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Posted on Apr 29, 2026
plumeria_travelerThis hotel is perfectly located if you're planning a whale shark swimming excursion! It's close to where the tour starts, and the hotel itself is right on the beachfront, offering beautiful sunrises! The staff helped us book an excursion, and the rooms are spacious and clean. We really enjoyed everything.
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Price per night from€ 23
Posted on Jun 15, 2026
Julie RCHONEST EXPERIENCE and Please read for the CONS🧡
Bluewater Sumilon Island is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful resorts we’ve visited. The private island setting, surrounded by clear waters, creates a unique and relaxing experience. We also appreciated that the resort provides complimentary boat transfers for checked-in guests. The transfer was smooth, organized, and only took around 15 minutes.
Our room was spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with complete amenities and everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Although our assigned room was quite far from the main areas, the resort’s shuttle service helped make transportation easier.
The food exceeded our expectations. Both dinner and breakfast were served buffet-style, offering a wide variety of choices. Everything was well-prepared and enjoyable.
One of the highlights of our stay was the staff. The activity guides, lifeguards, restaurant staff, and service personnel were consistently warm, welcoming, and accommodating. They were approachable and attentive to our requests throughout our stay.
We also had an unexpected medical situation involving one of our senior companions, and we were grateful that there was a nurse on duty. The assistance and care provided were professional and reassuring, especially since the incident happened in the evening.
However, there were also areas that could be improved.
Our experience with the reception staff was disappointing compared to the excellent service provided by the rest of the team. Communication felt rushed, and at times multiple guests were being addressed simultaneously, which came across as unprofessional and less welcoming.
The resort shuttle service also seemed overwhelmed during peak hours. With many guests needing transportation around the island, waiting times became longer. Adding more service vehicles could significantly improve convenience, especially for seniors, children, and guests with mobility concerns.
Our biggest concern was the lack of exclusivity despite the resort’s positioning as a premium private island destination. The resort accommodates a large number of day-tour guests who share many of the same facilities. As a result, areas such as the sandbar, swimming pools, and lounge spaces often felt crowded. There were times when finding available benches or fully enjoying the facilities became difficult because of the volume of day visitors.
For a resort that markets itself as a luxury private island experience, this was quite disappointing. While we understand the value of day tours for the business, overnight guests paying premium rates should ideally enjoy a more exclusive experience and better access to resort facilities.
Overall, Bluewater Sumilon Island offers stunning scenery, excellent food, comfortable accommodations, and outstanding service from most of its staff. However, improvements in guest exclusivity, transportation availability, and front desk service would greatly enhance the overall experience and better justify its premium pricing.
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Price per night from€ 118
Posted on Feb 18, 2026
Guest User
They helped us arrange our service going to and from Whake Shark watching area.
The room is spotless and smells clean.
The inn is near the whale shark watching area and it is where the bus going in Cebu City pass by.
Though there's no fridge inside, they allowed us to use thiers.
Definitely will choose Susada's again if given a chance to go Oslob.
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Price per night from€ 23
Posted on Feb 27, 2026
Anonymous User
The hotel is great. It's small, with only six rooms, which creates a really cozy atmosphere.
It's tough to find hotels off the main road near Oslob. So, when I was choosing a place, I also considered easy access to the sea. It can be a bit noisy near the main road, but if you tune that out and just listen to the waves, it's actually quite nice.
The pool is excellent, and so is the access to the sea (though you definitely need to wear water shoes, like everywhere else, as most beaches on Cebu Island are rocky).
They offer food services, bringing delicious grilled seafood and amazing soups made from it. There's also a BBQ grill available. If you want to explore Filipino cuisine, you'll get a chance here.
They offer transparent kayak rides, which are perfect for seeing the seabed.
They also arrange tours for swimming with whale sharks and with sardines in Moalboal.
The staff are incredibly friendly. The hotel owners also visit and oversee the staff's work.
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Price per night from€ 27
Posted on Jan 10, 2026
Katie432
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We had a wonderful stay and would happily return. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with everything we needed for a relaxing visit. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, which really made the experience stand out.
The location was also excellent — convenient and easy to get around, with plenty nearby. Overall, a great stay with excellent service and value. Highly recommended!
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Price per night from€ 26
Posted on Feb 9, 2026|Queen Room With Sea View
Guest UserThe location is excellent, not far from where they take you to see the whale sharks. The hotel provides round-trip transfers, but you can also walk about 500 meters in 10 minutes, though it's along the road. The price for the whale shark tour from the hotel with transfer is 1000 pesos; without transfer, it's 500 pesos per person if you book on site. The rooms are spartan, with nothing but a bed and a table. There's a water heater in the shower, but it doesn't quite do its job. However, for 3,000 rubles, if you just came to see the whale sharks, spend a night, and leave, it's perfectly justifiable. The hotel has a restaurant where you can grab a bite, and nearby there's a pier with boats that can take you to a small, opposite island with white coral sand. This hotel is really just for a 1-2 night stay.
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Posted on May 12, 2025|Family Triple Room
Ian GallyotLocation wise it was a good choice as it was near the whale shark watching staging area. A simple accommodation with a good price. No amenities except a convenience store in the premises. Cleanliness of the property was acceptable. Reasonable Price
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Price per night from€ 17
Posted on Jun 20, 2019
namba kenichiIt is a sufficient facility nearby if you are just to watch sharks. I arrived when I walked about 5 minutes.
The shared part of the shower and toilet was clean. The water pressure is not strong
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Posted on Jan 9, 2026|Standard Room
André MII arrived a day before my whale shark encounter. The bus ride from Cebu took 4 hours there and 4.5 hours back. I didn't want to spend the whole day on a bus, so I decided to stay overnight at this hotel, and I'm very glad I did. I didn't expect much from the hotel, having read the reviews, but it turned out to be perfectly fine for my needs. It even had an ocean view, and they didn't ask for a deposit. I was prepared for the outlets, having bought an adapter in advance. The next day, I went to see the whale sharks at 4:30 AM, as the locals recommended, and was surprised to see hundreds of people already there, brought by tour companies. The organization wasn't entirely clear to me, but unexpectedly, a local volunteer appeared and guided me through the whole process. I got room 35, went back to the hotel, and returned by 6 AM. Then, everything happened. I'm thrilled, I didn't even expect it to be so good.
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Price per night from€ 11