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Hippocampus

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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched roof structure. - Hippocampus (Daanbantayan)
A reception desk at Hippocampus Beach Resort with a wooden sign above and a wall with a circular pattern. - Hippocampus (Daanbantayan)
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach, and an air conditioning unit. - Hippocampus (Daanbantayan)
A beach setting with a hammock, bean bags, and a flag. - Hippocampus (Daanbantayan)
A bar area with wooden furniture, a large abstract painting, and a hanging decorative piece. - Hippocampus (Daanbantayan)
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Hippocampus. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Magellans Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A bed with a white bedspread, two orange pillows, and a towel shaped like swans with purple flowers.

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped decoration of red berries, a bright orange pillow, and two yellow flowers on the pillows.

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, orange pillows, and a candle on a bedside table.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Daanbantayan, Hippocampus is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bounty Beach and Guimbitayan Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Daanbantayan Ferry Port. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our Daanbantayan travel guide
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Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, 1603

What's nearby

  • A beach with boats, a tree, and a building in the background.
    Bounty Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Daanbantayan Ferry Port
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Logon Church
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Street Market & Pub
    2 min walk
  • Avrill's Malapascua Island
    4 min walk
  • Nacho Mama
    6 min walk
  • Villa Potenciana
    5 min walk
  • Avrill’s
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PHP 100 to 350 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Magellans Restaurant

Things to do

  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 100 to 350 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 3500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippocampus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hippocampus?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hippocampus?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hippocampus provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 3500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hippocampus located?

Nestled on the beach, this Daanbantayan hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bounty Beach, Daanbantayan Ferry Port, and Logon Church. Guimbitayan Beach and Bagacay Point Lighthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hippocampus Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Perfect hotel right on the beach Dive center few metres away from my room Great food and great staff too
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Staff & service

Good value

Exactly what we paid for. It was basic, but did the job. The staff were nice and we bought food from the restaurant which was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yale

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s on the beach, which is of course, great. Room is clean. Water is hot. Air is cold. Fan in room was broken. While the drinks are good there find another place to eat. Very disappointing. Dive resort personnel were rather rude and acted like you were bothering them when you asked a question. So needless to say I went somewhere else to dive. Overall the place isn’t bad, but next time I’ll definitely stay so where else. So many options.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

YONGHO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
청소상태 불결..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place

Bedste sted på øen. Mest chillede vibe, og ligger i gåafstand til alt. Man kan fra Hippo udforske alt, samt bare hænge ud. De har den dejligste dykkerskole tilknyttet, og de gør meget for lokale mennesker og dyr. 100 hjerter til dette sted!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get location and friendly helpful staff. Goid was also great, included breakfast menu was the best i've had in the Philippines to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sejour au top

super sejour dans cet hotel. Nous avions booké les plongées avec le dive center partenaire et tout etait absolument parfait. Restau sur la plage avec beaucoup de choix et tres bon. Literie confortable. Très propre.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svein-Ove Sorheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended for divers

Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff and a great dive centre at the hotel, Devocean Divers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy

Cozy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

SO MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
面對海灘，出遊方便、酒店隔壁就是碼頭。早餐非常美味！
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Moira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, nice food, clean

The management at Hippocampus we’re excellent. We booked the room less than 24 hours before arriving but they responded to emails immediately and organised our transfer from Cebu airport. The rooms at Hippocampus are fairly basic but still some of nicest on the island from what I saw. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the ac works well. The balcony is also really nice especially if there is a rainy patch. WiFi didn’t work in our room but you can just walk down the stairs and it connects in the restaurant or on the beach although can be slow. The shower water is slightly salty however we extended our stay and moved hotel (Hippocampus was booked up) and their water was the same. This is just how it is on malapascua. The water was nice and warm though and the pressure was ok and you get used to the slight saltiness!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel on the beach. Having salt water piped into my shower and sink was very strange and not enjoyable at all. Showering in salt water? No thanks. Next time I'll stay in a hotel that has Fresh Water.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malapasqua

War schöner Aufthalt, direkt am Strand, angenehme Livemusik bis 22 Uhr. WiFi nur beim Restaurant. Grosser Frühstückteller, am zweiten Tag dauerte es aber eine Stunde. Sonst alles Okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morten Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely Island cant wait to get back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yuan Chieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
早餐多樣化
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

YUAN-CHIEH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
早餐超好吃
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malapascua

comme dans beaucoup de clubs de plongée, l'hébergement est simple mais très correct. Nous avions réservé une chambre sans climatisation ni eau chaude mais avons été immédiatement "upgradé" gratuitement. Service très efficace, staff sympathique. Très bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

herman m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location and clean comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shrikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place Great value!

Had a great stay at Hippocampus, incredible value for money and one of the best restaurants on the island! They are also right next to Devocean Divers which is a great dive shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location over the main beach line of Malapascua. Delicious sandwiches and very kind and attentive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pratush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hippocampus is the best option in the Island

I saw many reviews elsewhere and couldn't find any good hotel in the price range. So I went ahead and booked this hotel feeling that my stay would be average in my mind. But it turned out to be totally opposite of what was expected. Rooms were nice though you can say condition were not that good but not that bad too. Welcomes drinks were offered and hotels had a nice vibe as you can go directly to the beach plus they have a lovely restaurant too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fin placering

Väldigt bra restaurang som höjer betyget! Men rummen var inte jättetrevliga. Fick tyvärr både fläckiga handdukar och lakan ett par dagar. Sen var hotellet i ganska bra skick och helt okej bekvämt. Ligger jättefint på bounty Beach, som är den bästa på Malapascua.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel. Perfect for diving

Great staff, ideally located. Also good food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing and perfect. Right in front of the beach and close to everything! The staff was amazing and helpful in everything. Food was awesome and the room was very clean and the bed super comfy! I would totally recomend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10+ all the way around

Awesome hotel with happy, friendly staff and efficient service. The beach location, sunset views, a/c clean and comfortable rooms, views, entertainment, fabulous food, drinks and dive shop are all a 10+. We have stayed here twice and have not been disappointed with anything. Very well priced for the luxury. Damz the dive master is very thorough with safety and knowledgeable of the creatures of the sea. Christy the owner is a beautiful person and takes pride in making sure the visitor enjoy their time at Hippocampus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018