Cheap Accommodations / Hotels / Guesthouse / Inn in Camiguin Island
Travel Lodge and Food Haus (Near PNB, Mambajao). I stayed here for two nights. Nothing fancy and shared bathroom and looks like a male dormitory. My bed has some bugs but who cares if I would only use it for 6-hours. If you don’t mind those, maybe this is for you. I don’t recommend this to female travelers. Room is the cheapest room ever, Php150.
Ardent Hot Spring, Photo credit: silent-gardens.com
Ardent Hot spring Accommodations. I just saw this while having a dip in the hot spring. They also have camping areas, you just have to bring your own tent, must be for the mountaineers wanting to summit Mt.Hibok-Hibok. Ardent hots spring is also the jump-off point to the said volcano. Dorm-type room starts at Php300, common bathroom. Address: Esperanza, Tagdo, Mambajao. Tel. No. (088) 387-0948
GV Hotel, Mambajao. Just near Travel Lodge, P300 is there cheapest room. Single, shared bathroom and fanroom. Address: CITI Appliance Bldg. Burgos St., Mambajao. Tel. No. (088) 387-1041
The Treehouse, Maubog, Balbagon, Mambajao. Room rate starts at Php400 good for two. http://camiguinecolodge.com/ecolodge/
photo from: www.members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/80c7f/
Catarman Coral Dive Resort offers a nice view of western side of Camiguin sea, the shoreline is replete with big rocks. Dorm room is priced at Php3,000 good for 10pax. For a small family, you can try their superior room which is Php1,500 only. Check their site: http://www.camiguinonline.com/catarmancoraldiveresort/ for more info and reservation. Address: Poblacion, Catarman. Located at the south western side of the island.
Roof Top Hotel and Bar. A tourist I met stayed here and he said that the owner gave him a very good discount, room starts at Php2,000. Please check their website: http://www.camiguinrooftophotel.com/rooftophotel.htm for more info. Address: Rizal Street, Poblacion, 9100 Mambajao. Contact number: +63.88.3870511 to 13.
Ardent Hot Spring, Photo credit: camiguinrooftophotel.com
Villa Paraiso Resort, J.P. Rizal St., Mambajao. Room rate starts at Php1,000 good for two. http://www.villaparaisoresortcamiguin.com/
How to get to Camiguin Island:
From Cagayan de Oro City, take the 2.5-hour bus ride going to Balingoan at the Agora (Market City) Terminal (Bus fare: Php70.00). From Balingoan walk towards the pantalan (seaport) and take the Ro-Ro to Benoni port, Camiguin (Ro-Ro fare: Php130).
From Balingoan pier – Benoni, Ro-Ro service is available from 5:30am- 4:30pm
From Benoni pier – Balingoan, service is from 4:30am-6:00pm.
From Benoni port, you can either take the van or jeepneys going to Mambajao and tell the driver to bring you to your preferred guest house.
You can also read my post IN TRANSIT: CDO-CAMIGUIN on what to expect while going to Camiguin.
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NORTHERN MINDANAO ESCAPADE. This post is part of a series born out of my adventures in Region X last January 19-25, 2011. I also challenged myself to live within Php500 or less/day budget (food, transportation, accommodation, etc.) as I am preparing for my “The Cheapest 100 Days of Backpacking around the Philippines.”
Bukidnon- What Does a Backpacker Do In A Golf Course? / Zipline Crazy Philippines?
Camiguin- Cheapest Island Tour / Sunken Cemetery: From Top to Bottom Down / In Transit: CDO to Camiguin / Cheap Accommodations
CDO- The Ride of my Year / Divisoria & Night Market
Iligan City- Ma.Cristina Falls: A Dream Fulfilled / Tinago Falls: The Best Waterfalls So Far
Ayos! Will refer to this pag napunta kami 🙂 Thanks James! Swak sa budget.
love all your posts about cheap accommodation on the places you have visited, you’re not only the cheapest traveler, you’re also the budget accommodation buster 🙂
talaga? was thinking of discontinuing na nga because i thought no one is interested. will do more of it in the future bec you said so.
glad to meet you pala ulit last sat sa MoA.
great to see you in here. ive seen you around! seems like we have the same interests. kewl!
i love camiguin, been there twice…greet tipps! thx
i’ll forward this to my friends and family who visit pinas this year. =)
thanks you so much! 🙂
Hi,
I’ve tried GV hotel, yung standard na aircon single, P450 i think yung rate. Ok na ok cia since mejo mabait at madaling kausap yung mga tao dun. Malinis at mataas ang ceiling. Classy pa ang hitsura kesa sa ibang tig P400-500 rooms na napuntahan ko. And to think na Camiguin pa cia.
