Chekesh Casa

Chekesh Casa is a small, family-run guesthouse of garden cottages in Tubod, San Juan, about a five-minute walk from Tubod Beach. Run by Giovanni and Mai Mai, it suits budget-minded couples and independent travellers who want a quiet base with a good restaurant on site, rather than a beachfront resort.

The rooms

Accommodation is in simple cottages set in a well-kept garden, built in 2019. Reviewers mention comfortable beds, a strong shower and Wi-Fi that reaches the cottages as well as the restaurant. Amenities are basic: soap is provided, but bring your own shampoo and beach towels. There is no pool, so swimming means a short walk to Tubod Beach.

On the menu

The Chekesh Bar and Restaurant, open daily from 7am to 9pm, serves Filipino and Asian dishes in generous portions on a garden terrace. Pancit, vegetarian curry, squid in coconut milk, spicy pork in coconut sauce and banana pancakes come up often in reviews, along with inexpensive cocktails; gluten-free requests have been accommodated. The weak point is service: at busy times, expect long waits and the occasional mixed-up order.

Prices and reviews

Rooms run roughly $20 to $37 a night according to Tripadvisor partner rates. The guesthouse holds 4.4/5 on 17 Tripadvisor reviews, and Chekesh scores 4.4/5 on 292 Google reviews (October 2026). Guests praise cleanliness, the garden and the hosts' help with scooter hire, transport and ferry tickets. On the negative side, one 2024 review reported bed bugs and a slow response from management, and a 2023 guest described a refund dispute; these are isolated accounts, but worth knowing.

Practical

The owners can arrange motorbike rental and help organise island tours. Tubod Beach is within walking distance, and the circumferential road gives easy access to the rest of the island.