Surat Bay Lodge by the Sea/Backpackers Hostel
8.5Rating
ExcellentRated by Guests
103Reviews
What to expect
Pros
- 🌅Stunning beachfront location with beautiful views
- 👫Friendly and helpful owners who provide great local tips
- 🧼Clean and tidy facilities, including well-equipped kitchen and spotless bathrooms
- 🦭Opportunity to see sea lions and wildlife up close
- 🏠Homely atmosphere with cozy communal spaces for relaxation
- 🍳Free range eggs and well-stocked kitchen for cooking
- 🛏️Comfortable and warm beds for a good night's sleep
- 👩🦳👨🦳Hosts Ester and Jack are welcoming, hospitable, and full of local knowledge
- 🚙Peaceful and secluded location perfect for nature lovers
- 🌟Great value for the quality of service and experience provided
Cons
- 🕵️♂️Thin walls leading to potential noise disturbances from other guests
- 🚿Limited shower and toilet facilities, may require waiting during peak times
- 🛌Unstable or squeaky beds in shared dorm rooms
- 👁️Lack of mirrors in rooms and bathrooms for personal grooming
- 🚫Limited fridge space in the kitchen for storing personal items
- 💰Some guests find the accommodation slightly overpriced for the area
- 🔒Lack of locks on doors in dorm rooms for securing personal belongings
- 🌧️Dripping showers and potential water wastage issues
- 🐧Misleading information about proximity to penguins in the area
- ⏰Limited laundry facilities, requiring a trip to nearby town for washing clothes
What this place has to offer
Things to do and ways to relaxFishing, Game room, Golf course [on-site], Hiking, Horseback riding
Services and conveniencesContactless check-in/out, Daily housekeeping, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Luggage storage
Dining, drinking, and snackingKitchen, Shared kitchen
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish, Filipino
Surat Bay Lodge - BBH is conveniently located in the popular Owaka area. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the property provides all you need for a good night's sleep. All the necessary facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, kitchen, luggage storage, car park, family room, are at hand. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature carpeting, electric blanket, linens, mirror, slippers. The property offers various recreational opportunities. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Owaka, Surat Bay Lodge - BBH will make you feel instantly at home.
Where you'll be sleeping
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View
1 queen bed
15 m²
Standard Double Bed
1 queen bed or 1 queen bed
15 m²
Standard Family Room
1 bunk bed and 1 double bed
15 m²
Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
2 single beds or 1 queen bed
57 m²
Studio Apartment with Sea View
1 single bed and 1 double bed & 3 single beds & 1 sofa bed
57 m²
Two-Bedroom Suite with Two Bathrooms
1 queen bed and 1 single bed or 2 single beds
15 m²
Standard Double Room
1 king bed
Standard Double or Twin Room with Sea View
Self Contain Apartment
Room Assigned on Arrival
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