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Reviews of Kingfisher Resort

3 out of 5
Kingfisher Resort
Sitio Aprot Barangay Caparispisan, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Scotland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. A great place to get away from it all
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Erika on 14 Jan 2020
Thank you Mr. Steve for the awesome review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope to see you soon!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to be updated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Anonymous also on 2 Nov 2019
Hi Ross! I'm sorry if you had a terrible experience. I understand where this coming from because you were expecting so much from the rooms you book on the website. But let me remind you to kindly double check the rooms you book so we can meet your expectations. Please read properly the rooms you booked to avoid expecting so much!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff didnt seem to care at all. Woke up in the morning and none of the staff could be seen in the property. Several guests also woke up early to find none of the staff was there. Room was dirty. Toilet was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Beach
great place private beach great food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Vanch on 14 Jun 2019
Hi Michael, Thank you for your good review! Hope you will come and stay again here in Kingfisher. Kingfisher

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special overnight
Good accommodation and the service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Vhanch on 23 May 2019
Hi! Thank you for your pleasant review, Hope to see you again.

6/10 Okay

unknown, alberta canada

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the villas are good , but i'm disappointed with the beach itself , not conducive to swim , swimming pool was not cleaned ,noted lots of dirt , pillows were too dirty , manangement did not accomodate my request to adjust our paid breakfast since we are leaving early .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Vhanch on 1 May 2019
Hi, In behalf of Kingfisher Management we would like to thank you for choosing our resort and sharing with us your feedback. As for your other concerns, thank you for putting this to our attention. Rest assured we are constantly improving our facilities to give our guests the best experience possible. Best Regards Kingfisher Resort

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Vhanch on 1 May 2019
Thank you.Hope to see you again!;)

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very relaxing and enjoyable stay. Great staff all very helpful. Management seems to be non existent however not a problem as the local staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! The area, the kind of people who stay here, the energy around this place, the friendly service and the serenity. We extended our stay because we so loved it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not find anything about this property that really stood out or would make me want to come back. It is in a very remote location where the beach area is very grassy in the water and the sand very rough with small stones, the property not all that appealing in comfort. The food is adequate, and service average with a very shy staff from the local area who are polite and do there best to serve you. If you are a kite surfer then you will like this spot as there is lots of wind, did not see anyone surfing. It was easy to book local tours from property. We were board and not impressed with our choice to stay here and felt it was not worth the money we paid. It is by no means a resort but simple a location on a rough beach with some cabins and a swimming pool , it also as an outdoor eating restaurant that also serves as the office.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feeling relaxed at Kingfisher
We really enjoy Kingfisher. They cater to foreigners with a quiet atmosphere and a menu with a good variety. The rooms are nice, plus they have air conditioning and t.v. with lots of good channels. It has a beautiful beach and lots of options for fun. Kite surfing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and my husband even did a bit of snorkeling. There are also some nice waterfalls near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Shairalyn D. Lagmay on 9 Nov 2018
Hi Erin, Thank you very much for your good review and high rating of Kingfisher. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back here soon. Rest assured we’re constantly improving our service to give you a much better experience in the future. Cheers!

4/10 Poor

Reynelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lack of advise ahead of time
The resort did not informed ahead of time that they do not have electricity. It was only the time that we arrived from manila that they told us that they are only using generator and it will only be available until 10pm, provided that the room that I rented is worth 10k and they are only offering candle. They also did not show personal interest to help to cancel my reservation but informed me hotels.com personally to cancel my reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jonathan

