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Kookoo's Nest

Antulang Peninsula | Tambobo Bay , Antulang, Dumaguete City, Philippines
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Geneva, Switzerland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Not only is the location splendid, a handful of beautifully constructed huts directly on the beach, the food delicious, what I appreciated most as a Filipina was that Nikki and Jamie Ingram have helped the community where they established their inn by employing women from the neighboring village, teaching them to make bread, yogurt, pie dough, prepare European food, take... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

My only regret is that we never got to actually stay in one of the lovely rooms on the beach, because they were fully booked. But we did get to spend two amazing days in this place, where everything is just like paradise should look like.. Great food, amazing location, super friendly staff, 4 golden retrievers who will join you... More

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Canberra, Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012

Myself and my three friends from Australia all stayed here on a recommendation from a friend who had stayed here before. We had the most amazing relaxing three nights ever. We went in Sept mid week and had the whole place to ourself which meant it was like our own prvate resort with personal chef. The food was to die... More

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Manila, Philippines
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

Me and my bf spent 3 days time here(driftwood), we checked some blogs first and some reviews ,and yes they were right, this place is amazingly wonderful the beach, the wave and the stars, the staff are so friendly and prompt , the food was great! and nikki was so helpful to grant my request for a romantic candle lit... More

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London
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

This is a lovely place - beautiful setting, spacious bamboo huts with everything you need. The journey to it on habal-habal is quite an experience, a fun one! Food is delicious and given the effort to get it there, not overpriced. Diving and snorkeling on offer. Also a kayak rental which I wish I'd done. Would be difficult for a... More

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Darwin, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

If you like underwater Kookoo's nest is a great place for a couple of days. The reef just off the beach is full of life, or you can book dives further afield. People will either love or loathe the location, as it's miles from anywhere and even with your own transport it's unlikely you'll go anywhere else once you arrive... More

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Nyon, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

if you don`t like remote, don`t come here. Takes a couple of hours from Dumaguete but once you arrive, it`s a real corner of paradise. The accomodation - nipa huts - are right on the beach and beautifully made. The food is great and about a dozen of you sit down to a buffet in the evening. Not much to... More

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Basel
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

Dont miss out on staying here! Cannot say enough good things about this place and the lovely hosts Nikki and Jamie, that made us feel so welcome, even though we showed up a day earlier and they were still able to accomodate us! The food is amazing here, you will be spoiled for choice on the selection, must try is... More

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Paris, France
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

We stayed at Kookoo's Nest for two nights at the end of our backpacking trip through Palawan and Negros, and loved the place! The bungalows are directly on the beach, nice, clean and comfortable. The owners, a british couple, Nikki and Jamie, really made us feel welcome. The whole place has been designed by Jamie, and is made out of... More

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Auckland
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

The perfect place to get away from everything. Simple, comfortable bungalows - we stayed in Toko which was ideal for us and had a beautiful view from the balcony over the sea. We were made to feel more than welcome not only by hosts Nikki & Jamie but also by Sally, Daisy, Toby, Barney and Bella. My brother joined us... More

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Additional Information about Kookoo's Nest

Address: Antulang Peninsula | Tambobo Bay , Antulang, Dumaguete City, Philippines
Region: Philippines > Visayas > Negros Island > Dumaguete City
Amenities:
Beach Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 30 B&Bs / Inns in Dumaguete City
Price range (per night): RM60 - 84
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Native style bamboo cottages on a secluded white sand beach. ... more   less 

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