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I think I’ve mentioned this countless of times that I love Moalboal so much that I bought a tiny piece of land somewhere between Bas Daku (White Beach) and Bas Diot (Panagsama Beach). I love it for several reasons: it’s quite close to Cebu City (my home back then), it still has thriving underwater ecosystem, perfect for a budding free diver and diver like me, and over time, I made some friends that Moalboal became my home away from the city. Every time I go back to the Philippines, my first stop is always Moalboal. Anyway, I curated the top Moalboal Beach Resorts, to make your traveling easier.
Quick Moalboal accommodation guide
My bias: Hale Manna Coastal Gardens
The best Moalboal beach resort for couples: Kasai Village Dive Resort
The best beach resort for families and groups: Pescadores Seaview Suites Moalboal
The best budget beach resort for solo travelers: Moalboal T Breeze
LOCAL TIP: take the early morning bus (4-6am bus) from South Bus Terminal, so you won’t be stuck in Minglanilla with the horrible traffic.
This small town on Cebu Island is home to some of the top diving destinations in the country, including Pescador Island, Sunken Island, Kasai, Plane Wreck, Tongo, and Sampaguita, among others, so it’s no surprise that a lot of people, both local and foreign, visit Moalboal. Moalboal was my midweek staycation while I lived in Cebu. I made some good friends in the neighborhood, swam with the sardine run countless of times, and even bought a little piece of land with the intention of moving there for good. But life has other plans eh.
Let’s face it. Life is crazy and now the global pandemic has made it even crazier. And sometimes you just need to chill by the sea, letting your body be caressed by the breeze or swim with the marine life or watch as the sun sets. With that, Moalboal has you covered with its different hotels and resorts that cater to your vacation needs.
How to get from Cebu City to Moalboal?
If this is your first time in Cebu, fully embrace the comfortable way since our public transport is not for everyone. Conveniently book a seat in a shared van here. Feel free to check our comprehensive guide on how to get from Cebu City to Moalboal.
What boat tours should I do?
Moalboal is quite small. And the boat tour is primarily around the shores of Panagsama. Pescadores Island is not mandatory, but if you are there already, why not do it. It is fun for snorkeling. You will see some turtles, millions of sardines, which Moalboal is known for. If you dive, the better. Book a seat in a shared boat tour here.
Experience Canyoneering in Kawasan
I have done this several times. Long before it was popular. This is intense. You get scared. That’s normal. But you do it anyway. The guides are awesome and experienced. They know the ins and outs of the rivers. So pack up that courage with you and do this. Believe me, it is memorable and exhilarating. Book your island hopping and canyoneering combo here.
What are the top Moalboal Beach Resorts?
1. Pescadores Seaview Suites Moalboal (Highly Recommended)
With 30 rooms and suites, this cutting-edge Mediterranean-inspired beach resort in Moalboal offers contemporary elegance with a bright and fresh appeal for relaxation, giving various alternatives, from luxury rooms to suites and wellness, activities, and entertainment, offering a variety of options, from deluxe rooms to suites and fitness, activities, and entertainment. Located along a strip of nearby hotels, restaurants, and cafes, their resort is the best choice for a memorable Moalboal experience.
The hotel, located in the center of Basdiot Moalboal, otherwise called Panagsama Beach, is the ideal refuge from which to explore neighboring waterfalls, dive sites, restaurants, and the famed Pescador island. Diving lovers will be treated to a breathtaking glimpse of the undersea world because some of the country’s greatest diving spots are located just outside the hotel. Turtles and sardines abound for your viewing pleasure.
2. Quo Vadis Dive Resort, Moalboal (Highly Recommended)
This dive resort is 3 kilometers from the town of Moalboal and faces Panagsama Beach. It offers complimentary WiFi and parking in addition to an outdoor pool. The Quo Vadis Dive Resort includes 30 accommodations and bungalows right on the beach.
Their PADI 5-star dive facility, which has two dive boats, will teach you how to dive or take you diving in world-class diving waters. Quo Vadis Dive Resort is surrounded by greenery and is 6 kilometers from White Beach (Bas Daku) and 20 kilometers from Kawasan Falls. It is 90 kilometers from the village of Oslob, where you may go whale watching.
