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#3 of 8 guest houses in Malapascua Island
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Malapascua Starlight Resort offers the most affordable prices on the island for a very nice room accommodations. Just a five-minute walk to the beautiful Bounty Beach, close to restaurants and dive shops. We are a private, fully-fenced property. We offer free WiFi, cold beers, variety of ice cold beverages, cereals, snacks, coffee, etc. Open air shared kitchen available for our guests who would prefer cooking their own meal for a minimal fee. The public market where you can buy fresh and crisp fruits and vegetables is just steps away, located just across the road from the main gate. Breakfast can also be ordered. All of our rooms have Air-Con, hot and cold shower. Nine units with terraces and five units with private balconies. We have a very warm, friendly and polite staff always ready to serve you best. We value customer satisfaction and ensure your stay is as relaxing and comfortable.
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Family
Business
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
Location
Daanbantayan, 6013 Philippines
Malapascua Starlight Resort
74 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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I stayed here at the Starlight Resort from October to December and it was great. The girls running the place were very easy going, accommodating, friendly and kind. It’s about a 5 min walk to the beach and the port. It’s right across from the market where there is multiple bbqs every night with lots of food and karaoke. Overall great location. My room was comfortable and the ac worked although the tv did not work. The wifi was iffy at times as it’s a small island with poor connection to begin with so it was expected. I enjoyed my time here and loved hanging out with their family kitten Yumi. I was happy with my stay and would recommend it to anyone! :)
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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Nice, cute small resort. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice location close to public market. Walking distance to the bounty beach.. The room is big and clean, and there’s Aircon and safebolt. Nice resort to stay
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The weather was so bad the day we arrived in Malapascua Island. Rough seas battered us heavily and it was truly a miracle that our boat made it one piece that fateful day of December 27, 2014. When our boat finally reached shore at past 6 in the evening, after a 2 grueling hours at sea (regular travel time under good weather conditions is just 20-30mins from Maya Port) we just couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotions. As if our ordeal was not enough there was a heavy downpour as we were making our way through the narrow and dim lighted streets of the island, on our way to our hotel. The vacation that we so looked forward was off to a rough start. We were hungry, cold, and soaking wet.
We finally arrived at Malapascua Starlight hotel and were warmly welcomed by the friendly staff of the hotel. We had 2 double beds in our room; each bed could sleep two people. The sheets were clean and freshly laundered. There was also a good-sized wardrobe to hang our clothes and a safety deposit box to keep our valuables. The room was spacious inside and so three people (myself, my husband and our cousin) could easily move around. Outside, each room had its own porch with a bamboo sofa set.
Badly needing a shower I quickly checked the bathroom. I heaved a sigh of relief and was pleased to see that they had a heater. Clean white (new) towels and basic toiletries (shampoo, conditioner and lotion) were also provided.
As most of our clothes got wet we asked the hotel staff to lend us a clothes rack and hangers, which they quickly brought to us.
Though the start of our day was rough, we were all able to rest well and enjoyed a peaceful night's sleep at this cosy hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2014
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â You can get better wifi signal outside the room, so you can either hang out at the porch or the...
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The resort offers comfortable but small rooms back off the beach and right adjacent to the market where there are some decent meals to be had. There are a range of room options, including the queen bed option I had. This has a shower and reasonable sized bathroom, and a balcony. I had chosen the breakfast included option and this was fine. They even managed to cook it the morning after the typhoon. How ever, that was about all they managed after that even, despite their being little actual damage to the resort. Power had gone and rather than provide candles, nothing was given to allow us to see in rooms after dark. Neither were there any instructions given about what might need to be done during the storm. People moved in and left almost immediately because of the lack of action. The owner did refund 70% of the room rate for the storm-affected nights but it could so easily have been avoided with more thought. When one considers there were places better set up to cope for a fraction more, it made this resort one of the less attractive options. Solar panels had been installed by the time I left but were not working so it may get better.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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I stayed here in their deluxe room and copped bed bugs. Got absolutely hammered by them and only noticed 2 days into the stay (as is standard with bed bug bites they appear 24 hours later) when I figured out what they were I switched rooms as it was late. The next day at check out I showed management my ravished legs and arms and spoke to the manager over the phone. I requested some compensation and was told to prove they had them (my maple bites weren’t enough). The owner behaved like pig and accused me of bringing them in (impossible I’d come straight from home), then proceeded to tell me she slept in the same bed a week before and everything was fine. Said she’s slept in every bed there the week before all 25 rooms worth. Hmmm. Nevertheless I showed them the bed bug stains and it still want enough, shed inspected the same stain the week before too. Go figure. So management refused to believe me and Compensate me and were rude and horrible about it. DO NOT STAY HERE
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Traveled solo
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We stayed 1 night in a superior room with a balcony. The room was on the 2nd floor, it was having a good size for a couple and it was really clean. There was a small safe but no tv, and it was equipped with an effective and quiet aircon. It was having a balcony where you can dry clothes and sit. The hotel is a couple of hundred metres away from the beach. Opposite the entrance there are some barbeque stalls which are pretty popular in the evening. I wouldn't call the hotel a resort, but in my opinion it's offering really good value for money and I would book it again...
