Palassa Private Residences

Wonderfully friendly staff, great location on the quieter side of the island

Definitely will comeback again.

Clean, value for money, perfectly quiet location, literally on the beach. What else more could you ever want?

The hotel is located in a quieter area of Balabag—the less touristy side of Station 1—which we found really relaxing. It’s about a 10-minute walk, at minimum, to D’Mall in Station 2, but we actually liked being a little away from the crowds. Our room was on the 3rd floor, and the area had a nice mix of locals and tourists just hanging around and enjoying the surroundings. The walkway right outside the hotel was also great for walking, jogging or biking. The room was properly cleaned and had a breathtaking view of the seashore. My only suggestion would be to go a little easier on the air freshener, as it triggered my friend’s rhinitis. There’s no lift, but we honestly didn’t mind the stairs at all. The staff were friendly and helpful, which made our stay even better. There’s also a common area on each floor, although only the one on the 2nd floor was open during our stay. It had a kitchen sink, toaster, microwave, cutlery, plates and other useful bits and pieces. One thing we particularly liked was that you could simply grab drinks or snacks and pay for them at reception later. It was such a small thing, but we appreciated the trust and relaxed atmosphere. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay here again. :)