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See why so many travellers make La Carmela de Boracay their hotel of choice when visiting Boracay. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.
Rooms at La Carmela de Boracay offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free internet access.
24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge are some of the conveniences offered at this hotel. A pool and free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special.
Close to some of Boracay's most popular landmarks, such as Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1.0 mi) and Willy's Rock (1.0 mi), La Carmela De Boracay is a great destination for tourists.
While in Boracay be sure to experience local tapas favourites at Dos Mestizos, Copa Libre, or Solana at Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa.
Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a garden, such as Boracay Butterfly Garden.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at La Carmela de Boracay as you experience all of the things Boracay has to offer.
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HOTEL STYLE
Marina View
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
Location
Station 2, Balabag, Malay, Aklan Province 5608 Philippines
La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel
3 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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My third time going to Boracay, my first time was in Fairways & Bluewater Resorts, however it was too far, 2nd time we stayed in Villa De Oro, and for my third time, we stayed here at La Carmela. Our stay here at La Carmela was a clutch decision but a truly memorable one. We celebrated New Year's Eve 2022 at La Carmela. We stayed there for 9 nights. But I must say, some employees are not that dedicated and passionate with what they do, except for the security personnel who were all very accommodating. I myself, I am a front office agent, I can't even feel the sincerity with the service they provide.
I was actually expecting a lot from La Carmela since Mr. Boy Abunda has always been promoting this resort during all his shows, in addition to that, so many celebrities and even influencers have stayed in La Carmela and seemed to like their services. But, to my dismay, all my expectation weren't met, unfortunately. Food is average, our daily breakfast was always served ice cold, pool is massive and beautiful, location is priceless since it's near the beach and just near to everything else where. I just wished they can step up their services including personal services to their guests, most especially that there are already a lot of hotels booming as their competitors.
I know La Carmela has been there for countless years already, so why not make their legacy a good one. Overall, our room was okay, we waited for so long for our MUR, plus the ac in my mother's room is not functioning well.
Would love to consider this hotel once more as it is perfect for budget travelers like me. stayed for 9 nights with my partner, mother, and my sister, and we only paid PHP 25k for everything including their plated breakfast. I hope you consider all the points I have mentioned, See you soon, La Carmela. :)
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room was good, however needs sound proofing especially that it was just accross the generator set. Buffet breakfast have good choices of food, however, coffee was bland. The paper tag placed around your wrist during meals was just annoying. Due to uncontrolled number of guests, there is quiet a long queue when checking in/out of the hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Better to book on non-peak seasons.
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We we're expecting a lot from La Carmela since Sir Boy Abunda keeps on promoting this hotel during all his tv shows.
Anyway, if you can try to have more budget on your accommodation, pls pls don't book here at La Carmela. They will assign your room on their VERY OLD building.
We cannot transfer to other hotel since its already fully booked.
So we asked them if we can just have a room upgrade and will pay extra. We we're transferred to a better room and a better building.
Anyway, below are some helpful items before you book this hotel.
1. Globe signal is very low on the rooms.
2. Wifi only available on common areas (lobby and dining area).
3. FO (Front Office) staff and their FO head are not accommodating. It looks like they are not enjoying their job. We didn't hear any apology when we raised our room concerns.
4. On our first day, we requested for a wake up call and we didn't receive any call. Again, we didn't hear any apology from them.
5. Wide variety of breakfast, but no taste at all. No bacon, no choice of egg (other than scrambled) and the hotdog tastes like a very cheap brand. Knowing that their standard/premiere room price starts at Php 2,500++ per night.
6. Hotel is located on station 2, but almost on station 3. So far.
7. Incomplete set up on rooms. We have to call FO for towels. The FO staff who answered was just saying "Uh huh, yes" sounds like she don't know what she's doing.
We we're so frustrated to think that my companion and I are working in the hotel industry for almost 9 yrs, that is why we know how you should treat the guests.
