. But, to my dismay, all my expectation weren't met, unfortunately. Food is average, our daily breakfast was always served ice cold, pool is massive and beautiful, location is priceless since it's near the beach and just near to everything else where. I just wished they can step up their services including personal services to their guests, most especially that there are already a lot of hotels booming as their competitors. I know La Carmela has been there for countless years already, so why not make their legacy a good one. Overall, our room was okay, we waited for so long for our MUR, plus the ac in my mother's room is not functioning well. Would love to consider this hotel once more as it is perfect for budget travelers like me. stayed for 9 nights with my partner, mother, and my sister, and we only paid PHP 25k for everything including their plated breakfast. I hope you consider all the points I have mentioned, See you soon, La Carmela. :)

There are two types of hotels in the world: those with management and those without. Paradise Garden falls in the latter, I'm sorry to say. For example, it took the friendly front office staff over an hour to check me in and the breakfast buffet is so overcrowded that there were no seats once you get your plate. Also, the wifi extended to the door of my room only so that I had to move the dest to the door to use wifi. Inside the room there is no wifi at all. This 1970's looking bare bones hotel is in a good location at Boat Station 3, just a little too far south of the action, and has huge grounds with several swimming pools. But the entire place has an unkempt appearance and needs a management team to remodel it entirely. I was there for a week in February and the weather was perfect.In all I ended up using over US $ 100 of T-Mobile international roaming data charges because the room had no wifi.

Overall I had a good experience with the restaurant staff, the SPA and pool staff were very helpful but I had a very bad experience upon check out, that is why I can't put a better review. The staff lady at the reception took 30 minutes to give me my bill, she waited for the housekeeping to check my room and the house keeper came with a pillow case which had some stains on it, may be the mascara, asking me if I did a filipino tattoo, which I didn't, I said to her: anyway, what is the problem? You don't have a washing machine? She said” no,we don't?” I wonder how they wash the hotel clothes then?!? I was very annoyed about her questioning me again and again if I did a filipino tattoo, really insisting on that point, I was short of time to leave the hotel to take my flight back to Manila, so I didn't report the case, she gave me a bill with some drinks I didn't order, which i noticed few days later, I think they took this money for the laundry or buy a new pillow case, I am a frequent traveler and use to go to many hotels, I have never experienced that anywhere else in the whole world!

I like hotel-hopping whenever I'm on vacation. My favorite ones so far are the ones in Siargao and bgc but Astoria Current here in Boracay is one of my favorites now because of the great ambiance and personnel. Vibes are everything. Aesthetic, music, and people make your vacation worth it and it's 100% worth it here. Thanks also to Kevin for being great and accommodating! 💛

We went to Boracay in July 2022 for 22 days and we spent our last 6 days in Golden Phoenix Hotel Boracay which was the best decision as we wanted to stay at Station 3 during our remaining days. This beachfront hotel is accessible through an access road from the main road which makes it easier to jump into an e-tricycle to go around the island and the White Beach Path for beach access. The staff were all nice especially the food and beverage team who were always there to assist us during our breakfast meals on the restaurant. Our room was located on the first level which was great because we were near the front desk, restaurant, beach and the pool. The hotel was built in 2009 so the amenities may not be updated such as there's no bidet in the toilet and I also wish that they have a retractable clothesline in the shower to hang our wet clothes on. But the classic wood furniture and beautiful lamps in the room really never gets old. We only went around Station 3 in those 6 days and I would say that it's one of my favorites areas in Boracay as it's a perfect fusion of the old and the new, as well as the perfect mix of locals and tourists. Overall, it was a wonderful stay at Golden Phoenix Hotel Boracay.

Only booked this hotel as it wasn't away fromy other hotel at 357 hotel as it was station 3 was thinking all hotes where quiet but as I was passing for food I couldn't believe what I was hearer the loudest music and this was only 11am so I went in to cancel the booking as we wanted a relaxing time not club land, but was talked into upgrading to a bigger room further away, I was shown the room and told by chrtitine that room wasn't rental out as it wS they told suite once in we sat to watc-nthe sunset then to be soaked from the top then realised it was the water from in infinity pool, so now we had a balcony that we couldn't use and 500£ for 3 night was shocking. The hotel staff didn't care or get the idea that I paid so much for this room because of the Seaview and we couldn't even sit on it as water came over like a waterfall.

Great Stay While in Boracay..even though we had a little difficulty in check in due to Peak Occupancy Rate. I still recommend this place. A few minutes walk from the beach... Great Swimming pool and nice comfy rooms. Not to mention their Buffet breakfast and Room Service Menu. Keep It Up

The location is at Station 3. The most satisfying part was that the staff were very kind. Every time we met, all the staff greeted us with a smile, and check-in and check-out were quick and everything was good, but there were a lot of moths and bugs in the room, and even though it was a new hotel, it felt like something was outdated. The bathroom is larger than the room and the water pressure is high. Overall it's not bad, but I don't think I'll be going back.

The hotel is located near the southern tip of Boracay's White Beach (further south than Station 3). But it is a very nice place. The hotel has a nice atmosphere and is not noisy at all. There is a room with a sea view above the attached restaurant, but the garden view room where I stayed is the best. There is no sound. When you hear White Beach, you have a noisy image, but it is really quiet because it is south of Station 3 and the garden view room is behind the back of another hotel building, so the sound is blocked. You don't have to see the sea. You can enjoy the luxury without sound in tourist spots. (Rooms above the restaurant with sea view will be noisy until late with music from the restaurant below.) Additionally, the room I stayed in, which was the cheapest room, was very clean, bright and spacious. I have no complaints. As for the meal, I went to a restaurant that is listed in the guidebook because I came all the way here, but I think the taste of the attached restaurant is better than that. Afterwards, I wished I had eaten all my meals here. If you say it forcibly, it doesn't come with water. It doesn't matter because you can buy it if you walk a little. Soap, towels (bath towels, beach towels, face towels), and toothpaste sets were included. If I go again, I will definitely stay here. I liked it that much. The staff was also nice with just the right amount of separation. (It's not for people who like to be friendly, but if you ask them, they'll answer. If you smile, they'll smile. When they pass each other, they'll say hello. I like that kind of distance.)

The place itself is nice and clean their staff are super friendly and quick to respond - very accommodating. But - If you are thinking of bringing a Senior / elderly family , it is not ADA recommended ( I’m an Occupational Therapist by profession) . Their ramp to get in and out of the restaurant and main building is not ADA recommended. Steps have no rails. The nearest entrance or alley to get to the resort is steep and rocky. Also , on our last day , I have placed a thank you note , a tip ( not a big amount) and left their complimentary red wine to the housekeeper , I placed everything on the table including the room key . Even my companions remembered seeing the key on the table. When I checked out they said they could not find it and I was charged 500 pesos for the room key. I know it’s their policy, but it’s absurd specially for people like me who booked this place online and paid 1,200 US dollars for 4 nights and still got charged for a room key that they can always replace (it’s a card key and not an actual key) .