It is true that the resort is located in the far end of Station 1 of the White Sand Beach. However, for this reason, the beach is all yours, just like a private beach. Each room has a
balcony and you can watch dawn and sunset from your own balcony. The room is spacious, perhaps too spacious for a couple like us. Bathroom is equipped with a showering cubicle and a bath-tub (which is very large). There's no hot water supply, but I do not mind. You don't really need hot water in a tropical island like Boracay. During my stay in the resort, the air-conditioner broke down once. We reported the peoblem to the
reception and it was fixed when we returned from the beach after lunch. Very impressive. If you like island hopping, ATV, Sunset sailing etc, resort can arrange for you with just a little premium, We don't mind as we don't bother to waste time / effort to
negotiate a good deal with vendors. Food is extremely cheap. It costs USD8 for a dinner buffet or USD15 if you want to have a fine dinner in a decent restaurant (e.g. Boracay Regency). Oh, forgot to mention breakfast, it was a la carte and
tasted good. We left the island at 6:00 am and and our breakfast
was ready at 5:30 am., excellent service! Resort has its own shuttle to take you to anywhere you like. USD2 only and 5 minutes to D-mall. Will I stay in this resort next time? Definitely.

p.s. the island, sands and water are extremely lovely. Strongly recommend this island to friends in tripadvisor!

We like to book a hotel in station 1 because you can relax on that area, that's why we end up in boracay terraces resort. The location is good, as expected, very quiet. The family room is big but needs rennovation. You can see the ceiling with some traces of water leaks and the washroom in our room stinks, the housekeeper exert at least 1 hour to find out how to remove that foul odor. The room rate is not that worth, considering it needs rennovation and the lightning inside the room is a little bit darker. The staffs are warm and friendly. Another thing is that maybe the department of tourism should improve regulation on the safety of boracay guest availing some water activities. Example : boat ride, the boat operator does not require the guest to wear the life vest. All in all, boracay is a place where you enjoy your vacation.

I had my wedding in Boracay last Jan. ‘07 and we booked Boracay Terraces Resort for two nights. I have nothing but mostly praises to say about the place.


Advantages:

>The Management offered big discounts on our meals & room accommodations.

>The Resort itself is a bit secluded, quiet, offers privacy and has magnificent views of the island.

>The buffet staff were precise and on time as to organizing the wedding reception.

>Our Family Room consisted of the ff:
2 separate rooms w/ 1 king, 2 double beds and 3 side tables.
Can easily fit up to 6 people w/ additional cots
Ref., 2 air conditioners , 2 televisions sets
Sofa, 2 arm chairs (w/ cushions) and table
Marble floors, separate shower and whirlpool tub
Big closet space and bathroom mirror
2 panels of sliding doors fronting the terrace, w/ additional table and 2 chairs
A back door for quick exit to hail a “tricycle” (mode of transportation)

>The menu consists of Filipino, American, European and Pan Asian dishes.

>They offer incredible mouth watering buffets Such as sushi and sashimi for appetizers.

>The cocktails were just amazing. We had the frozen blue margarita and mixed up a mudslide for the perfect end to a memorable affair.

>Boracay Terraces is a beachfront resort. Its just a few feet away from the famous blue waters and white sandy beach.

>The resort literally live up to its name. The rooms are structured like Terraces which is what the Philippines is also know for. The Banawe Rice Terraces which was built by the Ifugaos is presumably one of the eight wonders on the world, if I’m not mistaken.

>The room accommodations comes with free breakfast for up to four people. You can choose the menu beforehand and the time you want your food delivered in your room. ;-)

>BTR’s Taj Resto offers live entertainment in the evening’s for the dinner buffet and also has a Roof Deck for private parties.

>Duyan is the resorts spa. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to try their services due to time constraint... ;-( grr

>The polite and helpful staff offered us cold fruit juices upon arrival and had no queries of checking us into our rooms; since the housekeeping staff prepared everything before hand.


Tip’s:

>The fridge in the rooms contain canned beverages, you may consume them but be sure to replace it. There’s a small grocery shop located at the back of the resort, a mere 3 block walking distance where you can purchase basic necessities at a cheaper price.

>There’s A LOT of fees upon entering Bora. Environmental fee’s, pump boat fee’s etc. estimated fee’s per person is about P80-120 pesos depending on the season. So don’t feel ripped off and end up arguing the toll cashier’s. You wouldn’t want your paradise vacation to start off in a disaster.

>When you check out, BTR offers transportation to the port for about P300 pesos for the entire van, that fits 8 people plus luggage’s comfortably. It’s a good bargain.

So, I bid you clear blue waters, fine white sand, marvelous sunsets and cold beers Hope you’ll enjoy your Boracay getaway... ;-)

We stayed at Boracay Terraces because we were unable to book a room at any of the more popular hotels (Fridays, Seawind, Mandala, etc.) due to it being the peak season and our decision to visit Boracay at the last minute. Boracay Terraces is the last hotel at the very end of White Beach station 1 (about a 5 minute walk from Fridays) and, as a result, is probably in the quietest spot while still being conveniently located within walking distance to where the action is.

Despite its great location, the hotel was only average. We stayed in a room on the 3rd floor, which is the top floor. While the room and the bathroom were quite spacious and we had a private terrace, the room had an overall "run-down" feel. For instance, one of the hinges on the cabinet doors came off immediately after we opened it, the TV remote did not work, the bathroom caulking had cracks and gaps, the bathroom amenities were very low budget, etc. The shower pressure was also very weak (although maybe it is better on the lower floors) and the staff service, though polite and adequate, was a bit aloof.

To be fair, we did not bother to point these problems out to the management since we only stayed for 3 nights and did not want to waste any time complaining. My sense is that the staff would have taken our complaints seriously and attempted to remedy them, if possible. However, that is the difference between active management found at the truly superior hotels in the region, and passive management at the average hotels. These minor details should be addressed proactively rather than waiting for a complaint before taking action. Despite our complaints, the room was comfortable and well designed, and the hotel location was excellent. This hotel has amazing potential and, perhaps with more attention to service details and undergoing a solid renovation project with high-quality fixtures, can become one of the top "boutique" hotels on the island.

This was our first visit to Boracay. We are seasoned travellers in the Asia-Pacific region and have visited other "paradises" in the region. Boracay itself rates among the tops, but our sense is that the hospitality industry on this island has a long way to go. It may very well be that our hotel was on par with other hotels on the island and we do not yet have a good basis for comparison. For example, we experienced several power brownouts at various locations on the island. The locals were completely unfazed and went about their business and, inevitably, the power would come back on within a minute or two. Maybe it's unfair to ask for 5-star hotel facilities when the island's infrastructure itself is not capable of supporting it.

Moreover, depending on your priorities, this "backwardness" can be either a bit annoying, or charming and unspoiled since development itself is not necessarily a good thing. All in all, we will definitely visit Boracay again, and woud not mind staying at Boracay Terraces if the price is right. We are also very curious to see how the landscape changes when Shangri-La completes its resort in 2008. What effect will it have on competition, and will it open the doors for other international hotel chains and drive the smaller hotels out of business? Is this a good thing for Boracay?