"I loved the pool, and the food was great. I am not a big fan of their breakfast, but I highly recommend their vegetable and mushroom or chicken and vegetable fried rice. The price was reasonable too.
The location is quieter than other places I have stayed or came upon. It is far away from karaoke shops so you don't hear much singing than other places. The room was decent and clean, even though the bathroom could be bigger with better water pressure.
Overall, I would like to stay here again."
"1. The beach is good, the best in Malapuskua;
2. The location is inconvenient, far from the pier and the market, there are no shops nearby, decent places where you can dine, not at the hotel, either;
3. Food in the hotel restaurant is expensive (1.5-2 times higher than on the south side) and poorly prepared;
4. It is better not to take breakfast - either rotten ham or burnt rice;
5. Upon arrival, you will be surprised to learn that you need to sign a document with a bunch of ”not allowed” - in particular, do not bring anything to eat and drink into the room, only bought from them at three prices, otherwise the ”cork” fi in the amount of 1000 pesos and a lot of things from 10-12 points;
6. The rooms are clean, the plumbing is in good condition, there is hot water with a very low degree of salinity;
7. In general, all the negative reviews on the Google map for the hotel are true.
I do not recommend the hotel for booking, only if the priority is to have a good beach."
"The staff was very friendly and the location is close to everything. The breakfast was great. I got an update when I visited which made the experience even better than I expected. The wifi is only available in the lobby or the beach, where there are always some people trying to sell you something. If you don't mind them and are not addicted to the internet, this is a good place to stay. The beach area near the hotel has a lot of things to see when snorkeling, so this is an awesome place to stay. Highly recommended."
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"The hotel is not located on the shore, but has a beautiful, well-kept area with a garden. The room is spacious, clean, with windows overlooking the hotel grounds. There is a hot shower, air conditioning, TV. We were a little delayed in leaving, but we were given enough time to calmly pack our bags."
"L'accueil dans cet établissement a été réussi. Le restaurant qui est en dessous des chambres est pratique. Les petits déjeuners et les plats proposés sont variés.
Le seul problème mais qui est bien indiqué dans la description de l'annonce est le manque d'eau chaude et de pression. Pour être honnête, au vu de la.chaleur cela n'est pas derangeant et compensé par un service plus qu'apprécier de notre part. L'emplacement par rapport au port, au marché et au centres de plongé du sud est idéal."
"1. The room was large and comfortable. I was amazed when I saw the balcony. There is a welcome drink upon check-in.
2. The hotel has its own restaurant and massage service. The Western food is not as good as it tastes, but it is not bad. The price of the food is 45, 671 yuan, and the drink is 20 or 30 yuan a piece. Massage is about a hundred dollars less than an hour.
3. The hotel is located on the beach. It is very relaxing to order a drink and sit in the restaurant by the beach for half a day. It feels like all the worries are taken away by the blue sea, blue sky and breeze. The children went to the beach to play in the water by themselves (pay attention to safety, our children are older, and we even took the diver's certificate here for 2,000 yuan, which is great value)
4. The people here are simple and honest, and there is no such intrigue. Adults and children will say hello to you when you walk on the road. A crew member's daily income is only about thirty or forty yuan a day, which is not enough to earn a living every day. So please try not to take advantage of them. Once, a crew member gave me a banana. I didn’t leave a tip after eating it (he didn’t show any need for me to tip). When I later found out about their income, I always regretted it. They were so poor. They are so generous to us, I should give a tip, they are very grateful for just two or three yuan.
5. However, the tap water on the island is salty, so sisters who love beauty can buy mineral water to wash their face in advance, otherwise the speed of darkening will be visible to the naked eye.
The most common people I see here are families of three from Europe and the United States, with many children.
The overall feeling is good value for money"
"The reception at Ocean vida resort was exceptional. All of the employees are extremely helpful and quick to respond to our needs. The water pressure in the shower is a bit weak, and it’s still a bit salty, but that would be true for all places in Malapascua."
"Kandaya resort is definitely very beautiful and clean. It offers many activities from ARV, horseback rides, archery, island hopping and many more. The breakfast is delicious and has a variety of, especially Philippine cuisine. The kayaking was our personal favorite. It’s just a long drive away from Cebu city. However, should we find ourselves that side of the world again, we will choose this resort anytime. Lastly, the room was so stylish and modern..it was just amazing. Bed is super comfortable."
"The Tepanee Resort can actually be recommended:
- simple but clean rooms. Unfortunately, they are a bit noisy and you just have to be lucky with the award. There are bungalows whose terraces are completely on the path with no view - which, in contrast to others, just seems a shame.
- a simple breakfast buffet, which unfortunately is only offered from 8:00 a.m. and is therefore wasted money for active divers who are already on the boat. The Filipino dishes here are often good, but the fruit and vegetables are very carelessly prepared. Even if asked, nothing can be prepared here.
I would be happy to recommend the resort, especially because of the great location, because it is located on a very beautiful and protected bay that is bursting with biodiversity and offers a retreat for young black tip reef sharks.
But here comes the but:
- the price for the rooms is too high
- The bay is controlled by the owner and staff and care is taken to ensure that snorkelers behave well. What sounds good in itself, however, degenerates into the fact that there is often shouting, whistling and megaphone talking across the bay. An absolutely absurd situation in which the owner of the resort apparently doesn't find any solutions to help beginners in snorkeling who are in trouble (e.g. with floating rings that they can use to adjust the mask/the concrete blocks are already on the ground) - but only in a very disgusting way.
There was even shouting back and forth in the bay from snorkelers and owners. Simply unpleasant.
My tip:
Get a cheap hotel and pay the 200php entrance fee to snorkel on site in the bay. The bay is worth it, but the hotel is not worth it."
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Which month offers the lowest hotel rates in Daanbantayan?
April is the most affordable month to book a hotel in Daanbantayan, with average nightly rates around £47. Prices peak in January, when rates reach about £89 per night.
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Hotel rates in Daanbantayan are typically lowest on Thursday, with average nightly rates around £50. Saturday tends to be the most expensive, averaging £86 per night.
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