Hotel La Roca
Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City Philippines
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#16 of 17 hotels in Tagbilaran City
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This Economy class hotel has 26 rooms, and is located in Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City.
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Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Restaurant
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
Baggage storage
Chapel / shrine
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
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Safe
Telephone
Wake-up service / alarm clock
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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English, Filipino
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Graham Avenue, Tagbilaran City Philippines
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Car recommended
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since discovering this hotel it has become my port-of-call when i choose to stay in tagbilaran. it is only slightly more expensive than staying in a pensionne house in tagbilaran (approx 800 php), but offers far better facilities (at around 1000 php)
bohol la roca was once the jewel in the crown of tagbilran hotels, but that was 50 years ago and little has changed since then. however, i prefer to spend my time doing things far more interesting than sitting around in my hotel room, so it is ideal for my needs. it has a swimming pool (check, for my pre-breakfast or pre-dinner swim), it has a decent restaurant (that is, the menu range & food is good, even if the service is not always, but on the basis of you get what you pay for, it is a bargain), and it is located not far from the centre of town (also not far from bohol tropics resort) so it is easy to get transportation (tricycle)
if you want luxury and pampering, then you should look somewhere else (such as neigbouring bohol tropics resort, which you can visit from here with a small fee). if you want good value for money, and amenities that won't blow your budget, then i recommend this hotel. however, i must add, if you choose to book here, don't book a room including breakfast, just book a room & pay separately for your meals, unless you are feeling generous towards the proprietors
bohol la roca was once the jewel in the crown of tagbilran hotels, but that was 50 years ago and little has changed since then. however, i prefer to spend my time doing things far more interesting than sitting around in my hotel room, so it is ideal for my needs. it has a swimming pool (check, for my pre-breakfast or pre-dinner swim), it has a decent restaurant (that is, the menu range & food is good, even if the service is not always, but on the basis of you get what you pay for, it is a bargain), and it is located not far from the centre of town (also not far from bohol tropics resort) so it is easy to get transportation (tricycle)
if you want luxury and pampering, then you should look somewhere else (such as neigbouring bohol tropics resort, which you can visit from here with a small fee). if you want good value for money, and amenities that won't blow your budget, then i recommend this hotel. however, i must add, if you choose to book here, don't book a room including breakfast, just book a room & pay separately for your meals, unless you are feeling generous towards the proprietors
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and i decided to visit Bohol after a very tiring December. Since the plan just came out of our busy minds, we were not really able to booked for any hotel. When we arrived the place, we tried to inquire from Bohol Tropics, and sadly it was fully booked.
We were so tired from the long trip, we then decided to checked in the nearest accommodation available, and that is in Hotel La Roca. This hotel is found just next to Tropics.
Well, the place was so quite, that we even thought that we were the only guests in the hotel (but actually there were other guests which we saw the time we were checking out). I wanted to swim in there pool but my husband did not allow me because there were "small floating things" in the water. The following day, we decided to check out and transfer to another accommodation because my hubby thinks the place was too creepy.
We were so tired from the long trip, we then decided to checked in the nearest accommodation available, and that is in Hotel La Roca. This hotel is found just next to Tropics.
Well, the place was so quite, that we even thought that we were the only guests in the hotel (but actually there were other guests which we saw the time we were checking out). I wanted to swim in there pool but my husband did not allow me because there were "small floating things" in the water. The following day, we decided to check out and transfer to another accommodation because my hubby thinks the place was too creepy.
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Date of stay: January 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My wife is a nice bathroom freak; and this hotel had a poorly designed and maintained bathroom. Otherwise the pool and fruit trees were nice. Looked like they did a lot of wedding parties there.
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Date of stay: May 2011Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: The family rooms have two queen size beds
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My friends and I visited Bohol for four days and chose La Roca because of the low cost.
While we have seen gross and unhealthy boarding house rooms in Manila, Hotel La Roca makes them seem like the Shangrila in comparison. This place is the dirtiest, most dysfunctional hotel I've ever stayed. The room had bugs, no water, no working air con, and bedding and sheets that looked like they had been changed a month earlier. We checked out after the first night and ran away as if it was a haunted house.
