DIY Boracay: Hotels

Hotels in Boracay are almost side by side. There seem to be a lot to choose from but if you're traveling on a budget most of the affordable hotels are probably fully booked during the peak season.

If you plan to go to Boracay during the peak season I suggest searching and reserving for your accommodations first before you booking your flight (specially when you're waiting for the promo fares). It is always better to be sure to have a roof over your head and an accommodation with a good location so you can have a stress-free stay in the island.

Here are some hotels you can consider for a budget friendly stay in Boracay:

1. La Bella Casa

Situated right behind the Holy Rosary Parish church. Affordable rooms and in a quiet location. Free wifi and rooms are a-okay with TV and ref available in the room. If you want water you can just go to any of the 2 pantries that they have and get water from their dispensers.

Breakfast is good. People are nice.

2. Boracay Breeze Resort

This is right behind La Bella Casa. It is bigger and has more rooms than La Bella Casa.
No refrigerator in the room. (at least in the one we stayed in) Free Wifi. Good breakfast and nice staff.

3. White Beach de Boracay

Whenever we start booking for our trip to Boracay I always try to contact this hotel first, but we don't end up staying there. This is situated at Station 1, beachfront. Right by Yellow Cab and near Astoria. It gets pretty noisy here at night so if you want to have a quiet sleep this one may not be for you, though you can try to check if their garden rooms are available which is a little far from the beach noise.

4. La Carmela de Boracay

Most people I know that went to Boracay have stayed here. I haven't asked much about the accommodations but La Carmela is huge and has a pool.

5. Hey Jude

If you have enough money to spend on accommodations but not so much on anything like Alta Vista, Discovery or Shangri La, I recommend staying at this hotel. Located at D'Mall, Hey Jude is situated right before the "iskinita" going to D' Market. The place is quiet and the rooms are clean, and great beds. They also have friendly staff and you get a free welcome drink when you arrive. Their rooms also have their own balconies. But the best thing about this hotel is the food, they have the best tasting tapa! Try it! :)

There are tons of hotels in Boracay from the cheapest to those 5 star hotels and apartments. You can check Agoda.com and myboracayguide.com for availability and discounted hotel room rates.

Again, if you're traveling during the peak season email or call the hotels you like as soon as possible and ask for rates and terms of payment. You can also ask for discounts (won't hurt!).