Marilou Guesthouse

Great value and good place

I really loved how clean and cozy the guest house was. Ate Marilou and the kid were so welcoming and accommodating. The room and kitchen were super clean, and there’s even a laundry room, which was really convenient. The place was so comfortable, it really felt like a home away from home. The kitchen was also fully equipped with everything we needed. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely love to stay here again!

Gazda este o femeie amabila si primitoare. Camera este spatioasa, patul este confortabil, aerul conditionat silentios, curatenia impecabila. Facilitatile de a prepara mancarea foarte bune! Multumim gazdei

Great value for the money. The property maintained well clean. They offered laundry and kitchen facilities too. Friendly staff 😊.

Caretaker was very helpful and courteous to our needs. She was also helpful securing a scooter for a day trip.

A window in the room would have been nice so we could see the grounds.

The staffs are very kind and hospitable. I even have my laundry , and cooked dinner and breakfast. All the amenities you need are available. I really enjoyed my stay. Definitely will recommend to my friends who will visit Bantayan Island in the future.

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It's very clean and the owner marilou is very approachable. Restaurants is near also. And the Kitchen utensils is complete. I love staying here and we will be back soon.

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Everything started from the property staff all love.

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Struttura fantastica , gestita da persone fantastiche, gentili e disponibili, ci siamo sentiti a casa. Abbiamo prenotato per una settimana e ci siamo rimasti per due. Pulitissima e fornita di tutto ciò che serve per un soggiorno tranquillo e sereno. La camera è spaziosa e la cucina in comune è ben tenuta e molto comoda. Super consigliata.

Struttura fantastica , gestita da persone fantastiche, gentili e disponibili, ci siamo sentiti a casa. Abbiamo prenotato per una settimana e ci siamo rimasti per due. Pulitissima e fornita di tutto ciò che serve per un soggiorno tranquillo e sereno. La camera è spaziosa e la cucina in comune è ben tenuta e molto comoda. Super consigliata.

Great place to stay as a solo traveller. Loved they have a communal kitchen. Little touches like having a bathroom kit in your room. Also loved the ice in the freezer. Quiet street. Lovely young girl to greet you with a happy face. Walking distance to restaurants try Thai Poon if you like Thai food.

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No breakfast kitchen was good

WiFi is a must

Se volete un'esperienza locale, non resort ma un'ambiente familiare, questo è il vostro posto. Sono stata benissimo, ho dormito benissimo, Marilou ha un sorriso bellissimo ed è sempre pronta ad aiutare. La sua nipotina è un tesoro ed è bello alzarsi e vedere che girano per la guesthouse facendo cose. Il posto è molto cozy e carino, la mia stanza aveva un patio con un divanetto e una zona per sedersi e mangiare fuori. La stanza era grande abbastanza, con aria condizionata, un piccolo armadio e scrivania e sedia, letto molto comodo. Wifi potente. Semplice, ma pulitissimo. La cucina in comune offre acqua calda e fredda gratuita e tutto il necessario per cucinare e ha il frigorifero. La zona lavanderia prevede una lavatrice un po di altri tempi quindi lenta ma utile. C'è anche un  tavolino per sedersi e mangiare nel cortile sotto le palme, se il caldo lo permette! Consiglio vivamente questo posto!

Amazing place to stay ; great location ; great staff and great kitchen

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The location, the simplicity of using the kitchen

Da sistemare un po' il bagno

The location is the best! Near beaches and food area and the port. Highly recommended for short and long term stay. Staff are friendly and it’s squeaky clean! Don’t find other option book this! I would definitely book again when I visit the island again.

Nothing at all. Everything was superb!

The guesthouse is located in a quiet place but close to the beach. It is clean and has a yard where you can have a barbecue, a well-equipped kitchen, a laundry room where you can wash your clothes, and the always nice staff, Mrs. Linda, is helpful, smiling, polite and takes care of her guests.

Super clean, great vslue, strong wifi, well located, polite staff, well equipped kitchen, secure, peaceful, all amenities for a great stay.....highly recommend this place

È stata una vacanza molto entusiasta in questa struttura, vicino al centro e soprattutto la presenza della signora Lindy sempre presente per ogni esigenza di bisogno.

The place is lovely, clean, and very cozy. But the best part was Lindy — I love you. Take care!

La pulizia, l' utilizzo della cucina attrezzata

Tutto bene

The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a relaxing stay. I especially appreciated the cozy atmosphere and the attention to detail — it’s clear that the owners take great pride in keeping the place well-maintained. The location was perfect, just a short walk from the beach and close to restaurants and small shops. It was peaceful at night, making it easy to rest after a full day

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Lovely. Can’t fault it. Lovely staff who will help. Great location Communal kitchen if wanted Great price Spacious room Scooter to rent opposite

Nice bed and air conditioning

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Personal muy atento y amable. Buena ubicación a un paseo de todo. Se puede lavar la ropa y tender. Cocina comunitaria completa. Agua gratis. Muy limpio

Wir waren für ganze 30 Tage hier zu Gast und hatten eine wunderbare Zeit. Die Gastgeberin war unglaublich nett und hilfsbereit, wir haben uns sofort willkommen gefühlt. Auch ihre Tochter ist total lieb! Es war ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt und wir können die Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank für alles!

