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Opened in 2015, Salaya Beach Houses offers 9 modern beachfront apartments and penthouses, an infinity 22-meter swimming pool, dedicated dive shop and boat, pool bar, air-conditioned restaurant, yoga, massage, conferencing and workshop facilities. Dahon Restaurant, offers contemporary European and Filipino style cuisine in the conservatory-style setting in the luscious tropical gardens of Salaya Beach Houses.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Yoga classes
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycles available
Babysitting
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Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Infinity pool
Pool with view
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Shallow end in pool
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Restaurant
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Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
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Happy hour
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Poolside bar
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Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
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Let's get things straight from the beginning. I have NO economic interest in this resort. **On a 5 star scale, I'd give this resort 6**. Just finished a two week dive/scuba vacation. The food is top notch, including desserts made fresh daily. You'll order in advance off of a very nice menu. And the desserts come from a pastry chef who is on site. The resort staff is ultra friendly, with that warm & happy Philippino vibe. The dive masters know their business, and you can expect to see some great sights underwater. (DM Dave is awesome, be sure to ask for him by name). All of this comes from a traveler who has hit nearly every Caribbean island, and lots of the South Pacific. Be sure to take a boat trip to Apo island...
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Allan429 We love the full disclosure at the start of your five bubble review (... 6** out of a possible 5 as you put it)! We believe that our team are what makes a stay at Salaya worthy of such comments, and you hit the nail on the head by making your review all about them - from dive staff, to chefs, and rest of the team who exude their warm & happy filipino hospitality, they are our best asset. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on Tripadvisor - we have passed on your comments to all the team members. From our side we want to return the sentiment - such a wonderful and diverse group of people that made up your dive group. All of you made our work a joyful experience. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes from us all at Salaya Beach Houses
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I experienced dine in and yoga in Salaya Beach Houses and I found it fantastic! The restaurant such a cosy beautiful space with amazing view and delicious food. Best sushi in the city and the best yoga space in Negros Oriental.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded 22 Jul 2022
Dear evgebutas300, What a beautiful afternoon that was - yoga and meditation followed by sushi and wine in the garden! Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience. We are especially grateful that you rate our sushi as the best in the city, and we agree that the yoga studio looking out through the palm trees with glimpses of the ocean is a stunning space! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. (Our next 5 course sushi banquet lunch is on August 20th). Sincere thanks & best wishes from all of us at Salaya Beach Houses 🌴
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I loved my stay at Salaya. I was traveling with a group of scuba diving friends. All of us have traveled extensively on dive trips and we all agreed this was a first class operation. As divers, we appreciated the fact that by the second day every crew member knew our names and gear. They were extremely attentive and responsive to our needs. The accommodations were spacious and comfortable; the food was varied and delicious. The staff was uniformly friendly and gracious. I highly recommend Salaya Beach Houses!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear carolynp65 Thank you, thank you!! Having your group of divers takeover the resort for an exclusive stay was so much fun for our team. The grace with which you have written your five bubble review is the perfect reflection of the wonderful nature of each and every person in your group. As a team we are all very appreciative of your feedback, and will forever remember the kind and respectful interactions that we all had with you. We sincerely hope that we can bring you all back again soon for a repeat trip! Keep on diving, it's clearly the elixir of life ;) from us all at Salaya Beach Houses
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Here is a sample day at Salaya Beachhouses resort: 5.45 Watch the red sunrise over the sea 6.30 Snorkel in the warm waters (with good equipment from the resort) and watch 20 different kinds of fish dance in the coral (and the occasional turtle) 8 Rinse off under the outdoor shower then have breakfast (fresh fruit, chia, omelettes, pastry chef croissants …) 10 Yoga or lie by the pool in the loungers unless doing a day trip to Apo Island or the waterfalls or local markets 12.30 Buffet lunch of fresh fish or chicken, dressed salads with breads and fruit 2 Go for a wander, cool off by doing laps in the pool, take a dive with skilled critter spotters 3 Fresh made vegan cake time 4 Yoga or a massage - Philippine with banana leaves highly recommended 5.30 Order happy hour drinks at the Tiki bar 7on Three course dinner al fresco - always delicious fresh food - international style with local ingredients Rooms are spacious, staff are friendly, every convenience is provided. I cannot recommend Salaya enough!…
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Cash is more useful than cards in the Philippines and local ATMs may not work
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you 713mareew! We love your account of a day at Salaya - thank you! Your yoga retreat group are such great people, that makes it a joy for our team to provide excellent service (very affirming for our team). We are hoping to welcome the group back next year for an even better Yoga Retreat, and look forward to hopefully seeing you again then. Thank you again for taking the time to review your stay - we thoroughly appreciate the 5 bubble Tripadvisor review. Namaste all the team at Salaya Beach Houses
