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Reviews of Gigante Island Homestay - Balay sa Gigante

Piagao Uno Brgy. Granada, North Gigante, 5019 Carles, Philippines

#4 of 7 hotels in Carles

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Review score

Based on 16 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    6.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Unique experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comfort rooms.

    The service of the staff is superb.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    trash outside the resort, must have proper waste and garbage disposal. Folks living near shoreline should initiate clean up drive.

    friendly people, fantastic ocean view and accomodating family

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    Perfect weekend getaway from the city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    When full of people it's not private and you can hear literally everything from the next door. Toilet and shower a bit rough, but you can expect this since it's pretty remote location.

    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, motorcycle, wifi, everything. Accommodation as such is pretty basic and nothing for fancy people, but kindness and service of the hosts just made my stay unforgettable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    9.0
    Loved my stay here and would love to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathroom had hooks where you can hang your clothes but so little space for toiletries. Not sure if the faucet wasn't working but their helper had to fetch water by the pail for me. Its door was also difficult to lock, so keep this in my mind if you're picky.

    Accommodating hosts! Ma'am Hemmy and sir Steve are very kind and friendly. They made sure I enjoy my trip and they helped me arrange the tours without a hassle. You can tell that they're truly passionate about making their guests have a good stay in the island. The food is super delicious (although some dishes were a bit sweet to my liking). For only 250 pesos, their seafood dinner and lunch are really worth the price. The room is spacious enough. It didn't have a lot of stuff inside other than the bed, a bedside table, lamp, and AC. They offer free wifi which is a lifesaver as there is no cell signal in the island. Other things to note: they have a number of kids and dogs in the homestay

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there's no water in the faucet ....

    the people and their service .... great food ❤️

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    8.0
    Lovely Hosts great price and arranged my amazing boat tour had Islands to myself amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no wi-fi but that's because it was in a remote place

    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 best trip I've ever had in the Philippines in my four months of travelling ..in fact, the best trip I've ever been on in all the years of going Asia just no tourists it was breathtaking-better than Palawan absolutely superb made my holiday

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    9.0
    Whoever plans to stay here, will surely enjoy the staff, accomodation, view and the food. love it ❤️
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    the place is peaceful, quite and relaxing. The food is always fresh and deliciously cooked. the owner, Maam Hemmie and Sir Steve were very friendly, accommodating and considerate about our requests and sensitive with our needs. You will enjoy the seafood festival they will prepare for you! Thank you Maam and Sir!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think they should focus for the facilities' improvements, especially the comfort rooms. It is understandable that the availability of water from tha area is difficult but I hope they can find ways in the future.

    I like how they treat their visitors like family. They are very accommodating and trustworthy. We also want to stay there a little longer. We're gonna miss them, especially Teacher Hemmy and Sir Steve and Mam Priscilla and kuya alvin, our tour guide... We will definitely go back to the island soon! They served good food. Especially if you like fresh seafood you will really enjoy it! It is budget friendly and worth the price!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    1.0
    ITS A TOTAL SCAM!🤬🤬DONT EVER BOOK ON THIS PLACE🤬🤬🤬😂
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the total package is a scam🤬🤬🤬don't ever book this place please😠😠

    ITS THE SAME PLACE I BOOK FOR MY FAMILY AND ITS A TOTAL SCAM AND LOTA OF COMPLAIN IN TOURISM..THEY WILL NOT REFUND YOU ONCE U CANCEL UR BOOKING AS THEY SAID THEY WILL REFUND IT🤬🤬

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    1.0
    DONT EVER BOOK IN THIS PLACE,,ITS A TOTAL SCAM🤬🤬🤬
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the property.no water enough supply..the bathroom is outside and they didn't even serve the free bfast in the morning,even they didn't have wifi at that day🤬🤬🤬

    it's a total scam,,don't ever book in this place,,they didn't even refund us or they didn't contact us anymore.they are just good when ur about to come but after that they will never message u again..hope u will have to shut down this place for good because they have.lots of complain in tourism office

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor facilities

    Good fresh foods/seafoods

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    It was a wonderful experience overall. I would love to go back to this place someday!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The accommodations could benefit from further renovations. Booking at this location could further help the owners improve their facility. If you have a sensitive tummy, bring your own water. Always confirm/clarify your booking: how many rooms and how many people. The online booking is managed by a partner and limited access online is available on site so some confusion may happen. However, everything gets sorted out by the hosts so you would be just fine!

    Steve and Hemmy are great hosts! We enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time. Always ask in advance if you can also book the island hopping tour in advance. Also try to request for the non-touristy tour/secret island hopping locations. You may request different kinds of sea foods in advance. Their meals costs 250 pesos per meal and this includes fresh sea foods. It is best to reach the destination through Bancal Port. There are also boats at Estancia but the port tends to be very smelly especially is you stay for too long waiting for your trip. If you are using Estancia port, just reserve your seats then head out to the nearby mall to chill or have your lunch. The trip from estancia would take about 2 hours. Bancal port is smaller but has plenty of fresh air. At the location, book for a land tour as well. Do this in the morning or in the afternoon. The Bakwit cave is worth exploring. If you need anything else, just ask Steve. The place if full of wonderful seafoods! Upon booking, send them a message about your requests. We were in doubt going to this location initially but it turned out to be our most wonderful experience during our trip to Iloilo.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

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