Pros

  • On a stunning wide stretch of White Beach in quieter Station 1
  • Walking distance to Station 2’s restaurants and nightlife
  • Small section of beachfront exclusively for guests
  • Beach view rooms have a glimpse of the sea
  • Traditional buildings with bamboo and thatch accents
  • Filipino nipa hut-inspired rooms have air-conditioning and TVs
  • Two open-air beachfront restaurants and a bar with sunset views
  • Simple buffet breakfast included in the rates
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • The pool area is tired and needs some upkeep
  • Dated bathrooms in entry-level rooms
  • Lots of weddings are held in front of the hotel
  • Pricey drinks and average food
  • Patchy Wi-Fi (common in the area)
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Bottom Line

The 54-room Sea Wind Boracay has one of the most breathtaking locations in Boracay's Station 1. This three-pearl option is an affordable way to enjoy this premium location, though tired decor is the compromise. Guests will find plenty of traditional charm at this older three-pearl hotel, with high thatched roofs and bamboo walls. Rooms are inspired by Filipino nipa huts, set in the beach wing or the garden wing across the road, with amenities like air-conditioning and TVs. There’s a small pool, though it's seen better days, and a small museum is a fine way to pass an afternoon. For travelers looking for a more high-end experience, the excellent Discovery Shore Boracay is just a few doors down, although rates are double. 

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Amenities

  • Internet
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Sea Wind Boracay Island

Scene

Traditional, charming, and rustic -- but aging -- boutique beachfront hotel 

The rustic lobby sets the scene at this traditional hotel, with its hand-crafted wooden benches, terra cotta floor, local artwork, and high thatched roof strewn with pretty lanterns. Rooms are housed in traditional low-rise buildings with exterior wood and bamboo staircases. While this older property certainly has plenty of charm, there are parts in need of renovation; the small, tired pool, surrounded by paving and plastic sun loungers, has seen better days. The sturdy bamboo loungers peeping out from the palm trees on the beach are a much nicer place to relax and soak up the view. Families and couples stay here for the affordable rates and prime Station 1 location.

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Location

On the widest stretch of White Beach, at the northern end of quieter Station 1 

As one of Boracay’s older resorts, Sea Wind had the benefit of being one of the first to pick its location. It fronts the widest stretch of White Beach and even has a small section of beach exclusively for guests -- though its garden wing rooms lie across the busy road from the beachfront. The surrounding Station 1 area has a quieter vibe than the buzzing station 2. It’s just a short stroll along the beach to the rock-top shrine at Willy’s Rock, a few minutes’ walk south to the Holy Rosary Parish Church, and a 15-minute walk to Station 2’s vibrant D’Mall. The hotel is a 15-minute motorbike journey from the island's jetty port. It takes around an hour, including the 10-minute ferry ride, to reach Boracay’s Cataclan Airport, or two-and-a-half hours to Kalibo Airport. 

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Rooms

Inspired by Filipino nipa huts, rooms are clean and simple, housed in garden or beach wings

Rooms are housed in two wings -- beach view rooms are by the beach; garden view rooms are across the busy road. Each location has its pros and cons. The garden wing is quieter (although some noise can be heard from passing motorbikes), but you’ll need to cross the road to get to the restaurant, pool and beach. The beach wing is closest to the hotel's facilities, but is busier and noisier. 

The design of the rooms is inspired by Filipino nipa huts -- traditional rural houses with bamboo walls, pitched roofs, and large windows to let in natural light. Rooms here are simple, smart, and clean-lined, with dark wood floors and furniture, crisp white linens, and a couple of local touches like ornate mirrors and wooden artwork. All rooms can sleep four guests and have either have one queen and one single bed or a four-poster bed, plus amenities like air-conditioning, TV, minibar (items at a fee). Coffee- and tea-making facilities are available on request. Bathrooms are fully-tiled wet rooms and have a walk-in shower with glass-block wall. However, in the entry-level rooms they are tired and need renovating. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided. For outside space, each room has a small terrace or wooden balcony. Deluxe Rooms are 375 square feet (35 square meters) in size, while Super Deluxe Rooms are 430 square feet (40 square meters) and have more spacious modern bathrooms. 

