Citadel Bed And Breakfast

“Amazing staff and owners”

Me and my wife stayed her for 3 nights on our honeymoon and had an amazing experience, the pool and atmosphere was perfect after a big day of sightseeing and the staff and security guard where super friendly everytime we saw them. Overall a great experience and we would recommend.

“Excellent value ”

Between the main bus station and the airport in a quiet area, and only a 100 peso ride from the airport. A 20 minute walk from a large shopping mall. The whole place is very clean and nice, with comfortable sun beds by a large clean swimming pool. Room is comfortable and clean, with good aircon and… more

Between the main bus station and the airport in a quiet area, and only a 100 peso ride from the airport. A 20 minute walk from a large shopping mall. The whole place is very clean and nice, with comfortable sun beds by a large clean swimming pool. Room is comfortable and clean, with good aircon and linens. Shower pretty powerful. Excellent WiFi. Outside areas with small Gym, bar and food area. This place doesn't accept credit cards, wants a 2000 peso cash deposit and you can't check into your room a minute before the 2pm deadline. Also no check out flexibility, or use of the pool after check out which they will charge for. Room fridge full of expensive drinks, but there is a shop a 2 minute walk away where you can buy soft drinks and use the room fridge to keep them cool. Breakfast is adequate and basic, but good value in terms of the overall price.  Overall very good value and i would highly recommend.

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“Citadel Bed and Breakfast – Honest Review”

I stayed here March 4 through March 27, so this reflects nearly a full month of experience, not just a quick overnight impression. The staff are genuinely kind and welcoming, and the price point reflects that budget-friendly appeal. The pool looks clean and inviting, though I didn’t use it persona… more

I stayed here March 4 through March 27, so this reflects nearly a full month of experience, not just a quick overnight impression. The staff are genuinely kind and welcoming, and the price point reflects that budget-friendly appeal. The pool looks clean and inviting, though I didn’t use it personally. That said, I’d be doing future guests a disservice if I didn’t mention a few things. Noise is part of life here, dogs barking through the night, roosters at dawn, and motorbike traffic from the road. It faded into the background after a few nights, but light sleepers should come prepared. On one occasion a neighboring guest left their TV blasting at full volume at 2am with their door open. No one answered when I knocked, and since the property isn’t staffed around the clock, there was nothing I could do until the next day. The name “Bed and Breakfast” is a little misleading. The included breakfast is eggs and toast daily. A Filipino option exists, rice and sausage – but costs extra at 119 pesos (about $2 USD). No alternatives were offered upfront, and the eggs made me sick most mornings. There is also a corkage fee if you bring your own alcohol, and cooking in your room is not permitted. The rules posted on the wall felt quite strict overall. The biggest concern was the room itself. There was a persistent, heavy mildew smell throughout my stay, with visible mold on the grout and sealant in the bathroom. The towels smelled strongly enough that I rewashed them before use. Keeping the bathroom door closed during cleaning traps moisture and makes the smell worse, and turning the air conditioning off entirely while cleaning means returning after a long hot day to a warm, humid room. Housekeeping only happens on request, and even then the follow-through was inconsistent – bathrooms left uncleaned despite being asked. During dry season the dust is significant, and I woke up with a sore throat most mornings. One security note: the in-room locker appears to lock but can be pulled open without a key. I would not trust it with anything valuable. I wanted to love this place, and the kindness of the staff made it easy to stay. But the mold, the mildew, and the misleading breakfast experience are things every traveler deserves to know before booking.

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