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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What an amazing stay we have had at Starlight. Sheer joy. Originally had checked in elsewhere but needed to move as it wasnt good. We went hunting around the Island for the perfect place and we found it here. Friendly, sociable, beautifully comfortable, an oasis on the island. Sandy the owner was in residents and what an amazing host she is with her lovable smile and high level of customer service. You arrive as guests and leave as friends. Nothing is too much trouble. The rest of the staff including her sister are also wonderful. We booked a Delux Room. It was exceptional large, highly effective quiet aircon, very comfortable bed, high quality linen, stylish and simply wonderful. It comes with it's own outdoor seating area overlooking the peaceful oasis of a garden. Other guests were clearly having a fine time as well. We thought that our room was exceptional value for money and we have been in the Philippines for a month now. Staying anywhere else on this beautiful amazing island would be a waste. Highly recommend
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I would highly recommend this place not only for its facility, but mostly for its service beyond any imagination. I am not talking about room service, but the service that matters the most when you need it.
I had booked the room on Hotels.com, and I was supposed to check in on Dec 15. I contacted the resort to arrange for transportation for me from the hotel in Cebu (where I spent the prior night) to Malapascua.
Unfortunately, we got stuck at the May (a small village) because of a tropical depression crossing the area. The same person from the resort arranged for the driver to find a place to sleep in May. She contacted me via email and called the caretaker of the place where I was staying in May to ensure we were OK and coordinate the next move.
Eventually, I made it to Malapascua 2 days later, and the resort refunded me for the first 2 nights, which I didn't use as I was stuck in May.
Once at the hotel, I learned that the person I was dealing with was the owner and she was in California, which made it even more admirable.
Anyway, for the what concerns the facilities, I must say that the location is great, the room is big with comfortable beds and clean sheets/towels. I didn't expect such a spacious room.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Like many other travelers, we wanted to see more of the Philippines, but ended up staying for the full stay on Malapascua. This resort is very possibly one of the cleanest places I have ever stayed at. Daily housekeeping, supremely chilled and with plenty of room outside for children to play. There are hammocks, porches and you can keep stuff in the refrigerator. Malapascua has several problems for the tourist with children, but these are enumerated elsewhere. You generally have to go by bike to get to the decent beaches at the north end of the island. The resort provided us with free transport (usual cost is 40PHP per trip) - which means that at a total of 32 trips, we saved a lot of cash. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling with a family - there is a fantastic street restaurant outside the gate, but that too is referenced elsewhere.
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Date of stay: April 2017
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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Was there in late April with my Fiancee for some Scuba around the island. Rooms are Amazingly spacious. You can fit your car their if the door allows. Very clean and well maintained. Good CR and hot water shower. Hotel staff is very nice, accommodating and helpful. Room maintenance service was very fast when we called for it. There are few hammocks outside your room to relax. It feels great especially in the evening. There is a spacious shaded terrace outside the rooms with chairs to sit for some snacks and few cold ones. Distance to Bounty Beach is just 4 mins walk. Perfect place for relaxation and to stay in if you plan to dive or walk around the island.
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Date of stay: April 2017
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Hi Glecy,
Yes, I am. Can you book directly at Malapascua Starlight Resort? It will be the same rate per night. Please call this +63 917 872 1015. I'm having problems with my airbnb. I am going to decline you booking there.
Thank you!
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PRICE RANGE
₱1,450 - ₱2,030 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasCebu IslandMalapascua Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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