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John R

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4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Aug 22, 2017
After discovering Sibuyan a little bit, I am convinced that Sanctuary Garden Resort is probably the best place to stay on the island. The location is great, the room we stayed in was clean and spacious but a little bit outdated (it actually smelled moldy in the room - not sure, whether it was due to rainy season etc.), the aircon loud, at the same time I was missing a fan that would have been totally sufficient, the bathroom with marble tiles nice but after coming back from a morning run I had no water in the shower.

However, the buildings and the garden have been designed in an authentic way, and it is beautiful to be in nature. The food I would rate as surprisingly boring. I read many reviews here and maybe I just ordered the wrong things (we had at least 10 different items, though), but I could not tell it was special or even good.

All in all, still a good experience (I would rate it with 3.5), the rooms are fairly priced, and given the fact that Sibuyan is really remote, one should not expect that everything is perfect, especially food-wise. It is a good place to start your Sibuyan adventure around Mt. Guiting-Guiting.
Date of stay: August 2017
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    Reviewed April 20, 2017 via mobile

    First of all after I have been in a fake hotel or tourist trap called the boat house on sibuyan
    I arrived in a real paradise
    Because of ferry cancel we end up there
    One of the best resto on all islands I visited
    Beautiful room very fair prize
    There is a bus that bring you to port
    This hotel was not listed in agoda or booking
    Therefor I promised the owner to help hing to get well known
    Owner is very fine man he is even looking to find a solution in future that things can go with credit card instead the boat house where they ask to pay on black account to avoid taxes and that for even not worth the name of a hotel
    So I told the good man first promote your place then do the details
    As world traveler on sibuyan island there is only one place
    Sanctuary garden hotel

    Date of stay: April 2017
    Trip type: Traveled as a couple
    Thank 343jefv
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    Reviewed March 5, 2017

    the place is very soothing, huge and clean room with a view of the mountain, we enjoyed the food so much that we extend our stay for another night, stayed 3 nights just to relax and its the perfect place. Staff and owner are very helpful and accommodating, laundry service available and offer transportation to the Ambulong Port.

    Date of stay: January 2017
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    Thank singket2
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    Reviewed October 9, 2016 via mobile

    A place to disconnect to the world and reconnect with those who matter!
    The 1500 pesos villa is amazing deal complete with marble bathroom...
    Food is very cheap! Tapsi for 65 pesos serve in your balcony? Or lapu lapu for 70? How about your pancit for 70 as well?
    Ask your meal to be serve in your veranda..

    Date of stay: October 2016
    Trip type: Traveled as a couple
    Thank Jake O
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    Reviewed June 23, 2016

    This place is quite, with relaxing view. You ca see the stunning mountain of Mt.Guiting-Guiting while on the other side is the sea view. They are some animals here like monkeys, talking bird, nice dogs.

    Date of stay: May 2016
    • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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    Reviewed December 18, 2015 via mobile

    It really is a sanctuary for tired mind, body and yes even soul. It will surely relax your mind because of the greeneries that surrounds you, it will soothe every aching part of your body as you breath the freshest air, and it will provide you the golden time to heal your soul because of the serene ambiance that makes you want to shut your mind & mouth and just meditate.

    The rooms are ok, simple. With tv but no wifi in rooms just on the resto.

    The restaurant is very good. The food we tried we're all delicious!

    Will surely be back.

    Date of stay: March 2015
    Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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