Forest wood-Port Barton

Nous allons avons été déçus par cet hôtel… Dès notre arrivée, nous avons constaté un gros problème d’eau : quasiment aucune pression au lavabo ni dans la douche, rendant difficile le simple fait de se brosser les dents. De plus, aucune eau minérale n’était disponible dans l’hôtel, même à l’achat. Sans aucun avertissement, la climatisation et l’électricité ont été coupées de 4h à midi, puis une autre nuit de 22h à 5h. Personne ne nous a prévenus afin que nous puissions prendre nos précautions (par exemple charger nos téléphones…). Concernant le petit-déjeuner pourtant inclus dans notre réservation, il n’en a jamais été question lors du check-in. Lorsque nous avons demandé à en bénéficier, la gérante a semblé agacée et nous a répondu ok à contrecœur. Chaque matin, nous avons eu l’impression que cela l’ennuyait de nous servir un petit-déjeuner auquel nous avions pourtant droit. Le deuxième soir, après une excursion en bateau, il était presque impossible de se doucher. Un homme est venu intervenir mais s’est contenté de retirer une pièce de la douche (ce qui a rendu son utilisation encore plus compliquée), sans résoudre le problème de pression. Résultat : toujours pas assez d’eau pour rincer correctement un shampooing. La réception était rarement occupée. Le deuxième matin, en sortant prendre le petit-déjeuner (devant notre chambre), nous avons simplement fermé la porte, juste fermé mais pas à clef donc sans prendre les clés. Personne ne nous avait expliqué que la porte pouvait se verrouiller automatiquement si on la claquait trop fort. Nous avons dû attendre près d’une heure qu’un double soit apporté, celui-ci n’étant même pas conservé sur place. Le dernier soir, vers 22h, le verrou métallique de la chambre s’est retrouvé bloqué de l’intérieur. Impossible que cela se soit produit seul. Lorsque nous avons demandé de l’aide, la gérante est arrivée énervée en nous demandant ce que nous avions fait, alors que nous n’étions responsables de rien.

Really large and spacious room. Strong AC. Very helpful staff, helped organise transport for us and offer tours too. Even though there is a power outage in port Barton the room didn’t get too hot.

Very good location.

We stayed 2 nights here. We were only informed upon arrival that there would be daily electricity cuts, which was understandable, but during a large part of our stay we also had no water, meaning no showers, no AC, and no way to charge devices. The biggest issue was the transport service. We paid the hotel for a van to El Nido, but no reservation had actually been made. We were dropped far outside Port Barton with no signal while the driver tried for hours to find random vans with available seats. Our main problem was the lack of transparency and the fact that paid services were not delivered as expected.

Hilfsbereit für Vermittlung der Touren und Motorroller. Etwas abgelegen, weg vom Trubel. In 5 Minuten zu Fuß am Strand. Keine Katzen und Hunde - zumindest keine Fremden.

Very friendly and helpful staff, close to the beach and restaurants.

They would have got higher grade if the shower worked.

Das war unser zweites Mal hier und wieder hat es uns sehr gut gefallen. Positiv ist uns diesmal aufgefallen, dass das offene Badkonzept dafür sorgt, dass sich kein Schimmel ansiedeln kann.

Der Wasserdruck könnte wirklich besser werden. Und meinem philippinschen Partner hat local breakfast gefehlt.

Preço e a simpatia de um funcionario especifico do qual nao me recordo do nome, sempre pronto a ajudar

We stayed here 3 nights. For our first night, we were given a somewhat old room or that what it felt like in it. We weren't able to sleep due to the smell. It smelled of mold or when you open a really old cabinet with old clothes and stuff. It felt a little suffocating. 2nd night we were moved to a better room. A lot better. It was comfortable and felt newer. The problem we all had in all our rooms was the almost non existent water pressure. With the staff, only the one guy was accommodating. The other staff members who were women seemed like they didn't want to be there. This was the one thing that we couldn't wrap our heads around since Filipinos, especially in this line of work, are known for their hospitality and friendliness. We still spoke with them politely, but they just didn't seem to care. Worth noting though, that the man who was very nice and kind to us was very friendly which made us extra patient on interacting with the other ones. 3 nights and the rooms weren't cleaned once. To be fair, maybe we should have asked. Still had to be said though. There was free unlimited coffee all day! There were a lot of mosquitos so bring a repellent spray

Freundlich. Toller Innenhof. Der Bungaöow für 2300 war super.

