Kokomos Hotel and Restaurant

Great location on Walking Street. 10% discount on food and drinks including next door bar Angle Witch. Food was good friendly staff. Swimming good. Only drawback was a guest who thought he was entitled as he was spending big amount of money, very noisy, abusive to the girls and loud, the girls loud and at times also swearing as was he. This started about 0800 around the pool until he was challenged by hotel staff and he left. Other than this, was a good stay.

Dire. Not provided with room which I paid for, facilities extremely basic. Water from sink was brown, shower faulty, air con unit held together with sellotape, no wi-fi, television not working and room safe jammed. Ants everywhere. Threw back the keys after two awful nights.

It’s a brave person who stays at Kokomos Hotel on the famous Angeles Walking Street. I knew when I booked this hotel that I was in for a very different experience. This popular hotel is known for being a wonderful place to sit and watch the ever-entertaining street life go by. The front bar and restaurant is a hot spot for people to hang out and simply enjoy people watching. Its known for its extensive western and Asian menu and its prime position on Walking Street. This is all well and good but actually staying there for a few nights is a whole different experience. The hotel wins on its location of course and that is if you desire to be located right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of nightlife. This is not for everyone and by booking here you need to be prepared for the following. That is being prepared for little sleep essentially. The hotel is not only right on Walking Street but has a bar attached to it. This bar is open 24 hours and plays loud music. Now the combination of the noise from the bar that is part of the hotel and the street life will have an impact on your experience. For me it was too much and I simply didn’t sleep. If you book I would strongly recommend the rooms at the back of the hotel by the small pool. These rooms are set slightly back and will perhaps offer some rest. But you are still on Walking Street and reducing the noise set back just a few meters is unlikely. The staff were very friendly and full of the famous Philippine charm and I was looked after regards any needs and questions. The rooms have a certain charm and be prepared that some rooms do not have windows. Being part of Walking Street the hotel décor is in line with the nightlife entertainment. Essentially expect images of beautiful women on the walls and in some rooms even a pole dancing stage. This is all fine if you are comfortable with this. For the price of the rooms I feel the service and quality of rooms is actually well aligned. It’s cheap and there is a charm in the whole location, ambience and design of the hotel. I do like this hotel, but more from a curiosity perspective and fascination even. I will continue to eat and drink at the Kokomos restaurant but I would not book to sleep there again.