Citadel Bed and Breakfast

I stayed here March 4 through March 27, so this reflects nearly a full month of experience, not just a quick overnight impression. The staff are genuinely kind and welcoming, and the price point reflects that budget-friendly appeal. The pool looks clean and inviting, though I didn’t use it personally. That said, I’d be doing future guests a disservice if I didn’t mention a few things. Noise is part of life here, dogs barking through the night, roosters at dawn, and motorbike traffic from the road. It faded into the background after a few nights, but light sleepers should come prepared. On one occasion a neighboring guest left their TV blasting at full volume at 2am with their door open. No one answered when I knocked, and since the property isn’t staffed around the clock, there was nothing I could do until the next day. The name “Bed and Breakfast” is a little misleading. The included breakfast is eggs and toast daily. A Filipino option exists, rice and sausage – but costs extra at 119 pesos (about $2 USD). No alternatives were offered upfront, and the eggs made me sick most mornings. There is also a corkage fee if you bring your own alcohol, and cooking in your room is not permitted. The rules posted on the wall felt quite strict overall. The biggest concern was the room itself. There was a persistent, heavy mildew smell throughout my stay, with visible mold on the grout and sealant in the bathroom. The towels smelled strongly enough that I rewashed them before use. Keeping the bathroom door closed during cleaning traps moisture and makes the smell worse, and turning the air conditioning off entirely while cleaning means returning after a long hot day to a warm, humid room. Housekeeping only happens on request, and even then the follow-through was inconsistent – bathrooms left uncleaned despite being asked. During dry season the dust is significant, and I woke up with a sore throat most mornings. One security note: the in-room locker appears to lock but can be pulled open without a key. I would not trust it with anything valuable. I wanted to love this place, and the kindness of the staff made it easy to stay. But the mold, the mildew, and the misleading breakfast experience are things every traveler deserves to know before booking.

Big problem with the owner of this hotel who is a thief. We booked a night including breakfast via a very famous app and the owner asked us to pay extra for breakfast, which we refused on principle. I showed her the reservation e-mail indicating that we had already paid for night & breakfast, and despite this irrefutable proof, she didn't accept and got angry with us at 9pm. We had to leave the hotel despite our reservation because she was scaring us. You don't call yourself a Bed and Breakfast just like you don't provide breakfast, even more so when your customer proves to you that they've already paid for the night & breakfast online. Thieves and liars, worst hotel experience of my life.

A little oasis in Puerto Princesa offering a personalised resort style accommodation. This was our home away from home during the quarantine and we were well looked after by Francis and Del whose help and friendliness were the highlight of our stay in Palawan. Thank you for the filling our 3 months stay with excellent food, copious alcohol supplies, the sparkling pool, great music and nightime concert videos. The location is near Robinson Mall and the airport with local food and stalls available close by. Having a backup generator and own water supply is a terrific bonus as local outages are common. Comfortabe, clean tidy rooms with excellent wifi, fridge and aircon. Cant reccomend highly enough.