Bubali Villa & Apartments
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Bubali Villa & Apartments is in Noord, not far from the high-rise strip but off the main drag. It's ranked #46 out of 91 specialty lodging options in the area, which puts it in the middle of the pack. The sleep quality subrating comes in at 4.0, a notch above the overall 3.3 score, so the beds and quiet seem to work better than other aspects of the stay. Service and value both land at 3.0, which suggests competent but unremarkable. The $$ price level means you're not paying resort rates, but you're also not getting resort amenities or attention. Sample size is small—just three reviews—so the ratings could shift with more feedback. If you're looking for a straightforward apartment setup in Noord without beachfront expectations, it's an option. Just set your bar accordingly.
At a glance
- Area
- Noord
- Star rating
- ★★★½☆
- Typical nightly
- $350
- Beach access
- shuttle
- Kid-friendly
- ●●●○○
- Party score
- ●●●○○
- Walkability
- ●●○○○
- Rooms
- 100
- Casino
- –
- Swim-up
- –
- Kids' club
- –
- All inclusive
- –
- Vibe
- quaintquietintimate
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