Buena Vida Resort and Spa

One of the best places to stay on Malapascua Island. Very friendly, helpful hotel staff, ready to help in every situation or answer all questions. Very comfortable, large bed. The spa met all expectations. Yes, it is more expensive than the massage offered by the beach (by the way, we also tried it there, beware of the large common area and the fact that the masseuse sometimes manages to use the phone during the massage), but the massage was worth every peso. I think it was the best massage during our 5-week trip to the Philippines. Yes, you have to go to another hotel for breakfast, just a few minutes walk, but it is not a problem at all. The breakfast was delicious! By the way, if you want white Italian wine, which you can enjoy in a glass on the balcony of your room - no problem, the hotel staff will take care of it.

Dates of stay end of December 2024 Hotel is located 3' to the beach Behind the hotel is the local market The whole courtyard is covered in greenery (we have not seen this in other hotels). Yoga every morning Service Welcoming reception, always answer all questions and come to help. There is a shuttle service for an additional fee (you will be met in Cebu and taken to the hotel) Every evening offered two small cupcakes with good wishes for the evening Beach towels are available at the front desk. Meals Pros: 1. Varied breakfast, but monotypical. 2. Buffet table Room (Double room with 1 bed; garden view) Pros: 1. Good wi-fi. 2. Presence of a balcony with a hammock 3. Comfortable and large bed 5. Mosquito repellent provided 6. Large room 7. Different levels of light 8. Shower gel and shampoo provided 9. 4 pillows provided 10. Hair dryer, safe, fridge, kettle and carafe of water was refreshed daily .

We really liked to stay at Buena Vida. It is a calm place to stay at Malapascua off the busy beach tracks. The hotel is clean and so nice decorated which gives a really nice atmosphere. The room was clean and with everything you want. Bathrobe, mini fridge, water, hairdryer etc. Also we had a big terrace with a hammock and sofas which was very cozy. The room gets cleaned every day if you want. The breakfast is served at their neighbour resort Ocean Vida, which is directly situated at the beach and around 5 minutes walk. The breakfast variety is nice and you will find something for your taste for sure. I also appreciated that they even prepared us a take away breakfast when we asked for it because we could not go to the breakfast. Even though it’s not directly on the beach we liked the atmosphere here and you even have a jacuzzi and gym included.

The resort(s) we amazing. Ocean Vida and Buena Vida are owned by the same hotelier. If you stay at Buena Vida (which we did) you get to use the private beach and bar at Ocean Vida and breakfast is also served at Ocean Vida. The view from the restaurant is gorgeous as is the bar and private beach with it's eating areas and lounges. We added an extra day to our stay because we loved the place so much. Buena Vida is a two minute walk down a little laneway. It's tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main beach part of the island which we preferred. The decor of the resort and rooms are gorgeous and thoughtfully decorated. The staff give very personalized service, even down to the cute little personal notes before bed with some complimentary sweets. We felt very special because of the treatment of the staff at both resorts. Elmie at the bar at Ocean Vida is a superstar. Nothing was ever too much trouble and she was just lovely. The scuba diving that Sea Explorers (the onsite dive shop) provide is outstanding. The shop is organised, well run, our guide Rex was so amazing and we really appreciated having our own guide for the time we were there. The diveshop is a well oiled machine, good, well maintained equipment and boats and the corals and sharks in the area were wonderful. No bleached coral and so many colours and textures. We would 100% come here and dive here again and have plans to go again in the near future.

Great beds and beautiful hotel. Looks really like a spa with the set up, the Buddha and the jacuzzi. Breakfast is in Ocean Vida resort, what is a 3min walk, but with Seaview and the best Breakfast in ages I had. Really nice and you can also have lunch or dinner there and put it on your room number and pay at check out. Definitely a nice place to stay. Also the beds were comfy and a big balcony...