AguLuz Homestay

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San Jose St. Barangay Awaii, Donsol, Luzon 4715 Philippines
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#2 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Donsol
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AGULUZ HOMESTAY is the best homestay in town! Yes it's the best in terms of the beautiful structure of the house and most especially in terms of services and hospitality and friendliness of the owners and staff and of the foods served!!! AGULUZ HOMESTAY has homey amenities, comfortable rooms, cool ambiance and affordable rates. It is along the national road right at the heart of the city and is only 5-10 minutes drive by tricycle to the Butanding Interaction Center. It has six cozy rooms: AC deluxe room with cable TV, own bath, hot and cold shower; AC standard room, shared bath; and fan rooms. AGULUZ offers free wifi service. It has wide parking space.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
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Harly wrote a review Apr 2019
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I really enjoyed our stay with my girlfriend. The staffs are very nice. And the rooms are good. However the free wifi is too slow... But over all, we really appreciate the kindness of Tatay Pepe. We'll come back soon and will book again.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 Apr 2019
Thank you so much Harly for your kind words for us. We are looking forward to your coming back again to the whaleshark capital of the world and to your HOME here in Donsol.
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Alex Bartlett wrote a review Apr 2019
Chippenham, United Kingdom28 contributions9 helpful votes
Stayed for two nights and it’s was a friendly atmosphere and Marilyn happy to help with any activities food or transport. Room was cozy and simple and all you need to see sharks and manta rays. Diving was great
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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nadiaz_11 wrote a review Mar 2019
Lausanne, Switzerland101 contributions97 helpful votes
Maryline and her husband are a retired couple, taking care of their grandchildren and who turned their adult kids rooms into a homestay. For the ones who wrote bad review, please note that you are in a remote place and in a family home, so yes it is full of old furniture and staff and the pipes could work better but it is a bit like when visiting your grandparents place and it is totally the standard of philipinos living in the area. It is definitely a place where you want to be mostly doing outside activities than stay in the room. Once you have set your mind to it and value also to find a cheap place in Donsol itself, you can truly relax and be grateful to have found such a home. You are treated there with the outmost respect and as a family member. The couple will drive you themselves from airport to the house and for all your activities, book your ticket, wash your clothes, do excellent food (ask for the green jack curry with shrimps) they actually accomodate your requests for cooking individually even if they get 3 to 4 different requests from each tourits! You'll got there to see the whale sharks in a more sustainabile way (avoid Oslob at all costs), but you can also have a memorable night out on a small boat in the river to see the fireflies lightning, a fairytale experience. I had only 2 days and thanks to Marilyn and Pepe, could do it all, had nothing to worry about and could simply relax and let them bring me around. You'll enjoy also the visiting friends and community around, filipinos people are very welcoming but I must say they were even more so in Donsol. People there valorize their nature and try to keep the environment clean, they are grateful for the tourism in their region while the place has a lot of inexplored attractions. I would have planned more time if I knew as you also have rivers, caves and a beautiful countryside. I highly recommend it and to come again not just for the whale sharks.
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Date of stay: March 2019
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Mark R wrote a review Mar 2018
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Awful. Full of spiders and cockroaches. We immediately turned around when we saw the room. It was disgustingly smelly and had spiders and spiderwebs all over. The closet was full of random stuff and cockroaches. The lady Marilyn was rude when we told her we weren't satisfied, saying that this is what you get for a low price. Do not go here even for free.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Jet wrote a review May 2017
Amsterdam, The Netherlands14 contributions9 helpful votes
Our first stop in the Philippines was Donsol. We stayed at Aguluz, which felt immediately like home. Marilyn and Pepe take such good care of you and are thinking with you about things to do in and around donsol. We rented the first day a scooter and drove land inwards to the waterfalls, Quitinday, which was amazing. The nature and little villages we passed by. In the evening we did the fire flight tour and decided after the first night that instead of 2 nights we wanted to stay another night. The second day we saw the whale sharks, which is a once in a life time opportunity. The hotel is basic, but has such a warm feeling and surrounding. Really good breakfast and tap water, because they have a filtering system. Thank you dear family! Hugs, Bart and Jet
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Aguluz, Owner at AguLuz Homestay
Responded 8 May 2017
Hello Bart &Jet, First I would like to thank you for staying with us and giving us the opportunity to be at your service while you were in Donsol. Second, thank you for such a heart-warming words of review for us and our place. You are such a wonderful persons too. You and the rest of all our guests are always in our prayers for your safety and the best in life. God bless you always!
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PRICE RANGE
CA$20 - CA$25 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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aguluz homestay hotel donsol
LOCATION
PhilippinesLuzonBicol RegionSorsogon ProvinceDonsol
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about AguLuz Homestay
What are some of the property amenities at AguLuz Homestay?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and airport transportation.
Is parking available at AguLuz Homestay?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to AguLuz Homestay?
Conveniently located restaurants include BARacuda, Elysia restaurant, and Vitton Cafe.
Does AguLuz Homestay have an airport shuttle?
Yes, AguLuz Homestay offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at AguLuz Homestay?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.