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Our family stayed at this hotel for 5 days at the end of March and we were very happy with our experience. It's a very quiet and cozy hotel right on the ocean, with a fantastic view from the dining area. Our room was small, but the beds and mattresses were comfortable. There was always hot water. The room windows faced a shared corridor, but this wasn't an issue for us; we enjoyed the sea views from the common area while sipping on complimentary coffee or a glass of rum. The dining area is equipped with dishes (plates, mugs, cutlery) and a refrigerator where you can store food and drinks, plus ice is always available in the freezer for beverages. There's no stovetop for cooking, but you can order takeout from a nearby restaurant through the hotel, or bring your own food. You can also rent a motorbike at the hotel for 500 pesos per day. The owners are incredibly warm and helpful people, always ready to assist. Upon arrival, they arranged our airport transfer from Cebu for 5000 pesos. They also organized tours for us to see whale sharks (1000 pesos/person for the ticket), Sumilon Island (500 pesos/person), and Tumalog Falls (6 pesos/person for the ticket, plus 500 pesos/person for transportation). We were very pleased with the tours and the guidance, a big thank you to Baby, the hotel owner, for organizing everything. We decided to visit Moalboal independently, which turned out to be quite easy. The bus stop is located next to a 7/11 store; just wait for a light green bus and take it to the final stop, Bato Terminal (60 pesos per person). From there, transfer to another bus heading to Moalboal (138 pesos per person). Once in Moalboal, take a tricycle to the beach. We used D'Greco Hotel as a landmark; it's right on a beach where you don't need to pay to swim with sardines and turtles – you just walk into the water, swim out to the reefs, and enjoy. The tricycle ride to the hotel cost us 200 pesos for three people. Before entering the coastal area, there's a tourist fee of 25 pesos per person. Near our hotel, there's a tour desk where we booked a canyoneering trip to Kawasan Falls, and it was unforgettable! It cost 1900 pesos per person and included lunch. Overall, we loved it. Returning to Ocean View Lodging House in Oslob felt like coming home. The owners were happy to see us back. The next day, we were scheduled to go to Panglao, and Baby, the owner, booked our ferry tickets for us. All in all, our impressions of the hotel and its owners are overwhelmingly positive. An excellent hotel for an excellent price.

This hotel is perfectly located if you're planning a whale shark swimming excursion! It's close to where the tour starts, and the hotel itself is right on the beachfront, offering beautiful sunrises! The staff helped us book an excursion, and the rooms are spacious and clean. We really enjoyed everything.

HONEST EXPERIENCE and Please read for the CONS🧡 Bluewater Sumilon Island is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful resorts we’ve visited. The private island setting, surrounded by clear waters, creates a unique and relaxing experience. We also appreciated that the resort provides complimentary boat transfers for checked-in guests. The transfer was smooth, organized, and only took around 15 minutes. Our room was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with complete amenities and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Although our assigned room was quite far from the main areas, the resort’s shuttle service helped make transportation easier. The food exceeded our expectations. Both dinner and breakfast were served buffet-style, offering a wide variety of choices. Everything was well-prepared and enjoyable. One of the highlights of our stay was the staff. The activity guides, lifeguards, restaurant staff, and service personnel were consistently warm, welcoming, and accommodating. They were approachable and attentive to our requests throughout our stay. We also had an unexpected medical situation involving one of our senior companions, and we were grateful that there was a nurse on duty. The assistance and care provided were professional and reassuring, especially since the incident happened in the evening. However, there were also areas that could be improved. Our experience with the reception staff was disappointing compared to the excellent service provided by the rest of the team. Communication felt rushed, and at times multiple guests were being addressed simultaneously, which came across as unprofessional and less welcoming. The resort shuttle service also seemed overwhelmed during peak hours. With many guests needing transportation around the island, waiting times became longer. Adding more service vehicles could significantly improve convenience, especially for seniors, children, and guests with mobility concerns. Our biggest concern was the lack of exclusivity despite the resort’s positioning as a premium private island destination. The resort accommodates a large number of day-tour guests who share many of the same facilities. As a result, areas such as the sandbar, swimming pools, and lounge spaces often felt crowded. There were times when finding available benches or fully enjoying the facilities became difficult because of the volume of day visitors. For a resort that markets itself as a luxury private island experience, this was quite disappointing. While we understand the value of day tours for the business, overnight guests paying premium rates should ideally enjoy a more exclusive experience and better access to resort facilities. Overall, Bluewater Sumilon Island offers stunning scenery, excellent food, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding service from most of its staff. However, improvements in guest exclusivity, transportation availability, and front desk service would greatly enhance the overall experience and better justify its premium pricing.