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Lovely small horel - 10 out of 10. We had a great 4 days here – accommodation, equipment, ambience, staff, food, all top class – plus excellent snorkelling from the beach (Marine Reserve). We really enjoyed the smaller and more personal aspect of this resort.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
M4100DAjennyg - 10 out of 10!! Thank you so much! It seems that bigger is not always better, and we love that you appreciate the small/boutique nature of Salaya Beach Houses. Yes, the snorkelling right in front of the resort is amazing - we are lucky to have a marine reserve directly in front of the property. If you venture back to the Philippines again, we would be delighted to welcome you to Salaya once again. Since you stayed with us, our luxury spa has opened, complete with a koi pond that runs through the private treatment rooms, and a water wall - a very tranquil space to enjoy a massage, facial, body scrub, etc. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us, and for taking the time to review your stay. Best wishes from all the team here at Salaya Beach Houses
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The penthouse apartment was perfect for us, spacious and luxurious. The fact you can’t use the kitchen was not a problem, who wants to cook whilst on holidays? Breakfast was amazing, lunch and dinner too. We did venture out to other nearby restaurants too, all within walking distance. We didn’t dive, but its a great base to visit Apo island, snorkelling with the whale sharks at Oslob and a day tour around Valencia ( all arranged by myself at a much cheaper rate than the hotel). The view and pool were amazing and I would definitely recommend staying here.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Jodiegud, thanks for taking the time to review your stay - and of course we are thrilled that you have given a 5 bubble Tripadvisor Review! Our chefs have an excellent reputation for great food - thank you for appreciating this. We hope to welcome you back to Salaya soon. Until then, safe travels and best wishes from us all, Salaya Beach Houses
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Excellent location for a family diving trip. The penthouses with beach view are spacious, very stylish and provide privacy in combination with room for get togethers as a family. The small boutique hotel with only nine rooms has an overall intimate atmosphere and the team really knows how to treat clients with kindness. This is an important aspect also when it comes to diving. As newly certified divers we enjoyed perfect guidance by the instructors Dave and Ryan during our very first ocean dives as a family of four. The dive shop is very well equipped with perfect regulators, computers, etc.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Hellalia, Thank you for visiting us all the way from Germany. We're very happy to receive your five bubble Tripadvisor review! Thank you. Dave and Ryan loved diving with you and being part of your first dives as a family group - what great memories for you all to have. Thank you again - we hope to welcome you back to Salaya sometime in the future. Best wishes from all the team at Salaya Beach Houses
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i have stayed here 3 tyms all of my stays were great - better each tym , the resort keeps taking steps to better there already perfect service & rooms . MY wife and son and of course myself are already looking foward to the calming and respecful vibe of SALAYA on our next stay
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Scott & Marissa, Thank you very much for such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you returned to celebrate Christmas at Salaya this year. Since you were here, we've been busy adding some new features to the resort: Reflections - our new luxury spa with 4 private treatment rooms that include a water wall and koi pond. There are also three new Cabanas that have been added to the front of the property, overlooking the ocean. We look forward to seeing the three of you back again soon. Until then, best wishes from all the team at Salaya Beach Houses
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We came as a group of four large families (28 pax, many small children) with the intention of visiting the Oslob Whalesharks, Apo Island Turtles, and nearby waterfalls/hikes. After four nights at Salaya we had clear concensus: 5/5, A++, excellent service, food, amenities, staff, etc. Here are some things that stood out: -The staff were extremely warm, kind, welcoming and did everything they could to maximize our enjoyment. -On each of our day tours Salaya sent multiple staff as our personal guides and escorts (in addition to the local guides stationed at each destination) -The managers Marc and Carol do an awesome job of ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained at the resort. From the kitchen to the dive shop, they keep it classy. -The restaurant menu and food exceeded expectations! The cuisine is modern, tasty, and includes a great variety to fit everyone's taste buds. Tip: try the macaroni and cheese! (you'll order it at every meal from that point on) -The rooms/facilities are immaculate, spacious, beautifully designed, and all feature a magnificent view of the ocean. -I have to mention how awesome it was to have consistent hot water in every shower I took; despite the fact that there were so many people in our room/group. Hot showers are a rare luxury this far out in the province! -The beach in front of the resort is the famous and beautiful black sand variety. The house reef / marine sanctuary for snorkeling did not disappoint. It's best visited when there is less wind for greater visibility. We also enjoyed a lot of paddle boarding. -Salaya handled all our logistics for airport transfers; which went very smooth and we all appreciated the piping hot towels to refresh our senses. They also had these for us on each day trip/tour we did. In summary, Salaya did not disappoint and we're looking forward to our next visit!…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Matt & Family We thoroughly enjoyed your visit, and are all very grateful for the generous Tripadvisor review that you've taken the time to write. Thank you from each and every one of us at Salaya Beach Houses ! We look forward to your return soon.
