Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort

Great place for diving, loved the dive shop and Mati the instructor was amazing for me and my daughters open water training and certification. Do note that this place is probably best for divers, although my partner enjoyed as a snorkeler as well.

A heads up on the arrival would’ve been nice, but then the weather was unexpected. We had a good adventure taking the bikes from the boat to the resort in pouring rain :)

工作人员友善，设施卫生，环境安静。

预定了潜水高级课，入住前3天才告知我潜水教练不能返回。而此时我已不能取消住宿订单。对如此低级的管理失误，只有信息道歉，经理不露面，更没有实质性补偿。 很失望。

We were originally staying in a bungalow next door but after eating at the resort restaurant we moved in to this place - mainly to use the pool and loungers. The food is very good - the tempura shrimp and the fish curry were both brilliant. The staff are amazing and the room was exceptional by Philippines standards - very spacious, great aircon and a huge outdoor bathroom. Snorkelling the reef was easy and you may see turtles if you're lucky

The wifi was a bit weak in the room but fine in the main areas

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Rien ne marche vraiment Le personnel dort au bord de la piscine sal La climatisation s’arrête en pleine nuit donc arrivée des insectes

L’emplacement , le restaurant ainsi que le club de plongée

Salle de bain vétuste

Great staff. Quiet atmosphere. Friendly island.

Not staying longer.

Toen onze eerste villa een vervelende geur had, kregen we een betere villa, met meer comfort.

Amazing coral and reef diving. but beach is not really for swimming and quite dirty. But when you only want to dive it is great.

Beach was quite dirty with garbage. food and swimming pool area for in between dives great. Cabins could be a bit refurbished.

Sehr schönes und überschaubares Resort. Man ist alleine für sich und kann die Ruhe einer kleinen Insel wirklich geniessen. Das Essen und das Personal war sensationell. Das Tauchen hat und sehr gut gefallen, super Ausrüstung und schöne und vielseitige Tauchgänge.

Es gibt keinen wirklichen Strand. Wer im Sand liegen will muss einige Meter zum Strand nebenan laufen.

Traumhaft, ruhig und entspannend!

Did not get room facing the sea as booked for first two nights. Spa staff untrained. Bed uncomfortable. Cancelled my second spa appointment. Food average, not much choices. Andrew Yeo

La localisation est superbe devant la mer et le coucher du soleil. Le personnel est extrêmement sympathique et disponible. La chambre qui nous a été attribuée était magnifique. Enfin le centre de plongée intégré est parfait. C'était notre quatrième séjour...

Les moustiques le soir, mais on n'y peut rien.

Overall good resort with friendly staff, with decent villas, good pool facilities, decent breakfast options but medium quality food for lunch and dinner

Its called a dive resort but the diving part of the resort leaves much to be desired. the staff's comprehension of english makes it very difficult to communicate any sense diving related activities. the level of professionalism was also very low which made us feel uncumfortable to dive with them again.

supernettes Hotel direkt am Strand - großzügige Zimmer und sehr gepflegte Anlage! Fantastisches Essen und sehr zuvorkommendes Team!

Le paradis sur terre !!! Séjour incroyable sur cette île !!! Hôtel formidable avec un personnel aussi incroyable et d'une très grande gentillesse !!! Je vous recommande également les massages.

Le lieu est splendide

lieu splendide mais difficile d'accès.

