Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante is offering accommodation in Carles. Located on the beachfront, this property features a garden, a terrace, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the homestay, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the homestay.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
4 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
6.7
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Andrej
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Hosts were amazing!!! Incredible hospitality provided which you just need to try by yourself! Since you arrive you feel like a part of the family, home-made seafood daily! Everything is possible to arrange, island hoping tour, land tour, food,...
  • Nola
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The host was very friendly and help us to plan our island hoping, give us some very very nice advice. Staying with their family was really amazing, we had a great time in this amazing place, thank you so much.
  • Dean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    mam hemie was a lovely person and genuinely felt at home sir steve was away until my last night and also very nice ..Mam hemie arranged my amazing boat tour just for myself I went to 5 Islands and the sandbar -3 islands I had totally to myself the...

Hosted by JOFEL GANDEZA

8.7
8.7
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JOFEL GANDEZA
The place is truly the gateway to the famous island hopping spots in Gigantes Island. Feel & experience living in the island with the hospitable & friendly hosts. The place is within the coast line of Gigante Norte Island. The property is fenced. Two rooms are located in the main house, the other three rooms are located in an adjacent area built with the local materials, nipa & amakan, just beside the main house facing the shore line. The space The place can be reached through speedboat from Bancal, Carles, Iloilo to Langub port in Brgy. Granada, Gigante Norte. Upon arriving at Langub port, just tell the habal-habal drivers to bring you to Ma'am Hemie Inventor's house. Special arrangements is also available with the host for a private boat pickup at Bancal port in mainland Carles. We serve meals as there are limited restaurants in the island. Have feast on the fresh catch seafoods. We offer unlimited scallops for free and crabs for a very affordable & reasonable price. We also offer island hopping, joiner or private. First to touch the islands in the morning is guaranteed as the place is just 15 minutes boat away from the island attractions.
We welcome & treat you as our own family and serve the freshest seafoods to feast on with very reasonable prices.
The neighbourhood is generally peaceful and quiet.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Fishing
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Car hire
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 500 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

FAQs about Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante

  • Check-in at Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante is 14.3 miles from the centre of Carles. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Walking tours
    • Beach

  • The prices at Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.