Reviews of Genna's Tourist Inn Santa Fe
V. Cabrera Street, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu, 6047 Bantayan Island, Philippines

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Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe caretakers are so kind and helpful. Miss Genna is great too. She allowed me early check in since I arrived before 2PM and everything's ready already. The place is also big and the garden is relaxing. It's also close to both the port and MJ square area. Walking distance.
The TV won't connect to the internet during my stay. It was one of the reasons I booked but was not able to enjoy Netflix even once. Reported this to the owner and they said they'll have it checked since its the first tine it happened. Also, area might not be good of you're afraid of dogs. I am not afraid of dogs though but some stray dogs from the neighborhood would bark at you nonstop if you come in during dawn or very early morning and no one is around, seems like they don't want you in. I dont seem to have the freedom to leave and come back any time I want 😅
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNear Central santa fe
Aircon is restricted and wasn't cool anough watch out for frogs in garden and mosquito in room
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNear beach area and restaurant. Easy to go to tourist spots.
Nothing. All good with friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThank you Maam Genna and ate! Definitely we will come back! Room is spacious and clean. Ganahan kaayo akong mga friends! 10 stars daw 🤣🥳🥳🥳
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewNice place with good location. Clean, good cooking facilities and very friendly owner. Definately come back if visiting Bantayan again.
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Reviewed: 28 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewEverything. The location, the place, the kitchen utensils, the approachable staff and the security (gated place with CCTV). They’ve got Netflix too! We watched a movie before checking out hehe thank youuu to the staff and the owner. Hope to book it again soon!
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Reviewed: 16 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe location is great. It is close to almost everything. Our room provided us great privacy. We also enjoyed fresh coconuts from Genna's garden and we could take one with us back to Cebu City.
For improvement: The shower water pressure is very low. Toilet bowl brush and cleaning agent should be provided. There was no dishwashing soap, but when I asked, they gave me some. Thanks. Airconditioner is noisy. The neighbors across were noisy all night long. It was either purely conversations or radio playing the same songs again and again. They disrupted my sleep. However, this is not Genna's fault.
Reviewed: 6 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewShoutout to maam genna and her staff for giving us late check-out. We will definitley comeback 😊
Reviewed: 8 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewSpacious unit, clean and well maintained. Close to both the port and Santa Fe town.
The unit is located right next to the road with a covered basketball court a bit further down, so crowds of teens and noisy motorbikes whizzing past all day till late evening. Thumping music, roosters, and construction noise nearly every day we were there. Not recommended for noise sensitive people!
Reviewed: 24 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe location is perfect. Just a minute walk to the beach. Very spacious and has all the basic kitchen facilities to cook your own meals. Wifi is decent. Good enough for video calls.
Ants were able to dig a hole in the bathroom door frame. Careful with your food scraps because they will have a feast day.
Reviewed: 16 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewStaff was helpful and accomodating.
Slow internet
Reviewed: 27 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLocation is close to everything you need. The staff are lovely and I enjoyed having a kitchen. Would definitely return!
Leaving
Reviewed: 17 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLocation, size of the studio, facilities, price, but mostly the owner.... who's the most accomodating and kind person I have met through my travels.Genna is a gem, nothing is ever a problem to her..., she's helpful, and goes above and beyond to satisfy her guests...
Nothing
Reviewed: 30 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewfacilities were good, staff friendly and helpful. quiet, amaxing value.for money.location
nit a.dislike but would have been better if they had an information sheet with wifi password,z local resteraunts near by. pizzeria filomenia a short distance away dies e,xcellent.home made pasgta and pizzas, for example.
Reviewed: 25 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewSize of the room is bigger than usual tourist inn. We appreciate there is available hanger rack for our wet clothes
Not that I don't like but I would suggest and appreciate if they can upgrade the lights to a brighter one.