Originally posted by Eljohno@Feb 22 2006, 10:40 PM
Hi Rob,

i hope you do not mind me asking but can you give me some more details about the Blue Mango as i am about to book 3 nights in Boracay. What was the rooms, food, service etc like? Is it far from the main area where the shops & restaurants are?

Thanks in advance!!
John
Ok, the Blue Mango is on the south side of the island at Angol Point. You will arrive at Boat Station 3 (if you've booked with the hotel, then one of the staff will meet you outside the airport - just look for a sign with your name on it, they will take care of you and your luggage all the way to Blue Mango).

On arrival at the hotel, we we're given a nice glass of local wine, booked in, shown the room - we had the back room, the one actually shown on the website.

IMHO I much prefer the location of Blue Mango as its quieter and away from the main drag, and best of all, its small and friendly - the staff are really nice and helpful. Its a nice leisurely 10-15 minute walk to the very centre of Boracay, where you'll find most shops, bars, restaraunts and (expensive) hotels.

The Inn has its own little patch of the beach where they have tables and chairs for eating and also (exclusive for Blue Mango guests) sun loungers for topping up that tan- its very nice. The rooms have a double bed, aircon, bathroom with shower/handbasin with HOT and cold water. If your scared of the mozzies, fear not as the windows have mozzy grills. Theres cable TV, and wireless internet is free. If you dont have a lappy (I wouldn't risk it myself - the thought of dropping it on the beach or in the sea) you can use their computer which is located in the bar/restaraunt area free of charge.

Breakfast is served 7am - 11am - we had ours outside on the beach every morning watching the sun go up. The restaraunt serves food all day, so if you fancy lazing all day on the beach - which is literally 2 steps out of the front door, they will bring you food and drinks. Also theres free water available if the heat gets too much!

The food is very nice at Blue Mango, but there are lots of places to eat in Boracay, so its worth exploring. We had a delicious pizza at the Boracay Regency restaraunt.

Back at Blue Mango, theres a nice viewing terrace above the entrance - you'll see it in the picture - where you can eat or drink, with a lovely view of the beach. Its very nice there at night looking at the sea glistening in the dark whilst sipping a drink and soaking up the atmosphere - you'll wonder why the hell you wanna leave the place and come back to the UK . :lol: :lol:

Hope this helps John, feel free to ask for further information, but I can honestly say that I really enjoyed it there and fully intend to go back there sometime - soon hopefully!