Kalinaw Stay and Café

nice host, made breakfast twice, thanks for the hospitality, the downsides are the dog but it guards the house and the low ceilings, I am tall and hit my head several times. Great accommodation for the money

I want to focus on the reality.of thuis accommodation,. Which is that it is a low cost budget option for.people wanting to visit the area. We have travelled now for almost a decade, across many countries including India and Africa, we are quite well versed in places like this. Very basic ccomodation which does what it says, a bed, somewhere to.wash and to rest. Thus is about as basic as it gets and for some, like us,.this was a very welcome.getvaway from.the hugely.dis appointing 'hell.Nido'. You need to rent a moped in el.nido and drive here,.the bike is invaluable for the stay. 3km.from.duli.beach and 5km from the very pleasant Nacpan Beach. Do shopping and take home with you if you don't want a long journey for dinner in the evenings. Bucket shower, cold water, perfect for.us but if you need more then think twice. Place to park moped at the rear. Pleasant friendly.host who is obviously trying very hard but, imo opinion, is slightly detached from what people actually.need/want. Beds comfy. Pillows mediocre. Hot water boiler for tea etc. Emergency light for power cuts Drinking water provided (DONT use tap.water here) Wifi was.very poor but ample for our purposes.

Now I'd like to mention a few things which I feel could be better, constructively: The rooms are tiny Rooms get extremely.hot at night, even with a fan Windows hard to.leave open because ur next to.raod We had clean sheets on the bed but pillow cases were not.clean they smelled.of.'hair and head' where somebody had slept. The pictures in the booking.com are very outdated. The whole place needs a.coat of paint The rooms are 'tired' and the walls stained. The beds need moving and cleaning done. The doors to the bedroom.have a lock but it's almost dead and isn't secure. The front door has no.lock at all other than a.single metal pin. TO BE CLEAR, WE.FELT SAFE BUT UNDERSTANABLY MANY WOULD NOT. There is not cafe there as advertised. The photos.showimg a cafe with a nice view are either fake or very outdated. Overall we were OK with our stay but we have a different expectation than many.having lived basic for a long time. This place is full of potential but it simply is lacking recent love and care and is dated and becoming of low standard. We.wish the host all.the best and hope our feedback is.helpful 🫡☺️

The staff were super helpful. We only stayed one night as I wasn't very well and we had to drive a lot that day. But he gave us great information about the area and boat times etc. They grow their own coffee, so we had a cup in the morning, which was smooth and really tasty. Thank you for looking after us.

I booked this for my brother, so I didn’t stay myself, but based on his experience, we really appreciated the great value for money and the authentic local feel. Located close to Duli and Nacpan beaches, the property is charming, with a hut-style design that enhances the Philippine countryside experience! The patio area is a lovely spot to enjoy a meal or coffee, with a wooden deck, rustic furniture, and a cozy hammock perfect for relaxing. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind to my brother, especially kuya Nel.

Very friendly owners and nice private stay

Very nice host they take care a lot about you and you need. Thank you so much. Not far by scooter from Duli beach

A lot of mosquitoes 🦟

Best staff ever Respectful, fun always here for you they are amazing really. They know everything north palawan

Very friendly and helpful host (which is not the owner). Communication in English is good.

Dont trust the advertisement. This accommodation is shared! With shared bathroom and living area. Nobody can stay in their room since only a bed fits into the tiny little spaces. On the last day of your stay they tell you that you have to pay extra for kitchen usage. Your room is 3 m off the highway, so you wake up multiple times when the passing trucks rattle the house.

The family who run this place is adorable and genuine. They gave us a late dinner and a simple breakfast for a ridiculous price. All around tropical fruit trees create a nice setting. Our kids felt at home here.

Super basic but spacious accommodation with no AC. I won't recommend for families with high adaptability but for young backpackers is definitely a great choice.

Outstanding hospitality