Alona Gecko Inn
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 2:00 pm |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 12:00 pm |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Front desk 24 hour
Non-smoking
More about Alona Gecko Inn
Alona Gecko Inn
Set within 700 metres of Alona Beach in Panglao, Alona Gecko Inn provides accommodation with seating area. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance.
Reviews from 
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 19 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Jan 2026
This place was more than I had hoped for. I saw that all the reviews, rated this place as excellent, so I had no hesitation booking it and I saw immediately why it had high reviews! Great location and amazing staff. The place is spotless and the bed was comfy. All good!
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 5 Dec 2025
Stayed in: Nov 2025
The staff is very accommodating. I would not hesitate to book here again.
Couple
Comment: 5 Jul 2025
Stayed in: Jul 2025
Great choice for digital nomads
I first stayed here in April 2024. I revisited in July 2025 after trying a number of other hotels and air bnbs in the area. Over the past year, it seems my previous concerns have been addressed and the manager cares are customer feedback.
I normally travel solo as a remote worker. This place is a top pick for people similar to me. Blazing fast internet tested at 288 down 37 up. A generator for when power goes out. Cleaning available in the afternoon in you work nights, a table and chairs inside the room. The room is pretty quiet by Filipino standards as the hotel sits off the road a bit.
The room itself is spacious. New tvs have cable channels and all the apps you could want.
Good heater in the shower and good water pressure.
The bed is foam, which isn’t my preference, but the queen size has plenty of room.
The air con works great, and there is also a ceiling fan.
The staff are kind and engaging. Shout out to Jade for a number of positive interactions I’ve had with her during my stay.
I normally travel solo as a remote worker. This place is a top pick for people similar to me. Blazing fast internet tested at 288 down 37 up. A generator for when power goes out. Cleaning available in the afternoon in you work nights, a table and chairs inside the room. The room is pretty quiet by Filipino standards as the hotel sits off the road a bit.
The room itself is spacious. New tvs have cable channels and all the apps you could want.
Good heater in the shower and good water pressure.
The bed is foam, which isn’t my preference, but the queen size has plenty of room.
The air con works great, and there is also a ceiling fan.
The staff are kind and engaging. Shout out to Jade for a number of positive interactions I’ve had with her during my stay.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 2 May 2025
Stayed in: Apr 2025
I recently stayed at this hotel and wanted to share my feedback. The location was fantastic, and the price was very reasonable, making it a great value option. The hotel staff were consistently nice and friendly, which was a definite plus. The cleanliness of the rooms was also commendable.
On the other hand, the towels and bedsheets felt quite worn and rugged. While the air conditioning did work, I was unable to adjust the temperature to my preference. Lastly, although there was a TV in the room, it had a "coming soon" message displayed and was not operational during my stay.
On the other hand, the towels and bedsheets felt quite worn and rugged. While the air conditioning did work, I was unable to adjust the temperature to my preference. Lastly, although there was a TV in the room, it had a "coming soon" message displayed and was not operational during my stay.
Group traveller
Comment: 15 Apr 2025
Stayed in: Apr 2025
Beware of the owner!
The owner is passive-agressive and cannot take feedback or complaints. He will blame you or someone or anything but himself. He does not care about your experience!
Backstory: there was a power outage in the island and their generator was broken. I found out through a local friend that this was an announced power outage a week or days prior, but they did not inform the guests, nor made sure their generator is working.
My room was very hot and it was impossible to rest or get some sleep. I went to the reception to get some help and updates, and the staff rang the owner and asked me to talk to him.
The owner told me he can't help me, can't do anything and DROPPED the phone call while I was talking to him. Yes, mid-conversation.
You see, my problem here is the owner and how he dealt with my concern.
Think twice before booking this place!
Backstory: there was a power outage in the island and their generator was broken. I found out through a local friend that this was an announced power outage a week or days prior, but they did not inform the guests, nor made sure their generator is working.