3. Ravenala Resort
Since 1997, Ravenala Resort has welcomed many visitors from all corners of the world to explore their little piece of heaven by the beach. Situated in Saavedra, 10 minutes by motorbike from busy Panagsama Beach, Ravanela promises tranquil and noise-free surroundings, clean and cheap native-style lodgings, and a well-managed house reef.
Ravenala is an excellent starting point for exploring Moalboal because it is close to inland destinations such as Panagsama Beach, Kawasan Falls, the Municipality of Moalboal, and offshore destinations such as offshore destinations the House Reef, Pescador Island, and the Compton Point marine sanctuary.
4. The Blue Orchid Resort (Highly Recommended)
This lovely, private seaside resort property is tucked away in a quiet nook of Mac Payong near the end of White Beach. Every room has a breathtaking view of the sea and the island of Negros. Moalboal and Panagsama are both within a short distance of the resort.
Blue Orchid Resort provides a tranquil, ideal setting for your coastal vacation. The on-site PADI five-star dive center offers diving and snorkelling trips. Alternatively, guests can explore the nearby area on a scooter or simply have their body and mind rejuvenated in the spa. The in-house restaurant also serves both local and international cuisine. Kayaking and other adventurous activities can also be arranged. Blue Orchid Resort is ideally situated to take advantage of everything Moalboal has to offer.
5. T Breeze Coastal Resort
This rustic, down-to-earth resort on the Taon Strait shore is a 12-minute walk from White Beach Moalboal and a 30-kilometer drive from Kawasan Falls. T Breeze Coastal Resort has a choice of accommodations set in a beautiful garden sloping down to a seafront consisting of a limestone cliff and stairways down the water.
Their room accommodations offer unique and fascinating qualities. There were Shell Cottages, Hibiscus Rooms, Boat Cottages, and Seafront Cottages to choose from. There are hammocks, sunbeds, and seats available for a relaxing siesta by the sea. T Breeze Coastal Resort has teamed up with Asian Belgian Dive Resort, a PADI 5 star and IDC diving shop that provides the entire spectrum of PADI dive activities and training.
6. Tipolo Beach Resort
Set along Panagsama Beach, this laid-back resort overlooking the Tañon Strait is just 2 kilometers away from the marine life of Pescador Island.
With so much to see and do, you may genuinely enjoy everything Moalboal has to offer. Their beaches are conveniently located for diving and snorkelling excursions. Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and canyoneering are also options for adventurers, or if chilling is more your thing, you may bask in the sun while letting the sea breeze do its power to your body and soul.
7. Kasai Village Dive Resort (Highly Recommended)
Kasai Village is a Dive Resort and Spa on the Philippine island of Cebu, near the picturesque fishing village and is considered as one of the top Moalboal Beach Resorts. It provides a breathtaking view of world-class diving locations, including the legendary Pescador Island.
This dive resort features a restaurant, free private parking, a bar, and a garden. This motel offers room service and a tour desk, as well as free WiFi throughout the premises. Air conditioning and a desk are standard in all units at Kasai Village Dove Resort. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodations.
Thousands of various species of marine life live on a wall reef just off the resort’s boat pier, including the infamous pygmy seahorse and Sargassum frogfish. Right off the reef wall, whale sharks have been observed, as well. If you love diving, you will genuinely love Kasai Village Dive Resort.
8. Native House Resort
Native House Resort is a new tourist destination in Moalboal, Cebu Island, Philippines. The resort, which debuted in November 2019, has seven modern, individual rooms with traditional Filipino interior design. The hotel’s most prominent feature is a large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, sun loungers, and hammocks. Each room includes a private bathroom and a patio with a view of the pool.
You can choose between two types of accommodations: standard and deluxe. The basic room features a double or twin bed, a private bathroom, and a fan for internal air ventilation. Deluxe rooms, which also feature double or twin beds, are slightly larger, include a private bathroom, and have air conditioning units. WiFi is available in all of the rooms.
Native House Resort is located on the southern end of Panagsama Beach, just 100 meters from the sea, making it ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling.
9. Harman Suites Moalboal
Centrally located in the heart of Panagsama Beach and being tucked away from the noises of the main road, Harman Suites, formerly known as Ocean Safari Suites, features Modern minimalist rooms designed with the Australian standard.
