Kevin B.
Yelp
Philippines Review #2
During one of my visits to Boracay Island, I booked a room at the other end of the island for part of my stay. I wanted to more easily explore what this area had to offer and chose Dave's Straw Hat Inn.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=6-jTEQh7XSOHrl9KiYoVmw
LOCATION: It's near boat station #3, but it's not beach front. It is only a 2 minute walk from the beach however.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=ZnpWFDNTpHVLbkh8vdf5Vg
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=5cGlLTcqY7uqhX6yRemTjw
It's very small property as they only have 9 or 10 rooms. Regardless, it's a very nice property (esp for the price) and they keep in really great shape. There are lots.... and I mean LOTS of plants and greenery along every path and around every building. It's very nice!
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=cwsLd49af05X4L_LReD-sQ
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=_V6-sY2XxNjCp_l5CrujGg
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=SEsgJ8FA5QyFlWSWjxo9Uw
Dave, his wife and their staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. All rooms have free Wi-Fi access and a simple made to order breakfast is included. They have four different type of rooms from a deluxe room down to a fan cooled hut that only sleeps 1.
I stayed in a "standard cottage" and I only paid like $38-$40 US per night. Hey, all I need is a decent bed, a shower and A/C. The WI-FI, breakfast and cute little property was just an added bonus as I saw it.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=019zf0Nhtwz-wfTBSUPELQ
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/daves-straw-hat-inn-malay?select=bF2_4dQqaut7Sevb5haqOw
They have many different ways to contact them and offer no cost phone numbers from many countries, just check their website. FYI you can use a credit card or Paypal to book your room ahead via their website, but they do not accept credit cards at the property.
OVERALL: This is not a 5 star resort by any stretch of the imagination, but if you want stay at great property with great service for a very reasonable price, Dave's Straw Hat Inn is a very good option.