Harbor Lights Hotel

Harbor Lights Hotel

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#6 of 30 small hotels in Cagayan de Oro
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality

If you’re looking for a family-friendly small hotel in Cagayan de Oro, look no further than Harbor Lights Hotel.

Rooms at Harbor Lights Hotel offer air conditioning, a seating area, and a desk providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with wifi.

A 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge are some of the conveniences offered at this small hotel. A pool and an on-site restaurant will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Harbor Lights Hotel, free parking is available.

During your visit, be sure to check out one of Cagayan de Oro's popular sushi restaurants such as Tokyo Bubble Tea Restaurant, Teriyaki Boy, Cagayan de Oro City, and Rai Rai Ken, all a short distance from Harbor Lights Hotel.

During your visit, be sure to check out popular history museums like Xavier Museum and City Museum of Cagayan de Oro, which are all a short distance from the small hotel.

The staff at Harbor Lights Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Coffee shop
Airport transportation
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Room types
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL CLASS
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
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Frank V wrote a review Jun 2010
Toronto, Canada
4.0 of 5 bubbles
First of all I am not sure what Harbor Lights Hotel and Restaurant is doing in the Bed and Breakfast section…?

My wife and I stayed there for a few days and really enjoyed ourselves. We found Harbor Lights to be peaceful and quite with a nice romantic touch thanks to the sea side location.

We both agree that the food was always better than we expected with breakfast being the highlight for us all 3 of the days we were there. The food was definitely consistently good and reasonably priced too.

The locations is a bit out of the way… kind of hidden really, but close enough to the main road to catch a Jeepney to wherever you are going.

Our room was adequate and clean and comfortable. The bathroom had a small instant hot water tank that I really appreciated. Not that you need it but it was nice to have a nice hot shower when the mood hit. Word to the wise though, bring your own toilet paper! The quality of the stuff they have available is nothing like I ever experienced! It didn’t matter how many folds you made or how much you used; the stuff would disintegrate on contact. The front desk had a good laugh when we commented about the poor sturdiness of the toilet paper then they provided us with 4 more rolls. I’m pretty sure it would have taken twice that amount to make us happy. Once we bought our own … well, all was right with the world again.

The room like the rest of the building was in dire need of a fresh coat of paint. Don’t get me wrong the place is well manicured and serene but everywhere I looked was dingy… not dirty just kind of drab. The décor of the common areas was pleasing otherwise. Free internet is available but only in the lobby and then the speed is nothing to write home about.

We found the staff helpful and friendly… in no time at all we made friends with the Front desk officer by the name of Bobby. Nice fellow with great patience who answered all of our typical foreigner questions which in hind sight I wish we had never asked. We liked Bobby; he struck as a kind hearted man with an ultra relaxed attitude and while speaking with him one could not help but think there is absolutely nothing that can upset this guy.

Overall we had a nice stay and I think you will too.
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Date of stay: April 2009
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Don L wrote a review Sep 2012
Mindanao, Philippines
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Harbor Lights is our favorite hotel in Cagayan de Oro. Having said this, before you decide to go, you need to understand that it is not really a hotel. Rather it is an events venue with attached rooms. This has two implication: 1. There can be several noisy events in any one day: weddings, christenings, seminars, meetings that spill out of the rooms into the open area around the pool with the noise blasting into your room. 2. Since the hotel makes its money from events whose guests are there because of the event, not the hotel, its level of service can be low and its food overpriced for what you get.

Despite all these negatives, we love the hotel: swimming pool, large open area around the pool, large, secure car park, and wonderful harbor view. Give it a try.
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Date of stay: September 2012
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Jelotz wrote a review Mar 2012
Butuan, Philippines
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We occupied the suite room - all of us 8 with one toilet to use. No worries considering the convenor may have a tight budget.

It really doesn't matter to me if the hotel is a bit dated so long as it has functional room facilities. But this hotel allowed us to occupy their prime room with broken shower knob,non functional water heater, low pressure shower and more rundowns. Carpet needs to be replaced as it smells awful.

My only consolation is the morning breeze that Macajalar Bay offers - so refreshing to feel the wind runs through my hair
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Date of stay: March 2012
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled on business
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bride101_12 wrote a review Dec 2012
Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I am local in Cagayan de Oro and this place has many great options when it comes to hotels; however, nothing beats the personal touch that my husband and I received from this hotel. Our wedding reception was held at this venue. As we classify ourselves as the "budget-wise" couple, I would say that we got the best venue for this hotel. The staff were all so friendly and accommodating. They gave us huge discounts and we are truly happy that they completed our big day.
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Date of stay: December 2012
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Perhaps the suite room could have been wider and quieter.
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896merv wrote a review Nov 2011
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
2.0 of 5 bubbles
My Filipino wife and i married on 8 N0vember and booked the garden and patio for the ceremony and reception .Despite this being for guests only and our own hired photographer ,hotel allowed several freelancers in. Okay until they hassled guests -and my wife - to buy..My wife was very upset and complained , the hotel said they could do nothing-so much for a private function.My wife missed meeting many of the guests and refused to spend the night there.
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Date of stay: November 2011
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Darryl F wrote a review Dec 2014
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I have celebrated my wedding at Harbour Lights this December. i want to thank Kuya Bobong for the great service and remarkable effort to make my day just memorable. Day and night always available for requests and changes in the program. the venue in the garden is just perfect for a wedding. nice set-up, children friendly and excellent value for the money. The food was just delicious. outstanding! also the additional ordered dishes.

