Baluarte Watch Tower
Baluarte Watch Tower, Natalio Bacalso Avenue, Santander, 6026 Cebu, Philippines- Attraction
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Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view, and a patio. The holiday home features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen.
Convenient Location: Located just a few steps from Santander Beach, the beachfront property offers easy access to the beach, balcony, free WiFi, and free private parking.
Leisure Activities: Guests can indulge in activities like snorkeling in the surrounding area. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Whale Fantasy in Santander!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
74 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The best place I stayed in Cebu hands down. The staff were really lovely and helped with any questions we had. The location was brilliant and at high tide had the best swimming. Really appreciated that they provided some snorkeling gear. Susan the host communicated really well and did her best to make our stay as good as possible. Really good kitchen if you like to cook.
Not much I didn't like. The snorkeling gear may need more adult sizes as my mask leaked and all the rest were really small sizes.
Wow! This place is absolutely stunning. Karen was incredibly helpful and the locals are so friendly. We barely left the property because its just so beautiful 😍
Das Hausriff vor der Villa ist sehr gut, ist aber nur für Erfahrene Schnorchler und Schwimmer geeignet. Da es auch Strömungen gibt und keine Rettungsschwimmer. Das Riff ist intakt und es hat viele Fische wie auch Schildkröten. Es ist zu empfehlen den Roller vor Ort zu mieten.
Durch den Kalk im Wasser ist die Massage Funktion der Dusche nicht wirklich nutzbar. Aber die Aussicht und das Riff entschädigen dies.
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Rien à redire tout est parfait
We've visited 65 countries, and I must say that Whale Fantasy is one of the best places we've ever stayed. - Large, warm pool with varying depths, very comfortable for swimming - Spacious villa grounds – about 0.5 hectares - Private shoreline (rock bottom, so bring water shoes) - Palm trees, walnut trees, flowers – everything is very well-kept and beautiful - An ideal place for privacy and relaxation for two (or with children) I'd like to especially mention our manager, Karen, who was in constant contact with us. She promptly answered all our questions both weekdays and weekends, helped us with food orders from restaurants (we didn't want to leave this villa), and even spent a lot of time helping us with ferry tickets (our credit cards weren't working on the ferry website). Karen, we are so grateful for your help and your time! Wilson, the house guard, is also a wonderful employee - cheerful, friendly, and always ready to help with any housekeeping or delivery needs. A see-through kayak (for an additional fee) will allow you to explore all the underwater beauty. Or, a regular kayak (free) will allow you to explore the bay. The snorkeling at the villa is excellent, with plenty of bright blue starfish and a variety of fish. Photos of the villa don't do it justice; in reality, it's much more beautiful, spacious, and comfortable!
As all the other reviews say, this is a truly special place - the glass windows gives a unique panoramic view of the ocean from inside the house and on the balcony. It’s a really quiet spot right on the south of Cebu, where the only people you’ll see are the fisherman going in and out on their boats. The hidden hatch takes you down to the ocean (bring shoes to go in the sea with) - we saw a clown fish just in front of the house! The pool and planting are like a luxury resort, but with no other guests and the infinity pool is even better than the pictures! Wilson is available should you need any assistance, and couldn’t have been nicer. We either walked to the Belgian restaurant (who also deliver) for brunch, or ordered takeaways from the Italian place for dinner to enjoy on the balcony, but taxis are available easily to get to either. Karen was very easy to communicate with throughout, super helpful and arranged our transfer from the airport.
Nothing!
Location was unique with 270 degrees sea view from the balcony. Extremely easy access to sea and snorkelling. Beware the currents though. View from the pool was similarly beautiful. The house had the "extra touch" that we liked! The host provided us with the most important links to all the sights in the region, very useful!
Amazing villa😍..location, view, swimming pool everything was perfect. Helpful staff 💖
Just perfect! The small touches, the view, the pool, Wilson (who was ready to help at any time), the location. It was very, very special. Probably the best place I have ever stayed in!
No bad points!
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Cleanliness
10/10The water quality is affected by calcification, which may affect overall cleanliness in certain areas.
Service
10/10The manager, Karen, provided excellent service, being responsive to all requests and helping extensively with logistics.
Location
10/10The villa is ideally located with a beautiful private shoreline and excellent snorkeling.
Room Quality
10/10The villa is described as spacious, comfortable, and much more beautiful than in photos.
Amenities
10/10Features like a large warm pool, private shoreline, and kayak options enhance the stay.
Value for Money
10/10Good overall value considering the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
10/10Guests appreciated assistance with food orders from local restaurants.
Overall Experience
10/10Guests had an incredible stay and rated the overall experience as one of the best.