Die erste Nacht hat man uns für ein DormRoom 3500 abgenommen. Es war an dem Tag Engpass an Unterkünften.

Cicho, schludnie, czysto.

Dojście mało ciekawe.

Le personnel m’a énormément aidé à résoudre plusieurs problèmes bon petit déjeuner grandeur de la chambre et de la salle de bain

L’hôtel est situé dans un environnement « nature » ce qui est très agréable notamment pour le petit déjeuner dehors le matin. Le monsieur de l’hôtel est vraiment très gentil et disponible.

Le petit déjeuner était très bon mais la dame qui s’en occupe n’est pas capable de respecter l’horaire qu’elle même nous demande la veille. Il y a environ 30min ou plus de délai pour avoir le petit déjeuner par rapport a l’heure où qu’on lui a demandé … nous avons donc raté notre bus. Merci.

L’accueil du personnel

La climatisation

L’hôtel est très très bien situé.

La chambre était très sombre. Il n’y avait pas de vitre au fenêtre simplement des volets qui ne peuvent pas être ouverts. Le personnel est sympathique cependant il est très bruyant (parle fort et chante tôt le matin devant la chambre). Difficulté pour avoir de l’eau chaude à toutes les douches.

Staff nice. Beds comfy. Good air con. Decent breakfast

Showers were terrible. No power. Drip drip drip

La ubicación, cerca de todo pero tranquilo para descansar. El personal súper amable y encantador. Sobretodo Khulaz, un auténtico crack. El sitio tiene todo lo que necesites. Habitación espaciosa, agua fría cuando necesites, cafés, tés. Puedes alquilar ahí motos, tours, o te reservan un trycicle que te lleve donde quieras y te devuelva después a Port Barton por buen precio.

Nada, todo genial.

Khulaz et toute l’équipe sont super accueillants et toujours souriants. Khulaz propose toujours sont aide et trouve les meilleurs prix pour les activités et transports. Il fait de son mieux et essaie de trouver des solutions à tout

Il n’y avait pas d’eau chaude, ce qui est plutôt commun dans le coin et la douche n’avait qu’un filet d’eau. Heureusement il y a une baignoire donc il reste l’option du robinet pour se doucher :)

Great room - huge Free coffee available all day and night Free water available all day and night At the back of the village but 6 minute walk from the beach The offer transfer, tours and even massage

No early check in

L'emplacement est top proche de la mer et des stands de nourriture. Tout est faisable en marchant. Faut juste se munir de lumière le soir pour rentrer. Le p'tit déjeuner était super bon. Le personnel très aimable.

Le lit n'est pas très confortable. Il n'y avait pas de fenêtres dans ma chambre, mais les autres chambres avaient l'air bien.

The staff was very helpful, the location was a little out of the way but it let me explore the town which was nice. They were very helpful with getting me van rides from my hotel in Puerto Princesa into Port Barton (they booked my outgoing ride as well) and they had a lot of activities overall. I stayed here for a week in 2025….9/10!!

Nothing really, the place was pretty great for the price.

La vicinanza alla spiaggia proprio a due minuti a piedi

Manca un po' di organizzazione, la colazione buona ma non all' orario indicato

Ruhige Lage; tolles Zimmer

Probleme mit dem Wasserdruck; wasserspender war auf einmal weg; die schlechten Straßen/Wege zum hotel

The room was clean although it’s a bit old.

There is no Filipino breakfast.

Lokalizacja, duże wygodne łóżko, klimatyzacja.

