Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Amazing staff
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Some noise issues
Occasional odor from drains

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
The place is clean and very homely, but there were some issues with flooding in one of the rooms.
Service
9.75
Staff are amazing and very accommodating, treating guests like family.
Location
9.25
Good location, accessible to markets and shops.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms are spacious but some issues with noise and odor were mentioned.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities were good with bike hire available on site.
Value for Money
9.25
Good value for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast was good and the restaurant was well-received.
Overall Experience
9.25
A wonderful experience overall, highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:06

Property Description

Garden Oasis in Bantayan Island

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Indulge in air-conditioned rooms with garden views, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even come with a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Enjoy a variety of breakfast choices from à la carte to Full English/Irish. Craving a snack or a drink? Visit the on-site bar and restaurant for a delightful culinary experience.

Explore and Relax
Located near popular beaches like Sugar Beach and Kota Beach, our hotel offers a perfect retreat. Rent a bike to explore the area or unwind in our garden oasis.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at SMAK's Hotel on Bantayan Island!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 3 years old to 10 years old stay for ₱ 500 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 11 years old and over stay for ₱ 800 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 306 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Philippe • couple • fr
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Llona30 • couple • fr
8
Hotel sympathique mais bruyant la nuit
Pros:

La proximité de la plus belle plage et du petit centre ville avec restaurants..
La Gentillesse de l équipe ( mais Manager peu commercial..)
Eau gratuite pour bouteilles/ tasses ( froid et chaud)

Cons:

Beaucoup de bruit la nuit ( coqs, chiens, motos ..)

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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marie • couple • au
7
Good value for money hotel
Pros:

Location was good, a little balcony with table & chairs & a long clothes horse was handy. Staff were lovely, breakfast was yummy- unreal value, being included. Shower pressure was good, was a huge shower. Tv was good.

Cons:

Lots loud noises nearby which woke us 5.45am,
People smoking at the bar. Bed was a double with foam mattress so the sheets kept pulling out.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Pilar • couple • es
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandre • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Alphabet • solo_traveller • ph
10
Wonderful place to stay and chill. Will definitely come back here again!
Pros:

Location: less than 5 min walk to the nearby market and seafood restaurants.

Room: the room is really clean, the bed comfortable, food during breakfast was great! Ordered Danggit silog during my whole stay! Amenities are complete with shower heater, water is strong, sunny place, aircondition is good and cool, TV is small but it's fine since you're not expected to be in the room always. The room I stayed in is good for two.

Beach: it is not beach front but it is just 5min walk to the Kota beach. If you can drive a motorbike, you can rent it nearby and just go around the island.

Bantayan island is truly a lovely, lovely place. So peaceful, far from the city and yet within reach of basic needs

I didnt have any expectations staying at SMAK but the staff there are very attentive and kind. They always greet you with a smile. Check-in and check-out was smooth.

There's wifi in the property. It's fast enough for Viber and Zoom calls. Goof enough for some net surfing.

Highly recommended for locals and internation travelers!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
C
Carlota • couple • es
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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MICOL • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Hotel appena fuori dal caos ma comodo per arrivare in centro a piedi, personale disponibile e gentile. Colazione varia e buona. Appartamento per 4 persone grande e pulito

Cons:

Niente

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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giorgio Andreina • couple • it
8
Gio andre italia
Pros:

La posizione e la gentilezza del personale sempre pronto ad ogni esigenza poi joy e veramente bravissima. Possibilita di noleggiare scooter vicino a spiaggia e centro

Cons:

La colazione per il prezzo che paghi hotel e molto scarsa solo 2 tipi di colazione esempio continental sono 2 fettine di pane tostato e un cucchiaio di marmellata ed un mango troppo poco x quello che paghi

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Panos • family_with_children • gr
9
Εξαιρετική διαμονή με καλό πρωινό
Pros:

Πολύ φιλικό προσωπικό, ξενοδοχείο σε εξαιρετική τοποθεσία και με πολύ καλό πρωινό.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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rybansky • family_with_children • sk
9
Pros:

Very nice , big apartment, bar and restaurant on site. The staff and the food in the restaurant is just superb.

Cons:

One minus was Wifi signal in the apartment, signal was just in dining room. No Wifi in the bedrooms. Second minus was the Window in the master bedroom,the view is to the hotel laundry room. In the laundry room was a light on all the night, so in the bedroom was not dark at all, it was a bit disturbing in the night time.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Carole • couple • fr
10
Très agréable
Pros:

Très bien placé. Notre chambre était nickel, climatisation et petit frigo. Vous avez la plage de Kota beach à 10 mn à pied grand maximum. Vous pouvez sortir le soir à pied, le quartier animé et tous les restaurants sont à 5mn de l hôtel. En leur demandant, vous pouvez faire le transfert Cebu city jusqu a leur hôtel avec eux. Nous avons louez le scooter en passant par eux aussi.
Ah j'oubliais, vous avez aussi le restaurant de l hôtel qui est très bon et bien servi. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. Nous y avons mangé 2 ou 3 fois sans compter le petit déjeuner (et c'est copieux).
Je recommande cet hôtel sans problème.
Le personnel est très accueillant. D'ailleurs, un grand merci à Joy pour sa gentillesse 👍😉

Cons:

Rien, tout était parfait pour nous.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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kamiya • solo_traveller • jp
10
It's a great deal.
Pros:

This is my regular place to stay on Bantayan Island. The owner and staff are very welcoming. The restaurant is high quality and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this popular place.

PS
Wi-fi🛜 and internet streaming environment are also available!

Thank you.
Kamiya

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Franky • family_with_children • be
8
Pros:

Perfecte service van het personeel.
Goede keuken.
Leuke bar tot 10pm, met eerlijke prijzen.
Hygiënisch.
Goede housekeeping.
Probeer het appartement te boeken.
Op wandelafstand, 10 minuutjes, van restaurantjes en bars.
Probeer het Thaise Thaiphoon restaurant!!

Cons:

Vervang het toastbrood door zachtere sandwiches

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Un po piccola la camera

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Frances • couple • ca
9
Excellent high quality well located guesthouse
Pros:

Super clean, well organized little guesthouse a 5-7 min walk from downtown, on a quiet side street (no street noise or roosters). Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was excellent especially the schnitzel and fish and chips. Nice welcoming atmosphere in the dining area. Our room was a good size with several really nice touches (bed side lights, 2 good pillows each, safe, super quiet aircon). Hot shower too.

Cons:

No hammocks or common area to sit, relax and read (when it’s raining).

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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MARIUSZ • couple • pl
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jörg • solo_traveller • de
10
Freundlich und unkompliziert
Pros:

Das Frühstück ist umfangreich und gut. Es gibt nicht nur Toast sondern auch Brot! und Cappuccino. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Inhaber ist ein Schweizer, daher gibt es hier immer etwas leckeres zum Frühstück. Die Schnitzel mit Rösti im Restaurant sind sehr zu empfehlen.

Cons:

Es gibt nichts schöneres hier

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • gb
10
100% would recommend to everyone who wants a home away from home
Pros:

Great location, staff are amazing and very accommodating. Goes above and beyond and all very happy to help out. The place is clean and very homely

Cons:

Nothing! The place is beautiful!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee