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Marem Pension House
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7.0

Very good

67 reviews

67 reviews

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8.2

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Catandungan Festival 950 m
Boto ni Kurakog 1.1 km
Virac Airport 2.7 km
Nagngangang Buwaya 6.7 km
Shrine of Batalay 6.8 km
Maribina Falls 6.9 km
Bato Church 7.1 km
Igang Beach 7.4 km
Amenia Beach 10.7 km
Luyang Caves 11.3 km

Marem Pension House

136 Rizal Avenue corner Rafael Street. Sta. Cruz, Virac, Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines, 4800 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Virac part of Catanduanes, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Virac Airport. Massage and restaurant are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.

Highlights

Airport transfer

Air conditioning

Currency exchange

Daily housekeeping

Garden

Facilities

Car park

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Kids club

Restaurants

Shops

Tours

Wi-Fi in public areas

Value for money7.1
Distance to city center1 Km
Location rating8.2

Rooms available at Marem Pension House

Family Suite City View with Balcony
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Mountain view
  • 2 single beds and 1 queen b...
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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Single Deluxe Air Conditioning Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed
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Family Deluxe
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  • Room size: 30 m²/323 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed and 1 bunk bed...
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Marem Pension House?

Check-in is from 07:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

How do I get to Marem Pension House?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Marem Pension House has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests. Self-parking is conveniently available at the hostel. If you're looking for an easy way to get around Catanduanes with private transportation, the hostel can arrange car rental for you.

Is breakfast offered at Marem Pension House?

Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 95 Php if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hostel.

What are my dining options at Marem Pension House?

Marem Pension House features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at Marem Pension House?

Marem Pension House does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What popular beaches are close to Marem Pension House?

Marem Pension House’s Virac neighborhood also includes Igang Beach.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Marem Pension House?

Marem Pension House’s nearby natural sights include Nagngangang Buwaya located in the same Virac area.

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Overall rating:

7

Very good
67 reviews
Cleanliness
6.5
Facilities
5.7
Location
8.2
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More about Marem Pension House

More about Marem Pension House

Marem Pension House

Marem Pension House is the perfect place to experience Catanduanes and its surroundings. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations.
At Marem Pension House, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hostel's free Wi-Fi. Car hire services provided by the hostel make exploring Catanduanes even more convenient. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the hostel.
Front desk service is provided at the hostel including luggage storage. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hostel's tours. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hostel.
Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hostel.
All rooms at Marem Pension House are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hostel are equipped with air conditioning. Some rooms at Marem Pension House even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV.
In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator at your disposal. It's good to know that bathroom amenities including towels are provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hostel, for whenever you get hungry. Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities.
Apart from amenities and services, Marem Pension House goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. End your days in total relaxation with a visit to the massage, located right at the hostel. Get social at the hostel's shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests. Grab some last-minute needs or local souvenirs for yourself or those back home without having to go anywhere at the shops available right on-site.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

5.7

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

5 mentions

Internet

3 mentions

Beach

2 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Filipino
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • BBQ facilities
  • Restaurants
Services and conveniences
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Luggage storage
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
  • Kids club
Access
  • Dog-friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Rental car
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower

Location

136 Rizal Avenue corner Rafael Street. Sta. Cruz, Virac, Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines, 4800
Excellent
Location

8.2

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from07:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until23:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee50 PHP
  • Distance from city center1 Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)10
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)95 Php
  • Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee0 PHP
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of floors3
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 6
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened1996
  • Most recent renovation2015
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 PHP

Reviews of Marem Pension House from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.0
/
10
Cleanliness6.5
Facilities5.7
Location8.2
Room comfort and quality6.6
Service7.6
Value for money7.1
High score for Catanduanes
Rating
9+ Exceptional (4)
8-9 Excellent (4)
7-8 Very Good (14)
6-7 Good (6)
<6 Below Expectation (8)
Time of the year
Mar - May (5)
Jun - Aug (11)
Sep - Nov (10)
Dec - Feb (10)

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8.8
Excellent
Jessica from Philippines
Group
Family Suite City View with Balcony
Stayed 2 nights in June 2017

Great Place”

For the price, it is comparable to next door more expensive hotels. If you can, ask for the room with a beach view but if you don't get the view, the beaches are not to far away and it is definitely worth while staying out all day as Catanduanes is beautiful. It is a pension house and not a resort thing, so don't expect nice lounge areas to chill for the night. Service is great and the staff really do want to help. We stayed here because they had large rooms for groups of 4 to 8 persons.