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Features

Traditional open-air restaurants and a bar front the white sands with sunset views 

There’s a small section of beautiful beachfront directly in front of the hotel that’s exclusively for guests, with sturdy bamboo loungers. Travelers should note that this is the one of the island’s top wedding spots, so the private area may not always be available. The hub of the hotel is by the beachfront, where guests will find the small outdoor pool (which has seen better days) and open-air drinking and dining options. Pikoy is the traditional thatched all-day restaurant, serving Filipino and Western dishes. A simple buffet breakfast is included here. The True North Bar sits by the beachfront -- it’s a great spot for a cocktail as the sun goes down -- while the Garden Grille specializes in fresh seafood, with tables set up on the beach under the stars. A small museum documents the history of the local area. There’s also a 24-hour front desk and an air-conditioned function room. The free Wi-Fi is patchy, although this is common in the area.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Sea Wind Boracay Island

Scene

Traditional, charming, and rustic -- but aging -- boutique beachfront hotel 

The rustic lobby sets the scene at this traditional hotel, with its hand-crafted wooden benches, terra cotta floor, local artwork, and high thatched roof strewn with pretty lanterns. Rooms are housed in traditional low-rise buildings with exterior wood and bamboo staircases. While this older property certainly has plenty of charm, there are parts in need of renovation; the small, tired pool, surrounded by paving and plastic sun loungers, has seen better days. The sturdy bamboo loungers peeping out from the palm trees on the beach are a much nicer place to relax and soak up the view. Families and couples stay here for the affordable rates and prime Station 1 location.

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Location

On the widest stretch of White Beach, at the northern end of quieter Station 1 

As one of Boracay’s older resorts, Sea Wind had the benefit of being one of the first to pick its location. It fronts the widest stretch of White Beach and even has a small section of beach exclusively for guests -- though its garden wing rooms lie across the busy road from the beachfront. The surrounding Station 1 area has a quieter vibe than the buzzing station 2. It’s just a short stroll along the beach to the rock-top shrine at Willy’s Rock, a few minutes’ walk south to the Holy Rosary Parish Church, and a 15-minute walk to Station 2’s vibrant D’Mall. The hotel is a 15-minute motorbike journey from the island's jetty port. It takes around an hour, including the 10-minute ferry ride, to reach Boracay’s Cataclan Airport, or two-and-a-half hours to Kalibo Airport. 

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Rooms

Inspired by Filipino nipa huts, rooms are clean and simple, housed in garden or beach wings

Rooms are housed in two wings -- beach view rooms are by the beach; garden view rooms are across the busy road. Each location has its pros and cons. The garden wing is quieter (although some noise can be heard from passing motorbikes), but you’ll need to cross the road to get to the restaurant, pool and beach. The beach wing is closest to the hotel's facilities, but is busier and noisier. 

The design of the rooms is inspired by Filipino nipa huts -- traditional rural houses with bamboo walls, pitched roofs, and large windows to let in natural light. Rooms here are simple, smart, and clean-lined, with dark wood floors and furniture, crisp white linens, and a couple of local touches like ornate mirrors and wooden artwork. All rooms can sleep four guests and have either have one queen and one single bed or a four-poster bed, plus amenities like air-conditioning, TV, minibar (items at a fee). Coffee- and tea-making facilities are available on request. Bathrooms are fully-tiled wet rooms and have a walk-in shower with glass-block wall. However, in the entry-level rooms they are tired and need renovating. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided. For outside space, each room has a small terrace or wooden balcony. Deluxe Rooms are 375 square feet (35 square meters) in size, while Super Deluxe Rooms are 430 square feet (40 square meters) and have more spacious modern bathrooms. 

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Features

Traditional open-air restaurants and a bar front the white sands with sunset views 

There’s a small section of beautiful beachfront directly in front of the hotel that’s exclusively for guests, with sturdy bamboo loungers. Travelers should note that this is the one of the island’s top wedding spots, so the private area may not always be available. The hub of the hotel is by the beachfront, where guests will find the small outdoor pool (which has seen better days) and open-air drinking and dining options. Pikoy is the traditional thatched all-day restaurant, serving Filipino and Western dishes. A simple buffet breakfast is included here. The True North Bar sits by the beachfront -- it’s a great spot for a cocktail as the sun goes down -- while the Garden Grille specializes in fresh seafood, with tables set up on the beach under the stars. A small museum documents the history of the local area. There’s also a 24-hour front desk and an air-conditioned function room. The free Wi-Fi is patchy, although this is common in the area.

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Best Rates

Amenities

  • Babysitting Services

  • Beach

  • Cable

  • Children's Pool

  • Concierge

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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