There are some minor draw-backs in the hotel, such as the breakfast choices, wifi connection or the distracted view to the sea. We took 3 rooms. they fulfill the purpose but not more. I requested an iron board - not available. Room service overpriced, prior requests in regards of room set-up not been taken care of, noisy air conditioning. Nevertheless, all in all a great experience, even though the service could be more attentive.

Thank you Kuya Bobong, Amy and Team for everything. i will keep you all in best memories!
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Don L wrote a review Jan 2014
Mindanao, Philippines
2.0 of 5 bubbles
I have previously written a review of this hotel. NO idea why its under B and Breakfasts, except that breakfast does come with the room. I love this hotel for its open gardens and even its destroyed view of the bay. But sometimes the service here is specifically designed to keep visitors away and for those that stay here to ensure that they never return. And it's not as if the hotel is full all the time. Today, 4 of 31 rooms were occupied last night.

Examples:

1. The free internet access is often out of service.
2. The beef tapa has been taken off the complimentary breakfast menu leaving fried bangus (small and dry), chicken adobo (mostly bones and sinews), and langanista (ok, how many days in a row can you eat sweet sausage?)
3. When cleaning the rooms, the door is left open. Guess what? LOTS of mosquitos in the rooms (ask them to spray).
4. Chronically some lamp or light or electric socket does not work - and the room cleaners never check.
5. In many rooms there is the smell of untreated sewage in the showers.
6. The air conditioners are VERY loud. This can be an advantage since they can drown out the weddings and disco music that booms in the open area on some days.

The view has been largely ruined by the bypass road to the port. Still nice if you stand. But the area stinks at low tides - nothing the hotel can do about this except try to get the city to put fill between the hotel and the road.

All in all: we will come back. But others beware.
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Date of stay: January 2014
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with family
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Mickeyboy59 wrote a review Jul 2013
Madison, Wisconsin
5.0 of 5 bubbles
had our engagement party here. The food, people, service, was awesome. You could not ask for a better experience. Will definitely come back. There was construction of a road going on which will add some traffic sounds, but this is a great deal for the price and the quality and service you get.
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Date of stay: February 2013
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Jas U wrote a review May 2018
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
I felt like this hotel is a blast from the past. I was told by frontdesk this was built 18-19 yrs ago. It felt old and dusty because I could breathe dust everywhere. Yes, I'm sensitive to dust and strong scents. Anyway, they have a ballroom where our event was held - can hold up to 300 people, I guess. Food served was...sad. The burger was just a patty in between buns.

We rented a room for the night because we're not from CdeO. We had a spacious carpeted room, we were able to add two more beds for 200php each. Towels, soap, shampoo is provided for each guest. TV, Hot/cold shower,mirrors available. There's even a small refrigerator in the room. But the room was dusty. I had to ask the frontdesk for the keys to the windows so I could open it and air it out. Oh, ac was filthy. But didn't bother having them clean it. We were tired.

No problem with complimentary breakfast - it's satisfying. But the food/snacks/drinks they have available are pricey. No problem with staff - accommodating (and they wear colorful/floral shirts). They have a well-maintained swimming pool. You can use it from 8a-10p. Oh! Wifi in the lobby, hallways and ballroon. Hardly any wifi signal that reached our room.

Location is ok. I forgot the fare from the hotel to Limketkai Shopping Center. I think 100Php...or less.
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Date of stay: April 2018
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: 2nd floor rooms have great view of the sea. Like room 205
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delehctir wrote a review Mar 2016
Davao City, Philippines
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The hotel is remnant of a good hotel in its earlier days of operation.
It is situated beside the sea and could have offered a view of the horizon from all hotel rooms and the restaurant but is now blocked by a coastal road project in between the sea and the hotel itself.

The restaurant still serves good food though it took about 45 minutes to serve our order. We ordered typical Filipino fare-sizzling squid, chop suey, sinigang na tangigue, beef tenderloin with onions All tasted good.

The room assigned to us was tidy and air conditioned.It had cable tv- picture tube type and quite difficult to operate especially if you're used to LED or flat screen. There was a refrigerator- which was not used. No complimentary drinking water. Soap, shampoo and towel were provided. The bathroom had a water heater. The bed was ok. I had a good sleep.

Over all the hotel is already old but is good enough to serve its purpose. A little "facelift" would help keeping up with newer hotels.
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Traveled on business
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Jas U wrote a tip May 2018
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines51 contributions19 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"2nd floor rooms have great view of the sea. Like room 205"
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bride101_12 wrote a tip Dec 2012
Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines3 contributions21 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Perhaps the suite room could have been wider and quieter."
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PhilippinesMindanaoMisamis Oriental ProvinceCagayan de Oro
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harbor Lights Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Harbor Lights Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Centrio Mall (3.6 km), Xavier Museum (3.9 km), and Mapawa Nature Park (4.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Harbor Lights Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at Harbor Lights Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a desk, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at Harbor Lights Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Harbor Lights Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Harbor Lights Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cucina Higala, Redtail Shrimps & More, and Demetrio's Pizzeria Uptown.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Harbor Lights Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Harbor Lights Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Harbor Lights Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Harbor Lights Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.
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