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Balai Lawaan Cozy Homestay

Name: Balai Lawaan Cozy Homestay
Address: 5th Street, Iloilo City, PH
Price range: $$
Rating: 9.8

5th Street

9.831 reviews

|Updated: May 28, 2026

About Balai Lawaan Cozy Homestay

Twelve rooms into a residential pocket of Iloilo City's 5th Street, Balai Lawaan Cozy Homestay earns a 9.8 guest rating across 31 reviews — an unusually high score for an unrated property in the Visayas.

The name signals its character: balai is Hiligaynon for house, and the property runs as a genuine family-run guesthouse rather than a managed hotel. That distinction shows in the personal hosting style that repeat guests consistently cite over larger competitors nearby.

Iloilo City anchors the southeast tip of Panay Island, with the heritage Calle Real district and the Esplanade boardwalk both reachable within a short jeepney ride from 5th Street. The city's weekend Festive Walk night market adds a practical draw for guests arriving on Fridays.

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Airport shuttleNon-smoking roomsBarFacilities for disabled guestsGardenDaily housekeepingBaggage storageLaundrySmoke-free propertySoundproof roomsSocket near the bedClothes rackToilet paperTowelsBidetBathtub or showerPrivate bathroomToiletShowerKids' mealsSnack barMinibarInternetOutdoor furnitureViewWardrobe or closetWheelchair accessibleInvoice providedPrivate check-in/outSuit pressIroning serviceFax/PhotocopyingFire extinguishersCCTV outside propertyCCTV in common areasSmoke alarmsSecurity alarmFace masks for guests availableThermometers for guests provided by propertyAccess to healthcare professionalsFirst aid kits availableProcess in place to check health of guestsHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasPhysical distancing rules followedCashless payment availableGuests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stayProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesGuest accommodation disinfected between staysLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusDelivered food covered securelyAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedFood can be delivered to guest accommodationPhysical distancing in dining areasShared lounge/TV areaBicycle rentalShared kitchenLinensIndoor play areaBoard games/PuzzlesContactless check-in/outSingle-room AC for guest accommodationGuest accommodation sealed after cleaningTour deskHypoallergenicTile/Marble floorElectric kettleKey accessSlippersTea/Coffee makerCar rentalRefrigeratorHand sanitizerGrocery deliveriesSitting areaFanMosquito netEntire unit wheelchair accessibleMobile app for room serviceDining tablePool tableOutdoor dining areaDining areaEntire unit located on ground floorDrying rack for clothingSofa bedPatioHearing accessibleToasterAir conditioning