Reviewed June 27, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Michael from Australia
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 4 nights in October 2016

Great stay good value HIGHly recommend this hotel”

I was not going to book this Hotel because of the name. It implies that its for old people in my mind I thought it was a boarding house for pensioners. But it was a great hotel looked after my girl like a princess, nothing was to hard. Close to everything, meals were fabulous and very reasonably priced. good value accommodation, free pick up and drop off to airport :) all good HIGHLY recommend this hotel.

Reviewed November 02, 2016

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9.0
Exceptional
leny from Philippines
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2016

Awesome.”

Friendly and helpful staffs. Cozy place.

I loved how the staffs were during my stay. They are very hands on to their guests especially if you're a first timer, they will provide everything you need during your stay there, I mean all! My favorite place there is the restaurant, I love being there at night, those frames and souvenirs in the wall, dim lights just good, the music, the chairs and tables...just cozy! I would definitely stay there on my second visit in Catanduanes, highly recommended!

Reviewed March 05, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
John from Philippines
Group
Family Suite City View with Balcony
Stayed 2 nights in April 2016

Excellent stay”

We stayed for 2 nights here, and Sir Lex and his team were truly accommodating. They are very friendly and very approachable. The hotel is just a short drive from the airport, the rooms are spacious, facilities inside the rooms are great. (We book the family suite, with a bath tub!). They have different set of tours depending on the kind of adventure the guests want at a good price. Food is good too. Overall, it was an excellent stay. Will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

Reviewed April 18, 2016

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8.4
Excellent
Eduardo from Philippines
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2018

Safe, Good Choice for Hotel in Virac”

Stayed here overnight from Baras/Puraran. It is one of the old time accommodations in town! Location is best, right at the town center, across Provincial Capitol and near Tourism Center/Museum. Walking distance to fast-food and ATMs! They helped us book for a Virac beach day tour,

Reviewed March 11, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Gwendolyn from Philippines
Family with young children
Family Suite City View with Balcony
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

Affordable.”

Booked two family rooms. Room is spacious, 2 single beds & 1 double. Has a tub, but water pressure is weak. We used pail & our own tabo. Rooms were at 3rd flr, and stairs a little steep with uneven heights of steps. Room lighting too dark, & since it's a basic pension house, guest must bring and consume their own shampoo/soap/oral hygiene kit. Free hot & cold water to drink at ground floor.

Reviewed May 18, 2017

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9.2
Exceptional
John from Philippines
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in December 2016

Nothing fantastic but fair enough for the value.”

Technically speaking it is within the city center. Everything is 2min away. City is a very safe place if you wanna walk. One of the lowest crime rate i believe. Originally i stayed on the 3rd floor but requested to be transferred on the ground floor on my second day due to lavatory not working on my previous room. Rooms on the ground floor are good. I just don't like the lighting on the rooms. Quite dark for me but maybe good enough for some people.

Reviewed December 18, 2016

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7.6
Very good
Kevin from Philippines
Group
Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in July 2016

affordable accomodation”

friendly staff, good location, affordable price; rooms are basic, needs to be upgraded especially the bathroom

Reviewed July 15, 2016

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6.0
MARIACRIZELDA from Philippines
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in February 2019

Good location!”

the location is in the center of Virac so it is very good. its good for solo traveler since its cheap but of course you get what you paid. the bed are okey its just that the CR is kind a not clean.

