Big BamBoo Beach Resort Sipalay

We stayed overnight in Bamboo Room 4, which had plenty of space for our group of five. We arrived before the usual check-in time and were pleasantly surprised to get into the room early at no extra charge. The beach was great for swimming, with soft fine sand and no worries about jellyfish or stepping on stones. It was also handy to have the restaurant just a short walk from our room, so we ordered lunch as soon as we arrived. A relaxing, enjoyable stay.

The beach was lovely, with white sand, no rocks in the water, and a clean feel. It's also the only spot where we could get a signal or use data, since the rooms have no Wi-Fi or mobile reception. The resort had faucets at nearly every corner, including outside the rooms, so you could rinse your feet before going in. The photos matched what we found, and I'd rate the resort 8/10. Our room had a porch that was handy for hanging wet swimwear, and the mini fridge was convenient. The beds had sand on them, and I'm 90% sure it was already there. Otherwise, it was mostly clean. We could bring snacks, water, and our small dog into the room, as long as we brought a diaper, cage, and bed. The food was mostly good, though some dishes were hit or miss. A few portions were big, even though staff said they were for one person, lol. My friend ordered vegetable curry but got chopsuey instead. I'd give the food 7/10. Best to order about an hour ahead because it takes time. The Facebook page was very helpful, though replies were sometimes a bit late, possibly because reception is poor around the rooms. The boat owners were accommodating, but we thought we'd visit several islands and only went to one. Island hopping cost 50 per person to see the shipwreck, then another 50 per person for Miracle Island. The three-hour trip for eight people cost 2,500, which seems fair. Bring cash. There's also a parking fee of 100 per car, which hadn't been made clear to us. It was slightly difficult to find the resort. We missed the slight left turn and had to make a U-turn. I'd rate the resort 7/10 overall. Not bad, but there's room to improve. Thanks for the stay.

This is my new favorite place to stay on Sugar Beach. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and roomy. We had one with a balcony, which was nice to hang out on. Beach access and chairs are available, and the grounds and restaurant have a fantastic atmosphere. The New Year's Eve bonfire on the beach was fun too. Just bring Off to keep the mosquitoes away. The people were the nicest, and they helped sort out a booking error. Breakfast was a good omelette, and dinner was a very good, reasonably priced burger and fries. The food and atmosphere make this a great place all around.

We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were clean and decent for very affordable rates, and the friendly staff were quick to help with what we needed. It's a pet-friendly resort too. A couple of dogs tried to get at our food when we'd left it unattended in the reception and kitchen area. There's no reception signal across most of the resort, apart from the beachfront, but they do have piso Wi-Fi.