Romantic Hotels in Central Visayas, Philippines

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.

Granada is a special place to stay. The owners are on the grounds and personally assisting with the guests and things around the resort. Food menus are set for every other day, which is unique. The food is delicious! A mix between local and foreign cuisine. They’re accommodating with minor changes to each meal if you request it. They also asked if we wanted our Mel served in our room, which is very cool also! Adults only, so it is a quiet place. Pool is 24 hours. Check out time can be flexible if requested and the room isn’t booked for your check out day. This is a great place for couples who want a quiet and relaxing place to stay. It’s nearby Oslob, the place to see whale sharks. If taking a bus from Cebu city, the trip is about 3.5-4 hours depending on traffic. The beach is relaxing with very natural sand composition and the sand isn’t connected to the water, it’s above it. Bring water shoes as the water is natural with coral. Great for snorkeling! At night we found a giant hermit crab on the beach! First time to see one so big!

Cozy, quiet hotel) without a restaurant but 2 minutes away there is a trip top hotel and it has excellent cuisine and is relatively inexpensive. On the territory there is a wonderful swimming pool, parking, billiards and barbecue areas, which is nice)) we went to the local market (public market, tricycle drivers know) and a couple of times we had a barbecue party in the evenings)) as I understand, all the rooms have kitchens, but there are no normal knives and barbecue tongs (I bought everything at the market for pennies, I’ll leave it right there in room 19😀) it’s a long walk to the beach, about 15 minutes through annoying types with Pandora and excursions. There is a construction site right opposite the hotel, but in the back of the hotel where the rooms are, you can’t hear or see it. There are a lot of kamars, geckos don’t cope well with them, even though they scream for half the night😀 when you go to the Philippines you need to take a fumigator)) I haven’t seen them on sale here. The staff is friendly, helpful and chatty. There is a laundry service for 50 pesos per 1 kg of clothes. We visited all the sights by renting a car. You can ask the tricycle drivers, as I understand it, they rent out theirs, but we took some Toyota from Saferide for 1600 pesos (it’s just that there’s at least some kind of agreement there). Delivery to the hotel is 150 pesos. On the website the prices are more expensive than if you just come to them (the tricycle driver had to be shown where to go by turning on the navigator because the council of local drivers did not know where it was). We rented a car for two days, it was easy to drive, I didn’t find it particularly busy. You can visit all the sights in one day because they are all on the same road. On the second day (since this was our last island) we went to the local supermarket to buy hotels)) there the prices are cheaper and the range is such that you can walk for half a day) the hotel has transfer services, including to this supermarket.

I don’t know anyone that couldn’t love this place! This was our last accommodation on our Philippines backpacking trip – a little treat to finish. We were recommended to visit Siquijor by a local we had met in Puerto Princesa, so we thought, why not! Not only did this become my favourite island, but I believe a huge part of this is because of Infinity Heights. We were super lucky to visit during a quiet period (start of the rainy season), but we’ve created memories here we will never forget. Firstly, we were beautifully greeted by the front of house staff, whom, I promise, will already make your stay so perfect as they made sure our guest experience was the highest it can be. Nothing was ever too big of an ask. If you love dogs, there are a couple of onsite adorable dogs who are very well behaved and respect your space, but also love a cuddle! The room (we stayed in room 10), was outstanding. It was clean, lovely, modern but simple décor, a big balcony with views that honestly took my breath away. For me, it felt like a place I could easily call my home. Speaking of home, the owners live onsite and came over to chat with us. Gary and Christy are the sweetest people, it’s very clear they take a lot of pride in their home and their business. As owners, I feel they tick every box. We’ve felt so cared about and wanted here, and we’ve not come spending money. It’s just been about getting to know each other. They’ve put a lot of hard work into the resort, and you can see through their staff how happy and attentive everyone is who works here. They gave us local insight knowledge and even treated us to a night of music! Christy performed some well-known songs, whilst Gary, my partner and two other guests assisted in the mini band – it’s a night that can’t be explained, as it was an unexpected taste of paradise. We felt 100% happy, content and relaxed, it’s an evening we will always cherish. We stayed after the music finished and continued chatting to Christy and Gary about everyday things and cultural differences. We wanted them to know how good their staff was as well, and they just seemed so heart warmingly proud of the business they have created. The last thing to mention is the views and the pool. JUST WOW. I wish we had more time here (or just lived here). We spent a whole evening in the pool watching the sun set over views that you can’t beat. It was emotionally beautiful, and we both miss this place so much!

Stayed for 3 days and was a bit far from Alona Beach, but fortunately there was a free shuttle bus at the hotel. The interior of the hotel is beautiful, the facilities are very new, and the complimentary breakfast is not bad. But the hotel is surrounded by villages, dirty and messy, the road to the hotel turned out to be a dirt road, the tap water and the water in the pool are all unpurified sea water, a bit salty, the whole of the island of Bohol. With a 12-year-old child, there is no extra bed, and 800p per night, which is a bit expensive. Since I go out to play every day, the overall situation is not bad, the environment there is the same. The level of consumption is comparable to that of first-tier cities in China.

The service is very good, praise the patience of the front desk manager, the breakfast is very good, American breakfast, a variety of choices, ready to cook. The front desk can call a special car, which is more convenient. There is also a restaurant downstairs, which is cheap and delicious. Many locals and students go there. You can add meals for free and you can eat all you need. Stayed here for two days and felt very comfortable. That is, some rooms are not sufficiently ventilated. The location is good, 20 minutes walk to the city.

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.

