I have just come back from a wonderful stay at Dave's Straw Hat Inn on the beautiful island of Boracay. It was so nice after such a long journey to be given such a warm welcome...the staff instantly made us feel at home and presented us with a lovely iced tea, their own recipe. We were put in a cottage next to our friends' which was nice. The rooms were good and very clean with towels on the bed folded into flowers - a very nice touch! They were cleaned daily to a very high standard.
The bar/restaurant area was a lovely place to sit and read and have a cold beer at the end of the day. The whole place is planted with gorgeous, lush tropical plants and flowers which hang over the little pathways that lead to the different cottages. At night there are lights in the trees and along the paths and a candle is put on your terrace to keep the mosquitos away. It was thoughtful touches like this that made the stay even more pleasurable. It was also very useful to have wireless internet and an abundance of books you could borrow/exchange/buy.
The island itself is beautiful, and the inn is 3 minutes walk from White Beach which is one of the nicest I have ever seen. Because the inn is set back from the beach a little, it is much quieter and peaceful than those that are right on it. The sunsets especially are amazing.
I recommend to anyone coming to Boracay to stay at Dave's and I would definately stay there again if I came back. The staff are so wonderful and helpful and really do assist to your every need, whether it be doing your laundry or giving advice on island activities
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure