Review: La Banane Hostel, El Nido

La Banane Hostel is located at Hama Street, Brgy Masagana, Zone 3, El Nido Palawan. From El Nido Public Market, we rode a tricycle (30 PHP) to get to the hostel. Our room was just right across the road from the main hostel and few walks away to the beach. So we took the stairs when we got there at around 3AM and saw it tagged as "orange room". 

 La Banane Hostel (dorm type rooms) view from our balcony.

 Our room located on the 2nd floor.

"Orange Room"

Inside was very simple, bed just few yards away from the door and the huge fan was attached to the ceiling right above the bed. There was also a small closet where you can put your stuff on. The comfort room was pretty decent too. Our room has a small balcony with 2 chairs and small table-- a perfect place to smoke and you can see people walking by. 

Double bed

 Bathroom

 Balcony

Balcony! =)

The only negative thing I could say is the location itself-- since it was along the road, you could hear people chatting, yelling, horns from motorcycle and other outside noise. In fact, I woke up that Saturday morning because of the noise. 

However, the best part was the room rate. The negotiated amount was 800 PHP per night and we reserved 2 nights. Since we had a late check-in and early check out, they let us pay only 1000 PHP and the receptionist said "Pilipino naman eh," we were very happy because we saved a lot of money from our budget. I would say a little "charm" would help a lot as well.

  

La Banane Hostel also offers budget-friendly dorm-type rooms for backpackers. For more information about their rates and contact number, visit: www.labanane-hostel.com

Yours Truly, 

JM

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Our Cheap Accomodation In Baler

Near Baler Central Terminal

El Trophine Lodge

This place is just walking distance from the terminal. This place is located just beside Moreno's Lodge. We arrived in Baler past 12 midnight and this place was still open so they gave us the Family Room (1 double deck & 1 single bed) for P700/night (I guess the rate is for 2pax).

Reception Area

      

the room

 our toilet

 shower area

• This place is just a walking distance from the market.

• They were able to lend us a cup and hot water for our coffee. (You can actually borrow utensils.)

• They have a lot of rooms that you can choose from.

• There's a store located just beside the Lodge so you can easily buy something you need.

• We got the air con room for 700, sulit na sulit!

• We checked in at 12:30AM; the check out time is at 6PM. 

• At around 2AM, we were awaken by the noise from the next door. Guests are laughing boisterously that we weren't able to sleep well.

• Sorry, but the water in the faucet was really stinky that we just used bottled water to brush our teeth.

El Trophine Contact Information:

www.facebook.com/ElTrophineLodge
Brgy. Suklayin, Baler, Aurora
09193737575, 09387972080

At Sabang Beach

Secret Spot

The Secret Spot is a seaside resort located in Sabang Beach. This resort is just a few walks away from the Lighthouse in Parola. Tricycle from Baler Central Terminal to Secret Spot is 15 pesos per head. We got 750 for a fan room (1 queen sized bed). It's 1,500 for aircon room. Why Secret Spot? Find out by checking Lois' post here. 

Secret Spot, Baler!

our nipa hut

our room

our bed

toilet & shower area

hammock!

• The room/nipa hut has a feel-at-home atmosphere and the resort itself is located at the seaside. You'll experience the best sleep of your life here, ever.

• Lois and Tita Rose (Adi's mom, the owner of Secret Spot) were able to accommodate us well. We even had breakfast with them in the morning!

• No need to look for a Surfing instructor because Tita Rose knows someone who can really teach you how to surf well (Kuya Joel).

• The room is simple and clean. They need to add a table, though. Hehe.

• We checked in at around 1PM and checked out earlier at 10AM (work reasons. Hehe).

• They are still building additional rooms/nipa huts there to accommodate more guests.

Secret Spot Contact Information:

www.facebook.com/secretspotbaler
T. Molina St., Sabang Beach, 3200 Baler, Aurora
(Tita Rose) 09434898188, 09284531777

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