It's obvious that the hotel was nice thirty or forty years ago but the management has since then destroyed the place. It should be bulldozed and an exorcism conducted...
While we have seen gross and unhealthy boarding house rooms in Manila, Hotel La Roca makes them seem like the Shangrila in comparison. This place is the dirtiest, most dysfunctional hotel I've ever stayed. The room had bugs, no water, no working air con, and bedding and sheets that looked like they had been changed a month earlier. We checked out after the first night and ran away as if it was a haunted house.
It's obvious that the hotel was nice thirty or forty years ago but the management has since then destroyed the place. It should be bulldozed and an exorcism conducted...
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This is the most terrible hotel I have ever seen. Extremely dirty, disgusting, smell bad, old and unsafe!!
I went there in the Easter Holiday, since it is peak season, I tried to book a hotel in advance. Before I went there, I tried to find some advise here, but no result. In order to prevent no room, I reserved it in advance without deposit.
However, when we got there, I saw three geckos in the reception!!! And the building looks very old, it seemed to be collasped soon! So we asked to have a look first.
I was quite shocked since I reserved a deluxe room, but I was quite sure it was just a standard room with strong disgusting smell.
After the room inspection, we decided not to stay there, but the staff stopped us as they claimed we reserved in advance, we must stay at least one night (actually I've just reserved one night). I was disgruntled but finally we stayed there.
On the cover of the bed, we found there was a toenail. WOW! Can you imagine how disgusting it was!! Also, the air-con didn't work well.
During our stay, another family from Korea lost their camera in their room during they went to the swimming pool and they didn't find it finally!
When we checked out, they asked us to pay PHP216 more as they said the room is for one person only, but we were two. And accordingly to the email I sent before, they confirmed the room can be for two pax. It was totally unreasonable and unacceptable. Because I have the prove, so we didn't pay this extra charges finally.
Overall, it was a terrible experience to be in Hotel La Roca. It is quite far away from the Panglao. If you are going to Panglao Island, you must find a better but cheaper resort there.
I went there in the Easter Holiday, since it is peak season, I tried to book a hotel in advance. Before I went there, I tried to find some advise here, but no result. In order to prevent no room, I reserved it in advance without deposit.
However, when we got there, I saw three geckos in the reception!!! And the building looks very old, it seemed to be collasped soon! So we asked to have a look first.
I was quite shocked since I reserved a deluxe room, but I was quite sure it was just a standard room with strong disgusting smell.
After the room inspection, we decided not to stay there, but the staff stopped us as they claimed we reserved in advance, we must stay at least one night (actually I've just reserved one night). I was disgruntled but finally we stayed there.
On the cover of the bed, we found there was a toenail. WOW! Can you imagine how disgusting it was!! Also, the air-con didn't work well.
During our stay, another family from Korea lost their camera in their room during they went to the swimming pool and they didn't find it finally!
When we checked out, they asked us to pay PHP216 more as they said the room is for one person only, but we were two. And accordingly to the email I sent before, they confirmed the room can be for two pax. It was totally unreasonable and unacceptable. Because I have the prove, so we didn't pay this extra charges finally.
Overall, it was a terrible experience to be in Hotel La Roca. It is quite far away from the Panglao. If you are going to Panglao Island, you must find a better but cheaper resort there.
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We've spent 4 nights at this hotel and it was a nightmare. We were probably the only guests in it as we never saw another face save for the staff. The Deluxe room looks like it was last refreshed 20 years ago with crackings on the walls and ceiling. The warm water was never there althought it was supposed to be available 6-9 in the morning and 6-9 in the evening. The room was crawling with ants. The room was only cleaned once during our stay. The breakfast was poor at best. You get to choose a small meal at the reception desk then wait more than half an hour to get it. The pool is small and not very clean. On the plus side it's really cheap but if you want a tiny bit of comfort choose a different hotel.
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We followed the indication in lonely planet and choosed this hotel.
As we opened the room we have been welcomed by a coackroack running away.
