Hotels Near German Ruin and Cliff Bantayan Island in Cebu

We loved our stay at hotel, the bungalow was very spacious for a couple (large queen size bed, good air con, mini fridge, space for multiple pieces of luggage, etc) and also had a nice out door area with a porch swing / bean bag seats with cover. We also really enjoyed the breakfast in the cafe and would have dined there even if we hadn’t stayed at the hotel. Location is a little bit away from the port and main street area but we had rented motorcycles, so not an issue for us.

After we stayed for 5 nights at Kota beach we decided to stay 2 more nights here in Bantayan Island to make our vacation super worth it and lengthy. Me and my sister chose the Amihan Cabanas Resort since it's marked as number 1 in tripadvisor among other resorts here. The first night was very good.. the cabana was comfy (aside from the mosquitoes part) and the place was aesthetically pleasing as well. We are the type of travelers that no longer party that much so we just stayed in the resort the whole time. Food was scrumptious and they have big servings. Now why would I give it only 1star? It's because of the service team. The 2nd night that we had dinner, there was a fly that landed into my cocktail. I asked the waiter or the bartender named Gil (a guest gave him a review here that's why I knew his name) to just replace my drink or if he couldn't do it, just remove it from the bill. He said that his supervisor would not allow the drink to be removed from the item because it's already been on the table. And he even told us that it's our responsibility to chase away the flies. Like what? Are you okay? You are showing us this attitude and we are paying customers. Do something about the pesky flies first before telling us it's our responsibility. We even politely asked you to remove the drink. It's okay for us to pay for the drink but his response and the attitude for handling the complaint is what irked me. It doesn't matter how spectacular the place is if the staffs are rude. It will just ruin the great experience you are having. 👎🏻

The staff was quite rude and caused us incovenience. They booked in their system a double room which infact was supposed to be a triple room. I sent all the receipts and booking confirmation to validate our claim that we paid a triple room. However, they insisted that the room is only good for 2pax and that we should pay additional for the extra pax. Very rude!

Hotel staff friendly. Shower is great. Everything had no fault and the cost performance felt very high.

We've gone here for the last two Mother's Days after going a few previous times over the years. The rooms are simply appointed, but the pool is fantastic with two curved slides the kids enjoy for hours every time we go there. They've got a 'zip-line' that's about as tame as anything bearing the name could ever be. It runs from the far corner of the property over to near the pool, and has been the source of many great memories for my family these past few years. There's also a maze that the kids enjoy racing through, and a rock-climbing wall which my seven and eight year old daughters clambered up this last go-round. The food is a little expensive and slow to arrive, but the quality of everything we've tried on the menu is very good to excellent (for my money, it's better than any pure Filipino restaurants I've eaten at in Cebu City) so make sure you order early and you won't be disappointed. There are also a few basketball hoops like I grew up playing in coin-op arcades, along with some tire obstacle courses and a few old but fun playground toys for littler kids to enjoy. All in all, we'll be going back year after year.

Hotel Blanca is one of the NICEST places to stay on the island. The room is clean, I loved how it was decorated, it includes a stunning balcony view and we loved spending time looking at the sea and island life from our balcony. The beach area behind the hotel is fabulous with a beach bar and all kinds of loungers, flowers everywhere! It’s the best place to watch the sunset. It has one of the only working ATM machines on the island. The breakfast is excellent with fruit and fresh breads and everything you could want. I highly recommend one have dinner at the restaurant, but select one of the tables that are beachside for a very private and romantic and memorable dining experiences! The staff was very considerate and helpful. Malapascua is an island with only 6000 residents. It’s remote and rustic, one should not have insanely high expectations about this backpackers destination, its island vibes, things are simple here. That is a part of what makes it so very special. If you have time, a visit to Malapascua Island is a MUST for your Philippine adventure. Diving with the Thresher Sharks is a once in a lifetime experience. The island is something special. If you have a little extra to spend, staying at this hotel will take your adventure up a notch. It’s beautiful, the staff are great and the restaurant and beach area are top notch.

Hotel location is particularly good, just at the pier! Get off the boat! It is convenient to go anywhere, similar to the middle position. However, the infrastructure is relatively poor, and it is a bit dirty. Although it is cleaned every day, it is clean, but it is really hard, it is always dirty. It is inevitable to take some sand off the shoes. No mineral water~ the most important In order to save money, I didn't have an air-conditioned room. It was really hot and sad. At night, the front desk was a bit like a bar. It was a bit noisy, but it was okay, not too late, and you know that diving is too tired and you will sleep very quickly.

We specifically visited Malapascua to dive with the thresher sharks — which was outstanding — but we were pleasantly rewarded with an amazing stay at Ocean Vida. The staff, food, bar, room, and dive center were all excellent and it was one of the highlights of our travels in the Philippines. Our fabulous bartender, Grace, was a true standout. The level of service and friendship was amazing, not to mention the best cocktails we’ve had in our month in the Philippines. We have no hesitation recommending a stay at Ocean Vida to any divers out there. PS - did we mention diving with the thresher sharks was an incredible experience? Don’t hesitate - book.

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