Mango's Beachfront Resort Hotel

Had a great stay at Mangos Beachfront Resort in Barretto, ended up extending our stay by another seven nights. Gian at reception was always helpful with any enquiries. Roel at the Beach Bar always took care of us and made sure we were well looked after. Also the manager Gercheann regularly checked in on guests with a smile and friendly attitude. You can pay twice as much elsewhere, but here you get an authentic Filipino beachfront vibe with a relaxed atmosphere right on the water. There’s also an awesome dive centre at the back run by a great guy named Mark. Good range of room options, security onsite at night, and the staff help ensure guests feel safe and comfortable. Food is good value too and the kitchen stays open until 11pm. Will be staying again.

A very small place between highway and sea. No beach when high tide. Dirty piece of sand when low tide. Sea terrain dead and dirty. Can't sleep well bcz of traffic noise. Room very small and needs renovation. There was a huge cockroach in the wardrobe as I opened it but I'm not a fan of Chinese street food so I was not happy. Girl at the diveshop told they charge 2k for a dive, two dives minimum. Next morning she charged me 4600 for two dives. Not a very popular diveshop I guess. Air in both tanks was 190 initial pressure, and smelled chemical. Avoid this place. Upd: just got an email from some boss of that place blaming me on being "rude". A small vengeance for my feedback. I add a scan of this payneful email zero tolerance for any criticism

ji booked a room asking for a beach view. On arrival I was told that the room i booked didn't have this. I pointed out that I had written in the comments box that I wanted a beach view. I would have booked another hotel had I known. Whilst the front of house staff were polite and accommodating, they offered me an upgrade which I accepted, wish I hadn't as the rooms are tired and dated. Nothing like the photos. The receptionist then presented me a bill for the upgrade! P1600. I was under the impression it was complimentary due to the misunderstanding. Disappointing start. I nearly left but after a 6 hour drive I didn' t want to be traipsing around hotels. The hotel, typical of the area, looks used, tired, and needs a lick of paint. Let's see how the next two days go. So a day has passed. The staff have been diamond with us and the young one. Polite, eager to please and readily available to help in any way. I'm still peeved about the room booking and now put that down to Agoda. Would i recommend this place.....it's ok for the price. The smaller room are pokey and horrible, the supreme room is far better.