The owner was very helpful with tours and transfers, saving time and money. Benjamin our tricycle driver was kind and helpful.

The room had nowhere to hang or put anything, bags and everything had to be on the floor. Shower was too difficult to use, no shampoo or shower gel. Poor lighting in the room.

Super Naprawde polecam jesli masz zamiar zatrzymać sie w Port Baton zacznij od tego miejsca. Pomimo przybycia wcześniej zostaliśmy bardzo milo powitani. Zaproponowano nam kawę ew. prysznic po podrozy :) polecono miejsca do zwiedzenia. Udało sie wynająć skutery na pol dnia i zorganizowac hoopin na kolejny dzien. Naprawde zależy ja aby milo spędzić czas u nich Pokój przestronny z dużą łazienka, sniadanka ok

There was glass on the bathroom floor resulting in my foot being cut

El dueño y todos los trabajadores muy atentos y amables. El desayuno perfecto

Todo estaba perfecto

Accogliente struttura

Wi-Fi lento Posizione non il massimo

Ligt niet ver van het strand en de strandbars. Toffe locatie, vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt voldoende, maar zonder fruit of de mogelijkheid om dit te bestellen.

De kamers werden niet schoongemaakt, wij verbleven er 3 nachten en het zou wel leuk geweest zijn mochten de kamers proper gemaakt zijn, zeker als je van het strand komt en dus zand mee brengt.

The hotel is in a very calm and nice area of Port Barton, just 2 mins from the beach. The structure is clean and well organised. The room was definitely bigger and nicer than we expected.

Nice room, huge bathroom. comfortable bed. Tea and coffee on offer.

This place has so much potential to have received a 9-10 rating but the staff just cant be bothered to make it that little bit nicer. There are a few breakfast options: - toast with jam - omelette with toast - scrambled egg with toast - pancake - chocolate pancake 3 out of 5 breakfasts we had, they didn't have any toast. Well that eliminated over half of the breakfast options unless you just want a very small portion of 2 eggs... not much of a breakfast. The pancake was amazing but they have no fruit to go with it, we had to bring our own bananas. Another morning, we ordered our breakfast 20 minutes before breakfast was supposed to end, to be told the chef has gone home and we can have some toast... I only wanted an omeltte and they have plenty of staff there that im sure can cook a very simple omlette. This was resolved but i had to offer to cook it myself for the staff to decide that they will try and make it for me. If this property was a really low budget accomidation, I would let these things slide, but it isnt for the philipines! Any shop is about a 5 min walk away, yet they don't sell any water at reception. When we arrived there was filtered water avaliable for 5 pesos for about 150ml, a 1L bottle cost around 30 peso to fill up (no cheaper than buying from a store so is doing nothing to reduce single use plastic). This is the first property we have been to where you have to pay for serviced water. On day 2, the water had ran out and they did not replace it, so simply if you wanted water you had to walk 5 mins to the nearest shop. Finally, they didnt clean or offer to clean our room until 5pm on our last night of a 5 night stay.... there isnt much point offering that late into the stay as we leave in the morning! These little things are so easily resolved if the staff just had a little more initiative and made a bit more of an effort. The rooms are so nice and well built but the staff really let this place down with their laziness.

The hotel is away from dusty roads and traffic. It has a cute design with forest and sea themes. The rest/coffee area creates a happy eco community’s atmosphere. Our rooms had spacious bathrooms with big bath tabs, basically mini swimming pools. The staff was friendly and helpful. The territory and path to it lit up well in the dark time. The boat tour from the hotel was great.

The long path to the hotel from the road is not paved. It has some tiles to keep your feet out of mud, but they are not wide enough to roll the baggage through, so you have to carry it. It is much more humid in the hotel area than in the village. Towels and swimwear do not dry outside. Burning smell from the neighborhood stays long in the air. Local internet does not work in all rooms. Phone reception was only outside. Breakfast is good but not outstanding as described, only a choice of pancake or eggs + toast. The territory is small. Rooms are dark. The bathroom in one of our two rooms was smoked up. Old smoke smell was coming from the walls and other surfaces, so it couldn’t be simply fixed with cleaning, as the staff thought. So that room was changed upon our request for another one with a smaller, normal-sized bathroom because of limited availability in a small hotel. It was fine with us.