great, thanks for letting me know… hope readers could read your comment too, BPS. the good thing here is walking distance lang yung market at terminal.
meron ka bang contact number nyan para makapag inquire din ako.. thx
do have any contact # sa GV hotel?
thnx
Wow, dami talaga ng GV Hotels. Hehe.
very helpful post especially for a budget traveler like me. thanks james
it is eventually close to the home province of my mother…didn’t know that it has cheaper accomodations after reading reviews from other blogs that it really cost much.
yes, camiguin can be cheap.. where’s the mom’s hometown by the way?
james, which affordable hotel/ inn would you recommend for me and my husband?we are planning to stay in camiguin fror a couple of days. we arenot actually looking for a super niceroom. yon lng room na pwede pag iwanan ng gamit coz we are going to visit some spots naman. bsta yon wlang bed bugs.haha
I recommend the TREEhouse 🙂
thnks so much for the suggestion.. ur such a big help to those who want to travel but on a tight budget.God bls u!
hello there…me and my friends wanted to visit camiguin…can i ask if you have any idea kung may dormitory type room na affordable sa GV hotel or ibang resorts???please…we’re on a tight budget rin po…mga 25 kami lahat..:)
thanx…
the cheapest is P300 in GV. please check out yung mga sinabi ko dito sa post, yan lang ang alam kung mura. njoy camiguin!
mahal bha transportation fee sa camiguin proper pa papunta sa tuorist spot?
mura lang kapag commute. or you can rent a motorcycle that will bring you to the tourist spots, Php500-600 (excluding the entrance fees)
yung motorcycle is good for 2 person lang bha? thanks for the info. big help we were planning to go to camiguin tommorow. and we dont have any idea how much it will cost.
yes, its good for 2. medyo delikado na kapag 3. i guess the multicab rental is 1200, good for 6-8 pax.
cheap lang ang mga food at entrances sa camiguin
may contact number ka ng travel lodge and food haus? thanks
James, that is okay. I’ve been to Travelers Lodge before, I was just not able to get their contact number. I plan to go to Camiguin for the Holy Week. Been trying to get contact numbers but then they only offer landline numbers. It would really help if you can give me the cellphone numbers of your mentioned inns and hotels. thank you. =D
enjoy camiguin! please say my regards to lyn at the travelers lodge
Hi,
Can you send me your best rate, am looking a cheap and safe place for my parents and parents in law for their holidays.
Many thanks
Liezl
This post could be a very big help for me.
Me and my friends are planning to go there this coming may 20.
Thank you pla sa post mo,its a really big help.not to mention the features in the tree house ,im a bit excited though.we’ll be staying their. Soo excited na talaga.
Thanks a lot james!
glad that it was of help 🙂 enjoy the trip to camiguin and please share your experiences via http://www.facebook.com/journeyingjamesFB
ingat venna!
Thanks for the hotel/Inn/Lodge cheap accommodations. love your blog. keep it up! Punta kami ng camiguin this October. =)
my pleasure! it feels good to know that this is of help. you will love camiguin, enjoy your stay!http://journeyingjames.com/wp-admin/edit-comments.php#comments-form
This post could be a very big help for me.
coz i’m planning na pupunta ako ng camihuin next week & its my first time.. talagang nag hahanap ako ng mga cheap na hotel na gusto kung mag stay for 2 nights.. Thanks! God Bless you always
i’m planning to bring my car, how much is the fare ba papuntang camiguin?
that i dont know, sorry about that!
hi, ella. natuloy ka ba sa camiguin with your personal vehicle? magkano ang nagastos mo?
we are going to CDO this coming sept. 3rd then to Camiguin..thanks James!!!! 🙂
my pleasure dianne! enjoy cdo and camiguin. if you can still add iligan, i definitely encourage you to visit tinago falls. i think the best waterfalls in the country. 🙂
hi, i’m here right now in CDO. safe ba ang pumunta sa tinago falls? parang scary kasi. iiwan ang car then maglalakad daw ng 100 meters to tinago falls.
its very safe marianne!
see for yourself! i dont have any idea about iiwan ang car, but i think pwede ipaiwan ang car sa mimbalot falls near the highway, may gate dun. then ride a habal-habal nlang to tinago falls. medyo mahirap kasi iakyat ang car going to tinago falls kasi rough road at pataas and sharp curves.
you must see the falls!
thanks for the post..a big help for me, i am coming to camiguin tomorrow august 8,2011 for the first time and going solo for 2 weeks..want to have fun in camiguin soon..
were going thier also, if you want lets take adventure together, more people more fun. .were planing more places to go.
james, do you have facebook or email where i can contact you directly? i have a few questions about camiguin/cdo/bukidnon. thanks a bunch! would appreciate a reply. thanks again!
email- journeyingjames(AT)gmail(DOT)com.
you can also connect with me sa facebook: http://www.facebook.com/journeyingjamesFB
just let me know po. you can post a question on my facebook wall.
btw, i read that you said u were thinking of discontinuing, pls dont. your website is very helpful!
