5 Places to Stay in Boracay That Are Owned by Locals

Location: Barangay Balabag, Manocmanoc Boracay (Station 3)

Rates: Start at P2,500 a night

Casa Pilar Beach Resort Boracay is in Balabag, Boracay, and is owned by Filipino-Chinese businessman Yap. One of its heirs engaged initially in politics; among them is former Malay Mayor John Yap. This place to stay in Boracay has been a favorite for conferences and meetings of various national and government agencies since the 1980s. They started their resort by making it from a nipa hut, and now their rooms are concrete. They are now in the three-star hotel category.

Location: Station 1, Roberto & Gloria Tirol Park, Boracay Island, Malay, 5608

Rates: Start at PhP6,500 a night

Like Casa Pilar, Sea Wind Boracay started as a nipa hut hotel. This place to stay in Boracay emphasizes that its rooms, including its villas, are nipa-hut-inspired. The hotel has sports facilities, a swimming pool with an area for kids, and its family's private museum, a collection of artifacts collected in Boracay throughout the years. Its published address is Station 1 Roberto and Gloria Tirol Park. The resort is also one of Boracay's favorite receptions for weddings and events.

Location: Station 1, Boracay

Rates: Starts at PhP5,029 a night

Located at Station 1, White House Beach Resort also belongs to the Tirol family. The management promotes the resort as a family destination on this resort island. They advocate safety first on the island and volunteer in rescue efforts, including fire and drowning incidents. They package their hotel as casual, providing clients with a personal experience. Their Los Indios Bravos Restaurant is one of the most popular tourist dining places.

Location: Barangay Balabag, Boracay (Station 1)

Rates: Start at PhP2,000 (during low season from June to August), PhP2,500 (during peak season from September to November), PhP3,000 (during super peak season from December to May) a night

The Bans Resort is owned by the Bautista family, among those considered to be one of the oldest inhabitants of this resort island. One of its family owners is Frolibar Bautista, who currently serves as the mayor of Malay town. The resort usually caters to families and groups of friends. Compared to other hotels in Boracay, they offer quadruple rooms that are perfect for barkada and small families. The resort started to operate in 1985. Their Bermuda grass is always trimmed, making it an added color perfectly combined with the famous white sand beach and the tranquil blue waters of Boracay. The residents of Mayor Frolibar Bautista can also be found in the compound, making the resort one of the safest places to stay.

Address: Station 1 Barangay Balabag, Boracay

Rates: Start at P4,743 a night

Jonys Beach Resort is owned by the Salme, although they are said to have originated from the Negros Island province. The Jony’s are known as this resort island's original, best-tasting fruit shakes. Throughout the years, its owner has been involved in several community services. They are a few meters away from the famous Boracay Rock, a classic icon of this resort island. Aside from the elegant rooms and fruit shakes, they also offer Filipino and Mexican foods. Jonys Place brands itself as a boutique hotel in Boracay.

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