The place is so quiet and relaxing. The rooms are clean except on the faucet and rag in our room but overall it was a nice place to relax and have bond with your family and nature.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey & Anna, Quezon City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort
We were grateful for the early check-in at 8AM after traveling from Quezon City to Laoag. We took the bus from Manila to Laoag and decided to use the car service from Laoag to King Fisher. It was expensive to use the car service P3,500 for one way from Laoag to King Fisher. We rented the “premier” room for 2 nights and then downgraded to the deluxe. Both accommodations were wonderful, of coarse the premier room had more to offer, including the coffee beans and coffee maker. We traveled to Laoag and visited Fort Ilocandia and decided to move hotels after experiencing the drastic difference in weather and beach conditions. The beach at King Fisher has too many rocks and shells so if you want to walk on the beach or go swimming make sure to bring the proper footwear or your feet will hurt for sure. The staff is amazing and they did a wonderful job making sure that our stay was a memorable one.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing little hideaway
I spent a few days here in January, 2018. A great little spot right on a long uncrowded stretch of beach. I walked along the beach for over a mile and never ran in to another person and there are no other resorts along here. Popular kitesurfing spot, although I didn't know that when I booked it. The staff was very nice. The email communication prior to arrival was very quick and helpful. I arranged an airport transfer and the staff member was waiting when I walked out with a sign and the van was new and comfortable. Being an animal lover, I loved hanging out with the dogs and bunnies. You can even borrow a dog to accompany you on a hike or out on the paddle board. The restaurant was ok. There weren't many options for vegetarians but the staff did try to accommodate that. The room was nice and very quiet for sleeping. Due to limited time I didn't get to explore the surrounding area, but understand there are many things to do. I will come back again when I have more time I can spend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Shairalyn Dio Lagmay-Kingfisher on 7 Feb 2018
Hi Candace, Thank you so much for choosing Kingfisher, we had such a great time having you here. Hope to see you soon and take care in Canada. Hugs and Kisses from all of us here in Kingfisher Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

TJ, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place with friendly and helpful staff!
Very warm welcome, helpful owner and staff, good food, nice room. We’re missing it already!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Shairalyn Dio Lagmay-Kingfisher on 27 Jan 2018
Hi, Thank you so much for the rating and feed back. Looking forward to having you here again.

6/10 Okay

Grega, Slovenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All is OK.
Hotel staff was been very excellent. I like to contact with them. I also enjoy to play with their animals.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Response from Shairalyn D. Lagmay on 17 Sept 2017
Thank you so much for choosing Kingfisher. We ahd a great time having you.

8/10 Good

Macnamara, London UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but beach not suitable for swimming
The hotel is far away from town proper. Rooms are good toiletries included. We booked 2 cabanas and both okay. It is suited for Kite surfers. Beach are not suitable for swimming very rocky and loads of seaweeds. Hotel staff are good apart from one person the receptionist. My brother made an inquiry re putting up tents by the beach which was actually stated on their website there is a camping ground which would suggest putting up tents are okay. The receptionist was very rude to my brother and she was very unprofessional. I suggest to either hire someone better and fire her or re train her. I know their target markets are more on people from abroad but taking care of the locals and treating them the same as foreigners would be better since even locals pay the exact same price as people from abroad. Just a thought for the owner. The owner Mon and the other hotel staff are good. Overall I probably still recommend this hotel if you are a kite surfer but if you are traveling with family with small kids and expecting nice beach to swim in this is not the resort for u.

8/10 Good

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay! The kids enjoyed kayaking and swimming while the adults enjoyed the peace and quiet. The staff members are so nice and accommodating, even their dogs, specially Toby! The food they serve is also good. It's quite far from the hi-way which makes it a perfect place to disconnect from our usual busy lives -- literally and figuratively! I strongly suggest you read the About Us page of their website prior to booking so there are no unpleasant surprises for you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful, quiet, perfect
The resort is really nice, especially the room. Food and service are great. Beach is perfect.
Fit for a king

8/10 Good

Ammar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very quite a nice to relax away from traffic jam. The place was very clean The staff were very helpful

4/10 Poor

Henry, Manila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room not same as photo, No CR, no security guards
In the middle of no where and no security to make you feel secured. No breakfast with room stay. Staff were not attentive. Serving while eating with rice on her lips. Noisy staff that talks about their own things. Owner and manager not as entertaining. Booked for 3 nights but had to leave after one night and had to sleep in my car due to security concerns. Management did not even show concern why I left hurriedly. It says by the gate that they do not let in walk ins for security reasons but the gate is open for all to enter since there is no security. Common bathroom is dirty. Bookshelves obviously have not been cleaned for years. Smoking area in the dining is not designated. Poor or no cellphone and internet signal.

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the pick up at the airport and scenic drive back
The best part of the stay at this resort was the people who work there at pampering you and catering to your needs.

