MR Holidays Hotel

Arrived Boracay, off-season July, with no reservations at all. Sat on a wall with my tablet for over 2 hours, studying my options on Expedia, to try to make decision, evaluating all properties from their characteristics/reviews. My gut led me to choose this one; price was excellent around USD $30, it was at the upscale north end of White Beach (nr. station 1) and was ACTUALLY BEACHFRONT. I was not disappointed. It's not a luxury property but the location on Boracay, at the quieter, classier north end of the beach, is superb; on unquestionably the very best section of the entire beach--widest, cleanest, prettiest. Walkable to Stn.2. Price off season most reasonable; staff friendly and helpful---cleaned my laundry for $6. Negotiated a bit on extended stay. 24 hour number available for any after hours issues. Only issue, which others commented on, was the poor/unreliable on/off wi-fi, which the property is aware of and will presumably fix soon. A non-luxury-needing traveler who wants a solid, clean little room in the best location on Boracay, cannot go wrong with this property at this price. No elevator may be consideration for some; also, no direct entry from the road. Must walk along the beautiful beach with luggage to get to it! CNN International & A/C worked. Charmingly, did hear a rooster at 4:30 AM, and a cute gecko ran up my wall from the air conditioner area, but that's part of the charm of being in the Philippines, part of exotic travel! Solid budget choice!!