Oslob Whale Shark Watching
Oslob Whale Shark Watching, Natalio Bacalso Avenue, Oslob, Cebu, Philippines- Attraction
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Beachfront Location
Casa Bonita Inn Oslob is a charming 2-star hotel located just steps away from the picturesque Tan-awan Beach. Enjoy the convenience of being able to soak up the sun and take a refreshing dip in the ocean within moments of stepping out of the hotel.
Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience with amenities such as a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The hotel ensures that all your needs are met to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms even offer a balcony with stunning views. With cozy bedding and fresh towels provided, Casa Bonita Inn Oslob guarantees a restful stay.
Book your stay at Casa Bonita Inn Oslob now and indulge in a relaxing beach getaway with top-notch amenities at your fingertips.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults
Beds
8 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
19 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Location near Whale shark interaction
Good staff
I stayed overnight here for swimming with whale sharks in the morning, it was about a 10 minute walk to the Whale watching centre which is where all the other (very few) resturant etc. are.
There are other options closer and with beach access
The accessibility and the sari sari store down below. They also assist a lot on the whale shark tour and Tumalog falls. Very great staff.
The aircon is kinda weak. Could have used a fan. No real restaurant or canteens around the place. You still have to walk 5-10 mins for decent food.
Rapport qualité/prix, Situation géographique, Personnel
היה קרוב לכרישי לוויתן.
על הכביש הראשי. רועש מאד. רכבים מצפצפים מאד קשה לישון במקום. המזגן הרעיש ברמה שהיה רועש יותר לפעמים מהרעש מהרחוב. היתה הפסקת חשמל - לא באשמתם של 9 שעות כך שלא היו מים חמים. זרם המים במקלחת חלש. המליצו לנו על הבן של המארחת אבל לא ברור לנו מה היתה תרומתו לפעילות הכרישי לויתן. כיוון שהיינו צריכים לקום בבוקר איתו ב-4:30 ללכת איתו עד לפעילות לקנות את הכרטיסים לחזור חזרה לחדר ושוב לחזור לפעילות ב-5:30. לדעת יכלנו לעשות את זה בעצמנו.
Celkem fajn hotel blízko nástupního místa na žealoky
Pros location to whale watching, bed comfy.
Toilet didn't flush, room smelt mouldy, no hot water.
Logement proche pour sumilon et whale shark. Le personnel peut prendre en charge la réservation. Niveau literie, Chambre ok pour 2 adultes 3 enfants (voir 4).
Bruit bord de route mais de toute manière il faut se lever tôt.. 😅 Lavabo qui fuit abondement, clim un peu faible et douche cassée ( bouton à appuyer en continu pour que cela fonctionne) J'ai signalé mais... Sinon ok pour 2 nuit max
Toilet is clean
Lights not clear, the air conditioner is so noisy
Cleanliness and accessible for the nearest tourist spot
Emplacement proche de la sortie pour voir les requins baleines. Personnel qui organise toute la sortie pour 1000 pesos par personne. Location de scoot et laundry rapide.
Nous avions pris une chambre avec un lit double et un lit simple. Nous sommes grands et le lit simple était vraiment très petit. La climatisation vraiment bruyante et la route au pied de l'hôtel l'était aussi.
Hotel was in walking distance of the whale shark experience. You can book the tour right with hotel, which a guide will pick you up in the early morning and get you off and running early little wait times. Same price as normal, this was a big bonus. Hotel it self is good for a basic accommodation. Only a one night stay, and it served its purpose. I found the staff to be extremely helpful here with good tips.
Nothing that I didn't like. good stay overall.
Great location if you want to see the whale sharks plus the owner’s son works as a guide. The bus stop is right outside and a gas station is across the road. The room was clean.
You have to pay for the water from the cooler. The owner seemed to be helpful but the trycicle rates she quoted were much higher than what you’ll pay if you just ask any driver along the road.
В 10 минутах очень неспешным от whale sharks watching. Условия очень простые. Есть общий кулер. При отеле небольшой магазинчик. Шум с дороги не мешает.
Жил я на первом этаже, и в 3 и 4 часа ночи под дверями, практически, орали какие-то мужики, но я не разобрался - гости это или персонал. За это надо бы двойку ставить, но хозяйка бежали за автобусом, чтобы отдать забытую рашгард.
