Coucou Bar Hotel & Restaurant Bantayan Island

Coucou Bar Hotel and Restaurant is a nice place to hang out after doing a bit of island touring in Bantayan Island. We ordered some pizza—it was okay, not amazing, but decent enough. What I really liked was the chill ambience. The small huts with tables inside are nicely arranged, adding a cozy touch to the place. It gets livelier in the evening, with more people around, while daytime feels quieter and more laid-back. Overall, it’s a good spot to unwind and relax.

For starters waitress wasn’t welcoming already but still keen to try out their food and even if waitress seems too eager to take our order. Later on we have to come up in the bar to order more food. While billing out was the WORST, called them for several times (waving hands, tone up our voices) but still no response and saw they’re actually busy chatting when I just come up to ask for our bill. Had to wait a bit more as it wasn’t even prepared although we’re the very last guest that night and one of the staff guy already told them were asking for the bill. Hope this helps to improve service. Food was average as well as the cocktails, but doesn’t recommend the Coucou Lovers if you’re not into sweet and over powered cherry flavoured drinks.

HOTEL ROOMS REVIEW ONLY!!! When we arrived, the staff greeted us immediately. However, we arrived too early for check-in since they were fully booked the day before. We were advised to come back at 2 PM. We asked if we could leave our bags, and the receptionist said it was okay. We were happy because we didn’t have to carry our heavy bags around. Fast forward to check-in: the staff (“ate”) was still finishing up the room. Once it was ready, the room looked fresh, smelled good, and the sheets were clean. I loved how the shower and toilet were separated. The room had cable TV, a mini fridge, a hairdryer, two complimentary bottles of water, a heater, coffee, and tea. One thing I noticed about the bed was that it squeaked if you accidentally lay down too hard. BUT overall, everything was perfect—I’m still giving it 5 stars. Despite the bars around, the place was quiet and peaceful. We had a great sleep. There’s also a guard on duty at night, so the place felt really safe ☺️ Would definitely go back and recommend it to friends. 👌🏻 Thank you! P.S. I hope you will consider placing plastic liners in the trash bins to make them easier to clean and empty. I always bring plastic bags with me, so I just used some of my own. But all good 😊

Took almost 1 hour for our order to arrive. Nothing special on their pasta. Carbonara too bland, Seafood pasta too sour. We ask for salt and pepper to try the pasta to taste better. Their fries almost all air inside. Their bread is so hard. Nothing special on their pizza also. Plating looks good but nothing special on the taste.

Restaurant review only: This was the best food we have had in the area while here of the weekend. Service was very good and accommodating, food took a little bit but was totally worth the wait. Prices are reasonable and the American food options were really good. I ordered the pasta carbonara and added chicken for myself, I forgot to take a picture prior to diving in on the food. Music 🎵🎶 is 1980's pop/rock which was fun to hear. My Filipino husband and his cousin really enjoyed the Filipino food items that are pictures with the review. I would highly recommend Coucou (Restaurant).

This is a breakfast-only review ☺️ . We have had three breakfasts here within about 8 days . It’s fantastic !! So many choices , home made toasted bread is out of this world !!! Served with butter and blueberry (!!!) 🫐 jelly . Mouth watering. ! Bacon 🥓 was delish too. Highly recommended!

Good restaurant in central Santa Fe. Best coffee in town and very good breakfast options. I really liked the music and the atmosphere there. Service is friendly and efficient. We'll gladly return and maybe next time try the hotel too.

Food was ok, chili con carne had one chili which was done after two spoonfuls of food. Otherwise bit of watery and no spice at all (not even hint of chili). Cesar salas didnt taste like correct, sauce was something else than traditional one. Otherwise food was ok, service was ok also. Eating experience was ruined by 20-30 flies that were constantly on the table even with an electric fan blowing. Maybe it's a treat from staying next to stinky public market, but the issue should be remedied as it is disgusting.

The CouCou Bar's in-house restaurant offers breakfast, linch and dinner. Breakfast menu has American, Continental, and Filipino options and at php195.00 is still affordable. Tried their popular halo-halo and it is as advertised - what halo-halo should be! The restaurant is spacious and the interior well-lighted and well ventilated but the problem - flies, lots of them!! I even had one enjoying my honey spread! Overall, it's great but there are better options out there. Don't be afraid to go out and explore!