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My wife and I had a wonderful, memorable experience at Salaya Beach Houses. We stayed there for 9 nights in early Nov. 2022, as part of a group of 13 experienced scuba divers, most of whom we’ve traveled with before. We had never been to the Philippines before, but many in our group had visited the country before and I’d say that everyone in the group had a great time. We loved our time there. The resort is not large (it’s maximum capacity is around 28 people) but it’s very beautiful and clean, truly one of the nicest looking resorts we saw on the Dauin coast. The accommodations were spacious and very comfortable, and the food was just fantastic (we had an all-inclusive plan). The menu had so many great items that we didn’t have enough days to try everything! But the best thing about the Salaya Beach Houses is the people - the operators, Carol and Marc, and all the wonderful staff. We were treated so well, and time and again the staff went out of their way to accommodate us, such as Carol wrangling oatmeal for us even though it wasn’t on the menu, and the staff erecting a canopy everyday so that my wife and I could eat lunch outdoors on the beautiful lawn and in the shade. We loved our early evenings by the pool, getting the mocktail of the day from the bar and just relaxing before dinner. All of the Staff were so kind and friendly, and after 10 days with them many of them felt like family to us - certainly some became friends that we really hated to leave. The dive operation at Salaya Beach Houses is excellent. The dive staff worked very hard and we had a great time on the dive boats (the snacks for the dive intervals were fantastic: fresh mango, watermelon, and pineapple everyday, and usually some fresh baked treats; Carol has some great recipes!) The diving itself was easy, with very warm water (84-85F degrees), and we saw a lot of the cool marine critters that the Philippines is known for. The visibility while muck diving was actually pretty good, and we highly recommend diving at Apo Island, which has beautiful reefs and great visibility. Salary Beach Houses is a beautiful, peaceful, and friendly place that gave us wonderful memories. We hope we’ll be lucky enough to visit again.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded 9 Dec 2022
Dear Guide00279616373, What a fabulous review - thank you both for providing such a detailed account of your stay with us, and for the five star feedback ★★★★★ We thoroughly enjoyed having your dive group stay with us, and it brings the entire team joy to know that you had such a good time. We're really hoping that you will all be back again for more diving, great food, and fire dancing! Best wishes to you both in Hawaii, from all of us at Salaya Beach Houses 🌴
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US$205 - US$272 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Salaya Beach Houses
What are some of the property amenities at Salaya Beach Houses?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Salaya Beach Houses?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Salaya Beach Houses?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Salaya Beach Houses?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Salaya Beach Houses?
Conveniently located restaurants include Finbar, Dahon Restaurant, and Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort Restaurant and Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Salaya Beach Houses?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Does Salaya Beach Houses have airport transportation?
Yes, Salaya Beach Houses offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Salaya Beach Houses offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Salaya Beach Houses?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, and Filipino.
Are there any historical sites close to Salaya Beach Houses?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Silliman University (12.9 km) and Belfry (11.6 km).
Does Salaya Beach Houses have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.