For those visiting Mahan Garden Resort for the first time you might want to checkout this review I made for them based on my experience. I hope this will help you decide whether to stay here or not.

Communication: They can be contacted through a phone call or text message specially if you want to get a reservation (Yes. They have reservation). The only issue I have is it takes them some time before they can respond to your queries.

Location: Mahan is just few minutes away from Samal Wharf which makes it very convenient for those who doesn't have any vehicle. You can reach the place by taking a 5-10 minutes walk, take a motorcab or ride a "habal-habal". You'll know you're in the right place if you see a yacht parked at the beach.

Personnel: I'm not sure how many staff they have but there was this guy am not sure if I still remember his name but I think it was Oliver. He's an all around dude, I see him as a receptionist, I see him in the store, I see him clean the beach, I see him as the cashier and I see him where I don't expect to see him. Just find him whenever you go here, he's really helpful.

Room: Always ask for their gazebo as it will include a two-level cottage. The ground level will serve as your cottage that is connected by small spiral staircase to your room. Their gazebo can accommodate up to 3-4 persons.

Facilities & Amenities: This is not the place where you want to experience a banana boat ride and you don't scuba dive here if you're even thinking of that. Am not even sure if they had a playground. One thing is for sure, they have a karaoke in the function hall that you can use all night long and a pantry that you can use (Just make sure to ask Oliver first).

Corkage: Worried? You shouldn't be. They don't have any corkage fee (For now). Hooray to those Red Horse and lechon baboy lovers!

Shower and Comfort Room: There are two sections: one on the left wing and the other on the right wing of the resort. The shower and comfort rooms in each wing are close to each other so don't ask if you smell like you took a pee after taking a shower.

Expenditures: Their "sari-sari" store does not offer overpriced goods so you do not have to worry about that. I paid well over P600 for the gazebo for an overnight stay and I find it cheap given that it offers a cottage and a room. The expenses in the end was worth it.

This is a nice looking beach with a city View plus calm waters that is great for snorkeling and night swimming. Very near and with a reasonable price. for family getaway or friends and can be home to office convention. check it out

We stayed at Mahan for an overnight. It was affordable but not so relaxing for an overnight stay since the room was so small for a group. The beach was okay. Everything went well. Its relaxing during the night. The place is just near the barge.