De naturlige omgivelser

Un paraiso

So many great points: 1. The staff were delightful, so friendly and smiley, thank you. 2. The food was better than we expected, and there are many options to choose from. 3. The room was clean and quiet, and the bed was really comfortable. 4. The snorkelling out front of the resort is excellent (but note that you need to swim all the way out to the wall to see the magical spots). In addition: Alani, the dive instructor, was excellent with providing our young daughter with her first diving experience. Thank you :)

We were very happy with our stay and hope to be back, but here's what can be improved: 1. No WIFI in our room :( although it did help us to unwind and disconnect. 2. Few meal options for kids. We wasted too much food, with our child having to eat the same servings as adults. 3. While the restaurant staff were very nice, the restaurant should adopt normal hospitality standards of coming and checking meals a few minutes after they are served, along with coming back and asking for dessert (many times we had to walk inside to order something). 4. Not directly a point on the resort, but the lovely beach next door is full of washed up plastic :( Many guests go walking there. I hope someone local can take the initiative to clean it up. Despite these points, thanks for such a wonderful time :) Edit: additional point.. guests should be advised in the reservation info to bring ear plugs for the boat transfer (or they could be provided by the transfer car driver). Be aware that the loud boat motor will damage hearing if ears aren’t protected, especially in the case of kids.

Endroit calme, du personnel aux petits soins, des repas top ! Un merci tout particulier à Alani, qui a été géniale, une super instructrice de plongée !!!

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Nous avons apprécié le calme et la beauté des lieux. L'arrivée en pirogue est magique. Nous nous sentions comme au bout du monde. Le personnel est très agréable et à su répondre à toutes nos attentes. Il règne ici une jolie sérénité C'est un joli spot de plongée et Snorkeling qui nous a permis de voir des tortues, préservé du tourisme de masse. Carte variée et de qualité

La chambre est plutôt simple et manque un peu de confort et d'équipements, surtout pour la salle de bain vieillissante. Les abords de plage pourraient être mieux nettoyés. L'hôtel étant isolé, cela peut vite devenir cher si vous souhaitez vous déplacer tous les jours (navette payante) Les excursions proposées par le club de plongée sont assez onéreuses. Il faut prévoir un budget pour les repas, carte assez chère

L’endroit isolé calme île sauvage

Obligé de prendre une barque locale pour y arriver nous sommes déposer dans l’eau pas de ponton on ne peut pas se baigner sur la plage très peu d’eau

Great place tucked out of the way, for diving and snorkelling

The staff were endlessly helpful, friendly and efficient.

ruhige, wunderschöne Lage mit kleinem Strand, weitläufige Anlage, toller Pool und eine fantastische Tauchbasis (neustes Equipment und tolle Leitung)

Tolles Tauchresort! Hilfsbereites Personal! Leckeres Essen! Wunderschön gelegen!

Die Zimmer sind ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen.

It was great stay, we rested and had a proper chillout after intense travelling. Pool and the other facilities were great. Restaurant prices reasonable. Nice message (but too soft)

Breakfast selection could be improved. If you stay in Cabilao more than 5 days food there starts to bore you. It wasn’t perfect to be honest and there is no other option to go unfortunately. Almost no fruits! It would be nice if for breakfast guests would get some watermelon at least as it’s common in different hotels in Philippines. No fridges in the room. Some bean bags next to the pool were in mold

We had a lovely 2‑day stay at Cabilao Resort. The facilities were excellent, and the staff were very kind and helpful. They assisted us with organizing excursions and transfers, which made everything easy and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

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Stunningly beautiful location. The room was well equipped and comfortable. The food in the restaurant was good. The snorkelling on the edge of the reef, 30m from shore, was great.

The beach is very shallow so not great for swimming. You have to go out 15m or so before it is deep. I found the easiest way out was to snorkel through the shallow water.

We spent a week at this resort and overall had a very pleasant stay. From the moment we arrived, the friendly and welcoming staff made us feel comfortable. One of the highlights was the diving—sites were only about a 15-minute boat ride away, the equipment was in good condition, and the guides were excellent. The house reef was also a big plus, offering great snorkeling with plenty to see right off the beach. Both the diving and the meals were reasonably priced, and Wi-Fi in the public areas worked well.

