Hotels Near J & F Department Store in Calbayog

Catbalogan is a small city in Samar, and we stayed there because we were traveling from North Samar to Eastern Samar. It was too far a trip, especially when commuting. We took advantage of the terminal that one of the vans provided, and so we found ourseves in Catbalogan. What I appreciate about Asia Novo is their spacious room, and despite being in the heart of the city, it's quiet. However, for those who have walking issues, it may be a bit of a challenge since their hotel lobby is located on the 2nd floor and then the rooms are even located on the higher floors with only stairs as access. They have no restaurant within the hotel, but it's a good thing that they are near fast-food chains like Mang Inasal, and Jollibee. They do sell water, and other snack items. All in all, Grand Novo Boutique Hotel is a good place to stay in, especially if you're moving from one destination to another. This is not a luxurious hotel for staycation but the hotel does its job as a good place to rest.

Thank you GV hotel and to the polite and accommodating staffs!!! I appreciate your attentiveness and helpfulness during my stay!

My wife and I have stayed in the Standard Room of GV Hotel in Catarman, Northern Samar Province every summer over the past several years, usually, 3 nights per stay. The price had risen to 825 Philippine Pesos per night, about $17USD during our most recent stay. Payment is cash only but guests need only pay 1 day at a time. There is a 200 peso room card deposit refunded upon checkout. The room card is needed for electricity, so the room will heat up during vacant periods of a few hours (however, we found our Makati Shangri-La room card would work in the electricity slot). The rooms are minimal: almost like camping out with air conditioning. One double bed with a couple feet of space around bottom and one side. Two tiny bars of soap, a couple fresh towels and a roll of toilet paper each day if you ask for them. There is no hot water and no shower, one ladles water from bucket of cold water; this is refreshing. “Running” water in sink was more accurately termed “trickling” water. This visit we had problem the entire day with toilet that won’t flush. After several rescues with a plunger, Manager Roy suggested we do not put toilet paper into the commode; soiled TP goes into trash basket. Even that did not work, and we finally gave up and left plunger in BR so we could unplug it ourselves. They did offer to change rooms on the 2nd day but we elected to tough it out. Be careful on the stair case: poorly lighted, steep and the pitch is almost 1 foot per step; results in a nice workout for the buns if your room is on the 3rd or 4th floors— no elevators— but a fall would ruin a visit.

I recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to stay in naval! The staff was amazing, friendly, provided excellent service and treated me and my girlfriend like family! Clean, hot showers, great air-conditioning, everything we asked fir was done immediately. We even had hot showers, wifi and electricity during a brownout!! I will always book here when in naval!! Thank you everyone at D'mei Thanks!! Damion

no food tv not working, but its ok....Staff very helpful

A key central location with easy access to the entire town. The Hotel is quiet and maintains personal privacy very well. It is located above ground, and away from the hustle and bustle of the busy street. The room was very large, exceptionally clean, the bed was comfortable, and the staff were both communicative and eager to help whenever asked to do so. The fresh water dispenser, Wifi, and air-conditioning were all very welcome! Hot showers would be welcome. This is an excellent Hotel to use as a central base for exploring the entire island of Biliran, be that the surrounding mini-islands, rice-terraces, waterfalls, mountains, and/or volcanos. Most forms of transport are available from the adjacent port.

This is an overall very nice and pleasant resort hotel. I can highly recommend it. The owner and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great value for your money. The food at the restaurant was delicious.