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Barangay Limao, 8000 Samal, Philippines

#4 of 7 hotels in Samal

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 154 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    Quiet, restful stay...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It rained really hard during our stay. There was some leakage inside and outside the room we stayed in. Not for older people with knee issues or who can't walk up a flight of stairs.

    I love the idyllic vibe. Quiet and relaxing. Pet-friendly, and the staff were accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    8.0
    Relaxing & peaceful and the crews are all well accommodating but the places needs to be rehabilitated and the foods
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The foods are simple but too pricy

    Relaxing but so small , simple but pricy for that place.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    9.0
    It was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were limited options for food and drinks.

    Location and the peaceful vibe

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2025

    7.0
    It was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The boat that was supposed bring us back to Waterfront Hotel was under preventive maintenance that is why we transported back by land and ferry boat which was a little uncomfortable. The resort should have hired another boat to sevice the guests in the absence of the regular boat.

    Food was ok.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2025

    9.0
    Best relaxing resort I have stayed in
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was cold when we are , be more enjoyable if warm . Can’t fault the the food though.

    Breakfast was great , lovely atmosphere surrounded by ocean, trees ,

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food and drinks too expensive, and airport transfers very expensive, and free boat transfers don't match flight times

    View from villa 1 was excellent

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    8.0
    It was actually a pleasant and nice vacation over all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were no snacks available in the room. We did not pay for WiFi so we just went to the main hall when we need it. Wish the WiFi could be reliable throughout the place but that is probably beyond control. Food was very good but some things on the menu are not available ie fruits and desserts- halo halo. Maybe a pool table or Table tennis and some activities can be provided for guests as well.

    The quietness and cleanliness of the place. The room is very spacious. The BR could use a little more room to put personal stuff. Staff were really nice and accommodating.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet bandwidth is poor

    cleanliness and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    -employee attentiveness: it's on par with the overall low attentiveness in the Philippines. We had to ring the bell to ask for service, which we did 3 times in 20 minutes. Nobody reacts. They let you wait without knowing if they even heard you. This also happened to our neighbour the next day so it was not an isolated case. I told I had a transfer to catch so I'd order if the cook can make the food quick which the waiter confirmed. I waited 40 minutes and had to remind the waiter whether my food was still coming which then was suddenly immediately ready. Each day I had to ask to include napkins and a knife when getting food, I mean, after the third time they could have remembered it. But as I said, it is not different to most places in the Philippines, the Philippine service level is just very low and slow. Yet, everyone is very kind. -far from all: but then again, there is not that much to do on the island. We rented a scooter for 800, which usually is 500 but still nice they offered help and called the scooter guy. -constructions were being done daily creating some noise. They informed us 30 minutes before arriving, so not much choice to still change the accommodation. They could have written it in the description. It was only during the day though. I would probably stay again though.

    This place is really beautiful and great for relaxing. The cottages are great. It is very green and just very nice. The food was good, a bit more pricey but nice. The transfer from Davao was well organized and they helped carrying the luggage. They played some relaxing music in the background in the weekend, but nothing during the week as there were few guests but I think even then you can do it.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We brought out dog it was supper fun!!! Nice place food was great

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My companion

    The location easy and not far

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    7.0
    Our stay was great, we enjoyed the place so much. The room is well ventilated and clean, the staff are courteous and he
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food is just a tad overpriced

    The staff are great, the beach is also very clean

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    8.0
    Nice accommodation, clean, hospitable staff
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None so far

    Nice

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    8.0
    All in all good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some stuff not on stock when I would like to order it . Maby cuz early season but still a good experience. Little bit more protection against mosquito on the houses would be great or maby a klamboo as extra option

    Location , vibe , the staff are all super for what I experienced

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    food is way toooo expensive

    nice place

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mosquitos , roster waking me up early, food chooses very little they need to change menu to different foods, they charge for everything .. no free water...

    The resort is very nice but they got way to many mosquitos... the food is OK not top tier food but ok..

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    9.0
    Would go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff!! Also, the resort is a great place to stay with family.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I think it's too pricey.

    The location and the service was good.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was as a rate of 8. Kids had fun with their own bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a big old and needs renovation, the wood are old and the ceiling have holes and leak there was a heavy downpour of rain and it flooded the restaurant. The wooden table are all getting wet and the staff are not mindful enough the furnishing can get rotten by the water from the rain. Some socket are not working and the ceiling electric fan are not working.

    They have their own port and boat facilitated by the staff. It’s beach front and very quiet and peaceful and the villa that was given to us is near the restaurant and near the beach. The cabin and the overall ambiance gave a rustic ancient feels. The whole family of eight fits the villa with each one having a bed of their in one villa. Food is delicious and gave us free tortang talong. Though 3x higher cost of the food, but the staff are very and rushes to the villa once they are needed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    8.0
    Will recommend this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The seashore wasnt clean. After telling them that the seashore was dirty the following day they cleaned it up. Hotel food was quite expensive and limited choices

    Very quiet and serene However plenty of black ants inside the cabana

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant stay, very accommodating staff, and lovely beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can see termite damage on our cabana Plenty of black ants Limited food choices, price of the food is a bit high but taste is average

    Clean, serene and quiet

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's looking like this place is under budget. Lots of small things to repair.

    Location and food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing stay, couldve been better if items above were addressed. But overall great experience, would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Cottage (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aircon in the cottage room isn't super good, doesn't make the room cold. No wifi when we came and Items were out of stock, weren't able to order cocktails and shakes.

    Amazing place, amazing views and facilities. Very friendly staff and all were nice and accomodating.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Their was a miss understanding when we arrived. We thought we arranged a pick up ride to our hotel. But they said they d
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (8 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pricey food and could of had a better service.

    Great ambience, quiet and relaxing

    Stayed in March 2024

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