Balay Kogon

3.0 star property

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Beachfront Room | Desk
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

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Buaya Beach, Sicogon Island, Carles, Iloilo, 5019
  • Bayas Island
    24 min drive
  • Tanke Saltwater Lake
    269 min drive
  • Antonio Island
    269 min drive

Room options

Hilltop Deluxe

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Garden Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Beachfront Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Balay Kogon

Beachfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a picnic area are on-site.
Balay Kogon offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Balay Kogon features a restaurant, a bar and concierge services.
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge
  • 7.5 miles (12.1 km) from Bayas Island and 7.5 miles (12.1 km) from Magusipol Island
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Balay Kogon also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

This 3-star Carles hotel is smoke free.

On-site venue – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 1500 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Balay Kogon Hotel Carles
Balay Kogon Hotel
Balay Kogon Carles
Balay Kogon Hotel
Balay Kogon Carles
Balay Kogon Hotel Carles

Balay Kogon Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very quite. Very good for a quite vacation, do not expect to go for long walks or have party music around the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service from all the staff. From arrival pick-up to departure (😔), my 2-night stay was very memorable; I wished I would’ve stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Editha

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There should be more local food options and take advantage of the great resources in the community around the property instead of offering very basic foreign menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Victoriano

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I came to this Island to unwind in Balay Kogon but as soon as I arrived I became frustrated and dissappointed as to how they treat their costumer. They lack communication and follow through, they misled the guest (moving to another property). They need to improve their costumer service, they need to be proactive, the cleanliness is appaling, not much activity in the Island to do with, the restaurant doen’t have much choices. I expected more in this property Island but I didn’t get what is there to offer in their website. I am So dissppointed especially the costumer service and their lack of communication before and during in the Island. There is a terrible in the toilet, same is through in their commin toilet. They need to address this issues for the guest to be able to enjoy their stay. They also need to know what to they mean about the word complimentary as I dont think they understand fully. I met the property manager and we discussed a lot of things but not the issues I had with the property. And they have to removed the Balay Kogon in all the booking websites as they used this as a trap for you to booked then it is not available. Shame we didn’t get what we booked for but definitely I will not come back at all. They need to improve in all aspect to be able to be competitive enough. I have never experience such a terrible service in a private island property until this moment. You have potentials develop the people who work in the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone does way and beyond to make our stay wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time and we came back. The best resort and staff are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

CarolineUy, Iloilo City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balay Kogon is beautiful because the properties are detached and its charming because of its cogon roofs. The gardens are lush and well taken cared off. The staffs are very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time in Balay Kogon. They have the friendliest staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing and resort is perfect getaway and be with nature. Staff is wonderful, patient, funny and brings that local Sicogon hospitality that is unmatched. The rooms are wonderful, clean, peaceful and has everything you need. We stayed here for a week when others only 2-3 days and was worth every day of the stay for peace and quiet. Isolation is not for everyone as some might not be cool with eating only in one place, no wifi, and just the ocean and mountain as your playground. But for those that really want to get away from it all, this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not crowded! Amazing stay
Amazing stay. Place was not overcrowded. Staff was friendly. Has a relaxing stay. Maybe more variety of food for be better. Will recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view was spectacular! This is the place to get away from city life and just relax. Island hopping is available and at your own pace: you can stay longer or shorter at any stop. Did I say views were spectacular?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOHN RONALD

RELAX...
excellent place and ambiance was very peaceful....no wifi signal that made the family more conversation...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Cheche, Imus Cavite

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is definitely a REPEAT PLACE for us looking forward to comeback again soon. Just a suggestion: The nearby fisherman folks is a community worth tapoing. They can provide the freshiest catch. We were able to buy crabs and fish there but was charged corkage fee. I know that this is a hotel guidelines but this should apply to guest not buying their food in the hotel. We ordered our food in the hotel 3 main courses with desserts and drinks but still ended up paying extra for seafoods not even available in the hitel tht day. They should replace the noozles of their toiletries. I ended up fixing them each time I use them. The heater is not working well. Imagine taking a shower wth water so cold and abruotly changed into HOT water and nack again to COLD all within 2 mins in the shower! That was quite an experiece. What’s commendable are the very helpful staff particularly the security guards, Mae who helped us wth ICE when my daughter had a sprain late at night. Kim our waiter was oarticularly attentive to us as well. Pizza and burgers will be a great addition to ur menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martín

Travelled with partner
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024