Don Amando's Inn

Top choice in Mindoro


More like a cosy hostel than an inn, superfriendly Don Amando's is the perfect choice for a group of climbers. It has a lovely communal kitchen and common area, nine no-frills but clean rooms, and a relatively quiet location near the old town plaza.

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