Oslob New Village by Cocotel

The rooms were clean and tidy, and without that music this could be a nice place. But the bar sits in the middle of the property, right outside the rooms, and loud karaoke went on until 10 PM. I asked several times for the music to be turned down and was ignored. Even with earplugs, I spent four hours praying for it to end. There was no respect for peace or privacy, and the rooms were noisy at night too, with people yelling, talking, and slamming doors. At 2000php a night, the shower wasn't hot either. One of the worst places I've stayed. Sleeping on the street might have been better.

The restaurant food was excellent at lunch and dinner, though it took ages to arrive, and our drinks came afterward in plastic cups. The shared toilet was covered in fungus. Our standard room cost 1,200 Pesos/night in Jan.2026. It was very basic, with a tiny bathroom, about what you'd expect for that price. They charged another 100 Pesos for checking in about an hour early, so I didn't leave a tip. Fine for a night or two, I think, but I wouldn't stay longer.

It’s a peaceful place to relax, and the rooms were clean and nice, with bathrooms that seemed well looked after. The cooking space is pretty cramped, though, and there aren't enough utensils if you want to make your own food. Parking is tight too, with room for only around four to five cars. For the price, I thought it was good value. I also noticed the female staff seemed friendlier than the male staff.

The food was sooo good, especially the mussels and fried fish. Honestly, everything was delicious. The staff were so kind and welcoming, thanks for having us! 🙏🏼😊