地點
因為只有到現場付現選項所以booking下訂後主動詢問費用總額,飯店隨即漲價15%聲稱是因為稅費什麼費等等的費用想說地點已不錯也就接受,沒想到到現場櫃檯直接漲25%,跟他說價格不對,櫃檯只會一直說就是這樣要我給錢,我拿出booking對話訊息他看完也是堅持要漲價,後來包車司機過來還有另一個飯店員工來講半天才變回訊息上的價格。 這種坑殺顧客的商家!極度不推,噢對了!我還沒講到住宿設備及體驗有多差,你不信?可以去體驗一下。
Tan awan is so lovely
Плюс - есть сервис гидов, которые помогают с очередями и тд. Также плюс - бесплатный номер типа хостела для вашего водителя, если вы едете на авто или автобусе
Номер чисто переночевать перед визитом на китовых акул. Проблема в кафе внизу, до 3 ночи бухали местные и орали. Мне нужно было вставать в 5 утра занимать очередь - я поспал едва 1,5 часа. Шум с дороги, ты как на обочине лежишь. Не думаю, что возможно что-то там улучшить 😂
Fajna lokalizacja,można dojść piechotą do rekinów wielorybich.
Location Staff - hosts help us with info about sharks and catch bus back to Cebu for us WiFi It’s basic room but clean
Bed was little hard AC is louder and with noisy street - ear plugs are necessity
There’s no positives
Unfriendly staff just constantly asking what tours you will be booking. But completely unhelpful when asking about bus times to Cebu only interested in offering an 8k peso taxi. Food menu isn’t for themselves it turns up on a moped.
Great location staff were nice and helpful, gave us a guide to help with getting tickets to the whale sharks. Hot shower!!! Very happy
为了观鲸定的住宿,店主儿子亲自叫早、排队,回来睡回笼觉后第二次叫醒我们陪同前往,就这服务,赞
没有任何洗澡用品
How close it was to the whaleshark spots. Could see them from the roof and was minutes to get there next morning
A few ants coming in the bathroom. Not end of the world but washed down the toilet before each use as they kept coming.
Vriendelijke mensen. Top! Naast dit hotelletje ligt Bru Mini resort, waar je het dubbele betaalt voor een nacht, maar wel een mooi zwembad en toegang hebt tot het strand (is het geld waard!). Maar je kan er overdag ook gratis op een strandstoel gaan liggen zonder boeking en lekker eten en snorkelen (maar je moet wel zelf snorkelmateriaal meebrengen). En vergeet niet te gaan zwemmen met de whale sharks een beetje verder. Geloof niet dat je er vroeg voor moet opstaan, er is altijd nog plaats, en je moet geen tour boeken, gewoon ernaartoe gaan voor 10 am. Amazing!
Wifi werkte niet maar er was goede 4G ontvangst
Hotel położony blisko przystani z wielorybami. Byliśmy tylko 1 noc
Wieloryby nie warte polecenia.
Наличие парковки, соотношение цена/качество, близость к месту плавания с акулами ~500 м.
Ночью достаточно шумно от дороги и от бара при отеле, прохладная вода в душе.
During the daytime, the stuff was amazing. Some of the nicest people we met during the trip. They helped us organise all the excursions we wanted to do, they were super efficient, everything went smoothly and we really enjoyed the excursions without any hustle on our side. Considering this, I would recommend the stay. But at night....
During the nighttime, the person in charge of the reception (Ramon) was the rudest employee I have ever encountered in a hotel. He got drunk and organised a karaoke party with 4 young girls just outside the bedroom doors. Several hotel guests from different rooms and nationalities constantly came out of their rooms from 1 am to 3:30 am to ask him to stop the noise and let us sleep. He was drunk and very rudely disregarded the requests from the guests. Nobody could sleep. The party continued until we were picked up by a very nice employee to take us to the whale sharks.
Camera abbastanza spaziosa e.molto pulita
Non accettano le carte di credito solo cash
We purchased our tickets for the whale sharks through this hotel. Their help was extremely useful.
Walking distance to the whale shark area. Kind staff.
Friendly owner greeted us off the bus and helped us with seeing the whale sharks. We stayed two nights but could have just stayed one night as whale shark visit was finished by 8am and there's not much to do after that. Getting bus onwards to Cebu City was just a matter of flagging down the next air-conditioned coach.
Toilet was leaking which made the floor wet.
Кровати удобные, чисто
Шум от дороги, невозможно уснуть
Голову себе не ломаешь. Заплатил тысячу песо и все организуют сами
Слышимость от дороги просто треш. Не поспишь.
Very near the whaleshark watching center
We only stayed for one night, but it was a comfortable experience. The Inn is just a few blocks away from Bluewater Sumilon Port, which makes it a great option if you’re planning a day trip to Bluewater Sumilon. The caretaker was very nice and accommodating. They also have a small store where you can buy basic necessities, and there’s even an ATM available, so not having cash on hand isn’t a problem. The location is also convenient for other activities, like whale shark watching. Overall, Casa Bonita Inn is a great choice for a short and hassle-free stay.
Nothing I could say.
It's easy to find and a short walk to the whale shark watching location. There is an ATM onsite onsde the small convenience store right in front of the hotel. There are restaurants nearby. Staff were very helpful. They offer a GoPro for rent to have the best photos taken during our whale shark experience. It was worth it.
