Your stay — Go Hotel
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The Property — Go Hotel
Go Hotel Butuan is a no-nonsense 3-star chain property near the city centre. The lobby feels clean and bright, with a small reception desk, a few chairs and a coffee vending machine — functional rather than fancy. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a reliable bed, air-conditioning and a quick breakfast before heading out to explore. The USP is value: you get exactly what you pay for, nothing more.
Chronicles of Butuan
Butuan City was a major trading port long before Spanish colonisation, known for goldworking and pottery — artefacts like the Butuan Boat confirm a pre-colonial maritime culture. It became a chartered city in 1950 and later the regional centre of Caraga. Today, the city mixes modern commercial strips with historic churches and a riverfront park. Its identity is rooted in mining, logging and agriculture, but it's also a gateway for visitors heading to Siargao or surfing spots in Surigao del Norte.
Best Time to Visit
Full Butuan guide →Best months
November to April: the dry season brings reliably sunny days and lower humidity, making it easier to explore outdoor sites like the Banza Church Ruins or the National Museum.
Peak / festival surge
December is the busiest month, driven by Christmas holidays and local fiestas. Hotel prices rise 20-40% as families return home and tourists pass through on their way to Siargao. The Kahimunan Festival in January also adds moderate demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and June are good budget shoulder months: still fairly dry in early May, with lighter crowds and lower rates before the heavy rains arrive from July.
Weather & packing
Butuan is consistently hot and humid year-round, with temperatures rarely dropping below 25°C. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, a rain jacket even in the 'dry' season, and sturdy sandals for unexpected downpours.
Live City Briefing — Butuan
- The Butuan City Transport Terminal is undergoing upgrades until late 2026; expect longer waits for inter-provincial buses.
- A new branch of the National Museum of the Philippines is now open at the old City Hall building, showcasing Balangay boats.
- Road construction along J.C. Aquino Avenue may cause delays for airport transfers; plan an extra 30 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Go Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main road. The hotel is on Butuan's main drag, so upper floors get less street rumble, and the rear side overlooks quieter residential blocks.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—they're right behind the lobby and near the breakfast area, so you'll hear chairs scraping and staff prep from 6am. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (marked on floor plan as room numbers ending in 01–05) – constant dinging and door noise.
Best views
Ask for a rear-facing room on floor 4. You'll look out over the low-rise houses and coconut trees of Barangay Lapu-Lapu—no view of the main highway, just a calm, green horizon.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest. They're high enough to dodge street-level noise but not so high that you'd hear roof AC units, and the lift traffic is lighter.
🔊 Noise notes
Butuan is a provincial capital, but the hotel sits on a busy national road (Jose C. Rosales Avenue). Expect jeepney horns and truck rumble from 6am to 10pm on the front side. Live acoustic music in the ground-floor restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights, loud enough on floor 2 but just a hum on floor 4.
Insider tips
1. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the 'pool side'—the small pool is at the back, so those rooms are quieter. 2. The hotel has free street parking out front, but it's tight: arrive before 6pm to snag a spot, or park at the 7-Eleven lot 50m north (just with permission).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Go Hotel
Free WiFi throughout the hotel; speeds adequate for browsing and streaming (no tiered plans). Login via room number and surname.
One guest lift serving all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows local news channels.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available at no charge. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged PHP 300 per hour until 18:00. After 18:00, full night rate applies.
Free for day-use; can be left at the front desk during check-in/out.
Step-free main entrance with ramp; ground-floor rooms available; no dedicated wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Lift is standard size but may not fit large power chairs.
Free on-site parking for guests (uncovered, first-come first-served). No valet or EV charging. Nearest public car park is at SM City Butuan (PHP 40 per hour), about 500 metres away.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A refundable PHP 1,000 incidental deposit is required at check-in (cash or card hold).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Sacred Heart Chapel (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chapel (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Santo Niño Chapel (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Immaculate Concepcion Parish (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Robinsons Place Butuan — 455 m · ~6 min walk
Luz Village Tennis Court and Brgy Center — 249 m · ~3 min walk
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Enterprise Bank — 266 m · ~3 min walk
Roger's Trading — 174 m · ~2 min walk
7-Eleven — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Butuan City Integrated Transport Terminal — 3.2 km · ~40 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Philippine Peso, PHP
Most travellers change money at banks or authorised money changers in the city centre; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are accepted at major hotels, malls, and some restaurants, but smaller shops and markets are cash-only; contactless/mobile pay is rare.
No strict rule; round up taxi fares or leave 10–50 PHP for good service in restaurants; hotel staff appreciate a small tip for baggage help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant 3-in-1 coffee from a local bakery or sari-sari store costs around 20 PHP.
A plate of rice with a meat or fish dish from a carinderia (local eatery) costs about 60–100 PHP.
