Anika Island Resort

The price-quality ratio is not right. A room without breakfast is not worth its 600 yuan. The prices on the website and in general are inflated. It’s better to book through the hotel’s own website: ************************* the cost will be lower. On the plus side, the grounds are well-maintained, it’s 5 minutes from the port, and there’s a swimming pool. There’s also a beach, but you’ll feel great on any public beach in Bantayan, as the water is clear, the sand is white, only there’s some trash from the sea in places, but that’s an environmental problem and due to the selfish attitude towards nature when people don’t clean up after themselves. The restaurant on the premises is much more expensive. Of the dishes, I liked the pasta and pork, the pizza was okay, but the fish was dry. On the downside, since the rooms are made from containers, there’s no soundproofing, and neighbors who are just talking very loudly will be disruptive. The air conditioner, which hums like a Ducati engine due to incorrect installation, can’t be used at night because the noise makes it impossible to sleep, but without it, it’s stuffy. There are problems with hot water and a lack of internet in the rooms, only in the common areas. This could be seen as a plus or a minus. Also, it’s a bit unclear why security and staff at the pool are asking every day which room you’re in, even though I was the only foreigner with a child in the hotel. The inability to use a UnionPay bank card from time to time due to problems with the terminal in the hotel is also an issue. Withdrawing cash on the island is a problem as the ATMs don’t work. No toothbrush or toothpaste is given, and soap and shampoo are only given at the start.

Bantayan Island holds a special place in my heart. It is one of my favorite islands I the Philippines. I grow up visiting this island for triathlon and open water competitions and family outings. This year I went again and brought my whole entire family. We got the beach front rooms! yes, the views you see is what you will see in person. The white sandy beaches torquise waters and magical sunsets. This year I got engaged in this resort. Though the staff had limited time to prepare with the short notice ( Nobody in my family knew about the proposal) except for my fiancee. He decided to propose in Anika resort because our whole entire family was there. The resort have no idea until the day before the proposal. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that this plan will go even with limited time. The new manager made sure that everything will run smooth! from the F&B department to Kitchen Department, Security department, front desk and recreaction. Everybody played a role to make this important day of our life happened. I want to make sure that the management recognize the amazing staff of Anika especially the manager as without his flexibility under the circumstances. This will not be possible.

The hotel provided an excellent stay with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. The amenities, including the pool and breakfast, were outstanding. I’d happily recommend it and return again! My stay at this hotel was wonderful! The staff was friendly and attentive, the rooms were spotless and comfortable, and the amenities exceeded my expectations. I’d definitely recommend it to others.