Samar
Very near the bridge at the far southern end of Calicoan, this fantastic Italian restaurant/resort is one of Samar's best. Spacious rooms are elegant,…
Must-see hotels in Samar
Samar
Managed for many years by gregarious Susan Tan, Tanghay is a three-storey structure with tidy rooms (in many categories) and a waterfront restaurant…
Samar
Guests are well looked after at this welcoming place, which has five immaculate rooms with huge flat-screen and cable TV, minibar and great bed with…
Samar
Offering real character in the centre of town, this classy, artistically designed B&B has rooms with magnificent dark-wood floors, designer sinks, hip…
Samar
New in 2017, this hilltop hotel enjoys wonderful views of the Catbalogan bay and its islets, particularly at sunset. Rooms are smart and well equipped,…
Samar
Offering fine value and a convenient location, Sasa has 15 smart, modern rooms with air-con and private hot-water bathrooms; the 'executive' options have…
Samar
With a strong contemporary feel throughout, Primea has a wide choice of rooms, all presented in soothing shades of beige and cream, with good quality…
Samar
Almost a hip hotel, this sleek, contemporary place offers inviting, though small, rooms with neutral colour schemes, large flat-screen TV with cable and…
Samar
The first higher-end accommodation to open on northern Samar's stunning coastline, Miko Miko features five smart cottages and an infinity pool set above a…
Samar
Large thatched bungalows with private bathrooms directly on a crescent-shaped pinkish-sand beach on remote Sila Island. To book rooms and boat transfers,…
Samar
This long-running Swedish-owned beach resort is up from the village centre with a great location 500m off a marine sanctuary. Accommodation is a little…
Samar
Close to the tip of Calicoan island, this rustic place enjoys a wonderful beach setting and has cute little nipa huts (with fans) for affordable prices…
Samar
A three-storey shore-front hotel with well-kept, spacious rooms and a lush sea-facing garden partly shaded by palms. It's run by helpful folk who offers…
Samar
This surf camp is on the beach in Omawas, a barangay of Maydolong, 17km south of Borongan. It's run by a Californian and his local wife and has clean,…
Samar
Modish hotel with a contemporary design and modern art hanging about. The rooms aren't quite as snazzy as the lobby might indicate, and are on the small…
Samar
Enjoying a quiet location towards the northern end of Baybay Beach, this is Borongan's fanciest hotel. Rooms are spacious and nicely designed, with flat…
Samar
This centrally located minihotel is perhaps a little soulless but certainly doable for a night or two. Its functional rooms have en suites and bright…
Samar
Homey Glenda's B&B has attractive, spacious rooms, good food, a nice waterfront location, and – importantly – battery-operated fans. It's near the boat…
Samar
Calicoan Villa has a pool and restaurant right opposite the surf break. There are four smart rooms in a villa by the ocean, three (large fan-cooled) surf…
Samar
This creaky old house with a sunny patio and garden out front will suit those looking for homey accommodation. The rooms are simple, clean and well kept …
Samar
Yes it's a rather bland budget chain hotel, but the GV is actually one of Borongan's better budget options with neat small rooms and efficient air…
Samar
This new shoreside place (there's no real beach) has four elegant modern rooms with all mod cons (some with four-poster beds) in a compound that enjoys…
Samar
Well-established and prettily landscaped Haven of Fun is just a short walk from the pier. There's a good selection of rooms including cute little thatched…
Samar
This is the highest-end hotel in Calbayog, located 2km southeast of the centre. It boats business-class rooms with quality furnishings, plus has a pool…
Samar
A convenient location in the thick of things, a few blocks from the port. Rooms have been renovated (though some are windowless) with efficient air-con…
Samar
Teal-green Marcelo's has no-nonsense air-con rooms that are fine value for Samar. Most rooms sleep three. It's around 1km west of the centre, just off the…
Samar
A clean, attractively designed budget hotel in a great central location. Staff are helpful and the air-con singles in particular are great value.
Samar
Chilled out Capul Island Beach Resort has four rooms in a guesthouse on the beach and a large villa with two additional bedrooms.
Samar
A well-run, family-owned resort on an enticing sweep of Bobon Beach. Spacious rooms with terraces are grouped around a pool area.
Samar
This Scottish-owned place on the main drag in Biri town has a dive centre, rents snorkelling gear and can arrange scooters for exploring. Rooms are well…
Samar
Billing itself as Borongan's business hotel (it even has a lift!), Dona Vicenta suffers from small standard rooms and hospital-like corridors. Upgrade to…
Samar
This ageing beach-resort place has six standard concrete rooms and a large pool on a lovely stretch of beach. It's owned by the University of Eastern…
Samar
Rustic, laid-back resort with a mix of rooms, all of which sleep four; they could be better maintained however. There are also some open-air beach…
Samar
Rooms vary in size, quality and noise-quotient at this somewhat dated hotel, but are all serviceable – shame about the plastic mattresses. It's walking…
Samar
This long-established place offers decent value in the centre of town, its rooms are well cared for though dated. Reception is on the 1st floor;…
Samar
Located incongruously next to a meat shop, just north of Dap Dap pier, this place has modern, well-designed rooms with plush beds and plasma TV. There's…
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A somewhat rambling place with huts in various styles dotted around a bluff overlooking Bobon Beach, 12km west of Catarman. The restaurant offers French…
