La Ven Guesthouse — Hotel in San Juan

A basic but decent guesthouse in the heart of San Juan. If you are not looking for luxury, this is your place!

Owners: nice people, willing to help. We contacted them through WhatsApp and the communication was easy.

Room: it was not big, but it was enough. We had a double bed with a single bed on top. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable, but manageable. There was a table that we could eat and work a bit. There is a big sink outside the bathroom, which is good to wash the dishes that they provide. The shower is separated from the toilet (which is great and rare in the country). However the water pressure from the shower was not good. Location: for us, this is the best location in San Juan. You are two blocks away from the beach (although we recommend walking 1,5km to the right so you will find one of the best beaches in the Philippines), and you have everything close to you, walking distance: restaurants (fancy and local ones), markets, bakery, motorbike rentals etc.

The internet worked good, even inside the room.

They provide water for refills.

We had a kettle upon request.

We...

La Ven Guesthouse is one of the better options in Siquijor if you are looking for a cheap and accessible hotel within the busy part of the island. The location is amazing. Rooms are decent and amenities are basic. I loved the homey feels of the whole place. Staff are attentive and friendly. I will surely consider this place when going back to Siquijor. Just manage expectations - they don't have generators and brownout is a recent issue the island is facing as of writing. Also, since it is beside the main road in San Juan, you can hear the noise of vehicles any...

I could not sleep half of the night every night because of the loud aircon and the rooster concerts day and night. 5 of 7 days I had no Internet. Asking 3 times for Internet, the staff lady told me "No Connection" - "So what can we do?" - "I don't know." Only when the owner lady came there by accident, she solved the problem within few hours. The staff lady was not at all friendly, only the...