The drop ceiling was stained and unsettled and linen in bed were dirty and showing a long history in use.Air con was really noisy-and no hot water was provided.
Too pricey to privide such bad experience.
The pool -were you gonna be served with breakfast-looked like an apocaliptic scenario of an abandoned hotel.
Bad all in all.
As we opened the room we have been welcomed by a coackroack running away.
The drop ceiling was stained and unsettled and linen in bed were dirty and showing a long history in use.Air con was really noisy-and no hot water was provided.
Too pricey to privide such bad experience.
The pool -were you gonna be served with breakfast-looked like an apocaliptic scenario of an abandoned hotel.
Bad all in all.
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Date of stay: August 2013
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Stayed here overnight with mom last December. We got stranded for 2 days in Tagbilaran because of the storm Sendong. The hotel is ok, its just a little bit runned down and eerie. But that was ok. What bothered me was, we lost our souvenir items that we brought extra from Panglao and other places we visited in Bohol. I was pretty sure that we put it inside our room, but as soon as my mom was already looking for the bag with the souvenirs, it was already gone. So I began to check first and looked overall our room because we might have just misplaced it, but was not able to find it. Then i found out that my laptop bag was already opened and someone even tried to crack my luggage combination. Fortunately they were not able to open the bag. They just took the bag with souvenirs and food.
So I went down the reception and reported the incident, but the reaction was like; SO WHAT IF I LOST SOMETHING! The receptionist just looked at me oddly and didnt even tried to investigate who went inside our room, instead she told me to ask the lady in day shift, because they have just changed shifts. No i´m sorry and no reactions as if nothing happened. I was really disappointed with this hotel. We changed hotel the following day, because of the bad experience. So I advice you all to stay away from this hotel.
So I went down the reception and reported the incident, but the reaction was like; SO WHAT IF I LOST SOMETHING! The receptionist just looked at me oddly and didnt even tried to investigate who went inside our room, instead she told me to ask the lady in day shift, because they have just changed shifts. No i´m sorry and no reactions as if nothing happened. I was really disappointed with this hotel. We changed hotel the following day, because of the bad experience. So I advice you all to stay away from this hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2011Trip type: Traveled with family
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This was the worst motel i've ever stayed @ and i'm 52. All aspects of our stay were terrible. Should be called the Cock Roach Motel as i killed one @ 2 AM. My son and dau both recd several bites. Had to ask for a re-cleaning of the bath. Sink drain plugged, had to ask 2x for attention and they didn't fix. Staff screwed up our reservation and overcharged and wouldn't give us a refund immediately--said it was against their Policy. I told them i'd get the police involved and they gave us a cash refund the next day. Was an absolute pigsty and caused my family of five great distress--no one slept due to insects. The air con also didn't work properly. There is nothing at all remotely good about this hotel. As i told the staff in America a place like that would go out of business. We booked our last night at the Bohol Tropics motel and had an enjoyable night. If this review saves one person frm making the mistake of spending a night @ this hotel, taking the time to write this was worth it. Thunder Mountain Kid, Juneau, Alaska, USA
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Date of stay: March 2010Trip type: Traveled with family
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My family and I stayed here in March. In all honesty we would have been more comfortable sleeping in a homeless shelter. The place is like a set from a scary movie. It hasn't been painted or repaired in over 20 years. The room was disguisting. Nothing worked and it was the dirtiest place I've ever stayed. There were huge stains on th sheets and bedding, mold everywhere and dirt, hair and nasties all over the floor.
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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"Our room was not clean at all, so it may be a good idea to come to the room with a hotel employee, check it in her presence, and point to her at spider web and dirt, if any, so that she could direct you to a cleaner room, or she could ask someone to clean it."Read full review
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel La Roca?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel La Roca?
Conveniently located restaurants include OYA-Co Japanese Restaurant, Bo's Coffee Club, and Chicken Ati-Atihan.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel La Roca?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Hotel La Roca have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel La Roca offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
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Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
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The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel La Roca?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Baclayon Church (7.8 km) and Balay Kabilin (1.7 km).