Hotel berhampiran Da-o Santa Cruz Chapel, Moalboal

We enjoyed our stay, nice quiet place to rejuvenate away from the hustle and bustle.very affordable for the experience we had here. All the staff will go above and beyond to make your stay hear a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Very clean and very large rooms. There is breakfast available American breakfast only to buy. They supply unlimited water refill station as well as unlimited to and coffee all day. No other food or drinks available for purchase at the property but there is a little local restaurant and shops just a short 1min walk. Being a island stay it is helpful rent a motorbike they also have motorbike, scooter hire for cheap to help you out or willp call a tuk tuk to come and pick you up. The tuk tuk will cost 250peso to 300pesos to restaurants or into the town each way. They are continuing to improve with the property starting to build villas for families to stay

TLDR: an amazing stay in general. Perfect for people seeking a getaway The hotel is located a bit south to the moalboal town center (approx. 10min by tutuk or motorbike) and away from the main road. You’ll need to cross a bridge made of bamboo sticks first to find your entrance. It’s a quiet place where you can only hear the nature and your own thoughts. I’d highly recommend the restaurant because they offer great food at a reasonable price, although takes some time to serve so order in advance. Kudos to the owners who are almost always present and will come to the table to introduce themselves and make recommendations if needed. Staff are well-trained and very helpful. You’ll also get the chance to observe some of the wildlife species like birds and lizards while staying there, which is a plus for me. A 10/10 experience. Don’t miss it if you enjoy some peace and quiet in the nature.

The hotel is conveniently located near restaurants, sea shore and many dive and activity places yet away from the main crowded areas. We stayed in a twin room and a family room. The twin room's facilities were good with convenient storage space with in the room and the bathroom. The bathroom was super clean and spacious. The room was very clean and comfortable with good air conditioning, the fan was very noisy though.  The family room was had a little bit more ”worn out” feel with less storage space for the clothes and none in the (small) bathroom. Fortunately we were only two persons staying in that room, it would have been more difficult to comfortably accommodate 4 persons in this room. The room and bathroom were clean, the AC efficient (noisy fan here as well).  The breakfast options were simple but ok, convenient for a quick breakfast before you go to activities. There are plenty of other options available around though. We did not try the restaurant for lunch or diner. 

We loved staying in this location. Our room was right on the water, giving some breathtaking views morning and night. Lots of storage space and big bathroom. The hotel has a great diving center that also rents all kinds of snorkeling equipment too until later hours. Pool was clean and there was even a tipsy bar within it. Our only issue was very low water pressure in the shower which made washing long hair ia bit challenging. While you are away from the “mail” street in town, walk us about 8 min and there are few other hotels/ restaurants and activity companies located right next to hotel entrance

My fiancé and I had a wonderful stay at the Blue Orchid, and it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had a  view of the ocean over the treetops. It felt peaceful and private — exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for. The staff were exceptional — so friendly, kind, and accommodating. They helped me plan a surprise proposal for my fiancé, offering suggestions for the perfect location and ultimately arranging for us to use their private rooftop. They also coordinated a romantic dinner there just for us, ensuring we had complete privacy. It was an unforgettable evening, and I’m so grateful for the care they put into making it so special. The resort arranged our transportation both from our previous hotel in Mactan and later to Cebu Pier 1, which made travel stress-free. We also booked canyoneering and an introductory scuba dive through them. The instructors were fantastic — very patient and reassuring, especially when I became nervous underwater and couldn’t finish the dive. While the resort is a bit removed from the busier Panagsama Beach area, that was a huge plus for us. We wanted somewhere quiet, scenic, and romantic, and Blue Orchid delivered exactly that. The restaurant doesn’t have a massive menu, but the food was consistently delicious, portions were perfect, and prices were very fair. Even though there wasn’t a kettle in the room, hot water, coffee and tea was readily available and it was never an inconvenience since everything was close by. We also appreciated the mosquito net over the bed — it added to the tropical charm, though we didn’t need it because insects were never an issue. We even spotted a tiny gecko in our room upon arrival, but it was harmless and quickly disappeared — just part of the island’s character! Overall, the Blue Orchid was everything we hoped for: quiet, romantic, and welcoming. The staff helped make one of the most meaningful moments of our lives absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend it, especially to LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a peaceful and genuinely inclusive place to stay in Moalboal. When we do a return trip to the area, we will stay here again. 

Good for diving in Moalboal, its neptune diving shop are downstairs, only 10 metres away from the coast. But of course, the location is at the end of the street. a bit far from the main street restaurants but it just a 5-10mins walk, acceptable . But it is noisy at night, because it is facing a night club . can hear shouting and music from my room till 2-3am.... the hotel restaurant downstairs but my booking didn't include the breakfast , buy separately will be around 200-300 peso. Air conditioning is not cool enough. no tooth brush ,paste and hair dryer provided. And the water is hardwater, you can buy bottle water yourself. we arrived late, needed to climb to the top (3rd floor). the staff also helped to take the luggage. The hotel provided car pick up service from Cebu Mactan airport 3000peso 3-4hrs. provided Kawasan fall Canoyeering with transport ticket and lunch 2500 per person (4hrs) with ”Nancy Kawasan shop”. Scuba Diving shore 1600peso with gear and dive master, called ”Ar-ink”, nice person.

Loved the property and the beach. Best snorkeling we did in Moalboal was direct from the resort and we saw turtles and lots of starfish and marine life. The lifeguard Frankie went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing snorkeling experience. Also enjoyed the pool and the location worked perfectly for us as it was away from the hustle and bustle but still close enough to hit the town for dinner each night. Plus, White Beach is a 5 minute paddle away on the kayak. Would definitely come back again

This is a budget-friendly room. The space is enough for couples. There’s not much amenities in the room though. You can ask the staff to clean the room promptly. There are some small stores outside where you can buy some necessities, but if you wish to buy fast food, the center is a bit far from this location.

Ночевали 1 ночь. Хорошее расположение в центре, номера чистые. Но находится отель рядом с барами-ресторанами, поэтому заснуть там получится только после 11. Спать можно только с берушами, которые отель благоразумно дает сам. Если вы планируете тусить всю ночь, то это идеальный отель. Если отдохнуть после дороги, то нет.

Has a lot of potential. Location is good and staff were helpful in ordering Tuk tuks to the town and organising day trips. Unfortunately our shower kept going cold but they did do their best to sort it.