The Tuko At My Hotel In Bohol
For my stay in Bohol, I chose Bassa Nova Villa, which I booked for PHP 4500 for two nights. It’s this super cute, Bali-inspired place on Panglao Island that looked aesthetic and spacious in the pictures. After the long trip I had from Manila to Cebu and then Cebu to Bohol, all I wanted was to collapse on the bed and reboot.
Fresh sheets
On my way to the hotel, I ended up being the navigator with Google Maps since the tricycle driver didn’t know where Bassa Nova Villa was, I guess because it was new. It felt like an eternity getting to Bassa Nova Villa. I started thinking maybe I should’ve just hopped on one of those Jeepney-style tricycles instead.
After an hour, we arrived. The hotel staff immediately helped me with my bags as I was going out of the tricycle. They gave me water and made me sit as they prepared my room. They then walked me to my room which is Room 10 on the 2nd floor. The room was huge and comfy, with two double beds and a nice balcony.
I immediately flopped onto the bed and was greeted by the coolest, most relaxing sheets ever. It felt like the bed was giving me a big, comforting hug which I deserved after everything I had just been through.
Bathroom quirks
Now, with the bathroom review. If you’re on the shorter side (like me), get ready for some serious tiptoeing to see yourself in the mirror. And the bidet? Total mystery. I couldn’t figure out how to get it working—either it’s broken or I’m just not tech-savvy. The shower was cold at first, but it did warm up after a bit which was fine because I’m all about those chilly night showers anyway.
The next morning, I had a tour pickup at 8:20 am. I didn’t notice the time slipping away, but thankfully, the staff knocked on my door to let me know someone was waiting outside. Major relief!
On my last night
On my last night, I decided to try the restaurant and ordered Thai curry. It was delicious, and they even toned down the spice for me, which I really appreciated.
I wanted to explore more before checking out, but the rain had other plans. I didn’t get to swim in the pool, which was a bummer. But overall, the stay was really nice—the staff were thoughtful, and the place had a great vibe. And oh, on my last night, I heard a tuko (that lizard noise) three times, and I totally freaked out. I honestly thought a mythical creature was coming for me.