There were a few downsides worth mentioning. While the food was decent, more variety—especially when it came to fruits, vegetables, and breakfast options—would have made it better. The air conditioning in the room could have been colder, and some of the beach furniture is starting to show its age. We also found a very large spider in the curtains one day, though understandable given the tropical environment. Wi-Fi was not available in the rooms, only in common areas. Despite these minor issues, we enjoyed our time at the resort and would recommend it, particularly for those interested in diving and snorkeling.

Our stay in the second room at the resort was calm and comfortable, and it suited our needs well. The staff were consistently friendly and attentive, always ready to help with anything we needed. The setting was ideal for unwinding, and the house reef was a real highlight, offering enjoyable snorkeling just steps from the beach. Meals were reasonably priced, and the Wi-Fi in the common areas was reliable enough for staying connected.

That said, there are a few areas where improvements could be made. The food selection was fairly limited, particularly at breakfast, and more fresh fruit and vegetables would have been welcome. Some of the beach furniture is starting to look worn. Wi-Fi was not available in the room, only in public spaces

Das Essen war besser als erwartet, mit frischen Zutaten. Das Personal super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Ideal, zum auf den Philippinen ankzukommen ohne grossen Trubel.

Fantastic stay. Very quiet, peaceful, out of touristy areas, definitely "lost" as we wanted it to be. The resort is well equiped, the room (sea view) was great, immense, great bathroom, with air con. The staff was very nice, always helpful, and rehearsing their upcoming Christmas danses. That was fun. We did massages every day because they were so good. Diving equipment is top notch. Diving sites right in front or a few minutes away from the resort. The diving is definitely worth the stay, huge 60-70m walls covered in incredibly dense corals. Can't recommend a better stay. Also great value for money.

The menu could be improved with a daily "fresh market fish of the day". If it's too hard to plan, go ahead and ask guests the day before if they want this for tomorrow. Overall, the food was great, we liked it.

Emplacement sur cette île magnifique, très authentique, avec des locaux accueillants. Personnel aux petits soins.

La nourriture n’était pas la meilleure mais toujours préparé avec amour. Pour les fins gourmets il y a d’autres restaurants autour.

il resort si trova di fronte ai punti di immersione migliori dell'isola

Staff , cibo buonissimo , location , servizi , pulizia , struttura … quindi direi tutto ! Posto lontano dal turismo di massa

Well equipped dive shop and use of speedboats for travelling to dive sites (rather than Filipino bangka boats). Ladies working in the restaurant area were lovely. Resort presentation is very neat.

This is not the peaceful sanctuary that we were hoping for. Unfortunately they allow groups of day visitors and whilst we were there a large and very loud family group took over the common areas of the resort during one day. Also relaxing in our villa was not possible as the non-beach end of the resort is a staff hangout area with singing and shouting. We were told we just have to wait until the staff go home at 5pm and then it will be quieter! Food was also an issue - one of the breakfasts I was served burnt (blacken) toast and also for a dinner they had visibly burnt my meal (it was black) but still served it to me.

If you are an influencer, please do not make any content about this paradise. Do not make mass tourism go and ruin Cabilao Island just for your sake. This hotel boutique is one of the best I have ever been. Diving in Cabilao is amazing. Diving equipment is very well maintained or new. Diving Instructor Mathias was professional and knowledgeable. Food is incredible, and every dish we ordered was made with love and amazing ingredients, and you could definitely taste it. Facilities are very nice. Staff is super friendly and helpful with any requests. If you are searching for a romantic escape with your partner, this is the place for you. It is an exclusive place. Please respect nature!

The Transport from the airport is relatively expensive 120 euro go and back. I suggest arranging it with the hotel it is easier and stress free. I tried to arrange it my self and you can save maybe 15 euro each way but you need to like negotiating and can be stressful.

It has a nice feel. Great food. Comfortable beds. Staff try hard.

There was no WiFi in our room, the bathroom wasn’t really done up nicely and looked unfinished. The shower could be better.

