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Reviews of Blue Corals Beach Resort This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Daanbantayan, Cebu, 6013 Malapascua Island, Philippines

#19 of 36 hotels in Malapascua Island

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 201 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Friendly staff, great location, beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Deluxe rooms upstairs have a great view but no wifi, seems you can’t have it all.

    Location on the beach, short walk from pier if you take the first right alley. Good breakfast. Bungalow wifi good. Air-con good. Scuba diving company next door awesome.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    It was a good stay, customer service is nice. They answer to our needs right away. Very accommodating .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front beach isn’t that clean

    Walking distance to the port and to their Market

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Essential services in beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very essential service. Shower water was so thin it was basically impossible to have shower. Sound/light isolation non existent, but probably this is the Malapascua standard..

    Amazing location by the Sea

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Spacious room, good AC and very good value for the money plus the view to the beach was nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bad smell in the bathroom after you used the shower or sink but everything looked clean.

    The room was very spacious and the staff friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was in a "Superior Bungalow" for a couple of nights, and it was smaller than I expected. There was no mini fridge.

    Great location and staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The protected cove where baby sharks are found is part of a private beach and resort. The environmental staff can be overly protected about swimming and snorkeling around cove and around 4pm every day at the hint of low tide, they would close off the area and virtually no baby sharks can be spotted outside of it and deep. So, snorkeling is just so-so. M.I. is great for scuba diving and if you come for snorkeling, be forewarn that it's just ok. Otherwise, chilling and relaxing at Blue Corals is awesome and very memorable.

    Stayed for 5 nights at Blue Corals and absolutely enjoyed the resort and spectacular room we got (#9) on the 2nd level corner room with an awesome, commanding panoramic view of the cove and private beach! Couldn't ask for anything more superb. Room has very cold AC, not that we needed for full blast. Terrace balcony overlooking the beautiful cove is huge and great for chilling, just need a couple of secured strong hooks to hang hammocks, and it would be perfect. Our receptionist "Jo-Lo-Mee"( sorry if I misspell her name) was very helpful and attentive, providing us of fins and life vests when asked for and with superb snorkeling just mere steps outside our room. She'll tell you stories of MI and history if you ask her. Breakfast included was also generous and fast, with decently large portions of tasty omelettes, bread and coffee every morning. Blue Corals sits on an awesome location on Bounty Beach because you can beach in the left of the resort and snorkeling in the protected cove on the right, chasing baby sharks! Yeah, I would come back and stay at Blue Corals. If given a choice, secure your room #9.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could have been a little cleaner, there were a few long black hairs, none of our group had black hair. The sink basin was totally blocked and unusable, we had to ask for it to be unblocked.

    The room was really spacious and the beds were comfy. The view on to the beach was great. Location wise, it was perfect. The staff were always super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location and delicious breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first night the shower started to smell like egg… but then it went away. Also the pillow had a small stain on it but that was not a huge issue. The beach here is not so good for swimming so just walk a little further down.

    Perfect location for divers with a beautiful view of the sea. Loved the breakfast also very kind staff. Cute ginger cats around the property too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was great. Upgraded us for free. Were very kind and accommodating.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bed is not too comfy. The place is very cozy and right next to the beach but the bungalow room definitely needs some improvement. If you get the chance just upgrade to aircon room, I reckon the environment will be much better! It's nice to have your own toilet but the room is quite humid and smells a bit moldy when entering.

    The island is relatively small so everything is in a walkable distance. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    I love everything about Blue Corals except for that 1 housekeeping glitch
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks like they’re not checking around, because they didn’t notice the please clean me tagging of our room

    I like that our room has the perfect view of the sea.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom in the room was old and could be cleaned better. The bathrooms in reception were dirty. WiFi didn’t work in our room only in reception

    Breakfast was included in the price. Room was next to the beach and it was a nice place for sunset

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallway is full of lizards and there was a cockroach in my bathroom. Partly this is to be expected but the plumbing behind the toilet was leaking so I think this may have been part of the reason.

