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We always try to visit The Hideout restaurant at Carl's Island Inn for the best BBQ Ribs and Chicago style pizza on the island. Must try the Lentil Soup and the excellent Chicago Pie !
Carl's Island Inn is a very well managed and operated family resort. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I visited there a few years ago and it's just got such a great peaceful and subtle vibe created by Carl and his wife. It was my favourite place in the Philippines. So easy going, clean, relaxing and hospitable. I can't wait to go back there someday!!!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Exceptional room, good wifi, good a/c. Super clean. Good back up generator system when power goes down. Stopped for 2 nights, ended up staying for 6 nights. Nothing too much trouble for Carsten, Rose and their happy team. Breakfast options spot on too . Peaceful environment and good location. If only everywhere was on top of their game like they are at Carl's Island Inn. Cheers!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The negative first! We were here after Christmas and into the New Year and it was terrible. You are bombarded with loud music or karaoke from the neighbors almost day and night. The volume is on a “Love Parade” level! They probably like to party here?! Relaxation and sleep are out of the question. When the music is off, the countless roosters around the house start crowing. Now the positive. In the “Carl’s Island Inn” itself, everything is actually OK, apart from the bad internet. Everything is clean and the staff are very friendly.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Nicht über die Feiertage buchen. Es gibt auch keinen Pool.
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Loved staying at Carl’s. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for Carsten or his fantastic team. Been a while since I stayed somewhere where so much thought has been given to some simple things - for instance the blackboard in the bar that lists all the ferry times. Simple but helpful.
Carsten himself is top company, especially for an early evening 80s pop quiz! Lovely relaxed atmosphere in pleasant surroundings.
I wish you all the best for the future and if I return to Bantayan I know where I will be staying.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Visited the Rooftop Hideout and was not disappointed. Laid back atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. The Chicago Pizza was perfect and very tasty. Also had the recommended ribs which were superb. Perfect evening and a perfect host, enjoyed chatting. Will definitely return!
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Nice place with friendly owners doing their best to keep you happy... when it rained, they provided umbrellas... when off to the market, they provided a tote... when needing water, they provided it free of charge along with the use of a metal bottle... when needing to do laundry, they provided the bucket and the drying racks... A free transfer gets you to and from the ferry port, as well as into town. Breakfast was good and the bed was comfortable.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Have police report had to return home early change of ticket cost me $430.As I was only one to access safety box with code I opened safety box to change US$ only to find around half my money stolen.Could only have been opened with the key held by staff.Terrible situation no compensation from Carl or Rose just denied everything.Carl went on short holiday leaving someone else to look after resort during this time on the following morning December 20th 2019 when i opened my safety box around half my funds were missing.Thank God they left me some money probably thought too obvious if they took it all.I had stayed at this resort previously without incident however one time Carl opened my safety box himself as I was changing rooms and as the new guest had arrived earlier than expected and checked into my old room Carl opened my safety box and then placed my valuables in the safety box of my new room.I thought this was unacceptable at the time though as it had already been done and nothing missing I didnt worry.Again I was the only one to have access to the code to open the safety box the only other way to open the safety box was with the key held by the staff at that time whilst the Boss and family were away. It is the only way my money could have been taken! I have travel insurance though they will only cover a portion of my loss I love Bantayan Island just dont know whom I can trust anymore lloyd9@hotmail.com.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Happiness05495779202, Manager at Carl‘s Island Inn
Responded Jan 5, 2020
We are very sorry that you lost your money. We called the police immediately after the incident to help you and to clear the situation. The police couldn't find any trace of a crime and now you are pointing to us for taking your money. We also would never touch a safety box of a guest without authorization. I don't know why you made up this story. You didn't mention also that you were not alone in that room. Then you asked for a free stay in the room for the following days. We can't give free accommodation to everybody who lost money. You also got a discount and we paid your motorbike rent. Again, we feet very sorry for your loss and the whole situation. But we are protecting our guest instead of stealing from them.
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Fantastic place , very comfortable/ clean , brand new , great location, good food and over all , the best staff and the best friendly owners . Love the Carl resort and we will come back .and stay longer then last time
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Stayed here for 3 nights, the place is so nice and serene and very accessible to some tourist spots. The breakfast is great and the baby back ribs during dinner is a must try together with their boss pizza (chefs kiss). Staffs are courteous and kind, they also lend us basin for us to use to wash our clothes (with stain)
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
₱1,804 - ₱2,734 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasCebu IslandBantayan IslandSanta Fe
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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