Very chill and intimate. 2 mins walk from the beach, but the place is quiet, away from the bustling beach life. Staff are excellent, very helpful and friendly. Lovely place and lovely service.

Stayed in April 2022

It is beside with a cemetery and residential

The place we're so nice , what u see is what you get

Stayed in April 2022

Nothing that I didn't like. It was rainy due to a typhoon and we didn't get to go out to the beach to do much activities but luckily for the nice room and best staff.

Absolutely love the staff. All of them are so accommodating and eager to assist us with sincerity. Felt very welcomed since the first day from check-in till check-out. It was all a really quick and smooth process. Loved the breakfast and welcome drinks. We went to fairways & bluewater hotel after our stay at the strand and I would say that the experience at a small resort is honestly different compared to a big resort. If I return to Boracay in the future, I would go back to the strand for my stay!

Stayed in April 2022

We enjoyed everything about the property.

We really enjoyed the resort. Just the right ambiance for our family. The staff was amazing. The food was excellent. Our room was very accommodating for the four of us. It was just a short walk from the beach. We will stay there again.

Stayed in April 2022

Although the location is not too far from the beach, it is a bit challenging to get a tricycle if you just wish to wave one by.

Food was great, staff were amazing.

Stayed in April 2022

Location is what I liked most

Stayed in April 2022

The breakfast was great, I booked for my mother in law and sister I law. The staff was excellent and attentive. I would recommend this place and will be back!!!!

Stayed in March 2022

location is not quite accessible at night

comfortable and spacious rooms

Stayed in March 2022

The streets going to the hotel was a bit dark

The whole ambiance of the hotel was relaxing

Stayed in March 2022

Surrounding areas were really dark at night without lampposts. The beachfront nearby was not really good for swimming and we had to walk a bit to get to Station 1 where the beach was smoother.

The staff were very accommodating with our special requests. The facilities were clean, the room was comfortable and spacious and the breakfast was delicious and filling. The Wi-Fi was good enough for browsing.

Stayed in March 2022

Quite an effort to go to Dmall or the busy parts of White Beach.. but depends.. sometomes i just need to be serene in the resort.... with recent developments in the main road, just a lil walk you can get some public e trikes

The ambience is quiet! Trees, birds, fresh air, staff and food...probably the most quiet ive been in Bora.. the pool is good

Stayed in February 2022

None

Everything went well

Stayed in December 2021

Nothing I could say here.

It was the best value for money in the island. The room is massive. I do not think I can find any other hotel of this size for its price. I particularly like high ceilings and it's such a plus that the room has ceiling fans because I do not like the AC kept on. The place is unlike the other commercial hotels in the island. It feels very serene and peaceful. I would normally have my breakfast served either in the restaurant or close to the pool. Either way it was always a pleasant experience. I love that I have a very spacious balcony and living room. The view outside the balcony is also too beautiful. The beds are so comfortable. The service was topnotch. I would like to personally comment Mark, Robelyn, Ronnie, and the rest of the staff for making my two weeks stay very memorable. I would definitely go back - to stay or just to dine in the restaurant. The calamari and the stir fried vegetables were so good and I'll definitely have those again! The location is a bit of a walk past Station 1. It is quite easy to go around if you have a motorbike or ride an e-trike. The hotel would gladly call an e-trike driver at your convenience. If you don't want to be amidst the chaos of Station 2 and if you want some peace and quiet at the end of the day, this is the perfect hotel for you. They can also make special arrangements for you if you are with a group and you want to have a nice dinner setup. For those chilly nights you can also have them arrange a nice picnic setup with a bonfire pit to keep you warm. This felt like my second home! <3

Stayed in January 2022

We loved it! Definitely a hidden Gem. everything about the property is great from the facilities to the staff.

Stayed in December 2021

There was just one live cockroach in the toilet when i used it in wee hours. The pathway to the beach is not so nice.

The staff was so accommodating. The butler service was excellent and took care of all of needs. The beds, linen, duvet, and pillows were clean and comfy. It's so spacious too.

Stayed in December 2021

If youre looking for a beachfront property The Strand is not for you. However if you are in Boracay for some quiet time, great ambiance and exceptional customer service then go and book The Strand.

Stayed in November 2021

The aircon isnt very cold for 17 deg settings. But there is a ceiling fan both in the bedroom and living room which is ok. There are few lights that needs replacement too. these are just minor improvement so generally the place is good.

