Was a bit underwhelmed when I checked into my "new" deluxe room, as the plumbing fitting has already seen better days and there was a good deal of mould on the bathroon ceiling.

Small, but annoying oversights included a broken TV remote, mineral water in fridge was frozen solid, there was not 1 glass in the room etc. These things were promptly fixed, but they should not have occurred in the first place.

On the positive side, the staff is extremely pleasant and helpful.

We (family of 3 - one small child) have stayed at Kiwi Lodge twice now.
Once in 2006 & once this trip Dec 2011.
I booked the room over 12 months ago & requested an airport pickup.
The pickup happened. There were two gents waiting...very friendly.
We fought the Friday night traffic back to the hotel & checked in.
The checkin staff were very friendly.
We ordred a eat in room meal as we were tired.
It turned up quick...was very good.
We had a good nights sleep.
We had booked to stay 10 days but at checkin advised we were actually unsure of the exact stay as we wanted to travel to Bohol & do some tours & even perhaps stay down there.
The reception said no problem.
Breakfast is server downstairs in the dining area from 7 am.
We arrived at 7...ordered & the meals were server about 5 minutes later.
The dining area always seems to have expats there...which I like...makes me feel safe.
We ate quite a few meals in the dining area & some in the room.
The meals are slightly pricey (compared to other Cebu eating places) but are clean, good eating, very tasty & very filling. I have no hesitation is recommending the meals. They are good expat filling meals.
The room was supposed to be new (new wing of the building) but it already was showing signs of mould in the bathroom. But I still liked the room.
I used the safe deposit facilityof reception to safely keep some money & our passports. A free facility. The contents were placed in a large manila envelope, sealed & signed.
They were returned everything in tact.
The whole exercise was handled by very friendly staff.
When were turned up late at night from the shopping malls by taxi the security gurd diligently recorded the cabs plate number.
When we wanted a cab to begin our days journey one was very quickly obtained for us by a willing staff member.
I advised on the Sunday night (3 nights stay so far) that we had decided to check out on the Monday morning & head to Bohol.
No problem...they drew up our account the next day...no cancellation fee...no hassle.

My summing up of Kiwi Lodge - Cebu. If you want good food, to feel safe & be in a convenient location then this is the place to be. Just turn a blind eye to the Lodge showing signs of age & needing maintenance. The staff are excellent.

Staid here 10 days, and enjoyed the food and the company of the expats who use the bar and restaurant (great fish and chips).

Rooms are simple and clean. Hotel is located close to the two major shopping Malls and just down the street from Mango Square the major night life bar/restaurant/night club center.

Not a young crowed at the hotel, but staff and owner are very friendly and night time security is very good.

Would stay there again

Kiwi Lodge is located not to far from the Airport and the shopping Malls SM and Ayella ,

The Hotel is located on a side street so it's not too noisy and the rooms , some a little dated are none the less comfortable ,

The staff are very friendly and efficient and the menu has a wide range of Western and Filipino foods , all very tasty . and not too expensive .