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HOTEL CLASS

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Charming

Languages Spoken

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Free internet

Public wifi

Free breakfast

Beach

Diving

Airport transportation

Massage

Ironing service

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Restaurant

Snorkeling

Billiards

Darts

Table tennis

Shuttle bus service

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Private beach

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Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

Location

Roxas, Palawan Island 5308 Philippines

Getting there

San Vicente Airport33 kmSee all flights

Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport60 kmSee all flights

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Passport31859379771 wrote a review Jun 2023

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GATEWAY TO HELL

THE worse place on this planet. AVOID AVOID AVOID You have been warned. Service nonexistent. Food un edible most of the time. Cold drinks ? Forget it. Our daughter broke through the cottage floor because the wooden floor boards are rotten. The staff is rotten lazy ! Flies everywhere !!!! Amitiville Horror comes to mind.

Date of stay: December 2022

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Anne40Oslo wrote a review Jan 2023

Vinterbro, Norway64 contributions35 helpful votes

Lovely stay

If you look for air-con, luxury and high class this is not for you. If you look for a paradise beach, nice staff and relaxation, GO!! Marco met us when we arrived the island and a more kind, smiling and helpful guy you will not find! We have been here once before. In 2009. It is pretty the same to day. It is not important which cottage you get, but you sure should book a beachfront villa. You will have 3 meals included. You might want to bring some snack to have in between the meals. There are some dogs around at the resort. They are very friendly so do not worry. We will come back some day!

Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple

Room Tip: Bring some snack Bring enough sun cream Take it as it is

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Jazzy1995 wrote a review May 2020

London, United Kingdom129 contributions128 helpful votes

True paradise!

This is a resort on Modessa Island - a gem in the middle of the ocean close to Roxas, Palawan. The staff on the island were wonderful and kind, extremely helpful and welcoming. We stayed in huts on the beachfront which were amazing - lovely inside with an outdoor bathroom. The are limited times for electricity, but nonetheless it was fantastic. The beach itself is fantastic, perfect location for snorkelling which was the highlight of the trip to Modessa. We went with Ryan who was very patient with us and we had an amazing time! The island is also small enough for you to walk round - and you get a great sunrise and sunset. Cannot recommend enough!

Date of stay: February 2020

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Courtney F wrote a review Aug 2019

Vancouver, Canada13 contributions3 helpful votes

Relaxing weekend getaway

I cannot say enough about the wonderful staff on the island. From the moment we arrived, to sending us off it the boat on departure, everyone was helpful, friendly and so welcoming. Ryan took us on a fantastic snorkel and Albert, our driver, went out of his way to take us for food and always had a huge smile on his face. The island itself is stunning, with some of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. With no power during the day, you really got to just enjoy nature and relax in the peaceful setting. I do however have some suggestions that would have improved the experience, and would also determine if I went back. The beach huts are pretty run down with broken sun chairs and garbage everywhere. Our bathroom door fell off the first time using the bathroom, and it remained off for the whole stay. The room, especially bathroom, was filthy. There were used old bars of soap, used razors, and garbage in various places. I can handle rustic, but I like to feel like the room has at least been sanitized before I use it. I also have a complaint about the dive master. One of the reasons we picked this island is because I wanted to go diving. When we inquired, he said he wanted to take us on a shore dive before a boat dive, despite both of us being certified and having many dives already under our belts. The shore dive was basically the same as snorkeling but for the price of the regular dive. To be honest, I got the feeling he was lazy and just didn't want to take us at all. Other than these things we had a fabulous time! Massages on the beach were wonderful, food was amazing, and it really was a great relaxing getaway from the city. Thanks again to the wonderful staff!…

Date of stay: July 2019

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Richard H wrote a review Aug 2019

Doha, Qatar30 contributions10 helpful votes

Stunning island

The place is stunning and everything you expect from a small tropical island in the South China Sea. It's also very 'off-grid', no hot water, limited electricity, seawater showers etc. This adds to its charm but I just wish the management would get a grip of some of the basics. The resort could do with a good clean and some basic maintenance, and daily tasks like putting beers in the fridge and buying supplies from the mainland should be second nature, but they aren't. Randy, the dive master, though is excellent. Very professional and as a beginner you feel completely safe. There are also loads of fish to see. I'd happily go here again and the staff were lovely, I just wish they took their jobs a bit more seriously.

