Hello again dear reader! Here’s my review of Casa Roca Inn: our home at Camiguin—literally!
Introduction
If
you’re a regular reader you should know by now that Janella loves the beach. It
dictates our next travel destination and our accommodation too. In my desperate
search to find a suitable place to stay (cram mode), I took the chance at Casa
Roca Inn. The room was expensive (Php 1,500/day for veranda room) but reviewers
consistently rave about the view, homey ambiance and best breakfast…ever. Did I
make the right choice? Let’s find out!
Let’s go…
Review Proper
Casa
Roca Inn is a home turned inn and restaurant located at National Highway Naasag,
Camiguin. They have three non-aircon rooms and a common restroom all
located at the second floor. There are two standard rooms (Php 1,000/day) with
no view while the veranda room (Php 1,500/day) has a larger room area, queen
size bed, veranda with a seaside view, bamboo seats, hammock and Muslim prayer
area (all rooms are inclusive of breakfast). The restroom is spacious and has basic
items like hot & cold shower and tissue. They have two guests per room
policy to maintain the level of service and experience. Guests are required to leave
their shoes downstairs to preserve the wooden stairs and floor. Houseguests
should also observe proper decorum to the staff and fellow room mates.
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| Casa Roca Inn's entrance gate along the National Highway. |
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| They have a simple but rustic main entrance. (photo by Janella) |
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| Casa Roca Inn's 4-peat Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice award tells you that you're in the right place. (photo by Janella) |
We
visited Camiguin during lean months so we have the whole second floor by
ourselves (there were other guests but they only stayed for a night). Upon
arrival we were welcomed by a homey stair entrance and warm Filipino
hospitality. I was nervous at that moment since I got us an expensive room with
minimal evaluation. As we enter the room, we were both in awe—let the pictures
speak for themselves!
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| The veranda room is very spacious and has a scenic beach view. |
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| The rooms is so big, you can still divide it into two veranda rooms. |
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| Our favorite spot at every end of the day. |
We
were like in honeymoon mode in an instant—the room and the view were simply
breathtaking! The hammock became our favorite spot to relax and chat after a
long day of sightseeing. The lack of aircon was not a problem since Camiguin
has a fair climate in the evening and every room has an electric fan.
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| The veranda area is great for prenup-ish shots. |
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| The scenic sunset view was something to look forward everyday. (photo by Janella) |
The
restaurant at the ground floor serves breakfast (Filipino or American), Italian
cuisine and cocktails. We tried the American breakfast with French Toast which
was highly advised by reviewers. To our surprise, the breakfast was absolutely hearty
and delicious! The French Toast was sooo good we want to cook one for ourselves!
The coffee press was also a nice touch to the delectable experience—the coffee
tastes great too!
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| Casa Roca's American Breakfast with French Toast (photo by Janella) |
Our
initial plan was to only order rice at the restaurant since we bought canned
goods. However, we were tempted to try one…two…three in the menu until our plan
became an afterthought (there goes our scheme lol). We have no regrets though
because the serving size was plenty and the food was tasty for a reasonable price.
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| Day One: We're still on track...I think lol! (Warning: one cup of rice is plenty) |
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| Day Two: Bye canned goods lol! |
Conclusion
Janella
and I recommend Casa Roca Inn for couples who want a home retreat at the heart
of Camiguin! It may hurt your travel budget but the warm service, the spacious (veranda)
room, the picturesque view and the French Toast (a must-try) is worth every
cent. Casa Roca Inn’s restaurant is also noteworthy for its Italian dishes that
are both generous in portions and appetizing but budget-friendly. For both
guests and diners, I can’t stop reiterating myself to try out their American
breakfast with French Toast—highly recommended!
Acknowledgements
I
would like to thank the owners and all the staff of Casa Roca Inn for a
memorable stay!
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