The noise as it is along the highway and the rooms are not soundproof. Not advisable for a long stay I guess. We only booked for 1 night so it was fine.
All good, no complaints
No complaints I said lol
close for the whale sharks
Near to the whale-shark watching location
The price is very cheap so no expectation however it is a bit noisy because of the car outside
Staff were good and friendly. Facilities fair. Nothing special, but still OK
Wi-Fi because some network stuff up. You have to pay for everything, drinking water, little plastic bags. Pay little, but interesting
Location was near the road so could hear the traffic but everything else was as expected. Staff were amazing... felt like home.
The hotel was very basic and the rooms were alright to stay the night. They offer a free service to help getting tickets for the whale sharks. You have to wake up early but with the amount of people that is the best they are very helpful.
We didn’t have to worry about the tours, we booked everything with the staff, including the motorbike rental. There’s a coffeeshop downstairs run by the same people, where you can have your meals. Nice room.
Very close to whale shark watching,very nice personnel,comfortable beds.free parking, there was no soap or shampoo,recommended
Good location for whale sharks watching and friendly staff
Short walk from whale sharks. Cheap ramen prepared for you. Comfy rooms.
Very convenient for the Whale shark experience. The hotel provides a guide to wake you up, take you to get tickets and then tell you what time to come back for the experience. Good price- 500 pesos per person.
The hotel does not have access to the beach and there are no public beaches in the area. Would have preferred to pay by card, but hotel wouldn't let me, so had to use all my cash on check-in. The nearby money changing shop gives a poor rate, much lower than in Manila. We booked for 6 nights but 2 would have been enough, because there's naff all to do at night.
Everything was good, the staff were so nice and helpful. It's clean and tidy. 6 min from whale shark watching spot. But so much noise from the road 😔.
Noise
This is hands down the best place to stay to see the whale sharks! The place is clean and safe and the staff are so helpful and friendly. It was so easy to get tickets and see the whale sharks. They even helped with photos and sent us off with a friendly smile. Everything was so organized! Highly recommend!
It was ok for the price 2 star hotel
Could of had coffee in the room.
Great location for whale sharks. Inexpensive so have to compromise a bit with facilities and cleanliness. But would recommend for a night to see the whale sharks.
A few compromises, but for the price it was good.
Very nice place and very helpful. Organised the whale shark swimming and made the whole experience very pleasant. Highly recommend
location, walking distance to whale shark watching and offering assistance with tickets without extra charge and wifi was good
everything was ok
The location was good
Only provided one sheet in a 4 bedroom room. No hot water and aircon was broken. Bathroom was gross
Beds were comfy, rooms were clean, location amd proximity to whale sharks
Noise from the road, there was a big leak from sink in our toilet. The staff was good enough to offer another room with a working sink.
Close to whales
We booked the dormitory room in Casa Bonita Inn for whale shark watching. The place was so convenient. We just walked going to the location. Additionally, there was a guide from the hotel itself who assisted us and it was at no charge. Forgot to ask his name however, he was very accommodating and thoughtful. And lastly, there is an ATM machine as well in the facility, parking is available, gasoline station is just opposite the hotel and a small barbecue stand beside the hotel in case you arrived in the evening.
Too easy to go to whale shark point. And very kindly!
Excellent location!
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The staff are great
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The place was very close to the whale sharks tours (within 5 mins walk) and the owners offer affordable meals or bbq which is convenient. However this has nothing to do with the accom, but if you’re looking for a nice peaceful accomodation that’s not as busy as moalboal then this is the perfect place to rest as the town/area is very peaceful and quiet with a few restaurants/food shops nearby. Perfect for a place to rest after the sharks and Sumilon island. If you’re looking for a nightlife then I recommend moalboal to stay for the night. Otherwise the beds were very comfortable and the aircon was perfect, plus owners were very friendly.
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Cleanliness
6.94/10Some noise issues and lack of soundproofing may affect the perception of cleanliness.
Service
8.41/10Staff were very helpful and accommodating during the stay.
Location
8.45/10Very convenient for whale shark watching and other nearby activities.
Room Quality
7.4/10Rooms are affected by noise, suggesting they lack soundproofing.
Amenities
7.93/10Presence of an ATM and convenience store enhances the stay.
Value for Money
7.89/10Affordably priced near attractions, but with some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
7.44/10No specific mentions, presumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.91/10Overall a good experience with minor issues affecting comfort.
Steps from Tan-awan Beach, Casa Bonita Inn Oslob lets you dip into the ocean just outside your door.
Each sampled room includes air conditioning, a TV, a private bathroom, and a safe deposit box for a comfortable stay.
Choose from family-friendly options with multiple beds and balconies in select suites for a comfortable group stay.