Date of stay: August 2019

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timmytimtim wrote a review Aug 2019

Richmond, Virginia2 contributions3 helpful votes

Paradise Island

We had two weeks total to spend on the island of palawan and the highlight of our trip was Modessa Island. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun, private, quiet and romantic getaway. Response times via email were always prompt and helpful. The restaurant, island, and rooms were clean and comfortable, food was amazing, and resort staff was over-accommodating and friendly. After only 2 days we felt like we were saying goodbye to new friends and family as the boat drove us back to the mainland. Ray was the 5 star cook, friendly guest relations liaison, snorkel guide, and even local basketball professional. If you're looking for the guy that can hook you up anything on the island, find Ray - he is the backbone of the resort staff. Also, a shout-out to Andro, Boyet, Jun, Aldin, Aye, Carl, Maita at the front desk, Jude, Mark, and even the quiet and friendly mechanic Vincent. Salamat sobra for all your hard work, welcoming and FRIENDLY personalities as well as your professionalism. You guys all made our trip unforgettable!…

Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Wendyalice wrote a review Jun 2019

Blackpool, United Kingdom152 contributions91 helpful votes

Such a relaxing beautiful unspoilt resort

An hour's boat ride from roxas to modessa island, The staff on the island were fantastic so helpful and friendly. The accommodation is set right on the beach and the view from the rooms is lovely but basic but adequate for an island. There is no internet or wifi which is great so you just enjoy the peacefulness. The generator is only on at night. The food is good and plenty of it. The prices of drinks is reasonable. My family went snorkelling and saw a lot of different species of marine life. We saw sting rays, black tipped sharks and other fish from the beach. It was a beautiful place to stay and would definitely go back.

Date of stay: May 2019

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Stacey R wrote a review Apr 2019

Eastbourne, United Kingdom22 contributions2 helpful votes

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Exceeded all my Expectations

Nothing but LOVE for this place. This was a dream come true for me, Modessa Island Resort, simply perfect, paradise. We went for 4 days, thought we may run out of things to do but 4 days was not enough for this piece of paradise. The friendliest staff, still friends now and chat on WhatsApp and Facebook. Food is excellent for the Philippines. Everything is eco friendly, salt water showers was no problem. I did take extra conditioner for my hair, my hair is crazy with salt water but I was prepared. The island is beyond beautiful and the snorkelling and scuba was seriously incredible, like a scene out of 'Finding Nemo'. We will be back next year to see our new friends. I would recommend this place to everyone, anyone that loves nature. A big 10 FAT stars from me. Sending so much love to you all. Miss you and see you again soon xx…

Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Michael P wrote a review Apr 2019

Marly, France13 contributions5 helpful votes

Great place to just relax, but going downhill.

If you want to relax on a white sandy beach with palm trees this is the place for you. We spent 5 nights here, are I really unwound. The beaches are perfect. The island takes 15 minutes to walk around (beach nearly all the way around). You are lodged in a bamboo hut, which is cool and airy. However, for the management: Hey guys, you really need to do some simple basic maintenance. The bathrooms need a simple coat of paint, and the sink needs straightening up (as does the shelf) so that you can put something on it without it rolling off). The electrical sockets have to be simply reorientated, instead of looking down they should look up, so the plug stays in. The ceiling fan doesn't work, so : remove it; replace it; or repair it. Half of the hamacs on the beach have holes in them, try using one and you will see they can’t be used. All the outdoor furniture is broken or needs a coat of paint. Do something about the comfort rooms at the entrance to the restaurant, not a nice place to be. Sort out the mess of building material and other bits that are lying around at the entrance to the hotel, where your guests land. The best part of the installation is a builders yard. Clear it up! It would change your image. Sort out, use or get rid of the rubbish tip that is 100 metres after the dive shop, it gives a really bad impression of your environmental attitude. you should be ashamed. As for the staff, they are a really good bunch, make the most of them. you have to train them in service and in the kitchen. All these things that I have noted make the difference between you being “a place to stay for a couple of days”, and being a “really cool and great place to stay for a couple of days and I want to come back for some really good food”. My recommendation about your hotel to other travellers is: find another heaven on earth: this one is missing a bit to be called paradise, even though it is pleasant.…

Date of stay: March 2019

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Rod4178 wrote a review Apr 2019

Santa Ana, Costa Rica138 contributions148 helpful votes

Dilapidated and run down.

It’s such a beautiful place but sadly what a shocker of a resort. Well it’s not a repair rat all. It’s an hour by boat from Roxas and is a coral cay. It’s a run down tired place with nice staff who don’t really know what to do. There is no electricity during the day (so no wifi) rooms that have cold salt water showers only; zero amenities, broken furniture, fans that don’t work, towels that won’t dry you and so on. Our room had holes in the ceiling and a family of wild cats under the floor. The food was average at best, with very limited choice and no flexibility. We lasted one night only. ...but you can go diving and the view is awesome. If you just want a cheap place (except it was not that cheap) that is on a coral island and have zero expectations, it will be ok.

Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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