Chill Kanil

The location suited us because it was away from the busy areas, and it was useful to have a pool and access to a kitchen. But the property needs much better maintenance and service. The floor in our room crumbled underfoot, shower water spread everywhere and drained slowly, and the safe was rusty with a keypad that wouldn't work because its batteries had corroded. The bathroom door knob was missing, and there were broken chairs and dirty spots by the pool. No one told us the front desk hours or offered breakfast, even though the welcome package says requests should be made during those hours or the day before. There was nobody to step in when guests ignored quiet hours, and people in the adjoining room kept us awake until 6AM. This could be a great place with proper upkeep, but the bare-minimum service made it not worth the price.

We had such a lovely two-night stay. The décor, pool, breakfast, and staff were all great, and the place felt so peaceful. There's also a well-equipped kitchen for anyone who wants to cook, and Moska, their cute little dog, was a bonus. We had a scooter and got around easily. Without one, a bike, or a car, downtown is more than a 30-minute walk, and the road is very dark at night. You can also get a taxi downtown for 100 pesos.

It's a lovely jungle lodge with a calm, laid-back feel. The main drawback is how far it is from the center. Having your own transport would save money on cabs.

It's a relaxing, very nice hotel with cozy rooms and a pleasant garden to spend time in. Breakfast was different and delicious each morning, and you can rent a scooter or bicycle right there. The main areas are a bit far away. Walking the roughly 1 km to the city center would be fine, except that the roads are dark at night and don't have sidewalks.