Wifi and electricity worked well and consistently, which is important because I stayed in other places where these services didn't work.

Everything was great! The houses were very nice and clean, the bathrooms were very cool and interesting. The staff was extremely nice and helpful with everything, always with a smile. They arranged transport for us with a van to El Nido, which we had trouble doing ourselves. If you want the full experience of being surrounded by nature this is your to go place! Thank you!!

Very comfortable air conditioned room with shared bathroom and free breakfast. Staff were lovely and helpful, definitely recommend!

The bathroom scared me but was fine.

Comfortable and clean. A bit further out but easily walkable and it’s a nice quiet area.

AC extremely noisy. The guy at the desk tries to sell you tours etc more than helping by answering your questions. But he’s very friendly.

Staff- Male- Chillas was great and very helpful. The grounds around the place and plants were really great. I also really appreciated the aways free and available coffee.

One of the staff here, I won’t use her name seemed like she didn’t like me, or her job or being there at all. Perhaps I should have asked her. How can you work in the tourist industry and basically not like tourists? My room was also kind of a tiny box with a bed, but the one unfriendly staff member was what left me with a very sad impression.

A very calm hostel with a nice vibe. The staff were always helpful.

Very well located and good budget place. Staff were friendly. Shower was fine and beds were comfy.

Was hardly luxury but wouldn’t expect that for the price.

Lovely quiet retreat from the more noisy, bustling centre of town and only a short walk away from the beach too. Breakfast is an extra option and it's very tasty. We slept really well here.

The host was an incredibly good man, the common spaces were bright, beautiful, and relaxing. The room was clean and comfortable with enough space for two. Shared bathroom area was clean with sink outside toilet for convenience.

Water pressure in shower very low one day, but came back stronger the next. No problem really.

The staff were super lovely and the place the hotel is located down a sweet little alley. The rooms for two people looked lovely (but we were in the family room)

We had the family room and while there were two rooms and a bathroom it was a bit dingy and there wasn’t anywhere nice to sit at the room. The rooms for two people had little outdoor areas where you could sit. This meant we couldn’t really hang out and enjoy reading etc at the hotel.

Location is a couple mins walk from the town centre The hosts were lovely Nice forest feel to the rooms

Not sound proofed rooms Noise could be heard early morning

Very helpful and friendly owners

Close to the beach. Bed and sheets were clean. Staff helped when we had a scorpion in our bathroom. Wifi worked good when outside. In the room no wifi.

The room smelled really damp/moldy! Toilet wasn't clean (hair). Sink wasn't clean, dirty handsoap bar. A lot of noise from rats outside in the night. Airco also made a lot of noise.

Staff was very helpful and rooms and property had a great vibe! It is not the fanciest place, but absolutely great value for your money. Great quiet location too! Romantic vibe.

My experience at the Forrest Green Hostel was absolutely exceptional, largely thanks to David and the amazing team running the place. From the very beginning, their hospitality and attention to detail stood out. The rooms are incredibly comfortable, equipped with air conditioning, and provide the perfect atmosphere to relax after a day full of activities. The cleanliness and care put into every detail were truly impressive. The service was outstanding. David and his team were always attentive to every need, constantly offering help and ensuring my stay was flawless. They not only resolved any issues promptly but also anticipated my needs, suggesting activities and services to enhance my experience. One of the highlights of the hostel is the wide range of activities they offer. From local tours to personalized recommendations, there was always something exciting to do. Their enthusiasm and willingness to assist with any request or question made me feel right at home. In summary, I would highly recommend the Forrest Green Hostel without hesitation. The combination of comfortable rooms, attentive service, and a variety of activities makes it a perfect choice for any traveler. Special recognition goes to David and his team for making this place truly extraordinary. I will definitely be back!