All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the resort, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
Harman Suites Moalboal is close to restaurants, cafes, bars, convenient stores, a spa and most of all, it’s a minute walk to the beach where the famous sardine run is.
10. Adam’s View Hotel
Being right off the national highway, Adams Hotel is relatively easy to locate. Adams is also near the wet market, public market and a fruit market just a few blocks away southbound towards the municipal hall.
Adams View hotel offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar, pool, and a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The accommodations offer a continental or buffet breakfast.
Although the hotel is not right off the beach, Adams hotel is just 2.2 km away from Panagsama beach, making it easy to commute towards the white sand beach.
11. Parrot Resort Moalboal
If you love parrots, this resort is for you. Parrot Resort Moalboal provides comfortable lodgings where guests can enjoy the companionship of the owner’s parrots and the accommodating multilingual staff. The hotel has a lovely outdoor pool where guests can go for a swim.
On-site services include a cost for shuttle services, laundry, and daily housekeeping. The resort also offers various adventure trips, such as whale shark watching, canyoning, river rafting, and visits to the Kawasan Waterfalls and hot springs.
12. Tongo Hill Cottages
Yes, being near the ocean is calming, but so is being on the hills surrounded by trees and flowers.Tongo Hill Cottages, nestled among the beautiful palm trees in Moalboal, is a 7-minute drive from Panagsama Beach and a 35-minute drive from Kawasan Falls. This lodge has rooms with luscious fields of natural surroundings. Tongo Hill Cottages has a patio and a partially open-air bathroom with complimentary toiletries in each cottage. Tongo Hill Cottages also boast outdoor cinema and a breathtaking view of the night sky (if the weather sides with you.)
If you would like to go diving, snorkelling, or canyoning, that can be arranged. Horse riding, trekking, and cycling are also possible. Ease your mind at Tongo Hill Cottages.
13. Hale Manna
With a relaxed state of being, writing became easier. Personal thoughts finally found their way in a diary page. The sound of the water lapping the rough rocks, the chirping of the birds, and my right hand turning the pages of the diary were delightful parts of a romantic date with oneself. These were moments of coming to terms with oneself, with one’s demons, with one’s shortcomings. Personally, Hale Manna is my favorite Moalboal Beach Resort.
A place like Hale Manna is built to appreciate nature and one’s self. Visit. Love. Be healed. Read my independent hotel review for Hale Manna.
14. Dolphin House Resort Spa Diving
Located in Panagsama Beach, Dolphin House Resort Spa Diving is a great choice for those who want to experience both the land and sea. This resort offers various diving courses and packages, as well as other activities such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and snorkeling. They also have an on-site restaurant that serves local favorites as well as dishes that appeal to its foreign guests.
15. Il Sogno Resort
Located in Basdiot Beach, Il Sogno Resort is a great choice for those who want to relax and unwind. This resort has an infinity pool that overlooks the Moalboal reefs, as well as a spa that offers various massage treatments. They also have a restaurant that serves both local and international dishes.
16. Club Serena Resort (Highly Recommended)
Located in Panagsama Beach, Club Serena Resort Beach is a great choice for those who want to be close to the action. This resort is located near many of the town’s popular diving spots, as well as restaurants and bars. They also have an on-site restaurant that serves both local and international dishes.
17. Sumisid Lodge
Located in Basdiot Beach, Sumisid Lodge is a small but cozy resort that is perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. This resort has a restaurant that serves both local and international dishes, as well as a bar that offers various cocktails and drinks. They also have an on-site diving center that offers various diving courses and packages.
18. Magic Island Dive Resort
Located in the quieter area of Panagsama Beach, Magic Island Dive Resort is a great choice for those who want to be close to the action but still have a place to relax. You can see the gorgeous, crocodile’s back ranges of Badian in the horizon. It only has ten rooms, each with its own private balcony overlooking the Moalboal reefs. They also have an on-site restaurant that serves both local and international dishes.
19. Sea Turtle House
Sea Turtle House is beachfront resort in Saavedra, Moalboal, which is close to White Beach. It’s a family-run business with years of experience in making sure their guests have the best possible stay. The resort has its own private beach, as well as an on-site restaurant that serves both local and international dishes.
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