Pros:
- Very friendly staff. They really went out of their way to accommodate our needs. They extended our check out time and they let us borrow their towel (we brought it to the beach) after checking out from the hotel. They even let us use their shower after the check out time.
- They gave us a 10% discount.
- It's beside the main road, yet it feels secluded. I love the feeling of privacy.
- Their suite room is spacious, and you get to have your very own private penthouse terrace.

Cons:
- 5-minute walk from the shoreline. It's not that far, but you can't catch Panglao's glorious sunrise if you wake up late.
- WiFi is very weak. We couldn't work during our entire stay. WiFi can't even reach the private terrace.
- The heater doesn't work.
- The bathtub needs to be fixed (not really a deal-breaker; you can just go the pool instead).
- The bidet needs to be fixed.
- The rooms don't have phones, so you can't call room service.

We spent three nights here in February 2014. Overall, its a nice, small resort, with very friendly & professional staff, well maintained grounds, and clean rooms. The AC worked well. Wifi was a bit weak from inside our room, but worked fine on the porch just outside. The pool was kept clean. The included breakfast was quite nice, freshly prepared to order each morning, with a buffet like spread of bread & fruit in addition to the main course. They also took care of booking tours, and ferry/airport transfers (drivers were not resort staff, but were quite professional, courteous & prompt). Note that the resort isn't on Alona Beach, but rather a 15 minute walk away. There are numerous dining options in the area, all within walking distance.

I should note that their were non-trivial issues with booking the reservation months in advance. While I thought the reservation had gone through successfully (they even confirmed it), a month prior to my arrival, they emailed me insisting that the rate that I booked was in error, and they demanded that I agree to a higher rate. Needless to say, I was not pleased, and noted that the very same rate that they claimed was erroneous was still listed on their website. I demanded that they honor what was advertised. The owner then emailed me with a long drawn out explanation of how the rate on their website was a mistake, and offered me a special (higher) rate, which was supposedly discounted off the actual rate. As it was now just a month before my arrival, I knew that the odds of finding a vacancy elsewhere were low, so I was forced to accept the offer. This still leaves a bad taste in my mouth, as they should have swallowed the loss as the cost of doing business, rather than extorting more money from me due to their own mistakes. I likely would have given them a full 5 star review had it not been for this nonsense.

Unique find in Alona Beach. A 5-10 minute walk to the water on a busy street. Art by local artists - for sale - abounds in the hotel, which adds a nice touch. Nothing extravagant but good value for the money. Simple breakfast included in the room rate. Be aware that the noise from motorcycles on the street can be a bit disturbing. Staff are very friendly and helpful.