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The amount paid for the stinking closet we got was absurd. The room was smelling like paint, very unhealthy to sleep in. The blanket was only large enough for 1 person. What a rip off

Decent room and price.

The staff leave earlier so we didn’t get to order breakfast lol. Also since it was raining it was so muddy going in. But all good.

Nice size room & bathroom with table outside to eat breakfast, they offer laundry & help you book trips, umbrellas available for use

Due to rainy season and there being a storm it smelt a bit damp and there was no running water for half the time. The WiFi is also very weak inside the room. But I think these are all common problems in port Barton and not specific to the accomodation

Hosts were super nice, very helpful and accommodating! Organised tours for us and assisted us with tuktuk back to bus terminal on check out, gave us advice for our onward journey, and helped us without question with a big spider that welcomed itself into the room! Location is great, shops/restaurants easily walkable, 2-3 minute walk to the beach, one straight short road, felt safe and secure in the area. Free tea/coffee station for use which was lovely. Room had AC which is always great.

Only issue we had was a slight damp smell in room/bathroom A small fridge for our personal water would have been nice, not a complaint/dislike, rather a suggestion! :)

The room and property were beautiful. Room was clean and you can hire tours, bike and van from the front desk.

The location was dificult. a couple of blocks away from the beach, the streets were flooded due to rain so it was hard to come and go. If I knew it was like that I would have stayed closer to the beach.

Good location. You paid what you get for. Comfortable for sleep and shower. Nice garden around. You get shampoo, soap and towels. Also there is a coffee and tea station for free.

Big room, Nice ambience and decoration

All the staff was kind and accommodating. They were very helpful in assisting us with all our needs. The accommodation has a homey feel has nice bed, nice bathroom, and free coffee

Slightly difficult to bring the suitcases to the accomodation

What breakfast ?

Wifi is a joke , staff didnt care

The location was good and it was cheap. The rooms were okay.

The WiFi wasn’t working at all (couldn’t connect) and when I went to reception to deal with it the lady wasn’t there, just a sign saying that reception is open until 10pm (it was 9pm). The breakfast was okay but not great. There wasn’t a proper duvet or bed cover just a blanket that didn’t look very nice.

The location of the property was good, it was secluded but still very close to the beach. Also convenient to rent a bike

Room wasn’t cleaned in 4 days, shower power was the worst I’ve ever seen, nearly impossible to take a shower (granted I have heard it’s the same in a lot of places). Advertised to have wifi but you may aswell not try as it doesn’t work. Stayed for 4 days, on the last evening we asked for a new towel as we’d been using the same one but were told we’d to pay for it. Really expensive for what you actually end up getting

Great place and friendly staff. Room decoration was amazing. Close to town center and beaches.

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The location was convenient for walking to restaurants and the beach.

The water pressure was poor, sometimes non existent. And the WiFi didn’t work well in our room.

The property is good with nice location

The Aircon is not clean that is why our room is not cold Port Barton have low supply of water they should have extra water tank to supply more water

Overall it is a really good and beautiful place where to stay. Water was only cold but enjoyable, free coffee and tea, near the beach, cheap and good quality service and staff (always available to help). Definitely recommended

There was no wi-fi but it’s not their fault (even mobile data didn’t always work)

Good breakfast ! We had pancake and scrambled eggs Calm place in the nature good for sleeping Clean

Wifi not really working (in the room and in the lobby) Problem with the water supply for the sink, shower and toilet. We had to fill bucket of water just in case if we had no water No storage place

Good location. Friendly staff. Breakfast choice was limited but tasty. Staff organised tours for us and were very helpful. Very close to the beach.

Room was never cleaned over a 5 day period and it cost extra money for a clean towel.

Nice location, good enough for the amount we paid for the stay.

Wifi is TERRIBLE! I wish they cleaned the rooms more often as it was dark and hard to see any dirt