My recent booking experience with Borromeo Beach Resort in Camotes Island was AWFUL. I had my reservation since last month April 13. Until then i kept on communicating with them for my booking and assistance for transportation around the island. I invited one of my friend who brought and introduced me to the resort and the caretaker Manang Jocelyn of Borromeo. It turns out that we have same booking date with my friend to the same house. My friend Arman tried to contact the resort but they are not answering so he decided to give away his reservation for me coz he have learned that i booked the place ahead of them.
It's 4days away from our planned weekend outing to the island. Earlier this morning, i received a call from the resort said that a relative of the owner will occupy the house we booked. Instead they offered the main house to stay since no one was booked and we can occupy the whole house and so we did agreed with Manang Jocelyn. After few minutes, they rang again said that someone booked the rooms from the main house and they can only give me 1 room and so i was thinking how can we fit in one room with a 18 pax plus 5 kids.
We've requested to add 1 more room, now they will give us only 1 room. Without hesitation i canceled and hang up the phone. They've got the poorest customer relations. I didn't expect that they gonna do this to me who been visiting this place for about 3 or 4 times last 2010 if i am not mistaken. This place is one of my highly recommended place to visit in Camotes island. Today, you've just lost one of your guest and my recommendations.
I hope these will not happen to other beach goers who makes booking at the resort and if ever you make a reservation with them. Please make sure to follow up with them often for your booking, just to make sure you have your confirmed booking and so they will be reminded and not giving it away to other guest. And i hope they will have a logbook so they can easily keep track their booked dates.
Today, our weekend getaway plan was ruined and disoriented. My day went out crazy trying to plot a plan B. Maybe its time to explore other place around the island.
Thank you and ciao Borromeo....
My favorite summer destination for 2010 was the island of San Francisco, CAMOTES ISLAND. I visited this island thrice simply because i was fallen inlove with the place and the beach. It's very quite and perfect place to escape from the busy city. We stayed in Borromeo Island Resort at Bakhaw Beach in Brgy. Esperanza. The people are very friendly and accommodating.
Must know
This part of Camotes is considered a little bit isolated and a “virgin territory.” No restaurant available around the beach. Advisable to bring your own food as you have full service kitchen at the resort were you can make your own favorite meal.
Commonly spoken dialect/languages
Cebuano, Tagalog and English.
Travel time from Cebu City
30-45 mins from North bus terminal to Danao Port. It takes 2hrs boat ride from Danao Port to Consuelo Camotes. 15mins from Consuelo to Bakhaw Beach.
How to get there
The fast way to reach the island is to travel from Danao Port to Consuelo, Camotes. Take a bus from North Bus Terminal located near SM Mall going to Danao port. From Danao port take RORO boat crossing Consuelo, Camotes which it cost P180 pesos per way. 
Boat Schedules
M/V JOMALIA
Daily Trip Schedule
Danao to Consuelo 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Consuelo to Danao 5:30 AM and 2:00 PM
SUPER SHUTTLE FERRY
Scheduled Trips Monday - Sunday
Danao City to Consuelo Wharf, Camotes
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - via Poro Wharf
Consuelo - Danao City
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Poro, Camotes - Danao City
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
There are lots local transportation upon arrival at Consuelo port in Camotes. For 2 to 3 pax i would suggest if you take a motorcyle (habal2x) going Borromeo Island Resort. Normal fare was P100 that time but you can still haggle the price. If you are in a group, take mini jeepney to take you to your destination because it will be cheaper and convenient ride.
Best time to visit
Summer time from March to May because it is when the waters are calm.
Must to bring
• Beach wear and any comfortable footwear
• Sunglasses
• Tent and sleeping bag – just in case you want to sleep outside the house.
• Insects/mosquitoes repellant
• Sunscreen or sunblock
• Flashlight
• First-aid kit and medicine
• Camera and enough batteries and memory cards to last the length of stay
• Warning: This area DO NOT have signal for Sun and Globe. Is your choice to have your mobile phone turned off while you are in this part of the island or have a Smart sim for you to get connected.
What to do
Take a quick tour around the island at Santiago bay, Lake Danao, Mangodlong Rock Resort and Timubo Cave. Aside from that you will really enjoy swimming, watch sunset, watch the stars at night and fishing if you will have the equipment.
A special thanks to my very good friend Arman Po and Arnold Ramirez for sharing some of their photos.
Reference Link.
http://www.travelcamotes.com/files/borromeoresort.jpg
http://mastomaso.wordpress.com/2010/03/03/camotes-2010/
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