An affordable dinner main like pancit or grilled pork with rice in a simple restaurant runs 80–120 PHP.
For cheap eats, head to the public market area or along the main streets in the city centre for skewers, barbecue, and spring rolls.
Budget supermarket chains common here are Puregold and Robinsons Supermarket.
Affordable clothing is found at the local public market (Bancasi Market) or at department stores in the malls like Robinsons Place Butuan.
The cheapest way to get around is by tricycle (shared rides from 15 PHP per person); from the airport, take a tricycle into town for about 100 PHP or a jeepney for 15 PHP if you catch one on the main road.
Eat at carinderias instead of restaurants; buy water in bulk from a grocery; negotiate tricycle fares before the ride.
Emergency Contacts
ButuanFor general emergencies, dial 911 from any phone. For direct lines to Butuan-specific services, use the numbers above. The local emergency dispatchers speak Cebuano and Filipino as well as English.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Butuan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Go Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Enterprise Bank — 266 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Roger's Trading — 174 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Butuan City Terminal (near Robinson's Place) → Almont City Hotel (J.C. Aquino Ave.)
💡 Flag it from the main road; tell the driver 'Almont' so they drop you at the hotel side. No change given – bring coins.
Bancasi Airport (BXU) → Almont City Hotel
💡 Ignore touts outside the arrival area; walk to the official taxi queue near the exit. Agree on a flat fare of PHP 150–200 before getting in.
Almont City Hotel → Downtown Butuan (e.g., Guingona Park)
💡 Haggle to PHP 20 per person for short downtown trips; pay PHP 30 for two pax. Sit facing forward, not sideways – smoother ride.
Bancasi Airport (BXU) → Almont City Hotel
💡 This white van with 'Fortune' signage does a fixed loop. Cheaper than a taxi but waits to fill up – okay if you're not in a rush.
About Butuan
Wikipedia ↗
Butuan (pronounced ), officially the City of Butuan (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Butuan; Butuanon: Dakbayan hong Butuan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Butuan), is a highly urbanized city and the regional center of Caraga, Philippines. It is the de facto capital of the province of Agusan del Norte where it is geogra...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Go Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing away from the main road. The hotel is on Butuan's main drag, so upper floors get less street rumble, and the rear side overlooks quieter residential blocks.
Which rooms should I avoid at Go Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—they're right behind the lobby and near the breakfast area, so you'll hear chairs scraping and staff prep from 6am. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft (marked on floor plan as room numbers ending in 01–05) – constant dinging and door noise.
Is Go Hotel noisy?
Butuan is a provincial capital, but the hotel sits on a busy national road (Jose C. Rosales Avenue). Expect jeepney horns and truck rumble from 6am to 10pm on the front side. Live acoustic music in the ground-floor restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights, loud enough on floor 2 but just a hum on floor 4.
Which rooms have the best views at Go Hotel?
Ask for a rear-facing room on floor 4. You'll look out over the low-rise houses and coconut trees of Barangay Lapu-Lapu—no view of the main highway, just a calm, green horizon.
What are insider tips for staying at Go Hotel?
1. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the 'pool side'—the small pool is at the back, so those rooms are quieter. 2. The hotel has free street parking out front, but it's tight: arrive before 6pm to snag a spot, or park at the 7-Eleven lot 50m north (just with permission).
What time is check-in at Go Hotel?
Check-in at Go Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Go Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout the hotel; speeds adequate for browsing and streaming (no tiered plans). Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Go Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Go Hotel?
A plate of rice with a meat or fish dish from a carinderia (local eatery) costs about 60–100 PHP.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Go Hotel?
The cheapest way to get around is by tricycle (shared rides from 15 PHP per person); from the airport, take a tricycle into town for about 100 PHP or a jeepney for 15 PHP if you catch one on the main road.
When is the best time to visit Butuan?
November to April: the dry season brings reliably sunny days and lower humidity, making it easier to explore outdoor sites like the Banza Church Ruins or the National Museum.
Top Attractions in Butuan
💡 Try the binagol — a sweet steamed cake served in a coconut shell, about 15 pesos. Come before 9 AM for the freshest produce and avoid the midday crush.
💡 Allow 45 minutes — the gold display is the highlight. No photography inside the main gallery, but you can take shots of the outdoor boat display. Free entry, no reservation needed.
💡 If you're interested in architecture, check the side chapel — it has a small museum of old church artifacts including 19th-century santos (carved saints). No entry fee, but modest dress required.
💡 Combine with a walk along the adjacent riverbank — there’s a small wooden footbridge with decent sunset views. No admission, but donations for maintenance are appreciated.
💡 Visit early morning to avoid heat — the boat replicas are open-air and the metal roofs get scorching by noon. The museum keeper sometimes gives a free guided explanation if you ask nicely.