Hotels near Gato Island in Cebu

We arrived at the hotel with two bikes and baggage driven by rooms. No reception, delivery of keys in the hand and driven to our room. It was good that the room was comfortable, clean and very spacious, and in the bathroom c was the shower heating, which was not recently. It was also a diving center but no one was uncomfortable to offer something to us, my husband and I went to dive, and we asked for a boat to rent, but we waited for nothing for someone to get us. The restaurant is so, but no one wants to take a scooter to cross the streets in the middle of the bars. The positive note was the unique beach in all that landfill to be called beach, but the coral barrier destroyed by the boats, and the fruit cocktails and smoothies to enjoy on the beach. This island was a great disappointment, given the distance and time to reach us, you could have gone to some other island to end in beauty with nature and dives. It takes a lot more than 3 hours to get out of Cebu with a private taxi driver, risking life every meter. To get to the island you are forced to go on boat that if you get that on the way as our life risks (I have two nautical cards I know what I say) my husband's little nn you're gonna ruin a leg by going on boat because after you put us on foot you're gonna be And it was thrown down and thrown down to the knee, and all this we paid for; and in three nights we made only two, and less bad, because the boat, if it is in few, decided not to take you from the other side. I'm sorry, but my impression was negative. I repeat the location of the north is fine but I have to put more effort on it. Sorry for the shark will be for another time elsewhere

The hotel is one of the earlier hotels on the island. There are fewer people here, which is very suitable for people who like quiet. The hotel has its own beach, bar and diving centre, with boat rides from Cebu to the hotel beach. The facilities in the room are old, but they are large and have a balcony. The food in the hotel restaurant tastes good. It is also a good choice if you don't want to go after tired diving. The water outside the beach is shallow and the visibility is good. Snorkeling with children is a good location, but be careful of sea urchins.

Due to a last minute decision, to sqeeze in a few nights at Malapascua Island, the better hotels like Tepanee were already booked out. Pro: + top location at the cliffs at western end of Bounty Beach, just a few minutes walk away from the restaurants + friendly and helpful staff + spacious Deluxe Suite w/ ocean view, overlooking the entire Bounty Beach while sitting on the balcony + fair room rates + arrangement of private car transfer from/to Cebu Airport on request was reliable and at a very reasonable rate +/- simple but ok breakfast Underwhelming: - very sp****ly furnitured ”Deluxe” suite - not bedside lamps and tables, not bedside light switch, no amenities other than a little shampoo bag and 2 t-paper rolls, kind of careless - bathroom wasn't clean at arrival, crooked bathroom door hinge. Bathroom door cold only be closed by application of force - during low tide very shallow, not swimmable beach Not the fault of the owner is a misleading foto, posted by a fellow traveller, that shows a swimming pool, which looks very nice. The only problem is, that it is from whatever Blue Corals Hotels elsewhere on the planet. But defo not from Blue Corals Malapascua, which neither has a pool, nor pretends to have one. I got trapped by this foto, too. Bottom line: Hotel ok for 3-5 nights, when the price is right, but not sure if I would book again.

Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Malapascua Island, Malapascua Garden Resort promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, Wi-Fi in public areas, room service, airport transfer, babysitting are readily available for you to enjoy. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms, air conditioning. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Discover all Cebu has to offer by making Malapascua Garden Resort your base.

Celtis Resort is a popular choice amongst travelers in Cebu, whether exploring or just passing through. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Celtis Resort. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer internet access – wireless, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, fan to ensure a restful night. Take a break from a long day and make use of massage, garden, water sports (non-motorized). A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Celtis Resort.

Love the location by the beach. The first day we checked in we had dinner here and the food was very good. Unfortunately for the free breakfast there’s only 3 choices. Not a bit of fruits and the orange juice they serve is from can/box. I wasn’t that bothered by that, I understand that maybe in an island is still hard to get certain stuff. There’s plenty of mango/banana around and coconut that’s pretty cheap and being a tropical island it might look better probably serving that for breakfast. The room is ok. Bed is pretty comfortable. Clean towels and clean room. Staff is really nice, welcoming and helpful. However I could be happy over all with everything if not for the very very very loud music they are playing outside by the beach. You cannot even talk to’ each other out there or take a phone call. Let’s not mention if you’re trying to read a book or take a nap 😅. I didn’t say anything since other people were on the beach so I thought they will like it. Anyway at some point I was alone and I finally asked if they could lower the volume, and finally have a few moments of peace. What I would love to suggest to the management is to start playing the music maybe around sunset when people are ready for a drink pre dinner. But before that I guess everyone will rather hear the sound of the waves of the ocean, or of you really want to play music maybe go for something softer and at a decent volume. Just saying.

It is a beautiful oasis, about 200 metres from the coast. The rooms are super stylish with a beautiful terrace with lunch seat and hanging mat. For breakfast and other meals you'll go along the mother's hotel Ocean Vida, located about 300 meters. The staff is very helpful, the care is a lot more expensive than outside the resort but the atmosphere and the framework make that difference certainly worth it

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.

The youth hostel on Mama Island looks like this. I didn’t expect it to be like an illegally constructed wooden room. The room is small. The four-person dormitory has only two bunk beds. The room has window-style old air conditioners and fans, no cabinets and no toilets. There is no hot water in the public bathroom, and the infrastructure is not in good condition, so the price is not cheap! The service attitude is very good. I can’t sleep because of the smell of glass glue in the room, so I changed to a single room with a price of 800P (I did not charge me any more, but I booked an island hopping tour at his house the next day). The single room is ok . I don’t know why this company gets a high score, maybe because the service attitude is particularly good? It may also be that the foreigners don't care about the conditions and the open-air walkway full of sand! In fact, it is the most cost-effective to come to Momma Island to check and find a room. On the second night, I found a single room with a fan of 600P in another house. The online booking price is higher than the on-site booking (bargain).

There are no complaints about the hotel, there was a bit of a bad feeling when booking excursions with them, since it turned out that when you buy a trip to the island from them for 2000 per person, you are put in a group where it is openly written 1500. I understand that they must have some income, but it’s not that big of a difference. The hotel itself is good, clean pool, very friendly staff