The Beach House Carabao Island

Having visited Boracay 30 years ago, we went back with trepidation to see if it still had some of that magic. Sadly it was now too overdeveloped for us and looking for alternatives, we came across Carabao Island. The journey there is a ferry from Caticlan, then a tuk tuk from the port. There are boats direct to Lanas beach 3 times a week and probably worth fitting your trip around as it makes it easier. As soon as we got to the Beach House, we knew we'd found the relaxed Borocay vibe from 30 years ago. We had a warm welcome from the staff and owner David, then moved into our room. The room was well appointed, immaculately clean, with very good aircon and comfy bed. Also had nice little touches like dressing gowns. The location is stunning, looking out onto a white beach, with good snorkeling on the reef 30m off shore. The food is great and reasonably priced as are the drinks. They also have good red wine, which we had only found in 1 other place in our travels in the Philippines! We had a few entertaining evenings chatting with David, the owner, over a glass or two of it! The island is currently in the "hidden gem" status. I don't think it will become over developed any time soon, but get in there before it changes!

We will try to keep this short. Fabulous location, fabulous accommodation, fabulous host, fabulous staff, fabulous foods. We can think of no read anyone would not want to stay at TBH. We will certainly return. David snd Sue . UK. 🇬🇧

My opinion is that it is really the best hotel on the island Carabao. It is located just on the beach. It looks like a big villa. The owner of this house is David, who always is very funny and makes a lot of jokes, who can help, recommend or organize your trip around all island. All rooms there are small but nice and comfortable. The personal is very modest, quite and nice. The hotel has a big lawn with an exit to the beach, two small pavilions with tables and chairs, 2 sofa - beds where personal can put a linen, also it has a small bar where you can order some drinks or fruits like an appetize. Of course hotel can provide you breakfast, lunch and dinner but there is one small mines that you have to wait for your meal for one hour and more. The sea is clean and it has a big coral where you can swim with masks and flippers. Also the hotel can give you swimming board or acvashoes for free. I really recommend you this hotel if you want to relax and see all beauties of the Carabao.