Stayed there for 2 nights on December. This is the typical place that once recommended by the Lonely Planet tries to maximize the profit without making any improvement to the structure.
Le location is in boat station 3, the quiet area of the island, where other budget options are also located:"Dave's straw" is just next door and, based on what I read, I think is a better option. Both are minutes from the beach.
They say that airport transfer is included: my flight was cancelled and redirected to Kalibo, but nobody waited for me there nor a the pier in Caticlan. I made a phone call and a guy picked me up at my arrival in Boracay but I had to pay the trycicle to get to the place. So what is included? Indipendent travellers usually to not need a guide to get to the place..
I was given a room on the ground floor and it was not a big deal. I agree with some review I read: the smell of mold in the room was really, really strong and I couldn't find a way to open the windows.Ok, it is a budget place, I didn't care about the old towel, but bed linen was stained and again everything in the room, also the pillows, smelled very badly.
I think that was the only place in Philippines where they charge you for using the wi-fi.
When I checked out I asked to pay with mastercard, as their website advertises, but I was told by the owner that I had to pay a 7% or 12% (I can't rember) commission so I chose to pay with cash. I give this place three stars only beacuse the staff was really friendly and, among other things helped me to rebook my flight.

Many places in Boracay say they offer a great place to stay, but seldom do they deliver. Orchids Resorts is not that type of establishment. Recently, my wife and I stayed in one of their villas right off the beach on Station Three, and it made the trip so much more enjoyable had we stayed elsewhere.

The staff was friendly and helped up arrived at Orchids by picking us up at the airport. Everything we say on their website was here and not embellished. This is a great place to stay!

Here's a video I made of our villa: http://youtu.be/qL8m4lE3_as

I spend 9 days over christmas 2011 in one of the private villa's. The villa has everything you require, the loaction is about a 3 minute walk from the beach and therefor gives you the best of both worlds, nice quiet location but within walking distance to the beach and the mainroad.

The people at orchids are very helpfull, from the moment I landed at Caticlan I was welcomed by one of the staff so you dont have to worry on how to get to the island, 30 minutes after walking out the airport I was at the villa, great service!

I specially like to thank Marlon for all his great help while staying there, salamat Marlon!!

Great choice to stay! Tip: Make sure you go to Abe the blind masseur on the beach next to cocoloco, he'll fix you!

Jurjen

Close to the beach -30 second walk. Overall basic but clean and a/c if you want to pay extra for it. Great value for money located at boat station 3.

We arrived late at night and the hotel was very accomodating! Only 945 pesos for a room with a fan and double bed + single bed. Great for the budget traveler wanting to be at White Beach!