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. And the early breakfast pre-dive is really appreciated. Location and views from the room were excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well located. Staff really nice. Really good breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower didn’t have hot water.

    Great location, great staff tasty and comfortable breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Good accommodation at a fair price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the facilities could use an upgrade - the toilet in our room flushed very poorly, the drain of the sink was a bit smelly sometimes and the light on our balcony didn't function.Also, the sea view is lovely but has the disadvantage that you hear the engines of the boats in the morning, leaving for the Thresher Shark dives, at between 5 and 6 am.

    The staff was wonderful! Also, they were really flexible, providing breakfast for us at 4 am before our diving trip and made a late checkout possible for us at no extra charge, so we could leave the luggage in our room and take a shower after the return of our dive. The location was amazing, with sea view and short walking distance to restaurants, little stores and dive shops. We also really liked the breakfast and that it was really clean. Another plus in our opinion is that they provided feminine hygiene products at the reception at no extra charge - really nice! Overall a very nice stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a fan in the room

    Great location for diving in the early mornings. The hotel provide a takeaway option for breakfast if you are diving early which was just wonderful and delicious. Rooms with a sea view and balcony are great. Rooms are spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were not as nice and could use an update

    The receptionist is so very kind and welcoming! We felt right at home :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Great place on the water very close to dive shops!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been a smidge cleaner, in terms of the floors getting sandy.

    Walking distance 1-5 minutes of many dive shops (2 minutes to Thresher Shark Divers specifically which I highly recommend). Very convenient for divers! The rooms are very spacious and mine had a balcony. On this island the shark dives all leave before any hotel’s official breakfast time begins. So the biggest perk of staying here was that you can order whatever you’d want for breakfast the night before, and ask for it to be ready at whatever time you want, and it will be waiting for you when you come to the lobby. Not all the hotels do this! So double check if you’re not staying here. The staff was super nice and helpful all around.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Good spot close to the harbor for a lower budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is large but is lacking some things like a water kettle, hair dryer. Our bathroom really needed renovations as there was not a single towel holder (the one that used to exist was broken off. you still saw some holding parts where it used to be). The shower head also could have used a change. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t dirty, just in a need for some new paint and a few new items.

    The hotel is super close to the harbor, which makes it so easy to bring your luggage there. The rooms were spacious and we had a big balcony facing the sunset side. Breakfast was included and contained some Filipino options, as well as pancakes or egg options. The staff helped to organize our commute to the island as well. We used a van to come from Cebu to maya port as we were short on time during our travels and didn’t want to take the bus. The bar of the hotel has a sunset happy hour. The staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Great staff and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was old and rundown. Plumbing was problematic and bathrooms smelt bad.

    Staff were fantastic. Location was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you live in the big house (not the bungalows) on second floor there is no WiFi.

    Extremely helpful staff. We wanted to extend our stay but it was fully booked, despite that they did everything they could helping us find another room, they even tried getting us a room at their neighbours hotel but it was also full. When they got a cancellation a girl from staff ran to us directly and gave us the room to a great price. Location is great right on the beach, clean and nice rooms.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Right on the water
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cheap rooms need a little sprucing up! Nothing I haven't seen in SEA but still a fresh coat of paint would go a long way. Breakfast options are limited, since it's free and again pretty standard for SEA I wouldn't say it really bothered me but I have to mention it. My biggest problem is that while staff were sweeping leaves all day long they did nothing about the tons of plastic right on their beach. I mean leaves are organic let them be and clean your beach. Also they are using some sort of plastic string to bind the thatched roof (instead of the standard bambo string I've seen in Indonesia Malaysia Cambodia etc) and they use a ton of it and then it just ends up in the water. I personally took tons of it out of the water right in front of the hotel.

    It's right on the beach, staff are lovely, free bottle refill, hammocks on the beach, quite affordable! Best doggos ever!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower power is really low (difficult to shower with long hair), but manageable. under the balcony there’s some trash that could be cleaned

    Reception was amazing in organizing everything , the room view really nice and beds comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

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