I booked 3 suites for 7 family members. The room is spacious and clean. The location of the hotel is in station 1 and quite isolated from saturated area of the island. The hotel is close to local residents in Station 1 and its very safe there too. If you plan to get away from the crowd and want relaxation, this place is for you. Hotel staffs are very nice, helpful, accommodating and friendly. Hotel food is good too. They also also offer “paluto” charged per kilo of raw food. This place is 2 min walk from the beach front and max of 30 min (max) walk to D’mall if you walk along the beach. This place is good for the family.

Stayed in December 2021

It's a bit of a walk to the beach, and if you're quite sensitive, the hotel is right next to the cemetery.

The place and the ambience is perfect for people who wants to be in boracay but want to skip the noise and busy white beach area. The suites/rooms are spacious and they even allow visitors until 11pm, so you can chill with friends anytime. Breakfast options are good and pretty big servings too. All those things are good but I think the gem is their staff, they're very responsive and accommodating.

Stayed in November 2021

Ummm, a very slight downside would be the internet. When the gadget it's connected to becomes idle for quite a while it gets disconnected that you have to type in username and password every time (not just connect immediately). But this is very trivial and couldn't complain because their internet is pretty decent in speed (I remember I got to stream a Netflix movie)

Very spacious, high-ceiling rooms. I love the seemingly rustic/dated look of the over-all wood theme of the furnitures in the room (special mention to the ceiling fan!) Breakfast area is by the poolside -- if you are lucky you'd see doves/birds walking around the pool in the morning. These give you such a relaxing, I-am-with-nature mood. Over-all vibe off the place is very private and peaceful with all the greens. Was really looking for that kind of feel as I was traveling solo to primarily relax/destress and have a change of scenery. CUSTOMER SERVICE and CARE are superb. To start, staff offered to walk with me to show the way to the beach stations from the hotel, as this was my first time in their area. Further, general manager went the extra mile in ensuring safety of their guests. On my first night out of the hotel, I had to call him to ask for directions on where to get off the e-trike along the main road so I could walk back to their hotel. I had to ask last minute via phone, because I didn't really expect that it'd get dark early in the island as early as 5:00pm! While I initially walked from hotel to main road (and my numerous destinations), I decided to take public transportation on my way back because I dint feel comfortable walking in the dark alone and I'd get lost not being able to see anything while walking. Anyway, he told me what to say to the driver and when I got-off the e-trike I saw him across the other road waiting for me all along! He walked and show me the way back-- it was more or less a five-minute walk from main road to the hotel, but still I don't think I'd know the directions on my own had he not walked with me.

Stayed in November 2021

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in July 2021

The place needs maintenance. But maybe because of the rehab and pandemic they aren’t able to do so.

We enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Loved the pool and the breakfast! Bed, pillows and blanket were comfy and AC is working well. Price is just right. Lovely staff as well. Keep it up!

Stayed in June 2021

The room is so big, spacious and clean. Great place to stay especially when you want to have a peaceful place for a vacation

Stayed in June 2021

Maybe add more varieties to their breakfast options.

It's very secluded and quiet, and the suite is very cozy. Plus the staff is super friendly as well. The walk from the white sand beach going to the garden resort was worth the effort. Overall, I loved my stay there. :)

Stayed in June 2021

Long wait times for breakfast and meals- Spotty Wi-fi no drain plug in sink-I lost brand new razor blade

Staff friendly

Stayed in January 2024

The management missed to renovate this property during the lockdown. We booked the Penthouse Suite (the largest, best and most expensive room) and expected that everything will be perfect. What we found was dirty and unfriendly white walls full with unused drill holes, unusable scrap furnitures, noisy wooden floor with many ants living in the grooves. Missing fire alarm device, windows with no glass where insects and geckos are entering the room. The fan on the balcony is broken, next to the stairs a damaged and scary door is greeting the guests. The garden is a scruffy jungle full with construction garbage. The pool has broken tiles and a lose pump cover, the outside toilet is in very bad condition and hardly accessible through the tousands of ants. It is very sad to see that this hotel is on the way to be uncared-for, like many other properties on Boracay. The buffet breakfast is OK but boring, repeating after 3 days. The coffee is awful, better to drink nescafe in the room.

The 6 point rating is only due to the excellent restaurant thanks to the chef kuya Ronald. Super foods and drinks for affordable prices. Very helpful staff, trying to fulfill all wishes. We also received a special cleaning on the first day, because the room was full with dust, dirt and bed bugs.

Stayed in April 2023