Hippocampus Beach Resort

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

About this property

Hippocampus Beach Resort enjoys a beachfront location on Malapascua Island, a 35-minute boat ride from world famous dive site, Monad Shoal. It provides cosy rooms with private balcony. Renovated and refurbished in 2018, rooms offer great views of the ocean or tropical garden. They have private bathroom facilities and feature either air conditioning or a fan. Hippocampus Resort organises excursions and island tours at an additional charge. Guests can also enjoy water sports like snorkelling. PADI and SSI-certified scuba diving is also available at the resort. For more relaxing options, massage services are available. The restaurant is located on the beach and offers an international menu. Refreshing cocktails are provided at Magellan's Bar. Hippocampus Resort is a 40-minute boat ride from Gato Island. Mactan Cebu International Airport is a 3.5-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Activities:

  • Diving

  • Snorkelling

  • Water sport facilities on site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Deborah
Switzerland Switzerland
“directly at the beach and very convenient if you dive with the allocated dive center as it takes you less than a minute from your room to the dive boat.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Superb location and very helpful and cheerful staff made this an excellent 4 dat break away from the city. Such a relaxing time it's easy to get lost in the surroundings.”
Tímea
Germany Germany
“Great place, great stuff. Great location. Great dive shop. 🩵”
Gina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were helpful. Returned lost items (that could easily have been stolen without our knowledge). Our driver (Loloy) was safe, efficient and helpful. Room was quiet.”
Thetoolman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great little hotel, right on the beach. Our 1st floor room was clean and comfortable with working hot water and a large balcony. The restaurant and bar are on the beach and offer a good selection of western and local food. Live music at the...”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location- room and bathroom were on the smaller side, but then the price reflects that. Staff was friendly and food was good.”
Ethel
Australia Australia
“The resort is exceptional! Staff is absolutely lovely, helpful and very kind! Food is fantastic and going there is just smooth sailing.. If you organise with them a private transportation, they will look after you ...they will even wait for...”
Dana
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Great location right in the middle of the beach. Great bar and dive shop within. They arranged a private transfer from Cebu Airport and to Cebu Port which was relatively seamless.”
Rachel
Australia Australia
“Great location and wonderful vibe. Perfect if you want to dive with dovotion. The live music is wonderful and the people are great!”
Carlos
Vietnam Vietnam
“Accommodation right in front of the beach. The room has a small balcony as well. Close to many bars and restaurants, and located in a quiet area. The prices are very competitive.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Hippocampus Bar and Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • German • Asian • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

Hippocampus Beach Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there are no ATMs on the island. Guests are advised to come with cash in small denominations for the boat ride.

Please note that all special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.