Name: Kandugyap House By The Sea
Address: Tourist Road, Barangay Pooc, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, 6047, Philippines
Rating: 9

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SNAPSHOT: Like other reviewers, we strongly recommend this small, boutique seacliff hotel for a relaxing and laid-back holiday. While couple rooms are not big, they are very comfortable, clean and tastefully furnished. Staff are friendly and very helpful; shout-out to manager Marielou! The outdoor pool and beach are a treat - this place is a wonderful retreat. We look forward to staying again in the future.

PROS: Bedroom AC and on-demand hot water system in bathroom both very good. Room air purifier also installed. Mini-fridge in room. Small bedside table with lamp provided. In-room wifi is strong.  Infinity pool is small, but kept super clean. Plenty of outdoor furniture including tables overlooking the water. Each room has hanging racks for drying clothes. Slippers/thongs are provided. Ocean is wonderful for swimming - clean, clear and soooo warm! Canoes/kayaks available. You may be disappointed with the beach however since there is only a narrow white sand strip hugging the shoreline on both sides of the hotel.

CONS: Limited storage space for luggage and clothes. No safety deposit box for valuables. Insects are a problem at night outside, so pack your bug spray. Suggest management installs blocking curtains as some guests may be bothered by outside security lighting at night. Only one channel accessible on cable tv in our room.

FYI: Be aware that this hotel is located away from the town centre, but that is a big part of its idyllic charm. The hotel is a relatively short ride by tricycle or motorbike, however. From Santa Fe port to hotel takes about 15-20 minutes. No entertainment venues are close by, but there is a very good seafood restaurant within easy walking distance of the hotel. It is the only eatery in the vicinity unless you count the occasional roadside hawker. No kettle, microwave etc. in the room. Instant coffee sachets are provided. Plated breakfast is simple filipino style - good, but not great. Wall-mounted soap and shampoo dispensers plus hairdryer in the bathroom. Beach/pool towel provided FOC. 

ADVICE: Be aware that brown-outs occur regularly on the island and last for at least one hour. Bantayan Island takes the full brunt of a tropical sun in the mornings and early afternoons so pack plenty of sunscreen and stick to shaded areas if you are heat sensitive. 

ABFAB Plus

kandugyap is a small resort with a pool and access to a beach in a small cove.   you could spend quality time by the pool, or sitting by the Adirondack chairs provided overlooking the sea.   with only five rooms,   the place was very private and we barely met other guests of the resort.   service was more of a homestsay feel than it is a hotel.  staff were courteous and helpful.   room and bathroom were both clean and comfortable.  getting around, we rented a motorbike which we drove ourselves  for only 350 pesos per day.   from santa fe pier to kandugyap, we spent 150 per trip for a tricycle for two passengers.   a perfect place to be in bantayan.

perfect to get away from the crowd

This is my happy place <3 I've been coming back to Kandugyap frequently since August 2021 and I must say that this place is like no other. If you're looking to unplug from the rat race and enjoy the simpler things in life, you've found your place. It's my home away from home. 

They've upgraded their amenities significantly since I've first come here - there's fast and stable Fiber Internet (PLDT & Globe), free breakfast (you can choose from a few options), comfortable beds & pillows, soft & fluffy towels, and friendly & accommodating staff. 

The location is a bit further out from the main tourist area, but motorbikes/scooters can be rented or you can hitch a ride from their rover (for a fee) or hire a tricycle with a driver. 

Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented from this resort and it's always nice to go out and explore the nearby coves and beaches. My favorite thing about this place is the view! Sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place.

Simply Paradise!

The only negative was having to leave. Honestly, the location was beautiful. Great views. The infinity pool was great to swim and relax in. The staff was the best! They were very approachable and friendly. The professionalism from the staff was also nice. Their breakfasts while looking out at the ocean couldn’t have been better. We will definitely want to stay here again!

Great Place To Stay

This place is a hidden gem!!!! Absolutely gorgeous and I would highly recommend. Very quiet. The views are outstanding! Even though there isn’t a restaurant, they ordered us a takeaway. The staff are very friendly. Everything was kept very clean. The pool was just perfect. 

Beautiful!!!

One thing we've learned from our trip in Bantayan is that 2 days and 1 night is not enough in this beautiful island especially if you are booked in Kandugyap House by the Sea. They only have 3 rooms in this resort. 1 is a villa which is good for 6 pax or more then the other 2 rooms are good for 2 pax. We booked the Dolores Villa and it felt like we owned the whole resort coz the guests in the other rooms were always out exploring the island. Such a peaceful place perfect for rest and relaxation. The staff were very accommodating too. They served yummy breakfast, lunch and dinner. They don't have a restaurant but you can ask them to cook and even go to the market for you for a minimal fee. We also love their pool. Although, this place is far from Sta. Fe proper but no worries coz they have a shuttle service for you. Such a mesmerizing place that you don't wan't to leave. 



The Best Resort in the Island

Purely Aesthetic the attention to details are insanely good they have arts on the walls and doors. They have this santorini vibe going on. The private beach is okay as well. Amenities are complete -- the infinity pool is enjoyable. 

Customer service of staff is not bad and can still be improved.



The spot!

Since I am the type that really values privacy and tranquillity, I really enjoyed my stay here. There were hardly any people around - there were, after all, only 3 rooms in this resort. It's perfect for travellers seeking a quiet respite from their daily grind. Room amenities were adequate (hot shower, toiletries, cable TV, free bottled water, fridge); pool was nice - not too cold nor too hot; and I didn't have anything to complain about the service. We asked for breakfast to be served at 8am the next day, and they did. They also offered free transfer from the resort. No resto but you can have food delivered. I would definitely stay here again. :)

Peaceful vacation

The staff are nice but undertrained, this place is not as fantastic as it is shown in photos, it needs renovation. We stayed for 2 nights in the Villa, room was huge but no wifi access, staff told us the wifi was not working due to strong wind :) shower was malfunctioning, water pressure was so slow.  There was a power black out during our first night no generator and we had to wake kuya up sleeping in the receiving area to help us finding some candles :) and one thing there was a Mama Mary figurine at the attic and her one eye was staring at the dining area that i could see when i look up, was scary that I had to turn the figurine to the opposite side. 

There was a construction going on in front of our room, so we could not stay by the pool for sunbathing from 8 am onwards, we could not swim  either as the current was so strong, photos show fantastic beach side but not during our stay.  To be fair this place is so serene if you need isolation, just needs developed.

This place is overrated!

The place is ooohhh sooooo breath taking. But, customer service is something that weighs the guess' experiences dominantly. We were there last December 2017, and have experienced horrible service yet we ignored it cos the place was really one of a kind. We went back this August, and have tried pay for day tour since we haven't been able to book a villa reservation because there was room available and it was a long weekend after all. The receptionist or caretaker said that there is no day tour anymore. To our dismay, one of my friends tried to take some photos of the lamp or chandelier just to at least have some memento to the place that is supposedly sooooo worth coming back for. But the receptionist stopped her. She could have been nicer. She could have been welcoming. She could have at least smiled. Ganda ganda ng lugar pero bat ganon? Tsk

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