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Reviews of BFF Backpacker's Inn

Lona Street, Purok Masigla, Port Barton, San Vicente, Port Barton, 5309 San Vicente, Philippines

#17 of 62 B&Bs and inns in San Vicente

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 60 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was located on a quieter street off the main street, great location. Huts had air con and fan so the room was always nice and cold. Ensuite was spacious and had everything you need. Very basic but would definitely recommend! They also helped us book tours and transfers!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Towels maybe. No real complaints

    Everything. No complaints

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cabin was the perfect place to stay, it was spacious and had a lovely bathroom. It was very clean and well looked after. The bed was really comfy & the shower was hot! The owner is really lovely and welcoming, we wish we could have stayed longer

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    9.0
    In a nutshell BFF Backpackers was Clean, homely, good value for money and in a good lcoation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a cabin so there is naturally some openings in the floorboards and geckos can enter. If you don’t want this I wouldn’t book here. But the upside was there were no insects or bugs in the cabin

    BFF backpackers inn is a lovely little property for a couple to enjoy. It’s a little cabin house with one large bed, air conditioning, a fan and small bathroom (wet room). The balcony outside had some tea/coffee facilities and a place to dry your swim wear or chill out. Free water is available in the communal kitchen. It’s a small space but perfect for us. It is super clean and the linen and towels are replaced within 3 days and the cabin is cleaned thoroughly again. You can access anything from booking boat tours, or transfers, renting motorbikes or getting your laundry done at reception with Jane or Joanne. Jane and Joanne are very kind hosts and could not be more helpful. They also have a little shop where you can get snacks or drinks.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely little cabin like room. With aircon and fan provided. Great central location and you can also book tours with them

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2024

    10
    My favorite hotel in the Philippines
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    I had the best time in this hotel and I wish I stayed longer. The cottages are located in a big garden. They have all the equipment you need (AC, fan, kettle, coffee, umbrella, purified water in the shared kitchen) and the bed is very comfortable. The WiFi was fast as well. The location is quiet without heavy traffic or roosters crowing throughout the night. Finally, the staff is very welcoming and helpful. They will help you book all your tours and transfers.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    8.0
    Cute, comfortable and a good location!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly loud with cockerels and karaoke but this is made known on the information sheet.

    Lovely property in a secluded area, staff were so welcoming and helpful. Everything you could need was thought of in the accommodation including a kettle and coffee!!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect. Thank you🙏🏽

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great memories will stay for a long time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very close to the main road. Super kind receptionist.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean accommodation near the beach, nice staff and friendly and helpful owners. The possibility to order breakfast and optional trips, I definitely recommend to everyone

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The size of the room

    The staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    10
    Lovely local run family vibes :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jane and the people at BFF were so warm, hospitable and welcoming, adding all the little touches to make my stay just that little more special.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floors aren’t solid meaning bugs and moziquitos can get into the room quiet easily.

    Good location just a short walk from the beach and the bus station. The rooms are small but if you only have a few nights stay then it’s no bother.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing :)

    Super friendly host, lovely clean room, big fan, cute sign on the wall welcoming us by name, and shop just outside. Short walk from the beach. The host let us leave our bags early too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    A perfect Port Barton stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely lovely little cabin with the cutest balcony to enjoy a cup of tea. Within walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Jane was fantastic and arranged our boat tour and bus to El Nido. Definitely recommend and we hope we will be able to return.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely gorgeous accommodation! Comfortable and clean, I would definitely recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Gorgeous little huts, very clean and comfortable!! Great location and wonderful staff always there to help! Hot showers too and good WiFi!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Amazing, easy beach access, lovely staff, clean and affordable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No free filtered water (like some hostels have) but we ended up buying at 7 litre bottle instead from her little shop, which did the job.

    Super cute huts, private bathroom and comfortable beds. Small but cosy. The lady who runs the place is brilliant, she was so helpful and she booked our tours for us! We even rented a moped for the day, only 500 peso, she gave us the key and the bike was outside our hut!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Nice Bungalow. It has just a fan, but I don't need more. You can walk to the beach or the food market within minutes. They also rent motorbikes there. Room is clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Usual Philippines village life, early morning (6.30am ish) cockerels, dogs, hymn singing, but if you put the room fan on, you can't hear so much.

    Reasonable price for a small but clean hut with attached bathroom and warm shower. Tea and coffeemaking facilities, the first time so far in the Philippines. Helpful staff who sorted out my next destination transfer. 5 mins walk from beach, bus stop and lots of restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very nice and helpful staff, good spot at the center of Port Barton, clean rooms! reccomended 👍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    10
    Port barton gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful accommodation 2 blocks from the beach. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff. Fab place to stay !

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    9.0
    Close to the center and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit small though. Not really sound proof, you can hear dogs and roosters during the night if you are a light sleeper.

    Very nice place, good renovation, simple but was a nice place to stay. Close to everything in the center

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it is not related to the staff/service, but the place is located next to the church and basketball court. during my stay there was a lot of noise from early morning until very late at night. noises from chickens/roosters, cats, and dogs are persistent all night long. do not recommend if you have light sleep.

    nice huts, staff is very friendly and ready to help. good location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2023

    10
    Lovely stay in a tiny bungalow
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved staying at this tiny Bungalow, it was cute and lovely. It’s not the biggest one but it’s total enough for staying for some days in Port Barton. We enjoyed sitting outside and having breakfast on our balcony. The welcome was so warm, the employee June made it very special for us. She took care of us in every matter. Also the place has a small kitchen for everyone, that’s awesome. Also the owner was really nice and brought us to the bus station on our last day. I definetely recommend staying here 🙏

    Stayed in November 2023

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