Hotels Near Station 1 in Boracay Island

The Seaworthy Hotel and staff exceeded our expectations in EVERY way. The staff (Shasha, Shierra, Loren, Jonel and others) were amazing, very accomodating, and really made us feel like welcome VIPs. They were so attentive to all our needs and went above and beyond helping us plan activities and even followed up with us after our days to see how things went. The location was perfect for us - not too busy being in Station 1, but close enough to Station 2 if we wanted more hustle and bustle. The hotel is literally beachfront - and with only 7 rooms, all guests are a quick staircase walk down to the white sand (unlike some of the bigger resorts where it's a good 10 minute walk through the resort). We had 3 rooms for our family, including the Deluxe Seaview - we were definitely spoiled. The rooms were very clean and well stocked with everything we needed, including a refrigerator and safe. As others have written, the welcome Cocomama treat was great after a long day of traveling on a plane, boat then shuttle. The included breakfast was made to order, with an array of choices, and so delicious and filling. The afternoon tea-time up in the guests-only lounge had a delicious array of traditional filipino ”merienda” treats and tea with a beautiful view that is the same as the Deluxe Seaview room. We definitely want to stay at the Seaworthy the next time we come to Boracay (especially if the Deluxe Seaview is available) and highly recommend it to all.

We stayed at Henann Crystal Sands for 4D3N. You can never go wrong with Henann Group of Hotels. Their service was excellent, from Airport transfer to hotel itself. We really had a good stay with them. The ground pool and skydeck pool was beautiful. The staffs are very accommodating especially their room services. Thank you very much Henann Crystal Sands. See you again on our next Boracay trip.

The place is beautiful. Their shuttle inside the property is 24/7 which we can access to go around the place. We enjoyed the foam party at Kudetah. Limited food choices. Most of the area of the hotel is instagramable worthy. But the villa where our rooms are located is a bit creepy because my mom heard a knock twice in her room during midnight but there's no one outside. Overall I still recommend this place, a lot of activity that you can do inside the property and is budget friendly .

I recommend this place to anyone looking for a budget stay in boracay or planning on long-staying in boracay. Very affordable! The pool bar and swimming pool was very intimate. It is like a secret spot within the building which I loved! The dining experience is also amazing because there is an indoor and outdoor restaurant! It has a view of the back beach and has an amazing sunrise view and the breakfast food was A+!

My friend and I stayed in several hotels during our Boracay vacation. Since our families visit Boracay regularly, we decided to try this hotel for our last day to assess its suitability for future family trips. Here's what happened during our stay. UNWELCOMING. Staff's scripted greetings lacked genuine warmth and empathy. We arrived early to check the area and have lunch at their restaurant. We never intended to check in early so it's confusing why they repeatedly emphasized the check-in time, leading us to lose our appetite. We opted to dine elsewhere. WRONG ROOM. We were given a room with an unflattering ”PORCH” instead of a ”BALCONY”. Confusion upon arrival, as we were expecting--and paid for ”A ROOM WITH A BALCONY”. For what it's worth ”A BALCONY” by definition means a raised outdoor platform attached to the side of a building and enclosed by a low railing, accessible from an upper floor”. We politely inquired about upstairs rooms but were told none were available. We practically lowered our expectations to the bottom of the barrel at this point because my friend needed to work, so we just aimed to make the best of our stay. WEAK WI-FI and NONEXISTENT MOBILE NETWORK. Exasperated, we tried to make do with what we had, but we underestimated their ability to disappoint us further. We were prepared to tolerate the weak Wi-Fi, thinking we could use our mobile data. However, my friend's request for a room change due to poor mobile signal was denied, with a staff member even admitting,”wala po talaga ditong signal” leaving us wondering why they placed us in such a room, knowing that even that basic service was unavailable. My friend missed work. LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY. We were taken aback by their audacity in requesting ”EXTRA PAYMENT” to switch to a room with a usable connection. The staff claimed it was the manager's decision, who seemed more focused on upselling than compensating for the inconveniences they had already caused. THE SHEETS WERE STENCHFUL. We stayed out of our hotel room as much as possible. When we returned late in the evening after dinner, we discovered the bed sheets smelled musty and had an faint sourness. They were also itchy. Exhausted and stressed, we chose not to bring it up knowing how unhelpful the staff had been.

NOTE: There are two Nigi Nigi hotels, managed by the same company. One is Nigi Nigi Nu Noos. The other is Nigi Nigi Too, near the No. 1 boat station. TripAdvisor unfortunately combined the reviews of both. So also watch the part about Nigi Nigi Nunu Hotel, because some of it is also about Nigi Nigi Too. I've reported this to TripAdvisor several times, but to no avail. This review was likewise posted in the section on Nigi Nigi Nunu Hotel. The following are the comments about Nigi Nigi Too: I live in Nigi Nigi Too, which is very good. 1. The location of the hotel is super good. The hotel is located by the beach, at boat station 1. There are three boat stations along White Beach, which are no longer used as boat stations (just the name). Boat Station 1 is a quieter area of the beach. Boat station 2 and 3 are also within walking distance from the beach, there are hotels, restaurants and shops along the sidewalk, boat station 1 has no sidewalk and the hotel faces the beach directly. The beach here is very wide and not that crowded. Be aware that Boracay is very calm with very few waves so it is possible to walk quite a distance. About a ten minute walk to the center of the beach (near the main shopping area, D'Mall). The Nigi Nijinunu Hotel is located near the center of town. 2. The price is very reasonable including breakfast. I got a really good price on the site (there is also a 7 day discount here). 3. The hotel has an older wooden building with about 2 rooms (called ”traditional”), next to a larger 3-story concrete building, the ”traditional” rooms in the wooden building are cheaper. I stayed in one of the wooden traditional rooms. The room was large and had working air conditioning, a small fridge (a godsend!), toilet and shower. All wood is simple and very classy. The cable TV also had English channels and everything else in foreign languages. However, it is surrounded by trees, so it is very dark. Anyway, it was very comfortable and the room had a wooden deck with table and chairs. 4. In front of the beach is a very simple outdoor restaurant/bar. Nothing fancy, but relaxing and enjoyable. There are plastic tables and chairs. Breakfast is included in the room rate and there are three options (American, Filipino, Panamanian). The lunch and dinner prices are also very reasonable and the food is very good. This is a great place to stay with a view of the beautiful beach in front of you. , 5. There are rest tables and chairs on the beach in front of the hotel for guests to use. 6. The front desk and restaurant staff are very friendly and attentive. Overall, the price is very good, the location is excellent, the staff are very friendly and attentive, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Very good value.

