Sabang Balay-Balay Travel Lodge
Sabang Balay-Balay Travel Lodge
Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island 5300 Philippines
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Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island 5300 Philippines
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We departed from El Nido and arrived in Sabang at 5am. There is no person at the front desk but our driver knew the owner so he was the one who called him. We were told there were no rooms available at that time because the guests will be checking out at 12nn.
I said it's alright since we are going to the underground river and it may take a few hours. I asked then if we can leave our baggage and the front desk said yes. He even assisted me inside the Subterranean River Office and in getting a boat.
After we came back, we had to wait a few hours. They immediately clean the rooms so we can use right after. The rooms were great, two single beds put side by side with generous 4 pillows in total. There are cabinets and a sink. There is strong supply of water, no color whatsoever. I also love the curtain near the bathroom so you dress even if you are sharing the room with a friend. I shared my room with two other people but they no longer collected me an additional person fee.
Later that night we played billiards with the staff for free. Originally Php20 per game.
The next day the front desk (if I remember correctly his name is Kuya Aaron) assisted us again in booking a mangroves tour. I think the original price per person is Php200 but he was able to get us a discount so we just had to pay Php150.
Take note however that the electricity only runs from 6pm-6am. Their flyer says fan room is Php1500 but we only paid Php800. Additional person is Php300. A number of restaurants and grocery stores nearby.
I said it's alright since we are going to the underground river and it may take a few hours. I asked then if we can leave our baggage and the front desk said yes. He even assisted me inside the Subterranean River Office and in getting a boat.
After we came back, we had to wait a few hours. They immediately clean the rooms so we can use right after. The rooms were great, two single beds put side by side with generous 4 pillows in total. There are cabinets and a sink. There is strong supply of water, no color whatsoever. I also love the curtain near the bathroom so you dress even if you are sharing the room with a friend. I shared my room with two other people but they no longer collected me an additional person fee.
Later that night we played billiards with the staff for free. Originally Php20 per game.
The next day the front desk (if I remember correctly his name is Kuya Aaron) assisted us again in booking a mangroves tour. I think the original price per person is Php200 but he was able to get us a discount so we just had to pay Php150.
Take note however that the electricity only runs from 6pm-6am. Their flyer says fan room is Php1500 but we only paid Php800. Additional person is Php300. A number of restaurants and grocery stores nearby.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Traveled with family
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We were meant to be staying at Green Verde but even though we booked a room they were fully booked. They put us in Balay Balay. The rooms are small, dirty ( although the sheets and towels were clean) and the bathrooms are poor . It must have looked like the photos 10 years ago.
If they just did a deep clean and a bit of work it would be fine. Its also at the noisy end of town.
We had breakfast at Green Verde so I couldnt tell you what the foods like but I didnt see anyone eating there.
If they just did a deep clean and a bit of work it would be fine. Its also at the noisy end of town.
We had breakfast at Green Verde so I couldnt tell you what the foods like but I didnt see anyone eating there.
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Date of stay: January 2013Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The house is located just in front of the main parking lot but as we were there in off season it wasn't noisy. We had clean doubleroom with fan and towels for reasonable price. There is not hot water (you don't need it anyway) and the electricity is only from 18:00 - 6:00 (6p.m.-6a.m.) but they told us when we arrived so we were fine with that. The house is 50m from the port to underground river and 5minutes walk(300m) to the beach. The only con is that they have a sign there that says "american and filipino breakfast" but when we asked about it they just told us "no breakfast".. Otherwise quite pleasant 2 days.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Ran into this place recently at sabang beach, all I can say is stay clear of this place! We saw this place while looking for somewhere to stay as a backpacker couple, and a guy came out and said they were under renovations and to stay next door, so we did. We later went back to them as they had laundry service (of course the price was not posted as they want to rip you off as a tourist) and he told us 100 which is already very high as we pay hardly half that for rush service in the city of puerto princesa... Our laundry came back still wet almost a day later, and when my girlfriend went to pick it up, they were so incredibly rude! They laughed at her while she tried to explain the initial price and tried to scam her and tell her 150 pesos per kilo, which is insane!! They are so unprofessional and continued to scowl at us the remainder of our time at sabang beach. If this is how they treat people for a simple laundry service I cannot imagine how there guests for accomadation must feel! Be careful, and from what I could see the rooms are overpriced as well.
