Fox & the Firefly Cottages Reviews

Distinction is obvious. Well thought and designed. Kind staff. Good ambiance.

Must stay 15 out of 10 for sure

Bohol is still too commercialized. The Firefly Hotel is far away from Panglao. The environment is very good and the service is very friendly. The food inside is delicious. I heard that the fireflies are beautiful, but I didn’t see them.

Wonderful place off the beaten track. No A/C just to be warned... It can be rather hot even with the fan on... And not quiet in the mornings with dogs, roosters and fellow travellers... But a beautiful and very special place with fantastic service!!

This place is the most adorable place we've seen in all of the Philippines! The loboc river is right outside to go for a swim or paddle. Town is about a 15-20min walk away. The cottages are well cute. Ours was equipped with an outside shower and hammock at the patio. The staff went up and over to make our stay unforgettable, for which we can not thank them enough! If you are not around to stay here, it is well worth dropping in for some of their overly-delicious meals, shakes or cocktails!

this place is fabulous. The rooms are basic, very clean and an outside bathroom which was cute. The best bit is the restaurant. The food is fantastic, good value and the drinks are great as well. The service is brilliant. We did the half day paddle boarding which was a great trip. Loved this place

We booked two different rooms for the 2 nights we stayed (as that was all that was available) - a superior room and a deluxe room (paddy view). The deluxe paddy view room was spectacular and the view is amazing. The bathrooms in each of the rooms are outside so be prepared to encounter a few bugs/spiders. The hotel itself is wonderful, the food at the restaurant is delicious and caters very well for vegetarians! The hotel also offers tours, we took the firefly tour and we absolutely loved it.

+ : Best restaurant in Town Clean Good location Good service The massage therapist was very good - Relatively good prices for extras - : little bit noisy during the night (Roasters and diverse animals but o guess that’s commun to the island. (Water house forest was less quality but more calm) - a little bit cold by night and no blanket

Best stay during our time in the Philippines without doubt. Most kind staff I’ve ever meet!! Clean everywhere, lovely food and a lot of tours to attend from the resort - a must visit if you are going to Bohol !!!

November 2023 We ran into Fox and the Firefly on Youtube (Bohol is Awesome). We fell in love with it, when we watch a video about it being re-built after typhoon Odette. Typhoon Odette destroyed all of Cebu and Bohol. We admired the resilience of the people, most especially the resilience of the owners, workers and friends of Fox and the Firefly. They all chipped in to rebuild the place. There are only 11 cottages - clean, simple, and eco friendly. Reminder - NO air-conditioning, just fans; but temperature is so pleasant you really don't need air-conditioning. The restaurant, Fox and Fables serves the best food. Guests from other hotels nearby come to Food and Fables for their meals. That tells you something! We tried a different dish everyday and each time, they exceeded our expectations. So much better than 5-star hotels and reasonably priced. The place has a variety of activities to offer - paddle boarding (different tours); mountain biking ( a must if you want to see the lay out of Bohol), kayaking, firefly tours at night, or just simply taking a stroll in the tree-lined village. Everyone in this place is friendly, warm, and willing to help guests in any kind of situation. Fox and the Firefly is mostly always full, so book early. But don't give-up, give them a call. That's what we did and we got lucky, we got the last room!

We stayed here for 2 nights on our way from Panglao to Anda, and it’s a fantastic base for seeing the tarsiers in the sanctuary which is a 20 minute drive away and for seeing the fireflies along the river at night - 30-45 minute paddle from the hotel. This is such a beautiful place and the cottages are so charming and are made out of bamboo and thatch and are surrounded by the most beautifully maintained gardens next to the Lompoc river. We loved the outdoor bathroom with the waterfall shower and whilst there wasn’t air con in our room, we had a fan which kept the room cool as well as a kettle if you wanted to make tea / coffee. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. The place offers paddle boarding activities and yoga and whilst we didn’t paddle board I did a yoga session with Joan and she was brilliant. The food in the restaurant was really good and made using fresh produce. There were lots of vegan as well as vegetarian options available and the prices were really reasonable. The restaurant area is on a platform above the cottages and it’s really airy. I loved the breakfast smoothies which were really delicious with lots of fresh tropical fruits. This place is perfect for a couple of nights and for reconnecting with nature.

This was our favourite place that we stayed in the Philippines! So many good things... The staff were so helpful, booking taxis for us and storing our bags while we went out to the tarsier sanctuary after checking out. The food at the restaurant was absolultely wonderful, we had the best dinners and breakfasts (the coconut souffle pancakes were the best breakfast I've had in a long time). Being able to book activities on the river through the front desk made life really easy too. The rooms were really well laid out, we had a first floor room with natural ventilation through the top of the room (with insect mesh) which meant the room stayed cool, and the balcony over the rice paddy was a beautiful view.

Had a wonderful time with my family here. Outdoor shower was fun. Love the views onto the rice fields. But the staff made our experience shine. Stand up paddle boarding with Angelo and coconut harvesting with Gideon were so much fun. The staff in the restaurant is the best. If the scenery and location doesn’t put a massive smile on your face, the staff sure will.

What a great place, great team and great food. This is one of our best experiences in The Philippines. They were so kind, sweet and helpful. One of those special places you stay at and you will always remember. Congratulations to everyone that makes it everyday.