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garth_in_BC
Vancouver, Canada

Friendly budget-conscious beach hotel.

Review of Whala!Bocachica
Reviewed Mar 12, 2022via mobile
Friendly budget-conscious beach hotel. Great location near town.
The good:
- location, beach ( incl shaded areas)
- buffet: fruit, salads, eggs to made order, fish, coffee

Not so good:
- occasional mosquitoes and cockroach in room,
- buffet entrees,
- music volume at one of the pools (an issue when there’s construction at the other)
- no room towels while they’re being cleaned

This was my second stay and I will return.
Date of stay: March 2022
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed February 26, 2022 via mobile

I would like to thank this amazing woman, Santa. She took care of us during dunning, and she was kind and pleasant. Thankful for people like her. Gracias Santa, eres maravillosa! Es lindo tener encuentros con personas como tu.

Date of stay: February 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed February 18, 2022

I must admit my family and I got scared when we booked and saw so many bad reviews, but now I know they were not fair. I have been to 5* hotel and this is obviously nowhere near, but it's fair for its price, I am not sure what people expect for something so cheap. Rooms are big and really clean, the cleaning service is amazing. The beach is beautiful and sea is clean. All inclusive package very worth the money, we had very good breakfast, drinks at all times, lunch dinner and bbq of burgers twice a day. The only thing I could complain about is that many things in our room didn't work/broke easily but I must say the hotel reception has been amazing and always sent someone up to repair in no time.
I would totally go back. If you expect a 5* hotel to get pampered, that's not it. I personally just needed a comfy bed and nice food, my priority was the beach.
Also, there's indeed dogs on the beach, but they are harmless and don't bother anyone. Only thing they could improve, is the state of sunchairs. I suggest going very early in the morning to reserve a space on the beach because by 9am everything has been taken already.

Date of stay: January 2022
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Reviewed February 14, 2022 via mobile

A comfortable room, but a completely empty minibar. But we managed to see a large number of marine inhabitants. Delicious and varied food. Limited selection of drinks and low quality cocktails at the bar

Date of stay: February 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed January 31, 2022 via mobile

Prior reviews have been unfair. I have been coming to this hotel since it was Don Juan. Great location, spacious and clean room with great view. Food was decent. Very safe property and professional staff. Only negative was the WiFi.

Date of stay: January 2022
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed January 25, 2022 via mobile

My mom and I stayed here for 3 weeks. My 85 yr old mother is a clean fanatic and she was so impressed with the cleaning our housekeeper completed daily. We both totally enjoyed the food, all the staff with exception of activity group
The security team were amazing and we felt totally safe and protected. They have about 7 beach dogs who protect the beach area diligently.
We would highly recommend this establishment with the exception of activities group.

Date of stay: January 2022
Trip type: Travelled with family
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