The staff is incredibly kind and professional and helpful! kudos to being so smiley. The hotel is very modern and sitting right on the water. The restaurant is literally overlooking the ocean and really very nice. It’s a beautiful venue. The rooms are rather small but functional. Aircon worked and the room was clean. Not the best mattress but it was alright for one night. Only downside is the smell of humidity and drainage but this seems common in this part of the world as well experiences that almost everywhere we went. Overall a good experience and very convenient to sleep at before doing the whale sharks and also near the ferry terminal to go to Panglao. Just a tip, if you’re a person with mobility issues please ask them to give you the ground floor room as there is no elevator access to get upstairs.

The hostel is conveniently located right next to the shark swimming spot, which is great for a one-night stay – you can swim with the sharks in the morning and then head off. The room was clean. My only suggestion (for room 1) is to fix the faucet in the bathroom. There's a cafe at the hostel if you want to grab breakfast. We arrived late at night, but we'd arranged for a late check-in in advance, and they were waiting for us, which was a nice touch.

Loved it! We chose the room with a balcony, and opening the door revealed the ocean right in front of us. When we checked in, we had the swimming pool all to ourselves, haha! It's gorgeous for photos both day and night. However, you do have to walk about 200-odd steps to reach the hotel, but the view is truly stunning—definitely a hotel worth staying at. Hot water was continuously available, and you can order food directly from the hotel.

We stayed here for one night before our shark excursion. We were very grateful for the late check-in after 9 PM and that they specially prepared dinner for us even after the hotel cafe had closed. There's parking available for cars. The rooms are located as close to the water as possible – you literally step out of your room and almost into the water, which is amazing! The sound of the surf at night even made it hard to sleep (which is more of a plus, really). The location is excellent, and they can arrange transfers for shark tours and priority queuing if you discuss it with the lovely lady at the reception. Regarding the room itself – the room is physically tired and needs some minor repairs. There are some condition issues, but the location makes up for it. The cleanliness is excellent. All the linens were clean and smelled like fabric softener (a pleasant scent). Breakfast was à la carte. You can definitely get your fill. It's not a buffet.

We stayed for 4 nights. Pros: great location, right on the beach. Lying in the evenings and listening to the sound of the sea is always pleasant. There's a pool, sun loungers, and a bar/cafe also on the beach (it's all in the same area as the pool). The Whale Shark Swimming Area is a half-hour drive away. There's hot water in the showers and good pressure (after almost a month on various islands in the Philippines, we noticed that not every hotel has this). Reception offers excursions and mini-golf on site. Massage services are available. Pros: everything. Now the cons: terrible service. Even at the bar, you have to wait hours for food (for example, we ordered one dish per person and waited over 1:30). Cocktails, even simple ones, take a long time to make. The food is mostly tasteless. Once we ordered pasta Carbonara, but we couldn't eat it and decided against it. Room cleaning is only upon request, and that's not a big deal, but bottled drinking water is a real struggle. The surrounding area isn't cleared of trash. When checking out, we were given a bar/restaurant bill that was already partially paid, so check your bill and be careful. Overall: the place is good; if the hotel owners pay attention to service, it would be a great place.

We came for the shark swimming and decided to stay nearby. There aren't many hotels around here. Everything was generally okay, BUT it's right next to a busy road, and it felt like sleeping in a tent by a highway – like a truck was about to drive into the room, with endless car noise. It was incredibly loud! The room itself was clean, though. The staff were friendly. It's better to book the sharks, waterfalls, and Moalboal tour. We tried to save money, but we shouldn't have been so cheap. We ended up spending even more! 🤣

Stayed here for just one night. The hotel didn't provide the room type I booked, which was disappointing. They really need to upgrade their tech skills as the staff struggled with basic internet tasks, leading to poor service. Remember to wake up at 4 AM to queue for tickets – the whale shark ticket booth is just a 3-minute walk to the left when you exit the hotel. The local folks were very friendly, and luckily, we got to see the whale sharks the next day (it had been closed for two days straight due to a typhoon).