Peace and quite Not crowded Good food

Poor water flow in the room shower and tap

A really peaceful, relaxing place - accommodation, restaurant and pool are all good. Diving is the main reason we went and it is great - the dive sites themselves are beautiful, equipment good quality and the dive crew - instructor, dive masters and boatman are all excellent.

Cabilao Island is well preserved Ideal for a short stay if you want to get away from mass tourism The food is also really excellent at the restaurant

If you are not a diver (this resort was designed by divers for divers) and it is raining, there is not much to do at the hotel or on the island.

The room was nice and the location was peaceful and nice. It is placed a bit distinct and requires a bit of travel to reach. However, we were prepared for this, why the accommodation reached our expectations.

Excellent and friendly service. Such a relaxed and quiet atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Great to spend a few days for some R&R.

The safe in our room wasn’t functional and the door was a bit rickety. But otherwise everything was lovely.

Quiet and beautiful nature, amazing for snorkelling even if you aren't a diver. Food is excellent. Enough to entertain yourself with games and pool table. Nearby resorts gives you alternatives for drinks and food, however the best food is in the hotel

Mosquitos and sand flies

Amazing location, great diving spots, Nice staff, clean, good wifi, you can go for a walk in the area. Good airco, super good food, defenitly worth a stay

Absolutely great hospitality and amazing staff, very helpful staff. Room was great and clean and pool was very clean and fun. Has lots of chairs to relax.

The resort is by nothing and it’s by it’s own island and it doesn’t say on the website that you have to take a boat on and off the island to get to other places.

Room was a good size as was the balcony and ensuite,didn't manage to get hot water though ! Comfortable bed,nice pool area with beds and umbrellas,food was above average with a choice of wines ! Lots of scuba options !

Transfer from airport to hotel and back is quite expensive,about 140 US$ ,says a speedboat transfer but its a local boat!

Real sunctuary, not noisy, birds humming and sea shore. Staff kindness.

Public outside area can smoke, someone smoked at the pool side and outside dining. We wish change to seperate non-smoking area and smoking area, hopefully!

Amazing welcoming ! People are very Kind !

Everything was exceptional, staff, food, facilities, diving course, massage. Staff can arrange what ever you need and are very responsive.

The staff were great!

Wifi in the room would be good

Common areas are nice and comfortable.dive is beautiful and very close to the resort.

Room is very basic.

Very quiet Friendly service

A bit remote

An extremely clean, well maintenanced place. Staying here is like staying in paradise. There’s a new Billiard table, a lot of books, games, a clean pool and everywhere great view on the ocean. Also the massage is really good for the price. The diving staff is great aswell. They took their time with me, showed me a great world underwater.

I didn’t like that I stayed only for less than a week

Friendly staff, clean and well maintained, beautiful location. Perfect as the first place to arrive and wind down before the upcoming travels through the Philippines. Very good food as well. Definitely recommend this place.

Everything. Staff so friendly. Food excellent and great value. Nice beach. Great snorkeling right from the beach. Lovely big pool and lounging areas.

Nothing. All great.

Cabilao was absolute paradise! From the moment we arrived the staff were so kind and accommodating. The beach and view is just stunning! There were so many little extra touches to make our stay more special/comfortable. The food was excellent, and they were brilliant at catering to me as a vegan, even though it isn't common in the Philippines. Anything they weren't sure of they came to check which was very reassuring. The location is perfect and so remote. We always had the beach to ourselves. The owner Lucy was so kind and gave great recommendations and made us feel so welcome. We didn't dive but heard that it was fantastic with lots of sightings of sea turtles. We loved snorkelling and the pool area is fab. We had the best time and it was the perfect start to our Philippines trip, we didn't want to leave! We definitely want to return in the future! A special shout out to Mafette and Ivy who looked after us so well, but really all the staff were amazing. Thank you for the most incredible stay!! Lucy & Ethan x

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Beautiful location , friendly and accommodating staff.