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. :)

The Arrival We were met at the baggage claim by a happy-looking guy holding up a sign that said ”Crimson” and were directed to the van, which took us to the boat terminal. There was a private waiting area inside the terminal, where we waited about 20 minutes for the boat. The boat ride took about 15 mins, going to the far side of the island, instead of the dock directly across the water. We were pleasantly surprised by a beautiful rock formation we’d never known was there, since in all the times going to Boracay, we had never seen that part of the island. From there, we rode a van to the resort, which was about a 10-minute ride. Staff was very pleasant, and all around a good pick-up experience.   Checking in We were welcomed with a glass of dalandan (citrus fruit) flavored iced tea. It was a quick check-in, and we were happy to know that our hotel room was ready right away. We were escorted to our room.   The Suite Our room was amazing! We came to Boracay to celebrate our son’s birthday. When we entered the room, they surprised us with a “Happy Birthday” sign on the bed as well as on the TV screen. There was also a cake and cookies which the kids loved. We booked a 1-bedroom suite with a plunge pool. For reference, we are a family of 5, and the kids' ages ranged from toddler to preteen. The room was spacious enough for all of us and very clean. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. For someone who has spine issues, I slept well. The bathroom had all the toiletries you would need, from the loofa to bubble bath. Shower water pressure matters to us 😅, and it didn't disappoint. Also, there was also a crimson tote and a beach sombrero. They were very thoughtful with what they chose to provide for guests.   The Restaurants   Saffron cafe - Our booking included breakfast, which was buffet-style. There was a wide selection of food, including continental and Filipino breakfast, a carving station, omelette station, bread and pastries, and dim sum and noodle stations. Some Mediterranean, Japanese, and Korean dishes too. The servers were all so friendly and accommodating, always happy to serve. Mosaic - Latin American grill The first thing that struck me was the beautiful interior design. For appetizers, we ordered the octopus, Caesar salad with anchovies, and the salmon tiradito as appetizers. The octopus paired very well with beets which was unexpected; Caesar salad, you can never go wrong with, while the salmon was just ok. For the main course, we ordered The Tomahawk steak and the cod which were excellent. They served the steak with different choices of salt and sauces, which elevated the flavor and the presentation of the food, and all of them were good. By the way, all restaurants in the resort had a kids' menu, which came with a drink, main entree, and dessert. Do yourself a favor and order their Tres Leches 👌 Azure Beach Club - so accommodating, and the food was great! We entered the restaurant wet from the rain, and they were happy to sit us

Near the airport and a quiet place to stay..Staff were friendly and very accommodating. The room was worth every peso you pay.

We decided to try this place since it’s just an hour away from Boracay. We stayed here for only 2 nights to spend my bestie birthday. David, one of the owner is very kind and easy to talk to. He’s the one answering all my inquiries and giving instructions how to get there. He make sure that we get into the right port so we won’t missed our boat schedule. He even gave us a free room upgrade since we are celebrating our birthday months here. We stayed in their muni muni cliff villa. We love the ocean view and the spacious room for 3 of us. There are some minor problem we encountered like our backdoors in villa cannot be locked which I hope they get fixed. The bathroom is huge but it’s just hard to have your own privacy in a clear glass door with no cover. But it might work for those honeymooners. We really appreciate all efforts they did just to make my bestie birthday celebration a good one. The complimentary cake from the resort is really a Homemade with love. It’s so good and very thoughtful. The staff are so kind and respectful although some seems to be very shy to interact with the guests. Shout out to Ciara and Evian. They’re very attentive. We look forward to come back in this quite place. We hope someday it will be fully operational. They will have more choices to offer like some activity that you can do inside the resort, more food choices . I hope they will have their own F&B manager or someone that will run the operations very well. Who knows how to handle the whole resort business and also we hope they will also put more guards on duty during night time especially down at the cliff villas beach front. There should be atleast big spotlights there and some kind of alarm that you can just press if something went wrong it will make your guest feel more secured too during nighttime while sleeping. I understand the impact of pandemic brought to us and keeping up the maintenance of this huge luxury resort is such a big burden of the owners. I feel bad to see that the beauty of this resort is starting to disappear if they will not make any actions to save it. But overall we love the ambiance, the people, the peaceful quite vacation we had at Ocean Edge Resort. Btw they have a dive shop inside the resort. I just didn’t had a chance to talk to the dive manger and make inquiries. But maybe next time I will do some diving here on my next visit. Again Thank you.