Olana Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Labrador

Olana. Where to start about this bed and breakfast. Like the title says. Heaven on earth.I could tell about the beautiful sights The Philippines have to offer,||but sights are not alone needed for a place like heaven.||Its te people who make a place even more beautiful and who can give you the time of your life.||||It all started when I contacted the owners Doug and Angie. Because of my personal journey ( Reunion with my biological family after 25 years) I needed a place,||where I could lay myself to rest when the journey would be as amazing as emotional as well. I didnt need a big fancy hotel but just a place where there would be a calm environment, no haist or other distractions.||||From the moment Dough and Angie responded to me they were very honest about their bed and breakfast. They told me this was not a big fancy hotel with no karaoke et cetera.. but they even mentioned the hotels which had more amusement if needed.||Not only that but also the way they thought thinks trough with me and my family, even before I did go to The Philippines.||||That feeling to be welcome and not knowing much about the country and my birthplace they could already tell me where to go and what to do in order when I would arrive. They gave me so much trust in them and their bed and breakfast even when they do not know you in person but only by e-mail.||||When we arrived they Doug welcomed as, and immediatly showed us the way around in their bed and breakfast. But what is to admire is that they keep count with every guest there is. Not only Doug and Angie but Also their employees Reynold and Naomi, will make sure you wont come short anything.||If it is day or in the midlle of the night, someone always was walking around to guide you but also talk with you about the day or answer your questions.||||One day Doug and Angie took us into the city Lingayen. Just in their car..to show us where we could find an atm and other local things to see.||That kindness is more than being a hotel host. They became friends.||||Everyday a delicious breakfast in traditional philippines food or western style.||With fresh fruits and drinks. Never one complaint to work again, but working with a heart full of love. They supported me in my emotional journey just to hang around and talk with me about my family et cetera. ||It was this compassion they share with everyone which makes me say this place is a little bit of what I might hope heavens looks like.||||Also the bedrooms where really neat. They always asked us when to clean or if we need extras. Its one thing to be a bed and breakfast where you want to provide in good food, hygiene and comfort, but its a whole other level when the staff can be personal with you and there is a trust in one another.||||They once arranged a bus for my family 1 night before I wanted to go on a trip and still they managed to arrange this for me and helped me with the busdrivers locations et cetera. ||||Its needless to say, I had the time of my life with finding my family,||but therefore It was and is very important to have a place where I could withdraw myself from all the hectic moments. Therefore I want to thank Doug, Angie, Reynold, Naomi for being a blessing in my journey in their bed and breakfast.||||Mahal Kita...

Good -Met owners of BnB, Ice cream, bar and dining available on site (Italian / local food), good breakfast included. Air-conditioned room, phone and satellite tv (requires load by site). On site generator to support power blackouts. Nice garden like feel, gated and fenced. On site parking (minimal). Christmas lights set up for the season. New three-story expansion currently being built (but no impact to stay). Stocked in room mini bar. Shower water flow good. Nice on site pool (3-4 ft deep). Nice ocean views, Koi pond and sitting areas. Dogs and cats (3 ea) live on site.Bad -Food order ~3 hr in advance, prices are a bit higher than normal, breakfast night before. Some items on menu not available. Room is very small mostly bed and small area to walk around. Bathroom local size challenge for larger people (toilet to wall space). Plumbing not support flushing of TP, place in holding bin. Shower heater wall switch should be labeled. Switch is in same stack of switches as bath lights. Refrigerator and mini bar stocked. (bug spray recommended for foreigners as mosquitoes can get in the room). Located on main roadway. A short drive to other things in the area. No beach (small gravel area), surf can be strong at back of property. Kayaks appeared usable but life jackets were questionable (suggest replacing) unless experienced seemed more like yard art. Amenity kit provided (bar soap was crumbled and could not be used, shampoo was barely enough for one shower (suggest abandon and provide home made or none at all).Ugly -Local purified drinking water provided in plastic pitcher (not enough for two people per/day and no way to know where from), can ask for more but not convenient. Spouse incurred sickness from bad (other) water...

We were staying at this amazing bed and breakfast. It's located straight at the highway, so very easy to reach. This however is not of any discomfort during your stay. Due to the fact how it's located you don't have any problem of any noise from that highway. There is onsite parking, and the rooms are decent sized and all with air conditioning and flat screen TV's. Shower is having an heater option and that is really great as well!

During our arrival we were welcomed by the Italian owner as well as the family who is taking care after the property. We received a freshly made watermelon juice and were introduced to the property and the bahaykubo which has the ocean view. In this Kubo we were served breakfast, where you have a choice between Filipino breakfast (Rice with local dishes) or Western breakfast Toasted bread with filled omelettes. Nice view with a cup of coffee, delicious!

It's about 30 minutes drive from 100 island national park, so really good spot to stay here during your visit there. We have been assisted by the lovely people to book and arrange boat etc at 100 islands, they're so friendly and lovely people.

Definitely we are coming back for another stay.

Giving 4 stars, as in there could be somewhat maintenance like paintwork, so I actually want to give 4.5 stars, but that is...