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Close to great diving spots

This is the place you could really relax and enjoy the quiet environment. Staff are very friendly. Food is delicious. We did diving, snorkeling and saw the sea turtles. Special thanks to manager Tom and Lynsey! They made our vacation unforgettable:)

The food was excellent they have an exceptional chef, It was an idyllic setting perfect for relaxing and romance.

My visit to Cabilao Resort in the Philippines was an amazing experience in every way. The atmosphere was excellent and a big thank you to the reception staff, the restaurant staff, and to Sir Julien and Roni in Cabilao Divers Center. I was very happy with my visit to this resort and I hope to visit it again. The diving was an excellent experience, without a doubt.

Everything was excellent.

Incredible value-for-price. Especially in low season. Top tier performance, extraordinary food and quality despite at times being almost the only guests. The diving nearby is excellent, very calm and friendly dive master. The restaurant is superb. Don't worry you can pay everything at the end as room charge with credit card. For us 4 days was the perfect time to experience all highlights at least once. The transfer package and bohol tour may be a little pricy, but took a lot of organizing load off our shoulders (and gets cheaper the bigger the group, it's a group price) so was absolutely worth it. If you stay in cebu/bohol I suggest you adjust your trip to be able to stay here.

Some may critique that wifi does not reach (at least our) room. For us that was perfectly fine to wind down.

The location is perfect. Highly recommended for those looking for relaxation and disconnect from the bustling routine of city dwelling. Everyone in the team was really kind and helpful. The short snorkeling trip was great - really amazing views of the marine life, super recommended for scuba and free diving. The food was great, everything was delicious. What really struck us from the place was the quietness and peaceful atmosphere we were immersed on during our stay. Totally worth it.

Everything was great

Staff and Service were nice, room was clean and welcoming, good pool

A picturesque island, very well-kept hotel grounds, friendly and welcoming staff.

We spent 4 days at the hotel and during that time we were the only visitors. The internet didn't not work in the rooms, we needed to go to the pool. Lots of mosquitoes that seeped into the room. If you are a lover of tasty and healthy food, and also have stomach issues- this place is not suitable for you. What kind of food could be on an island where there is only one visitor to the hotel per week? There is nothing on the island to see, buy or eat. Prices for food in the restaurant and transfer to and from the island are astronomical. Diving is overpriced.

At first the Resort organized a private transport from the port in Tagbilaran to the pier perfectly. At the pier there was a boat already waiting for us and it brought us to the Island Cabilao. The boat ride took around 20 minutes and we had a nice view on Bohol and also Cabilao. We saw a few fish jumping next to the boat. After we had arrived at the Resort beach we got a lovely welcoming with cold ice tea! The reception asked for our passport and did the check in by their own so that we could relax with our welcome drink. After the drink they showed us our rooms. The luggage had already been brought into our rooms The rooms are really cozy. A big bed, enough space for your clothes and of course aircon. The bathroom are okay. Small but enough and of course clean! They cleaned our rooms and bathrooms everyday. On the way to the rooms there is a tiny garden with beautiful local plants. The restaurant was also really good. A lot different meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also good food options for vegetarians. There is not much to say about the location. It's a beautiful small island in the Philippines. Crystal clear water from turquoise to blue. What else do you want more? Stunning sun sets behind the mountains of cebu maybe? Or the chance to see dolphins with the first sunlight? Both is possible. We did an snorkeling trip and said to the boat captain that we want to see a turtle. The captain brought us to a site and after a few minutes snorkeling we saw a turtle. Thank you!! All in all I can't find anything which I didn't like. Maybe the beach is a bit small, but didn't bother us. All of the staff was amazing. They are really attentive, friendly and helpful. Thank you for the amazing time. I'm sure we will come back. I can highly recommend this Resort.

Absolute great Hotel - Staff were amazing throughout. Food is good (a bit salty for our taste but good). We spent 9 days there which is a bit long since there is not so much to do but we found it very relaxing. Snorkeling right in front of the hotel, went diving a few times (nice corals and turtles, barracuda etc), and enjoyed the salt water pool with our kids aged 2,7,11.