The readiness of the staff to cater for the comfort of their guests.

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Everything is so clean and well taken care of.

The place is clean and tidy, with free water and the convenience of self-catering. It's located near the port, making it easy to access public transport and nearby amenities. Furthermore, the area is well-connected to beautiful beaches and numerous restaurants, allowing guests to enjoy relaxation and good food within easy reach.

Pulizia, pace, gentilezza, abbiamo addirittura prolungato il soggiorno.

Hôtes très accueillantes, souriantes et toujours aux petits soins. Emplacement idéal. Propre, cuisine équipée. Lit confortable.

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One of the best places I have stayed at during my 4 months in the Philippines. Everything looks almost new, and everything is spotlessly clean. Friendly and welcoming staff. Nice outdoor sitting area right outside the room. Spacious room with plenty of soap, shampoo, toilet paper and towels supplied. The room had a proper desk and also excellent lighting. Good location half way between the port and town, within walking distance to both. Also walking distance to the 'stumble inn' beach bar/restaurant which overlooks the sandbar. There's also a clean and well equipped kitchen with a big fridge and dining table. Free hot and cold water dispenser. Small convenience store on site. You can also do your laundry for free out on the back. Very good WiFi. Excellent place to stay if you want to balance out your budget with a bit of DYO.....I also loved the tiny baby kitten.

It was nothing I didn't like.

The owner is really welcoming. Love the location too. Just near the port and tourist spots. The room is spacious, own bathroom, and air conditioned works well.

The staff was very helpful

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Helen, toujours souriante, est aux petits soins pour ses guests. L'endroit est tout neuf, très propre, tout y est. Linge, savons (réapprovisionnés chaque jour), papier de toilettes. Un wifi rapide, hormis lorsque le village entier est plongé dans le noir. Une climatisation facilement réglable (on y dort sans geler !). C'est pas vraiment au centre-ville, mais à seulement quelques encablures. Ca vous permettra de rencontrer les sympathiques commerçants en marchant un peu, tout en dormant au calme. Je recommande vraiment!

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Very clean. Super kind people. Close to downtown, but far enough away that there is calm.

Très bon accueil, bon emplacement Cuisine en commun à disposition avec café et thé

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was super clean.

Alojamiento limpio, espacioso, buen aire acondicionado. La chica que está gestionando y limpiando es muy amable y cuidadosa . Ofreciendo su ayuda para lo que fuese necesario.

great value for the price

The accommodation is in a great location, just a short walk to the beach and very close to MJ Square where you can find plenty of food options. The staff is very approachable and helpful throughout the stay. The entire place is very clean, spacious, and well-maintained, including the room. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant experience.

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It’s a great value because it has great aircon and very clean. The caretaker was very nice. I would definitely stay again if I’m ever on the island again.

Almost everything. Very approachable staff & owner

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No cockroaches, no spiders, big room with AC, clean and in good technical condition. Very high standard hotel for philippines compared to the others. Good Value. Plus you have shared kitchen where you can cook. Free drinking water. Perfect!

Great place! Very clean, a/c worked great, kitchen was tidy and staff were very helpful. Did not need hot water! Location was fine if you don’t mind walking a bit but the staff will assist you with getting a scooter if you want one!

The room was clean and comfortable and quite spacious. You have a kitchen in case you need to cook and drinkable normal/hot water. There was also a washing machine available. The room had a little front terrace with table chairs and sitting bank in their garden area The place is also very quiet.i highly recommend its good value for money

staff were soo smiley and nice, the room was clean, AC worked great, they clean your room upon request, laundry service available as well, the shower was great(albeit not warm but who needs that), wifi was working and pretty fast thank you so much you guys made my bentayan island experience amazing

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The accomodation is very clean and spacious, including a table and little shelf. No mould or mouldy smell. Towels, soap and toilet paper were provided. Because of it's location, it is not too noisy as well. The bed is comfortable, the AC working perfectly and without beeing noisy. The cute terrace is perfect for a breakfast. The kitchen and laundry machine can be used as well. One of the best guesthouses I've had in the Philippines.

It is is a little outside, but still in walking distance (or a short tricycle ride) to the town centre. Just mentioning it, because there was absoluteley nothing negative :)

This was the best accommodation I've found in Philippines. The owners are a lovely people, they helped us with everything. They change towels every day and they take care of your stuff, for example I washed my clothes after the beach and I have left them hanging outside to dry out. During night they found it was raining, so they brought our clothes under the roof in order to let them not being wet again. I truly recommend this apartment.

