The AC went out on us a couple times during the night.

The location was amazing. The water was beautiful and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. If someone is looking for a good place to relax and get away from the rest of the world this is the place to go.

Stayed in April 2024

The lovely stay could have elevated even more if they played some background music in the restaurant/lobby area since we were the only ones checked in during our stay, so felt a bit quiet at times but it was also nice to hear the nature. It's also located a bit far away from any local stores but that wasn't a problem since the owner always asked if we needed anything from the store and went on to buy it. And since we're at Talicud Island, there aren't much to be close to since it's a very remote island where you should go to experience nature and the stunning beaches.

The owners were super nice and always available if we needed anything. On the boat over, they asked if we wanted lunch when we arrived which was a nice touch. The food was very delicious and served in generous portions. The location of the resort was very beautiful with a nice view over the clear blue sea, with a private beach which looked like something out of a postcard. It's located around 15-20 minutes away with tri-cycle from the port. The room had air-conditioning and it was clean. They only had shared bathrooms and showers but the facilities were clean and worked flawlessly so didn't see that as a problem. I think it's too bad that we were the only ones there during our stay - since the place is super cozy with great food, karaoke machine and the hospitality of the owners were great.

Stayed in December 2023

All good. Just need sign to say no credit card payments. Cash only.

The location near the White sandy beach and the cottages.

Stayed in December 2022

The place is in an island, isolated and has limited resources. Shared toilet and shower are located outside. Need to turn on the generator if you need a shower and must shower for 5mins. It is hard when you need to use the lavatory at night. Lack of security - not having a security guard on the premises keeps me up at night especially when the dogs starts barking in the middle of the night. The beach could be dirty at times especially where there was a typhoon! Debris from neighboring islands seems to end up on this side of the beach. Lots of plastic bottles, broken glasses can be found on the beach which is ashame otherwise the beach is prestine. No wifi signal in rooms. Not a lot of activities on site apart from a karaoke. No sun bed nor sun lounges to relax on the garden and on the beach.

The beach is nice and the water is clear. The food is very good. Jing jing the cook is very good and went out of her way to cater for our food cravings. I wanted ginataan bilo bilo and she cooked me binigkit instead, which was yummy. Every single dish/meal we've had was delicious! Each dish/order is good for 2-3 people so bare that in mind when you see the price. It looks expensive at first but it isn't, as 1 dish can be share. A couple of times Jingjing will keep our leftovers in the fridge for when we want it again and so there was no food wasted. Cris the owner's caretaker is sweet and will go out of her way to get what you need in town like fresh fruits, cigarette and even a massage lady! The nipa cottage accomodation is what I like about this place and to top that, the beds and linens are very clean to a 5 star hotel standard which I quite like. The restaurant bar is good and modern with an excellent view of the sea. Strong wifi signal from the restaurant.

Stayed in November 2022

shared ablutions.

the staff and food were great!

Stayed in August 2022

Great food. Friendly staff. Excellent location if you want to relax

Stayed in June 2022

To far away from the port, bad roads, intermittent utility services, no real shower & bath services. Overpriced for offerings.

Liked the ambiance of the the cottages.

Stayed in April 2022

Place overpriced, toilet and shower is in a public place only. Wi fi isn’t available, though there was working icon but stuff said that something occurred with it and it doesn’t work. So we use unstable 5 peso/hour internet located nearby. But it seems that workers without problem were using gem’s wi fi. Nice isn’t it? The shoreline was infected with sand fleas which bite you so incredibly painful that it doesn’t seem nice idea to have a swim. In the morning there was included breakfast, we didn’t eat meat so we asked a salad instead, and we get it and pay for the salad 🙌 for free breakfast was an egg and 2 slices of bread 🥖 good value for money 💰 I wouldn’t mention overpriced food though pizza was tasty. You should never visit this place 🙌 we had booking for 2 nights but survived only one, moskito bites was nice addition during the night. But stuff didn’t agree to give money back of course, neither they agree to make this money for food we ate there. So we happily pay 3 thousand pesos more (for 2 meals and 400 peso entrance fee for 2 our friends) and went to Isla reta beach where shoreline is pretty and food is tasty and fare priced and entrance fee is the same 🔥

A lot of flowers nearby

Stayed in February 2023

unforgettable

Stayed in January 2023

Price is not worth it no hot shower no Internet power's going off way up in a Bunny's For the money is not worth it I expected much more for a resort especially it's called the resort it also said online was the last room for the night and when I got there there was nobody there except me so that's another default advertisement that that was the last room for rent Next time be careful what your advertising falls Information I can go on and on but I learn my lesson..

Stayed in February 2023

It is a bit hard to get to the resort and once you are there, there isn't anywhere to go (except the beach) or things to do except relax. Plan ahead and travel light. Fastest is the (3-trip daily) Talikud Express from/to Santa Ana wharf in Davao City to Kaputian wharf on Talicud but get there very early to get a seat. Then catch a motor tricycle with one of the friendly locals from the wharf to the resort (about 15 mins). The slowest is via Samal Island.  Not a negative for us but the rooms don't have ensuites, there are shared bathrooms.

Friendly staff, comfortable local style cabins, good food, a beautiful quiet beach with clear water to swim or snorkel, a great place to turn off the phone (and take photos instead), and just relax. The perfect place to switch off for a couple of days

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing

Of this peace place The softnesse. good for relaxing in a simple way. With good food and nice vue frome the table.

Stayed in June 2022

Staff and beach was amazing.

Stayed in April 2022

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Stayed in August 2023

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Stayed in February 2023

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Stayed in January 2023