Some folks might be upset that there is no wifi in some room but we loved it. Restaurant area has great wifi. Everything else was perfect.

Great property directly on the beach. Spotless clean 🪥. Nice big pool. Great dive shop for either diving or snorkeling. We are snorkelers. They took us out by boat each morning for 2 hours to a different site. They coordinated our coming and going. They have an onsite restaurant. The food is excellent. The staff is friendly and kind. Easy to communicate with them. The room is great. Nice comfortable king size bed. Nice big shower. Semi outdoors. Safe. Good AC. They gave us a floor fan. The website says there is internet in public areas. The internet worked perfectly fine in our room for the duration of our stay. This place lures you into total relaxation. The snorkeling in front of the resort and by the lighthouse is rather good. We really enjoyed our stay here. Would definitely return. Thank you.

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Quiet resort with exceptional nature and sea view

The transportation is as much as the room cost, everything inside the resort is more expensive, including diving. It’s really really hard to get to this place. They don’t allow you to bring any food or drink, and they don’t sell snacks, so the only you can eat during your stay is their food. But the stuff are very nice

Everything. Staff were incredibly friendly, location was ideal for relaxing, food was the best we had in Philippines. Also did 2 dives on the north side of the island. Looc was a great, relaxing dive site

Cost of transfer. Feels like an unnecessarily expensive cost. We stayed 3 nights and the cost of 2x people return transfer was nearly the same price as the accommodation. Given there is no alternative feel this is a little underhanded. For comparison our private transfer from Caticlan airport to our resort on Boracay was 1/3rd the price

The staff were super friendly and extremely helpful! Make sure you ask for details about the day trips offered: we did not, and while it was interesting, most of the day was spent in the van, driving from one place to another. The bar was well-stocked, and the pool & pool area are comfortable. The view is gorgeous, with lovely sunsets over Cebu Island, in the distance. The resort is on a small island off Bohol, and transport from the airport to the resort was about 2 hours. Make sure you book their transport, we certainly could not have arrived without their pickup! The final leg of the journey is about 30 minutes on a traditional banca. The location is super tranquil and chill, but the beach at the resort is not swimable. There is a nearby public sand beach (3 minute walk) where it is easier to enter the sea. Make sure you have good water shoes for getting to and from the banca when leaving and arriving to the island.

The wifi in the rooms was extremely weak and water pressure in the shower was very weak. There are no kettles or fridges in rooms, and all food and drink is a la carte. The only thing we did not pay extra for was water (and they give refillable metal water bottles). The food was ok, but not great. The kitchen needs to be trained to cook eggs well: we went to the kitchen to explain how to make sunny side-up eggs. We had 2 meals at the resort next door, which had a much better variety and quality of food, and was the only other option for meals that we found.

Really calm and beautiful place, perfect for resting and relaxing. There is not too many people in the island and beaches, perfect for a getaway. The staff was really nice! We also went diving, with Ron Ron and Ta Ta who were very nice, professional, and patient. Finally, the food was amazing!!

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A real haven where you can relax perfectly. Cozy cottages with a wonderful garden. Fantastic cuisine, with a super nice team. The divers are real professionals and very polite, they help in everything. I can only recommend this place to everyone. Rose and Mafette are the nicest people you can't ask for anything they don't help you with.

Not negative at all, just one info: only locals live on Cabilao island, but you can find a lot of attractions on the nearby island of Bohol. (Chocolate hills, Loboc River, Tarsier)

Very exclusive and peaceful. The food is amazing and Mafette’s cocktails a delight. We were treated like family, the diving personnel were amazing. We were very sad to leave this place. A piece of our hearts remained in the Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort. We almost selfishly did not want to review this property so it can remain a hidden treasure…but fair is fair. Come and visit this paradise.

Wifi coverage can be improved so guests can access the internet from their rooms.