Gwandalan House — Hotel in Mindanao

Gwandalan surpassed our expectations. I have been to places and has travelled quite a lot, our family is based in New York City. I would say that this place is not that bad the fact that it is in the province and it does not have a pool which i would say would be the downside but despite that, the vibe of the place is cool. Well, lets start with the transportation service. It was raining so hard that night and we needed to get picked up so we can check-in. They willingly sent a car service as a courtesy so that was superb and the driver was also very nice even if he had to wait for us to find him. As we were entering the gate, a man greeted us and that felt good after getting soaked in the rain. It was also nice of them to allow us to use their semi outdoor dining area for our family meetups and we also brought beer there and we had the area until late. We felt like we were just in the kitchen of our house, but nicier. The rooms are clean. I am very particular about the undersheets and smell of the room, and i have no complaints about that. It was very clean and smelled good. The shower design reminds me of a mini hennan resort bathroom i love the rain shower. To top this all, the owner whom we had the chance to talk to was very pleasant and accommodating. It was really a very pleasant experience for us and again, it surpassed our expectations. Thank you to the management...

What makes a guest here remember the place is the romantic ambiance of the restaurant on the ground floor, behind the reception desk and adjacent to the stairway going to the second floor.Take your breakfast or your dinner here because the dining area is not air-conditioned.||Dinner here has a romantic setting. There is a lighted garden with a vintage wooden carved swing. The chairs are vintage 1900s including the wooden carve tables. I was with my sister vacationing here who arrived separately with me from Manila. In short we had a weekend vacation with our relatives. The food was great and staff members are so friendly. The accommodation was roomy even an extra bed or mattress would fit on the wide floor area. Price is affordable.||One problem,however, is the lack of parking space for your host or relatives visiting you. There is also a big reception area on the second floor and a veranda to view the street below while waiting for your guests.Another problem could be the traffic situation during rush hour between 5 pm and 7 pm. There are also nearby fast food restaurant if your are in a hurry. The tag that reads it's not your ordinary hotel is quite right. You feel at home here what with a beautiful garden to appreciate while taking your breakfast or dinner. They have a shuttle service to and from the airport which is around 20 minutes away from this hotel on a main...

Update Oct 2024: We spent 2 weeks here and it's just as good as last year. There is a laundry service store and pharmacy close by which is very convenient. Still my favorite place to stay in Dipolog.

Truly a quaint boutique hotel in Dipolog, one we loved from check in to check out. The staff were so friendly and accommodating with everything.

Good: The rooms are updated and very comfortable. They are a bit on the small side but cozy. I recommend a king if available. The ac units are strong and kept the room cool with ease. Breakfast was better than most hotels I've tried in Dipolog with generous portions and fresh fruit that changed daily. I believe the owners also own a farm. The fruit was on point daily. There is a nice breezeway in the 2nd floor lined with bookshelves and then a balcony with tables and chairs. I hosted some family there one night. It's so comfortable there. The dining area is under an awning with plants next to a well maintained garden. Shout out to the staff again, they were great.

Not good: I couldn't stay longer because they were over...