My room was very hot and it was impossible to rest or get some sleep. I went to the reception to get some help and updates, and the staff rang the owner and asked me to talk to him.
The owner told me he can't help me, can't do anything and DROPPED the phone call while I was talking to him. Yes, mid-conversation.
You see, my problem here is the owner and how he dealt with my concern.
Think twice before booking this place!
Hotel response
Comment: 30 Apr 2025
copy & paste from our answer to you on google!:
Wow... we're happy you survived :-)
You know... communication is always a two-way affair. If you're constantly bothering our technical manager with your calls while he's out and about, on the phone, organizing a technician and spare parts on Sunday, then you shouldn't be surprised! He already explain you the current situation. No need to call him again and again every 10min.
Unfortunately, after 2.5 years and 200 hours of operation, our generator finally developed a defect. The electric starter broke that morning when it tried to start. Unfortunately, this can happen, even though the system undergoes a test run three times a month.
We don't understand how you can't understand that we can't supply power to your room in this situation when we have a power outage from the provider here.
We're talking about a three-hour power outage in the morning between 5 and 8 a.m. Other guests used the time wisely, instead of getting upset about something they can't change, and went out for breakfast and thus enjoyed their vacation.
You stayed with us for two nights, and those three hours of power outages prompted you to give us only one star rating. Thank you for that!
I think the people who want to book with us and read your review will be able to classify and rate it accordingly.
btw:
There are still many guesthouses here in the Alona Beach area that don't have any generators at all, or only provide a small system that can't power hot water and air conditioning during operation. We specifically purchased a large system for about half a million pesos about three years ago, which can power our entire house without any limitations. Unfortunately, even this can break down sometimes.
Thank you for your review. This allowed us to explain our generator situation to prospective guests, as a system like ours is far from the standard here in Panglao for our 2-star guesthouse category!
It's the best option for you, to check in to the hospital emergency room next time you're here on Bohol. They most likely have uninterrupted power ;-)
Wow... we're happy you survived :-)
You know... communication is always a two-way affair. If you're constantly bothering our technical manager with your calls while he's out and about, on the phone, organizing a technician and spare parts on Sunday, then you shouldn't be surprised! He already explain you the current situation. No need to call him again and again every 10min.
Unfortunately, after 2.5 years and 200 hours of operation, our generator finally developed a defect. The electric starter broke that morning when it tried to start. Unfortunately, this can happen, even though the system undergoes a test run three times a month.
We don't understand how you can't understand that we can't supply power to your room in this situation when we have a power outage from the provider here.
We're talking about a three-hour power outage in the morning between 5 and 8 a.m. Other guests used the time wisely, instead of getting upset about something they can't change, and went out for breakfast and thus enjoyed their vacation.
You stayed with us for two nights, and those three hours of power outages prompted you to give us only one star rating. Thank you for that!
I think the people who want to book with us and read your review will be able to classify and rate it accordingly.
btw:
There are still many guesthouses here in the Alona Beach area that don't have any generators at all, or only provide a small system that can't power hot water and air conditioning during operation. We specifically purchased a large system for about half a million pesos about three years ago, which can power our entire house without any limitations. Unfortunately, even this can break down sometimes.
Thank you for your review. This allowed us to explain our generator situation to prospective guests, as a system like ours is far from the standard here in Panglao for our 2-star guesthouse category!
It's the best option for you, to check in to the hospital emergency room next time you're here on Bohol. They most likely have uninterrupted power ;-)
Very good location
Panglao Costal Road behind Petron Station, Tawala-Panglao, Bohol, Taiwala, 6340, Philippines|1.37 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
2:00 pm
Check out before:
12:00 pm
Good to know
Pets not allowed
In compliance with Philippine Executive Order 26 passed by the national government, smoking is now strictly prohibited within all public and enclosed spaces. This includes restaurants, function spaces, and guest rooms on all floors.
Extra beds are available for an additional charge, depending on the size of the room.
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