4-Star Hotels in Aklan

Title: Fantastic hotel, but pick your season wisely! Our stay at Mandarin Island Hotel was exceptional from the moment we arrived until the day we (reluctantly) left. The welcome was incredible—we were greeted with a traditional dance and refreshing drinks, which set the tone for a fantastic stay. The staff were consistently polite and provided great service throughout. The hotel itself is spotlessly clean, and the location is perfect, right on the beautiful white sand beach. The breakfast buffet was delicious with plenty of options to start the day. Unfortunately, we were hit with a stretch of horrible weather during our visit, which meant we couldn't enjoy Boracay to its fullest. We actually decided to check out early because of the rain. This is no reflection on the hotel—it was perfect—but a strong tip for future travelers: choose your travel dates carefully. The island is a paradise when the sun is out, but the weather can make or break the trip. We loved the staff , especially at Don Vita restaurant for both breakfast and dinner .Alwaya friendly and polite . The in house entertainment was fantastic especially in the stormy weather when we couldn’t go out in the evening . We also hired the in service hotel transportation to transfer from airport to the island —— it was incredible, efficient smooth I’d give it five stars , on the morning we were leaving quite early they even packed us a breakfast to go !!! I would definitely return!

This is a wonderful hotel, exactly as described, and the photos are completely accurate. The staff is incredibly friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay throughout your vacation. Any issues that arose were resolved in minutes. You can tell they truly value their reputation. Just a heads-up: payment at the hotel is cash-only. The hotel's location is absolutely perfect, beyond words. It's right in the heart of all the entertainment and leisure spots, and only a 5-minute walk to the sea. I do want to mention one significant drawback: there was a lot of noise from equipment operating near our room, which was quite unpleasant. You do get used to it over time and eventually tune it out, but it might be an important consideration for some. In the last few days of our stay, the hot water started to disappear, becoming only lukewarm, and this issue couldn't be resolved. Also, the Wi-Fi suddenly stopped working completely on our last night (Friday to Saturday) without any explanation, so we had to use mobile internet until check-out. For us, the breakfasts were a notable downside – the selection of dishes was extremely limited. Coffee was only served from a pot (likely instant), and coffee from the machine was an extra charge. However, after I brought this up, the issue with the coffee machine was resolved. For the next six breakfasts, they made complimentary machine coffee for my partner and me. Special thanks to the entire hotel team and for the lovely daily notes in our room that brightened our mood and made our vacation even more enjoyable!

It was an amazing place - best kept secret at station 3 It’s not in a smack where the chaos are. But it’s few mins by foot or by e-trycle to station 2 and 1. Room are spacious and the staff are super friendly. The only suggestion I have is that the beach reclining chair are not fully reclining horrible for sunbathing. Communal toilet near the reception is not regularly clean. Would be great if the restaurant is serving lunch and cocktails during sunset time. Unfortunately it only serves breakfast

So let's begin with the positives. The staff is excellent, beyond excellent they will go out of everything to make you feel accommodated. They are unbelievably attentive. Another positive aspect is its location which is literally right on the sand. Can't get much closer to the beach than this hotel. And did I mention that the staff was very accommodating? When you want to lounge on the beach, the staff will rush out immediately to position the lounges and put towels down. They truly work hard to assist your every need when you are on the beach. An improvement would be updated lounge chairs with cushions but you are not lounging on the sand unless you want to. So as I said, I want to start off with a positive but there are serious negatives about this hotel in fact to the point at which I would suggest booking a different hotel if at all possible. First on the list of negatives is that the food at the restaurant is less than mediocre. Yes you will get breakfast but in all honesty, you might just want to pass that up. Nothing is kept hot...nothing. Everything is served lukewarm or cold except for the eggs which they do make right away...the fresh cooked eggs is the only exception to luke-warm or in some cases even slightly undercooked food. However, what should be cold is never cold, for example even though the milk has a sign that says cold milk it is always room temperature as well as the juices. The cold milk is warm...always,,,,while the food that should be warm or hot is always cold or virtually well on its way to being cold. It's interesting that even though they have the small gas flame burners at the bottom of containers for food, they are never on. Additionally I would recommend that if you are not accustomed to luke-warm to cold Filipino style food again, you may want stay eat somewhere else because most of the food served is Filipino style and while Filipino food can be quite good, not here. Now for the accommodations. The rooms are at best motel style rooms with the AC blasting down on you constantly. Your only alternative is to turn the AC on and off throughout the night to get a break. The rooms themselves are rustic and extremely noisy because everything faces the courtyard and you have concrete surrounding you so it echoes in any conversation especially at night. Sound just echoes throughout the entire place. There is constant noise so bring your ear plugs. I will say, staff keeps everything very clean so no problems there at all. It's just that the entire facility is not well-designed or well maintained for most travelers' expectations. For example, The hot water in the shower it's turned on similar to a faucet bathtub style but the water literally trickles out (at least in my room). Fortunately you do get some hot water coming through the shower head and while it is barely enough to take a shower, it is not what you would expect at a hotel price. I selected this hotel because it has so many good reviews online and it has a lot of 10s out of10s. One site lists it as 4.9 out of 5, I thought that was great but after a few nights, I am convinced that these reviews are from the owners, owner friends or staff or perhaps all of them. It is completely beyond my imagination that this hotel can get those kinds of reviews especially as there are other hotels that are around to compare with. I have traveled a lot and this is probably not more then a five to six at most out of 10 and the only reason it's that high because of staff. Again....5.5 to 10 is my rating on this motel/hotel.