10/10 Excellent

roland, Aliso viejo california

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
Cant complain , very nice, food is good , staff are very nice, i loved the dogs, nice beach

6/10 Okay

Heleyna, Metro Manila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just fine
Hope they could add staffs to clean the grounds especially the tall grass and the trash cans for every room. Aircon at the cabana is hot! The service crew of the restaurant is also slow. Also put additional signs, big signage for the directions going to the resort. The beach front has so many syones, it hurts when you're barefooted...
Response from Meena on 24 May 2016
Hi, Thank you for letting us know your feedback. Last month we experienced the el ninyo season and two of our wells have already dried up. We were prioritizing the requirements of the guests first (shower etc) so we havent been watering the garden plants at the time. We apologize for the trash bins not being emptied, staff aren't allowed to enter rooms unless guests request for housekeeping. So far no one has complained about the air conditioning-system but since you've mentioned it, we will check on it as well. We have back-up aircons on standby to replace any broken airconditons. As for the slow service, we are very sorry. We have been working on that and continue to work on that. Sorry again for the inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Europe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kite-Surfing or relaxing, your choice
Party of 6, 5 adults and 1 child, 3 nights. Mon, owner, was extremely helpful and I often saw him giving help and advice to other individuals and groups. The 3 dogs were a constant source of amusement, the Labradors loved the water. The accommodation was as good as I expected, a/c worked and rooms were comfortable. Food was of an excellent standard, the fresh caught fish was very welcome and the cocktails were awesome! I went there primarily to relax and that I did. The kite-surfers that were there seemed to be enjoying themselves as well although wind is an obvious necessity and it was only blowing sufficiently enough on one of my three days. 2 small negatives, the shower head in Deluxe Casita 3 tended to shower water in many directions, probably needs replacing and warm water from the shower 'boiler' was on the meagre side. Also the internet was very much hit and miss and when you were connected was extremely slow but these did not affect my enjoyment. A swimming pool would be a good addition and I believe there is one being built, not sure when it will be ready though. No credit cards accepted for all extras (food, drinks, equipment hire etc), only cash or PayPal but with slow internet connection, PayPal was not possible for me. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable, albeit short, stay in a beautiful location. I highly recommend and hope to return one day.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Europe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kite-Surfing or Chilling - equally as good.
All in all a very relaxing stay. Primarily catering for the kite-surfing fraternity with an on site rental shop and instructors it is equally as good for a chill getaway. Food was of a good standard, a good list of cocktails and the staff pleasant and attentive. Mon (owner) has done a good job to date and is a very helpful chap. Lacking a swimming pool but I understand one is being made soon and the WiFi needs to be considerably upgraded.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
awesome kitespot and perfect getaway
Perfect place and great hosts. It's for guys who are looking for a remote location to relax and for Kiteboardinng

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely holiday at Kingfisher
We had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay at Kingfisher. Mon, Zara, and the entire crew are exceedingly helpful and kind towards all guests. We stayed in a beautiful and spacious Casita, which made out stay that much more comfortable and pleasant. The food at the resort is very nice and an added bonus that you can sit right on the beach for meals or drinks. The relaxed vibe of Kingfisher was the greatest appeal. The resort sits privately on a secluded beach, where if you are not participating, you can watch kite surfers take on the high seas. Overall, 100% rating and fully recommended.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very chill place and highly recommeneded.
Booked a room/nipa hut here for 3 nights. Had a minor issue with the room and they changed room immediately. Beautiful and relaxing setting, lovely comfortable rooms, and very good service - highly recommended. Do note, the beach is a bit rocky/shells and water isn't well suited for general swimming (used mostly for wind surfing). However, it was a wonderful place to relax and I'm looking forward to returning.

8/10 Good

Kitesurfer_85

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautifull place. Perfect for kitesurfing (if youre at least intermediate)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Rain on 27 Nov 2019
Hi Hauke! Thanks for the good feedback. We really loved to have you here. You're always welcome to come back

6/10 Okay

Frida

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Endast för surfare och vindsurfare
Ok ställe men med en exkluderande stämning om man inte är vindsurfare. Fin pool blåsig strand m höga vågor. Ok mat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Kingfisher on 27 Jan 2018
Thank you so much for the feed back. Looking forward to having you here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice but much too overpriced
overpriced. the rooms are ok and surely over phils average. but still over 60 euro is just too much, and it's without breakfast. than they rent motorcycle for 700, but it's not for a day like elsewhere in the phils, it's only for 10'hours. and... helmet not really good, no mirror, and other technical defects ... we know, it's phils culture that they not really care about ... BUT if i stay in a resort like this, I expect that they would care....well. the location is good if you like it peaceful. there's is nothing around. if you are not a kite surfer, no reason to go there. you can not go swimming. too many stones. if you want to swim, Saud beach is the best. and yes, all people there are nice. no complain about that. it's just, that it's not worth 70 euro