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Isla Gecko Resort
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 based on 5 reviews 5 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 15 Specialty lodging in Boracay
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  • Rooms: 10
Property Type: Hostel
  • Budget accommodation, typically offering shared rooms that may be dormitory style.
Description: Isla Gecko is a homey and comfortable resort. A modern 4 year old blend of native and concrete design. The location of Isla Gecko offers easy and... This description is based on information provided by the speciality accommodation.
Address:
Station 2, Balabag, Boracay
5608
Philippines

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Reviews of Isla Gecko Resort

( 3-5 of 5 )
“Great cheap little resort/hotel”

Isla Gecko Resort

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4 of 5 stars
Hong Kong, China
8 Mar 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at Isla Gecko for 4 nights in February. Booked the week before, and not really knowing where to stay in Boracay, I took a punt and found that I had won. Isla Gecko is very central to everything - just off D'Mall and although not beachfront, was only a one minute walk to the beach.

The rooms are basic, but very clean and comfortable. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for budget accommodation, but wanting something that is clean and central.

There is the cockfighting arena a hundred metres away (on Sunday it is a great sight to see), the kite-surfing beach is a few hundred metres the other way, D'Mall is down the lane and all the restaurants and bars are within stagger (ie, walking, but after a dozen drink) distance.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Central location, cheap, clean
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
HK71's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 29 October 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Clean, cheap and lovely owners”

Isla Gecko Resort

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5 of 5 stars
Amsterdam
21 Dec 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

Our kiteboarding center recommended this hostel and we were more than happy that they did. The location is convenient, with the wet market and the supermarket around the corner. White Beach is only 100m away and Bulabog is a 5 minute walk to the other side.

The rooms are basic with fan, aircon and warm water. The area is very quiet and the couple that owns the place are lovely people. We have spent several evenings chatting with Dennis at the bar, where he will let you make your own drinks. The man has travelled around the world and can tell you some amazing stories.

We paid 1200 per night for a double room including breakfast for two, but prices are negotiable as long as the place is not fully booked. Give them a call in advance to be sure.

See you there next year!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Price, location, staff
    • Disliked — Most uncomfortable bar stools of the island
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Negotiate room rates in advance!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Tavlas's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Travelled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 21 December 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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“can it get any better???”

Isla Gecko Resort

6 Jan 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

We were in the isla gecko from 22`th of desember 2005,to the 4`th of january 2006.

When we booked in at this plase,we talked to the owners(Dennis and Mae)and asked many questions,and they were allways helpfull,but,like always when you book in at an resort,you always expect something negative,but in this place,there is nothing negative to report.
Everything from breakfast to any noise at night,there is only posetive things to talk about.

They are always helpfull,if you want to do something from snorkling,to sightseing the island,you ask,and they help you as mutch as they can.

if you want to go to boracay,and experience sleeping between bamboo walls(without getting ripped of),and having the owners themself wishing you a good morning,and taking they`r time talking to you,while waiting for something to eat or drink,inviting you to join them at they`r meal,this is the right place.

Even when they are sleeping,you can help yourself with something to drink in they`r freezer or in the bar,it`s only going to take you a feew days before you feel so at home that you are ready for helping them cleaning up...

Only 1 minute from the good part of the white beatch(where there is no boats),and close to the sentrum,this is a place i am going back to as soon as i can...

I am from Norway,and are used to staying in fansy places,and this is exactly what i was looking for,not to fansy,but with an aircon,and the feeling of being in Philippines.

Thank`s for making us have the perfect holliday Dennis and Mae.

Wish you good luck with you`r resort,we are comming back soon...

Kenneth and Jane

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2005
Member since: 06 January 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children
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( 3-5 of 5 )
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Station 2, Balabag, Boracay, 5608, Philippines