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#6 of 16 hotels in Malapascua Island
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Hippocampus Beach Resort is centrally located on the main beach of Malapascua Island, Bounty Beach. Totaling 18 rooms with three different categories, including basic fan standard room, superior air conditioning rooms, and deluxe beachfront air conditioned rooms. It has a beachfront bar and restaurant with beer garden, tables on the beach, and bean bags for sunset happy hour. In house scuba diving school, Devocean Divers, and in house Kitesurfing school, Malapascua Kitesurfing.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool / beach towels
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Massage
Public wifi
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Special diet menus
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Evening entertainment
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
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Room features
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Private balcony
Safe
Bottled water
Refrigerator
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino, German
Location
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66Somewhat walkable
Grade: 66 out of 100
18Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
2Attractionswithin 0.5 km
233Reviews10Q+A32Room tips
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The place is beachfront and has 2 types of rooms. Standard and superior The superior room is little bigger with a basic desk, small fridge and remote control a/c The standard has manual ac, no desk no fridge No room service to both rooms and no soap and shampoo provided. Bring your own The wifi on the premises is pathetic unless you are on the front At 2000 peso a room the place is exensive
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Stopped in n here to watch the great live entertainment. Two girls with tremendous voices belting out a mixture of pop and rock classics. They were superb. Sadly the same cannot be said of the bar. We ordered gin and tonic and were shocked to discover that the gin was clearly watered down! We complained to our waitress who brought us fresh gins and this time opened the bottle in front of us. I know times have been hard but treating customers this way is not the way forward.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My weekend was amazing while staying at Hippocampus Beach Resort. They have well trained and accommodating staff to make your stay memorable and safe. You’ll feel like your part of the family. Rooms are spacious and clean to ensure that you will have a great sleep at night. A bar right at the beach front will spice up your night mood.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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It’s sort of a home away from home. Except, people are more friendly. In the recent light of covid-19 scares, this is when you get to see people as they are. Here are the friendliest and most helpful staff, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. We got help with transport, pharmacy runs to the mainland and so much more, while still feeling we belonged. It’s the best place. Nothing else to be said about it.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 13 May 2020
Those are very kind words for such an ugly guy! Haha! Thanks for also being so understanding while you guys were here. It was great meeting you and we really hope to have you back here again after this is all over! Take care in cold Denmark!
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If you are traveling to Malapascua, and you don’t know where to stay, look no further. Hippocampus has everything you want in a hotel. It’s directly on the beach, rooms are great, has a packed beach bar, staff are nice and very attentive. Manager will go beyond, and make sure you feel welcomed and have the time of your life. Nothing but love for this place, and we will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 13 May 2020
THANK YOU SO MUCH, it was so nice having you guys here. Hope to see you guys back under some more normal conditions! Take Care, Lee
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Stayed for 2 nights in a Deluxe beachfront room. Very convenient location. They had a faucet by the balcony to rinse sand off your shoes - very thoughtful. I also liked that they provided the complimentary drinking water in a glass bottle everyday rather than in single-use plastic water bottles. Everyone should be doing that! Bathroom was a bit cramped, there was no bidet or pail with "tabo". No tv so you will really be encouraged to go out and find stuff to do. Wifi didn't work most of the time. Didn't get welcome drinks even though the room inclusion said there were.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 13 May 2020
Hi there and thanks for your comments! We are glad you enjoyed our environmental touches as well :) We try to keep our environmental footprint down as much as we can. We apologize about the welcome drinks - please come back and visit us after this pandemic and we can offer you some yummy cocktails in place of those welcome drinks! As for our Wifi, it's a curse on this island... most places wifi doesn't work at all because we have no solid connection to the mainland. Thanks for the feedback and the kind words. Hope to see you again!
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We stayed here for 5 days. Rooms are clean, have AC, wall fan, hot water shower come with decent size balcony. Bathroom is a bit small but ok with us. Cafe serves wonderful meals with friendly staff. There’s a Devocean dive centre operated there, local DM are knowledgeable and friendly too. If you want hassle free, the dive centre can help you to arrange pick up from Cebu Airport all the way to the island with charges. Hope to make a trip back there again...
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 2 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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Booked our stay through devocean divers. Little pricier then normal for us but the service is great and free a la carte breakfast every morning! Rooms are very clean and super convenient if you are diving with devocean divers.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Hi there, Thank you for your wonderful comments! We're so happy you enjoyed your time here with us and our yummy breakfast. We hope to see you again soon!
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We stayed here for 3 nights and we had a great stay! The place is very nice and the rooms are clean and nice. the restaurant facing the ocean is the best thing!! this hotel is located directly on the beach and they provide sun bed and towel for free!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Hello, Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed your stay! Its nice to enjoy your meal while looking at the clean and clear turquoise water. Hope to see you again sometime soon!
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Its a well known place for divers. What you might get from my review is that it retains its good value. Facilities are as good as it can be in malapascua and the vibe , especially around sunset is amazing.also worth mentioning is that you dont get lonely, even if you are solo.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from hipporesort, Manager at Hippocampus Beach Resort
Responded 1 Nov 2019
Hi Ido, Thank you for your nice comments!! It was really nice having you here, we hope to see you again sometime soon.
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PRICE RANGE
US$26 - US$34 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hippocampus beach hotel malapascua island
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasCebu IslandMalapascua Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Hippocampus Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Hippocampus Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Bounty Beach (0.06 km) and Logon Church (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hippocampus Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Hippocampus Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hippocampus Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ocean Vida, The Craic House, and Oscar's Bar and Restaurant Malapascua.
Does Hippocampus Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Hippocampus Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are pets allowed at Hippocampus Beach Resort?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hippocampus Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, German, and Filipino.
Does Hippocampus Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.