Ocean View Lodging House

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.

A budget-friendly option for unpretentious travelers in a quiet location. It's a bit off the main thoroughfare. The breakfasts are delicious.

The staff were excellent! They checked us in quickly and were very polite, and overall, everything was customer-oriented! The view from the common lounge area is stunning; it's a real pleasure to sit on a chair and gaze at the sea. There's a great path with steps down to the sea, BUT the water itself is a bit dirty and has seaweed, which hides a huge number of sea urchins. The room itself is simple and small. There's a fantastic new air conditioner. There's a boiler, but hot water doesn't always come out of it. There are few outlets, and they are strangely placed.

The hostess was incredibly friendly. The rooms were clean, and the bedding and towels were spotless. They helped us book a transfer, shark diving, and a ferry to Panglao. There's shower gel and shampoo, and a good air conditioner.

The room was clean and modest, with hot water and even shampoo/conditioner (which, from experience, not every 'hotel' provides). There's also air conditioning in the room. It's a perfectly good place to spend the night, enjoy a morning coffee with a beautiful view, and then head off for more adventures (sharks, canyoning). There's a water cooler and coffee available. The hotel's main highlight is definitely the view from the terrace! There's an ATM downstairs.

Pleasant hotel. The curtains block out enough light. It was quiet for sleeping, but that might be because the room next door was empty. There's a second-floor terrace with a sea view where you can have tea/coffee. Very relaxing. On the first floor, there's a door leading straight to the sea. Regarding swimming with sharks: It cost 3000 for scuba diving, or there was a snorkeling option for 1000. And they charged 300 per person for the tricycle ride. We arranged everything at the reception.

Although the room was small, it was very clean and had a split air conditioner. The hotel is located in a beautiful town, perfect for staying a few extra days, and an evening stroll is very pleasant. The landlady and her family were all very welcoming; don't hesitate to ask them for anything you need. She arranged three cars and drivers to pick us up at 4 AM to queue for whale shark viewing tickets. The transport service fee was 250 pesos per person. She was incredibly helpful and took care of everything, so you didn't have to worry about a thing.