Near the coast, Gwandalan House offers a tranquil retreat with a cooked-to-order breakfast and free roundtrip airport shuttle. Stroll through the garden, grab a coffee at the cafe, or simply unwind on the terrace - all while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Dipolog Center Mall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Dipolog Sunset Boulevard - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Dipolog (DPL) - 6 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Cafe Nicasio - 11 min walk
Jollibee - 3 min walk
Sunburst - 12 min walk
Kan-anan sa Plaza - 14 min walk
Yellow Cab Pizza Co. - 2 min walk
About this property
Gwandalan House
Located just 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from the airport, Gwandalan House offers a free shuttle (available on request). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.25 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.25 percent
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Gwandalan House Dipolog
Gwandalan House Bed & breakfast
Gwandalan House Bed & breakfast Dipolog
Frequently asked questions
Does Gwandalan House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gwandalan House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gwandalan House?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gwandalan House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Gwandalan House?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gwandalan House?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Gwandalan House and nearby?
Gwandalan House has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gwandalan House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Gwandalan House like?
Gwandalan House is a short 9-minute walk from Zamboanga Del Norte Museum and 15 minutes' walk from Magsaysay Park.
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Reviews
Gwandalan House Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Free breakfast was a highlight, with many guests enjoying the variety and quality of the meals. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2025
Very nice place. Staff was very accommodating!
Gerald Ray
Gerald Ray, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
A great Bed & Breakfast that has a restaurant on site with super friendly staff for support! Would definitely recommend was a true gem!
Robert
Robert, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Awesome place to stay! Very clean and nice design. The staff was also very friendly. Will def. stay there again 😊
Hamdi
Hamdi, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
The room was clean and elegantly designed. The staff was so helpful especially when I had a slight accident. Thank you for the assistance.
Josephine
Josephine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2025
We love staying at the Gwandalan house. We found this little gem after having a bad experience at the Ariana. The staff is amazing and the rooms are nice as well as clean. I stay here every 2-3 months and usually several times throughout the month when we need to go to Dipolog.
Titan
Titan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
The staff made my stay here a very pleasant experience.
Duane
Duane, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
The place is clean, and comfortable.
Raihan Binti
Raihan Binti, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2026
The Gwandalan House is a cozy, garden-style hotel, located just outside the downtown area of Dipolog City. The rooms are clean and the staff is friendly. I especially enjoyed the firm bed, no sore back in the mornings. Depending on the time of day, the WiFi was very slow.
They offer a modest free breakfast and a diverse menu all day. We ate the free breakfast daily and supper a couple of times.
They also offer transportation to and from the airport.
They offer good value for travelers.
We would stay here again.
David
David, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
The staff there is absolutely amazing and helpful. The room was super clean and comfortable. Definitely a place I would recommend
Rafael
Rafael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Wonderful Gwandalan in Dipolog
Wonderful stay.
Staff very accommodating and friendly.
My fifth time staying here.
Will be back for sure next time I’m in the Philippines.
David
David, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
beautful views
William
William, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
Super nice Hotel.
Woundefull Hotel its perfect the Best Hotel in Dipolog City . We like it so much. Nice rooms nice garden and great yummy Breakfast and all service stuff ao friendly helpfull. Amazing we will come back .
fabian
fabian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2025
Proprietors and support staff extremely accommodating, encountered an issue whereby I needed to stay an extra night and they kindly allowed me to check in earlier than usual- very helpful toward my situation!
If ever in Dipolog City, would definitely stay here again!
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2023
Great Hotel in Dipolog!
Have stayed at this the Gwandalan several times and it's always great place to stay. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The rooms are well kept and the food is always good. I look forward to my next stay at the Gwandalan House!
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2024
The staff makes us feel at home every time we stay here at The Gwandalan House. The hospitality is second to none of places we have stayed throughout the world.
Thanks to all there making our month-long visit home with family and friends excellent.
John
John, 19-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
Nice and Cozy. Very relaxing ambiance. Top notch service! 't was indeed a comfortable and memorable stay because it in Gwandalan House.
Riza
Riza, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Nice clean place with lots of different options for food around. I felt pretty safe as a foreigner walking around. At night they close a gate and have security. Easy to get a trike and go anywhere. They had decent food and took care of laundry for me. Spoke good English which helped when asking for assistance or things to do. The staff were all nice. Hot shower with good water pressure. Comfortable beds. I would definitely stay again.
Chad
Chad, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Best customer service. Great food!!!. Very clean room.
Thank you all.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2023
This was by far the best hotel I stayed in on my visit to the Philippines. The staff are truly exceptional, attentive, and extremely friendly. The outdoors were beautiful, the rooms were clean safe and inviting. The staff even recommended a flower shop and drove me to pick up flowers. They go above and beyond the standard here. I highly recommend.
Schuyler
Schuyler, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2024
Our first contact was Virna. She was very nice and helped us settle in smoothly. She was awesome! We later met Abba, Tessa, Hyzel, Dave, and many others. They all were amazing. The staff and service were wonderful. They went out of their way to make us comfortable. The rooms were beautiful. The food they made us was very tasty.
When and if I visit the Philippines again, I will stay in this establishment.
Thank you all very much!