A very pleasant place well maintained Very welcoming and friendly Close to all amenities shops restaurants etc Basically a lovely stay

Having to leave

Very clean and welcoming hosts .. fresh linen and very nice for budget conscious travelers. Close to port and 10 minutes walk to Santa Fe scooter 🛵 for 200 a day that host arranged.

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We loved this family and their 2 girls and helped us with any questions we had and to get a great price on a scooter

A bit far from town but with scooter no problem at all

We had an amazing stay while we were here. This place is run by a beautiful family that is so kind and helpful. They arranged bike hire for us for a really low price and even dropped us off at the port once we checked out. Rooms are cleaned daily and there’s a nice shared kitchen available to use when needed. Drinking water is also supplied and the wifi was honestly some of the fastest we’ve had since we’ve been in the Philippines! 10/10!

Friendly staff, clean area and you can cook as well if you’d like. The room is spacious with cabinets to put your clothes and other things. It’s walking distance to MJ Square too

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clean and private

Sta. Fe in general has no grab delivery for food

I stayed 6 nights and it was amazing! I will repeat for sure. Very helpful staff, very good room, aircon was working perfectly, water pressure the best I have gotten in an island so far. Wifi always working. Price I paid for the room was really good. Everyone was very helpful, they rented me a scooter and the prices were better than any other place. The location is very convenient as well.

So clean

Very close to Sta. Fe Port and you can walk to MJ Square. The room is spacious with attached bathroom and very clean. There’s a dirty kitchen where you can cook and wash clothes. Very accommodating owner. Definitely recommended!

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I highly recommend MiaDrStar Hannah Victory Apartment! The staff are exceptionally accommodating and friendly. We arrived early in the morning, way before our scheduled check-in time, but they graciously allowed us to stay and even provided us with a place to rest until our room was ready. Their hospitality and flexibility truly made our stay special. The property itself is wonderful, but it's the staff that truly sets it apart. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

The bed was good to big room for small Aircon

Neighborhood barking dog

Can't say as I was not able to stay there.

Booked and paid for a room at this hotel but when I arrived they were surprised that someone showed up. After a while they explained that they did not have a room for me and drove me to another hotel (which turned out not to be that good). Well, it is the most basic thing to provide a room if you booked and paid for one. Also: there is no sign and the location on google maps is slightly wrong.

Great room with lots of space. The family working there is very helpful. There´s a nice yard.

It's not as close to the city center as I expected. But that means it's close to the other beach.

I liked several things: - It that it was not far away from the Santa Fe Port (7-8 min walk) and not far from town centre (10 min walk) and around 15 min walk to Kota Beach. - The room was very clean and had everything I needed. - The most important and outstanding thing: Helen, the person in charge (or owner, not sure) of the property WAS THE BEST!!! The kindest person ever !! She gave me the ride to the place to catch the boat to Virgin Island knowing I was not feeling very well, and then on my last day she offered me the ride to the port ❤️. She was very sweet and I’ll never forget her kindness and patience to answer to all my questions. She even washed some of my clothes 🙈

I’ve got nothing to point out. I noticed some comments mentioning that there was not hot water, which is true but this is not necessary when you are in an island with very warm weather 😉

Helen is the absolute best! She is soooo hospitable and helpful! You won’t regret booking. For the price is a wonderful stay!

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Friendly - quiet - great location - 10 minutes walk from centre and 5 minutes from Santa Fe port - had outdoor kitchen if wanted to eat and cook your own meals

Noisy air con unit needs updating

The owner is really helpful and kind for everything I need during this trip.

Easy 10/10 We booked 5nights, we wanted to extend our stay but they were fully booked because of the local event, we stayed on the island 10days and we are coming back next month. Let's be honest we booked this place because it was one of the cheapest in santa fe and we wanted access to the kitchen. Our review is based on the price, amazing value for money. 10min walk to the ferry, 10min walk to the town centre. I think this place is great, room was basic but it was huge, cold water but it is really hot outside so not a big issue, ac, communal fridge, communal (clean and equipped) kitchen, you can use bbq, free washing machine (!!!), tables outside so you can eat your breakfast there, tiny terrace for an evening beer, they only have three rooms so we were alone there. Really quiet neighbourhood, great bbq next door, owner advised about local prices (meat, fish ect) they recommended bike rental (super cheap, no paperwork, no deposit, no passport, no plates 😁)

Easy check in process Friendly hosts I got free motorbike ride to Barangay Okoy to catch the day trip to Virgin Island Free laundry services and after that I could have a place to hang my clothes Spacious room and clean bathroom In fact it's really walkable from Santa fe port to the guesthouse (700m approx) And another 1km to Santa Fe poblacion areas to have breakfast or walk to the Kota Beach.

Nothing. I love it there. Feel like going back already :)

Close to the main road but not in the “center”. In literally 8 minutes walk you can get to Kota Beach. You can keep stuff in the common fridge and even cook for yourself if you wish to. Plus Helena is a sweetheart and she is there always to help.

Mattress is not a real mattress but still ok for 2-3 nights. Not really about the property but chanticleers singing all day definitely ruins your sleep.