Hey could I use some of the content from this site if I link back to you?
Hi James,
Me and my fiancee is planning to go to Camiguin this coming February. Can you recommend a place to stay. Preferably not too expensive around 1000 with bathroom, airconditioned, with tv etc. or can be up to 1200. We are planning to stay for a week. What places to see can you recommend??? is it cheaper if we instead take the tour packages or just take a public transpo in exploring those nice places??? What itenerary can you recommend??
Thank you!
these are the accommodations that i recommend. just pick what fits you guys.
of course its cheaper to do-it-yourself. as much as i want to make an itinerary, i think its better if you do your own research.
after you did your draft, i can suggest what to do and not to.
Hi! Me and my family are planning to come Camiguin this week or next week. So I am asking your help where is the cheapest resort there. There are 10 of us to go there, I hope you can help me.
Thanks sooo much in advance!
i already wrote all the budget resorts above ma’am.. just choose or contact them.
Hi James! Please continue your blog , it will really help the people who wants to go on travel lalo na sa mga first timer–tulad ko! and indeed your blog helped me a lot!! more power and God bless your trip!
i will! thanks Jamz for the feedback.
hi james..my cousin and i will be going to camiguin this holy week..is it adviseable to make a reservation in one of your recommended cheap accommodation/hotels/inns or there is no need? and where can we rent a bicycle ’cause we dont have a driver’s license. thank you for help.
i think it would be better to reserve because i believe there will be an influx of tourist going there on a holy week.
there is no icycle rental in camiguin. maybe it would be better to rent a motorbike including the driver. mga 500-600
anong accomodation dun na mura?
Thanks. we have plans this holy week pero wala kami idea. Salamat sa blog mo! keep it up.
i’ve been to camiguin last week sobrang nice and so clean, the people are very friendly.i love the ardent and katibawasan falls. your blog really help alot. i stay in GV Hotel and it was so cheap the cheapest hotel i’ve ever check in, thank you so much james.. good job.. love it3x
hope you can visit samal island in davao city.. ..
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hi, what’s the cheapest guesthouse ba near the beach? tsaka yong ardent spring ba malapit yon sa beach? thanks!
hi kuya james,
my bf and i had a terrible experience with habal habal (motorbike) in camiguin kasi na flat yung gulong ng motorbike namin eh very rare lang pala ang mga vulcanizing shop sa camiguin grabe hinila pa namin yung bike almost 10km para ma vulcanize yung gulong pawis na pawis talaga kami as in… at napakainit pa nang klima.. haayyyy….. i think using motorbike for tour is not a wise choice. choose multicab nalang hassle free pa,…
on the 2nd day namin sa camiguin hindi na kami kumuha ng motorbike multicab nalang ni kuya teddy ang kinuha namin for mantigue and giant clams tour.
liezel
that’s sad. still, looking at it on a diff perspective, i bet you learned alot from each other during the experience.
there is no perfect vacation naman. glad you are safe.
thanks for telling your experience
cheapest camiguin tour package you may try this site:
camiguintransport.blogspot.com
lab lab lab your blog! i wanna go to camiguin next weekend since thanks giving sa states! yey! i love the feel of backpacking. I’m not decided between treehouse and upon reading the blog, seems like GV hotel is a good find.. will research more! TY!
thanks choanne! enjoy camiguin
For comfortable and cheap accomodation, please check our website: http://www.pabuascottages.com
We can also serve you with island tours, pickup from the port of Benoni and trips to White Island with our own pumpboat.
We hope to welcome you soon at Pabua’s Cottages
laking tulong talaga ng blog mo. thanks for this and be safe in your trip
ano po ang pwd masakyan from benoni port to burgos st. mambajao? we are planning to visit camuguin this coming july
kinsay naay contact number og multicab or van rental?kanang kaya makaaccomodate og 65-70 pax..needed asap.. thanks!
uhmmm….cnu pwede makarecomend nang package deals sa camiguin yung hindi masyadong mahal…
plano kasi namin nang boyfriend ko pumunta sa camiguin ds august for our anniversary…may alam ba kayong murang accommodation and yung pamasahe and entrances mura lang ba?
Hi Joy! Stayed in camiguin for 3 days 5 kaming magkakaibigan and we checked in Camigui Highland Resort. Pretty place, cheap accomm. It’s a hidden gem. 🙂
ayos to tol!
punta ako dun para magbakasyon this May.
very helpful info.
You might want to consider Camiguin Highlands for a comfortable and relaxing stay in Camiguin.