La Carmela should take seriously these reviews and know how to improve their hotel and the attitude of their Front Office staff.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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1. We booked a room thru agoda for a room where we can smoke from the veranda like any other hotels but we were told that they don't have and even agoda knows this. We told them that there was an option to select a smoking option room but decided to let it go. 2. My friends and I work remotely so we asked for the wifi password but we were told that it can only be used in the lobby not in our rooms which does not make sense. 3. We asked for the phone to be fixed in our room so for every inquiry we don't have to go down everytime but until the last day of our stay they still did not fix it. 4. When I went up to my room because I needed to poop, I was told that I could no longer eat my "free breakfast" that I paid for on Agoda because I went out of the lobby. I hardly ate and was told this. Awful service. 5. It was raining and we came from the beach and was told we can not enter their reastaurant because we were wet. We are at a beach island and it does not make sense to not allow your guests just because they are wet. It could have been nice if they offered a towel to dry us up but they just dismissed us.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Look for another hotel
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No wifi in the rooms.only in the lobby No slippers provided Pillows smell like old stock from cabinet it is not fresh smelling linens and bedsheets. No smoking in the resort but does not provide smoking areas
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We booked 3 days 2 nights stay Under my wife name oct 5 to 7 No Wi-fi in the room , you can't use Data from your mobile if your globe user. Bath room is always wet because shower and toillete has no devider. You can't sleep during day time because of the noise outside the room. Last November 2022 my wife booked 9 rooms for our family. Sad that the staff don't have ways to recognise returning guests. Uncomfy vacation.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I don't recommend this hotel, you better find some other place to stay while you're in Boracay! 1. The internet connection sucks! 2. The bathroom us always wet because there's no divider from the shower. 3. No one cleaned our room during our whole stay! 4. I asked for a spoon because I want to noodles but the staff told me it costs 30 Pesos. Only 2 teaspoons are allowed per room but we were 4 inside. 5. The breakfast buffet is so-so. Same menu everyday. I remember during our second day, I skipped the free breakfast and I ate somewhere.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Worst hotel in boracay based on our experience, we got 2 family room , the one we stayed doesn’t have ventilation at all, the windows is blocked by other building, the room was so smelly, The tv and the remote itself are not working the same with the other room our TV had to be replaced by an old one which also has a remote problem And the sad part is no wifi at all but we were given a password too use for nothing...we were very very dissapointed Not coming back to this hotel AGAIN...
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Not recommended..
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This 3-star resort property in Boracay doesn't offer much except for a simple room with no Wi-Fi access, an outdated television, and a hot water system that consistently fails.
However, the complimentary breakfast was good, and the dining area was full when we stayed.
Though it's uncommon to read negative comments about the staff's hospitality, we still felt welcomed during our stay.
There's a barbecue stand on the side of the hotel that you should try for dinner!
Since we only stayed for one night, this is still a good choice due to its affordable and economy room rates on the beautiful island of Boracay.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I was sponsoring a family of 9 for 3 BR for a 5D/4N stay so I called the hotel to pay for the reservation. To my surprise, I was told to send a remittance money as a mode of transaction! I have transacted in the past with Shangrila as well as Coast Boracay and never had any issues transacting either over email or phone. This is the first time I am transacting with La Carmela and the service from the start is unbelievably dumb! I guess there's a reason why review of this hotel stands at 3. I wouldn't be surprise if the rating further sinks down to a 1. Don't stay in this hotel... look somewhere else.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip:Don't stay in this hotel!
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First, always check the availability of the room. They tend to change rooms or adjust rooms like for example we booked 2 deluxe rooms we were compensated with a big family room with 5 beds but 1 bathroom.
2. The wifi is kinda weak. Do not expect too much on their wifi and cellphone signal tends to get lost especially for Globe users.
3. Rooms can be confusing, 2 same rooms on the same floor but different wings so always locate the nearest elevators and stairs. Elevators also needs repairs at times.
4. Henna stains are a No no. They have absurd prices for henna stains on their items.
5. Buffet is good, just dont eat during common hours. Eat early or late (6-10)
Hello xianchan..
Buffet for breakfast was free with the accommodation.
I am. Not sure if they have lunch and dinner buffet because we ate from different establishments during the trip
I suggest you visit the website of LA Carmella de boracay, their friendly customer service representatives will be happy to address your concern.
"On checkout, talk to the guard who calls someone who can assist you on your commute to the jetty port, all the way to Caticlan airport at half the rate of hotel transfer"
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