Reviewed March 12, 2019

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7.6
Very good
Cath from Philippines
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in April 2018

Excellent. ”

I would recommend this hotel. Its perfect if you are looking for a nice place to stay. Air conditioning works well and our room is clean. They allow us to check in early around 1130 am even the check in time is at 2pm. They also have water dispenser on the lobby. Its just that there is no mobile and wifi signal on the room that was given to us. (Room 206) Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

Reviewed April 24, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
Rommel from Philippines
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in October 2017

Great location, but spotty wifi connection ”

The room was clean and the staff was accommodating. However, wifi connection is spotty in the room, and one has to go to the lobby to connect to the internet.

Reviewed October 12, 2017

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8.0
Excellent
Marc from Philippines
Group
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2018

Very good”

Basic room, no wifi inside the room, staff are approachable and accommodating. Good place to stay for budget travelers like us.

Reviewed September 03, 2018

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8.0
Excellent
Jessica from Philippines
Group
Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2018

Good value”

This is the 2nd time I have stayed here. Excellent budget option place. Close to the center. Rooms clean and staff are helpful

Reviewed July 05, 2018

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6.4
Good
Erlinda from United States
Family with young children
Family Suite City View with Balcony
Stayed 1 night in September 2016

Rooms are not as discribed. ”

I have checked in here 5 years ago with my family and the place was nice and clean. So i expected that it must be a nice place to come back with. Expectations went to the ditched. When I saw the bathroom shower curtains looked like never washed or changed mold on all over it. Bathroom faucet was barely working. No complained on the air-conditioned except one time when i asked the front desk lady to put a floor mat in the bathroom, the airconditioned was left so when we cale back it would be cool inside, but then It was unplug on the wall sachet unhappy because we have to wait to cool the room again.

Reviewed October 10, 2016

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5.0
carlos from Philippines
Group
Family Suite City View with Balcony
Stayed 4 nights in January 2016

Exploring Virac staycation”

According to Hotel Staff they are not a hotel but an apartelle, so you will not expect a hotel accomodation

We book for 4 nites stay family suite room. On the first nite, we cant sleep due to noisy sound of vehicles passing by on the street. We ask for a room transfer to a room not along the street on the remaining stay but no room available. It's good that the hotel give us an option for a refund and recommended us a hotel to stay for surely pleasant sleep. We highly appreciated this move. For its amenities the hotel must improve. They didnt provide a complimentary water to drink but instead ask us to buy for a reason that they are not a hotel but an apartelle, I dont know what's the difference on this.

Reviewed January 25, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Ma. from Philippines
Business traveler
Family Deluxe
Stayed 1 night in August 2017

Comfortable Stay”

In the nth time, I still prefer to stay at Marem's because of its accessibility to the office and school where I have business to discuss. Even at night, it gives me the impression that I am safe.

Reviewed November 04, 2017

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7.6
Very good
Mara
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

Accommodating staff. Awesome lobby playlist. Affordable rooms. Annoying cockroaches.”

Accommodating staff. Awesome lobby playlist. Affordable rooms. Annoying cockroaches.

Reviewed December 06, 2016

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6.8
Good
Tylor from United States
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2018

Good”

Pros: Near port, transportation terminals, and downtown area. Free WiFi in lobby. Air con and cable TV in room was nicw. Cons: Food service is only during the mornings.

Reviewed August 08, 2018

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8.4
Excellent
michael from Australia
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2016

Surfer”

Great spot close to airport and shops! Recommend staying here in between flights!

Reviewed September 20, 2016

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5.2
carlos from Philippines
Group
Family Suite City View with Balcony
Stayed 2 nights in October 2017

2 Night stay at Marem for an online work”

The room has Very poor internet connection even in lobby area. Our work assignment wasn't done due to this issue. Internet wifi connection should not be advertised in Agoda. if it can't be delivered. Bed is not a spring bed or of a kind but a foam which is so uncomfortable to have a good sleep. Senior citizen is not advised to choice this hotel , as it has no elevator to lift your luggage.

Reviewed November 08, 2017

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