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I was stay there for 3 days. The room was too expensive for what you got. The room was clean but smell mold. If you are staying there be sure that you will get a receipt because when I was checking out they want me to pay again for the room, after I was really angry he gave up and give me a receipt in the end. So you cannot trust them.
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Traveled with family
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Arrived in the dark to find place we planned on staying (Alpuerto Escapade) had difficulties with access and electricity. Helpful woman at ‘downtown’ restaurant negotiated reasonable price at Balay Balay. We chose the more expensive AC option; pleasant, clean, quiet, small private patio out front. Owner provided info, arranged trip to Underground River. Room was not cleaned daily. Electricity in town from about 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. I liked the village of Sabang; nice to be off the beaten path with slower pace of life, and kids playing with homemade toys instead of electronic gadgets!
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Date of stay: October 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We found Balay Balay lodge after staying in one very dirty wooden hut at the Sabang beach for a night. We were offered a room here for almost identical price for a much higher standard, as there were some renovations carried out in the second floor. The noise was minimal though and we were very happy that we chose to stay there. After our fan broke down, it was immediately replaced and every little thing we asked for was fulfilled immediately / asking for hot water for own coffee may not be standard but we got a full Thermos straight away etc. In the whole Sabang, the electricity only works between 6 and 11, but as there were other guests paying for the generator in the lodge, we got electricity for all of the three nights we stayed for free. Late check out was also no problem and at no extra charge. We can definitely recommend this place!
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The place itself was not so bad. The AC worked (when electricity is on), it was rather clean, and the little balcony was nice to hang out. We stayed 9 days is Sabang, so we could bargain a good deal. The family living in the hotel was very nice to us and helped when one of us got sick, hurt or even for cooking. Thx for that. The young man in charge however is as lazy as it gets. Example: We negotiated to have (for a fee) hot water delivered every morning, for coffee, noodles, tea... He never bothered! If I remember well, only one morning he actually delivered the water by himself. We had to go look for him (usually sleeping on the check in counter) every morning. Even better, he actually forgot to charge for it... But the worst part came when, although we were the only guest for most of our stay, he managed to mess up his bookings and asked us to stay in another hotel for the last night. According to him he had some "prioritary bookings" and we should move to a room of the same standards next door. Our mistake was to actually trust him on the new room. The new room was a huge downgrade! Small, smelly, filled with mosquitos and no balcony! When we told him, he said "sorry, sorry" "same room" and went away with a weird smile. We were very happy after 3 days there (and even brought him more people), but he managed to ruin that out of laziness. Would NOT go back.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Had a great time here. If you're into high end and classy hotel, then this is not for you. But, if you're only after the underground river, this lodge fits you. Great service special mention to Joshua. Thank you!
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Arrived in Sebang during a busy period without booking anywhere and initially went to this place. The rooms seemed very overpriced and when we said we would look around they tried to tell us all the other hotels were booked up. They weren't but all the reasonably priced ones were so we ended back here after a wasted 30 mins. Overall the place is OK, the rooms are alright, the staff were not the friendliest but OK, overall nothing special. If you are staying in Sebang to see the caves I would suggest commuting in as Sabang has little going for it, it is actually very quiet on the nights.
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Date of stay: February 2014Trip type: Traveled with friends
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"If you are travelling on a budget, I would suggest the accomodation to this place."Read full review
LOCATION
PhilippinesMimaropaPalawan ProvincePalawan IslandPuerto PrincesaSabang
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sabang Balay-Balay Travel Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Sabang Balay-Balay Travel Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Puerto Princesa Underground River (3.8 km) and Sabang Beach (0.6 km).
What are some restaurants close to Sabang Balay-Balay Travel Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Asiano Gourmet Cuisine, Pawikan Restaurant, and Limestone Karst Refreshment.