Aira Boracay Hotel

The staff are the main reason I’m giving this place five stars. They’ve been kind, respectful, and patient, especially the young woman at the front desk, who was a real superstar when I raised complaints. I’m still here on a five-night booking. On arrival, they greeted me with delicious lychee juice and have gone out of their way to make sure I’m happy. The hotel isn’t perfect, but it works for me. I chose a simple room without breakfast. It has a kettle and a small minibar fridge. They gave me a large glass jar to refill with water, and the clean-water stations mean I don’t have to carry heavy jugs. The water isn’t cold, but you can ask for ice. The shower is solar-powered, so the water wasn’t piping hot, though I got used to it. It’s quiet here, away from the noise and parties, and the hotel has a shuttle to D mall or the Savemore grocery store. I appreciated the ride when I arrived in pouring rain and needed food. You can also walk to everything. Boracay is a small island, so it’s possible to get around on foot. The online listing says beachfront, but the beach in front isn’t suitable for swimming. Bulabog beach is for kite surfing. It’s still a beautiful place for walks and watching kite surfers, and the water is lovely. This windy side of the island is a nice break from the heat. There were little ants crawling around, but they stopped coming after I used bug spray. Loud dogs barked late at night, early in the morning, and even during the day, which isn’t something the hotel can control. I was near staff housing, where the TV and radio were loud for a few nights, but the front desk fixed that after I complained. If you want luxury, this isn’t the place. If you’re not fussy and want a quiet place to sleep, I recommend this lovely spot.