<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Buena Vida Resort and Spa in Daanbantayan offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a pleasant stay. <h2>Exceptional Facilities</h2> Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a fitness center, and a lush garden. The terrace provides a relaxing outdoor space, while the hot tub offers a perfect retreat. <h2>Dining and Services</h2> The resort features a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and room service. Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, beauty services, and wellness packages. <h2>Activities and Attractions</h2> Guests can participate in yoga classes, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Bounty Beach is a 2-minute walk away, while Logon Beach lies 1969 feet nearby. Mactan-Cebu International Airport is 85 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Spa

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.1
High score for Daanbantayan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shira
    Israel Israel
    Breakfast was really nice, in Ocean Vida hotel on the beach, with a nice selection and fresh pastries every day. Rooms and beds were nice, good AC, garden was beautiful and so was the entrance to the hotel. The shower is spacious and there is...
  • Ervi
    Philippines Philippines
    The staff were accommodating. Breakfast was sumptuous. The resort really gives off that zen feel. We had a lovely short stay, and we would totally be back.
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds and quiet rooms Friendly and welcoming staff Beautiful, calm, relaxing resort Lovely facilities - gym, spa, rooftop yoga shala and open reception with comfortable seats Wonderful yoga classes We loved the outdoor area on our...
  • Digitalchild
    Australia Australia
    A lovely small resort about a 3-minute walk from the beach. The staff were friendly, the bed comfortable and the aroma's in the room smelled amazing. We had a couples spa treatment which was lovely.
  • Rebecca
    Germany Germany
    I‘m giving the Buena Vida a rating of 10 on here considering it is definitely the best hotel on Malapascua. It seemed to be constantly fully booked and rightfully so. All in all it is a nice hotel that is well taken care of. Sheets and towels...
  • Paulius
    Lithuania Lithuania
    One of the best places to stay on Malapascua Island. Very friendly, helpful hotel staff, ready to help in every situation or answer all questions. Very comfortable, large bed. The spa met all expectations. Yes, it is more expensive than the...
  • Daniela
    Austria Austria
    The rooms are located around a garden and very quiet and private. We enjoyed the yoga class with Lorenza a lot =) Also, the spa treatment (diver package) was really nice - just keep in mind to not get a massage the day you're diving ;)
  • Annika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nestled just behind the vibrant main waterfront area, Buena Vida offers a serene and tranquil retreat. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond, especially when my friend encountered some travel issues—they truly exemplified...
  • Irina
    Russia Russia
    Dates of stay end of December 2024 Hotel is located 3' to the beach Behind the hotel is the local market The whole courtyard is covered in greenery (we have not seen this in other hotels). Yoga every morning Service Welcoming reception, always...
  • Ly
    Germany Germany
    Great service and accommodation, wonderful and sweet staff. Trying to help with everything possible for them. Cute gesture of good night cakes everyday.

Area info

Resort facilities at Buena Vida Resort and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 600 per child, per night
Crib upon request
₱ 0 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 600 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
₱ 1,200 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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