Punta Ballo, Barangay 4, Negros Occidental, 6113 Sipalay, Philippines
#3 of 10 hotels in Sipalay
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.2
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 17, 2024
Charmaine
PhilippinesIt just difficult climbing up and down going to the room and Resto. I wanted to bring my mom but its not fit for senior citizens
I super like staying by the beach laying by their beach beds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Ruediger
SwitzerlandRestaurant a bit expensive. Only resort during this Philippines trip where we had to pay for water from the dispenser.
Spacious rooms, nice restaurant with good food and extremely friendly staff. Excellent dive center with lots of boats and dive guides. Even if they have big groups of divers, they take care very well of their individual guests.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 6, 2024
Vlastimil
Czech RepublicSteps
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Eric
CanadaThe staff is great, the setting beautiful. A very nice and quiet place
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Sven
GermanySome of the basic rooms are dark, but that’s not really a problem as they have a terrace with a view on the beach. The bathrooms could use a little upgrade. The offer of a water bottle would have been a nice plus, you’ll have to bring your own despite the sign at the entrance not allowing any food and beverages in the resort, which seems to be directed towards daytime visitors, a fridge doesn’t exist in the rooms. During our stay the tide was so low in the daytime that you would have to go out about 50 m with shoes in the shallow water to reach a depth where you could actually swim.
The diving offer was great and the instructors were very capable and considerate. The food in the hotel was very good, too. Also the bay offers a beautiful and relaxing view. The sand is white the water clean and there were literally no waves during the whole stay. The resort is nicely made, like a little town with a clear fresh water river running through and many little houses with the rooms the reception desk the dive shop, restaurant and others scattered around.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 16, 2023
Khaled
KuwaitNo bidet. I think this facility is not ready for international customers. The room is too high, and we have to take many steps to get to it. I am 62 years of age and I really did not expect this. No phone operator. So I have to go down and up the steps just to ask the reception a question. No room service. So, we have to eat at the restaurant downstairs, which we dreaded going up to the room.
I liked the beach and the atmosphere in that facility and the wild trees. I also liked the staff.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 3, 2023
Anthony
United States of AmericaBecause my partner has mobility issues it made it tough on her
Very nice and beautiful place.........too bad it rained the whole time :-)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Jasan
AustraliaThe steps uphill going to our room,
Nice and the location is quite.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: June 1, 2023
Leanne
Australianothing really. It was a lovely experience staying there.
The resort is set in beautiful well maintained gardens. We had a lovely view of the ocean from our balcony. The restaurant offered a good range of tasty fresh food and the staff were very friendly, courteous and professional. The diving operation was excellent, with good equipment, knowledgeable staff with safety a priority and good dive sites. The owner Christian is a great bloke, he even organised a safe transfer back to Sipilay when it was raining. We will be back.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 24, 2023
Celine
Francestaff not really friendly.
the food. the beach. Good diving equipment.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 18, 2023
Gabriel
CanadaProperty is build in a mountain lot of staircase you have to be in shape if you want to stay there. I have a bad hip if I would of know no rental for me .
Staff was very freind lee nice property food was good.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 16, 2023
Elizabeth
PhilippinesThe steps going up is not easy especially if you're old 😃 but it's also a good exercise.
Clean room, nice facilities and very accommodating staff.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: March 27, 2023
Christopher
United States of AmericaRooms could use an update. Beds were old and mattresses/pillows were horrible. Very uncomfortable and didn’t sleep well. Please please, buy new bedding.
Staff were exceptional, owner was very nice and many different activities to do. Food was outstanding and the beach was just steps away from the rooms.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 24, 2023
Klaus
GermanyNice Standart room with seaview, aircon. Perfectly situated and integrated into the beautiful landscape. Exzellent food. Filipino and western. Perfect staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: January 7, 2023
Haydee
United KingdomClean and very accommodating staff.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: August 2, 2022
Shela
SingaporeStaff were friendly and accomodates my request. Place was quiet if you just want to chill.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: April 15, 2022
Kring
PhilippinesNot that I dislike, but I didnt find our room accessible because it was situated at the top most. But it's okay :) Part of the eperience.
The breakfast is good for the price, I like the acuaria breakfast. Also, we commend ALL the staff, they are friendly and very welcoming. I'd like to come back and get diving courses too! :)
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: November 2, 2021
Christine
United States of AmericaFood lacked flavor and pricey; lots of ants on the way up to the room. At checkout their credit card machine was offline which was a big hassle as we had to shell out cash, and glad we had enough. They wanted us to go to the city proper for the ATM or bank transfer, both of which were not options for us, and their excuse was it was not their fault but the bank’s because they were offline. They should have more than one bank, or do offline charge instead of distressing the customer. Our stay would have been good if were not for this. So for those who are planning to stay here make sure to bring enough cash 😜.
Quiet location, rooms and bathrooms were clean. It was a challenge to go up and down the steps to your room and to their restaurant/beach/reception but it’s good exercise, however not so good to those with knee or balance problems. Be prepared to just be one with nature as there is no TV or phone in the room. They provide you with pocket wifi but with very slow internet. Globe has good reception.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: June 13, 2021
Joan
PhilippinesStairs 😂
Rooms was clean. Staff was very accommodating. Over all stay was very pleasant and relaxing. Will surely go back! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Stayed in April 2021
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Sofia
ColombiaThe lack of halo halo!
Excellent value, incredibly friendly and welcoming staff and the owner, Christian. We stayed for two weeks. The standard rooms are comfortable and clean, with hot showers. The food is excellent and affordable. Not gourmet but great tasting. The location on the beach has a great view of the sunset and the local reefs have some of the most, and most beautiful coral I have seen for years
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Tobias
PhilippinesNice Resort in the middle of a great nature. Good value of money for our room. Bed was comfortable. Good service with nice food. We will be back again to try diving.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Anthony
United KingdomSteepness of the steps. Tired and dilapidated accommodation. One of the thinnest mattresses we have ever slept on. Really uncomfortable. Diving overpriced. Did not enjoy our stay.
Wonderful staff. Food was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Elorio
Philippinesoutside foods are prohibited (it's understandable since they have a resto inside)
I like how welcoming the staff are. The owner is very hands-on with their guests making sure that everything is fine and doing well. I like how breakfast is served. My plate is full and there are options where you can choose what type of breakfast suits you. The place itself is very peaceful and quiet. If you are a nature lover, This is the best place you can choose.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Mathias
GermanyWe felt immediately at home here. The beautiful surroundings, the friendly and helpful staff, the professional diving team and the super friendly owner Christian are just awesome. Thanks for everything! Our daughter already promised to Christian that we will be back ;-).
Stayed in February 2024
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