Granada is a special place to stay. The owners are on the grounds and personally assisting with the guests and things around the resort. Food menus are set for every other day, which is unique. The food is delicious! A mix between local and foreign cuisine. They’re accommodating with minor changes to each meal if you request it. They also asked if we wanted our Mel served in our room, which is very cool also! Adults only, so it is a quiet place. Pool is 24 hours. Check out time can be flexible if requested and the room isn’t booked for your check out day. This is a great place for couples who want a quiet and relaxing place to stay. It’s nearby Oslob, the place to see whale sharks. If taking a bus from Cebu city, the trip is about 3.5-4 hours depending on traffic. The beach is relaxing with very natural sand composition and the sand isn’t connected to the water, it’s above it. Bring water shoes as the water is natural with coral. Great for snorkeling! At night we found a giant hermit crab on the beach! First time to see one so big!

Cozy, quiet hotel) without a restaurant but 2 minutes away there is a trip top hotel and it has excellent cuisine and is relatively inexpensive. On the territory there is a wonderful swimming pool, parking, billiards and barbecue areas, which is nice)) we went to the local market (public market, tricycle drivers know) and a couple of times we had a barbecue party in the evenings)) as I understand, all the rooms have kitchens, but there are no normal knives and barbecue tongs (I bought everything at the market for pennies, I’ll leave it right there in room 19😀) it’s a long walk to the beach, about 15 minutes through annoying types with Pandora and excursions. There is a construction site right opposite the hotel, but in the back of the hotel where the rooms are, you can’t hear or see it. There are a lot of kamars, geckos don’t cope well with them, even though they scream for half the night😀 when you go to the Philippines you need to take a fumigator)) I haven’t seen them on sale here. The staff is friendly, helpful and chatty. There is a laundry service for 50 pesos per 1 kg of clothes. We visited all the sights by renting a car. You can ask the tricycle drivers, as I understand it, they rent out theirs, but we took some Toyota from Saferide for 1600 pesos (it’s just that there’s at least some kind of agreement there). Delivery to the hotel is 150 pesos. On the website the prices are more expensive than if you just come to them (the tricycle driver had to be shown where to go by turning on the navigator because the council of local drivers did not know where it was). We rented a car for two days, it was easy to drive, I didn’t find it particularly busy. You can visit all the sights in one day because they are all on the same road. On the second day (since this was our last island) we went to the local supermarket to buy hotels)) there the prices are cheaper and the range is such that you can walk for half a day) the hotel has transfer services, including to this supermarket.

Stayed for 3 days and was a bit far from Alona Beach, but fortunately there was a free shuttle bus at the hotel. The interior of the hotel is beautiful, the facilities are very new, and the complimentary breakfast is not bad. But the hotel is surrounded by villages, dirty and messy, the road to the hotel turned out to be a dirt road, the tap water and the water in the pool are all unpurified sea water, a bit salty, the whole of the island of Bohol. With a 12-year-old child, there is no extra bed, and 800p per night, which is a bit expensive. Since I go out to play every day, the overall situation is not bad, the environment there is the same. The level of consumption is comparable to that of first-tier cities in China.

The service is very good, praise the patience of the front desk manager, the breakfast is very good, American breakfast, a variety of choices, ready to cook. The front desk can call a special car, which is more convenient. There is also a restaurant downstairs, which is cheap and delicious. Many locals and students go there. You can add meals for free and you can eat all you need. Stayed here for two days and felt very comfortable. That is, some rooms are not sufficiently ventilated. The location is good, 20 minutes walk to the city.

Cozy, quiet hotel) without a restaurant but 2 minutes away there is a trip top hotel and it has excellent cuisine and is relatively inexpensive. On the territory there is a wonderful swimming pool, parking, billiards and barbecue areas, which is nice)) we went to the local market (public market, tricycle drivers know) and a couple of times we had a barbecue party in the evenings)) as I understand, all the rooms have kitchens, but there are no normal knives and barbecue tongs (I bought everything at the market for pennies, I’ll leave it right there in room 19😀) it’s a long walk to the beach, about 15 minutes through annoying types with Pandora and excursions. There is a construction site right opposite the hotel, but in the back of the hotel where the rooms are, you can’t hear or see it. There are a lot of kamars, geckos don’t cope well with them, even though they scream for half the night😀 when you go to the Philippines you need to take a fumigator)) I haven’t seen them on sale here. The staff is friendly, helpful and chatty. There is a laundry service for 50 pesos per 1 kg of clothes. We visited all the sights by renting a car. You can ask the tricycle drivers, as I understand it, they rent out theirs, but we took some Toyota from Saferide for 1600 pesos (it’s just that there’s at least some kind of agreement there). Delivery to the hotel is 150 pesos. On the website the prices are more expensive than if you just come to them (the tricycle driver had to be shown where to go by turning on the navigator because the council of local drivers did not know where it was). We rented a car for two days, it was easy to drive, I didn’t find it particularly busy. You can visit all the sights in one day because they are all on the same road. On the second day (since this was our last island) we went to the local supermarket to buy hotels)) there the prices are cheaper and the range is such that you can walk for half a day) the hotel has transfer services, including to this supermarket.

Stayed for 3 days and was a bit far from Alona Beach, but fortunately there was a free shuttle bus at the hotel. The interior of the hotel is beautiful, the facilities are very new, and the complimentary breakfast is not bad. But the hotel is surrounded by villages, dirty and messy, the road to the hotel turned out to be a dirt road, the tap water and the water in the pool are all unpurified sea water, a bit salty, the whole of the island of Bohol. With a 12-year-old child, there is no extra bed, and 800p per night, which is a bit expensive. Since I go out to play every day, the overall situation is not bad, the environment there is the same. The level of consumption is comparable to that of first-tier cities in China.