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Islas 8817 Guesthouse Reviews

8817 San Juan Street San Antonio Valley 2, Paranaque City, Manila, Philippines

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50%

Very far from the airfield, other places are much much closer, neighbourhood is not that great but I fear in Manilla none are. (Love the Philippines but Manila, no if I go back which is very tempting with the great island hopping, snorkling, diving (did only a little of that though) I will avoid Manila all together.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Do not give others false information, we claim closer than other hostel except town house. Your mistake is choose the taxi, and you did not check the google map. Any way you will not come again Manila, enjoy the Philippines island, be sure do never give the false information. Thank you.

90%

Location is relatively close to the airport (considering how huge Manilla is). It's a bit off the main road (so it's quiet) but using the instructions (print them out and show to the driver) you will get there. Our private room was clean and AC was good but the TV has to be changed. Definitely not a touristy area but we felt safe even being out late at night. The staff is super friendly and helpful and gave us very precise instructions on how to get cheaply to an other airports very far away.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Couple 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


33%

It was in a very downtrodden place in Manilla and not all to flash. No lockers or anything there except a room that looks like a prison! The host came running out before we left, beleiving we had stolen the remote control to the Tv! She didn't look for it very well as it was on the bed! All in all, would not reccomend this place to anyone.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
It is but natural for us to look for the remote control because we had experience that our guests took our remote control and you hid it under the pillow. Just for 24 dollars room we gonna lose remote control means a lot. Its just bad you did not appreciate BIG, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE BEDS, and SECURED PLACE. I do not usually answer comments but yours is totally RUDE.

73%

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Thanks.


80%

Enjoyed everything about my stay, except for the fact that I had to pay an extra 50 Pesos for a sheet to cover myself with! Almost everywhere else I have gone this comes as standard.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


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  • From 6 ratings
  • 63%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 67%Location
  • 73%Staff
  • 63%Fun
  • 77%Cleanliness

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  • 27 Nov 2011 (50%)
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