Oceanview Hotel & Residences

“Old Hotel But Good Enough For The Price”

Oceanview is an old hotel but its location is good, room is clean & spacious, with a reasonable rate. Upon arrival/entry, you'll immediately see that the hotel needs updating, most especially the reception area. Even the front desk staff's uniform needs to be improved. There are two areas - The… more

Oceanview is an old hotel but its location is good, room is clean & spacious, with a reasonable rate. Upon arrival/entry, you'll immediately see that the hotel needs updating, most especially the reception area. Even the front desk staff's uniform needs to be improved. There are two areas - The Garden Court & the Condominium. The Garden Court has been renovated and is nearer the parking area so I guess this is a good option. It also has a vendo & ice machine on the hallway. There's a nice courtyard, too. I did not see the room here, though, as we were booked in the condo. We tried requesting for a transfer but it was fully booked. The Condo is due for renovation. The common area/hallway was not pleasant at all. As soon as we entered the elevator & got out of it going to our room, we were disappointed. The standard room, however, is large, with 2 queen-sized beds, a big sofa & center table, a refrigerator, small dining table with 2 chairs, a closet, & enough space for the luggages. There is also a pantry with microwave oven & coffee maker. The best part is the nice view of the ocean. We were told that this is the Condominium's advantage over the Garden Court. The room was kept clean. Housekeeping cleaned it daily during the period of our stay, but there was a lingering weird smell in the toilet & bath but not too strong so we were not bothered much by it. The beds are comfortable. Everything really needs updating & refurbishing, though. There are also stains on one corner of our room's ceiling. The TV's remote control was not working when we came in. It had to be replaced because it was not the right one. Good thing service was prompt when requested. We heard renovation on the rest of the hotel will be done soon or have actually started because we could hear some construction work somewhere near our room as early as 9 am, another reason why we requested for transfer to the Garden Court. Nevertheless, we were practically out the entire day so it was just okay. Yes, it's an uphill climb going to the hotel so if you have a problem with it, the best option is to bring/rent a car like we did. It's also recommended in Guam as taxis are expensive and not that easy to flag one. Shuttles are available to & from some tourist attractions & shopping areas but on schedule. Renting a car is easy with the hotel. Just make sure you have your driver's license with you. However, if you're booked at the condo & couldn't get a parking space outside the hotel's main entrance, it would be quite a walk to your room. The hotel has a restaurant. However, it opens late for breakfast. Before we checked out on a Saturday, we wanted to have breakfast but it was still closed & would open at 9 am yet. Locationwise, it's just walking distance to the beach and many restaurants including a 24-hour McDonalds. T Galleria, a duty-free shopping mall, and The Plaza shopping center are also nearby. All in less than a kilometer distance (approx. 500 to 600 meters from the hotel). There's also a mini amusement park beside the hotel. Shuttle to & from the airport is available. Just book in advance. Rate is also better than taxis. If you're on a budget & will be out shopping or swimming most of the time, anyway, Oceanview would be a good choice considering its location & price, but better book a room at the Garden Court if the Condominium has not been renovated. If you're after the view, opt for the Condominium instead. For the price that we paid for, I think it's good enough.

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