Our recent stay at the Hue Hotel was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish! 🏨 We truly enjoyed every moment, and it left a lasting impression on us. The first thing that struck us was the genuinely warm and welcoming demeanor of the staff. 🥰 Each member of the team, from the front desk to the housekeeping crew, was incredibly friendly and attentive. They always greeted us with a genuine smile and were eager to assist with any query or request, making us feel right at home. It truly enhanced the overall ambiance of our visit. 💖 Beyond the exceptional service, the amenities offered by the Hue Hotel were simply fantastic. 🌟 We took full advantage of the facilities, which were all meticulously maintained and thoughtfully designed for guest comfort. Whether it was the inviting pool area 🏊♀️ or the well-equipped fitness center 🏋️♀️, everything exceeded our expectations and added an extra layer of enjoyment to our vacation. The room we stayed in was a pristine sanctuary. ✨ It was spotlessly clean, with every surface gleaming and not a speck of dust in sight. The bedding was crisp and comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep after our daily explorations. 😴 The attention to detail in maintaining such a high standard of cleanliness truly made a difference and allowed us to fully relax and unwind in our private space. One of the absolute highlights of our stay was the breakfast. 🍳🥐🥓 It was not only delicious but also incredibly varied. Each morning presented a new array of culinary delights, ensuring that every day started with an exciting and flavorful meal. 😋 From fresh, local produce to international favorites, there was an impressive spread that catered to all tastes. The quality of the food was consistently excellent, and it was a pleasure to anticipate what new treats the next morning would bring. 🥞🍓 All in all, we had an absolutely wonderful and memorable time staying at the Hue Hotel. 🎉 The combination of outstanding staff, superb amenities, impeccably clean rooms, and a delicious, diverse breakfast made for an unforgettable getaway. We were so thoroughly impressed and pleased with every aspect of our visit that we are already making plans to go back and book again in the near future! 🤩 It’s rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes so perfectly, and the Hue Hotel certainly did. We can't wait to return! 🥳

We love the hospitality of the hotel, the room is clean and so organized. What we don't like is the breakfast, the egg station chef fogot our omelet for 2 times, we keep on following up and got so frustrated. The breakfast was not that delicious, but we are grateful for many choices of food. We like the pool and the consideration of the staff for using the pool towel on our splash at the beach.

Everyone couldn’t have been more helpful. Great location one street back from the beach, so you were still super close but didn’t hear the noise at night. Big shout out to Glenn who was the most helpful person

7/10 kc pwede magluto and provided nila ang mga cooking utensils, yun nga lang yung room na nakuha sira yung remote ng tv, sira yung hair dryer nag aamoy sunog, tapos yung Kuya J restaurant kung saan ang breakfast buffet is maliit lang, nung magbreakfast kmi sinabhan kmi na bumalik nlang kc puno pa 😟

Pros The hotel is in a great location. It is right on the beach. Restaurants, bars and stores were all right outside hotel. As you walk out of hotel, you will be bombarded with people selling you things: hair braiding, excursions, seafood, tattoos, bracelets, massages… etc but that’s everywhere on the beach. Hotel staff were great!  They surprised my son with a birthday song and a treat on his birthday. We didn’t even let them know it was his birthday, so they must have noticed on his passport. They took photos and videos of this nice surprise. Upon checkout, hotel also gave us personalize bracelets as thank you gifts. Swimming pool was nice and not too busy. Breakfast was not bad. Lots of options. Great breakfast view.  Cons Our room was really far. We booked for 4 but only had 2 towels in the room. Had to request for more towels as well as hand towels and floor towels as the room don’t have any. Water pressure was terrible. At some point, there was no water coming out of the faucet at all. We couldn’t shower or wash our hands. Staff were super accommodating and changed our room the next day. 2nd room was closer and much newer looking. Water pressure was good but now wifi was not working.

A little bit disappointed because not they don’t fixed some of the problem inside the room. Even the furniture are old that why a lot of damages.