Balar Hotel and Spa

I liked the location. BOAC was at the center of the west side of Marinduque. Given the distance to the tourist spots, we concentrated our tours on the western side of the province. I liked that the staff was very friendly, helpful and always smiling....the charm of Marinduque. Several things worth noting ... the standard room's toilet and bath was too small and cramped. There was no place to hang clothes and to place toiletries bec even the toilet paper was not hanged, took space and was on top of the counter in a woven container. The shower water was weak so took long to wash my hair. and the shower tiles were slippery needing the rubber mat to be used... which I am not used to using given it hurts the soles of the feet. There was also no intercom in the room. the only way to communicate with the front desk was thru their mobile number.

I booked this for business for my wife and ftiend who needs to conduct business on the island. Its a nice ckean quiet place with good services and good food. It needs a bar.

Breakfast included in stay a nice treat. Hot coffee and tapsilog served downstairs or in your room.

Great stay with the cafe and restaurant in the vicinity didn’t hade the chance to see the beach because we used it as a base to relax before heading to the main destination. The hotel crew and staff was superb and did an excellent job. The personal at the restaurant where we have dinner needs more training in hospitality and service but it’s a minor thing maybe just 1-2 personal out of the 10 that we interacted with.

Stay was for wedding preparation and after wedding as a gift.

Bathroom flood every time we took shower. Front desk manager doesn’t know how to handle the customer concern. The room don’t have closet or drawer even place to store clothes and belonging. AC not enough to cool the room plus no Wi-Fi and no internet signal.

No internet signal, very weak Wi-Fi signal.

Nice place, nice room, shame about the sink. Tap leaks all over bathroom floor

Everything

I highly recommend this place especially if you are looking for American standard hotel. The room can be compared to Marriott but better with a nice view and balcony. It’s very comfortable, clean and smells great. Wi fi is a little bit slow but it’s normal in this island. I highly praise the staff. They are friendly, approachable and listen to our needs. Btw, they do not have an elevator. Something to consider if you have someone that needs elevator. However, the staff are very helpful to assist you with your luggage. The place is very quiet. There’s a restaurant next to the hotel selling Filipino, Japanese, Korean etc food and a convenience store that sells American and korean drinks and snacks. I highly recommend this place and for sure I will book again in my next visit.