I have been to Boracay a few times and stayed at several hotels. This is the first time I have stayed at a hotel off the beach. Personally, I prefer the beach hotels but this time we were on a budget and opted for the more economical choice of staying at Erus. We booked with Expedia and got a lower rate than Agoda or through the hotel.
For the positives, the staff was very helpful. They helped us arrange transportation from and back to the airport. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast options were good and we enjoyed it every day. The hotel also provided beach towels. The security guard will help you cross the street if there is too much traffic. He will also get you a tricycle which will take you to D'Mall. The ride costs 50 pesos whether there is one person or five. The tv in the room was a nice big flat screen with ample channels - but we were there for the beach so we didn't watch much tv. There is also an in-room safe which is also helpful.
Things to consider before booking with Erus. The hotel is on the main road and if you are sensitive to tricyle or car noise, do not stay here. During the day, we could hear street noise from inside the room but we mostly stayed on the beach so it wasn't a big deal. We didn't have a problem sleeping at night but if I were to stay there again, I would bring ear plugs just to be safe. The noise issue could be rectified by the hotel - each room has a door but also a large glass window but everyone keeps the curtains closed or everyone could see right in to your room. But the glass window allows the sound in. Also, in the bathroom, there is a screen/vent to the outside but that means if you don't close the bathroom door, all the noise comes in.
Another important note is that the bathrooms in some of the rooms only have clear glass that separates the bathroom from the bed area. You will want to be very comfortable with your travel companion.
It does take a few minutes to walk to the beach but I didn't mind walking to the beach at all, or taking a tricycle to D'Mall but others might mind it.
If it were a small difference in price to stay on the beach, I would choose the beach but Erus suited our needs just fine.
Also a note that website photos are pretty true to the rooms. The rooms are small but are clean and modern.
The review requires me to recommend or not recommend to a friend, I would recommend this place to a friend but with all the considerations I have listed.
