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Hippocampus

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Daanbantayan with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Theater show
Aerial view
Beach views

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Superior Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Bidet
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, 1603

What's nearby

  • Bounty Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Logon Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Daanbantayan Ferry Port - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Guimbitayan Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bagacay Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB) - 70.5 miles/113.5 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Langob Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugbo Maya - ‬107 min drive
  • ‪Amihan - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Vida Beach Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Angelina - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hippocampus

Situated by the ocean, Hippocampus is a great choice for a stay in Daanbantayan. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Magellans Restaurant - This restaurant is located on the beach.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PHP 100 to 350 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PHP 3500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hippocampus Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel
Hippocampus Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel Daanbantayan

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Hippocampus?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hippocampus?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hippocampus.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hippocampus?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PHP 3500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hippocampus?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hippocampus and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as scuba diving. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hippocampus?
Yes, Magellans Restaurant offers beachfront dining.
What's the area around Hippocampus like?
Hippocampus is a short 5-minute walk from Bounty Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Daanbantayan Ferry Port.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Good value
Exactly what we paid for. It was basic, but did the job. The staff were nice and we bought food from the restaurant which was good
Jack, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jess, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Valerie, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Superales, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Get location and friendly helpful staff. Goid was also great, included breakfast menu was the best i've had in the Philippines to date.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nixon, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, nice food, clean
The management at Hippocampus we’re excellent. We booked the room less than 24 hours before arriving but they responded to emails immediately and organised our transfer from Cebu airport. The rooms at Hippocampus are fairly basic but still some of nicest on the island from what I saw. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the ac works well. The balcony is also really nice especially if there is a rainy patch. WiFi didn’t work in our room but you can just walk down the stairs and it connects in the restaurant or on the beach although can be slow. The shower water is slightly salty however we extended our stay and moved hotel (Hippocampus was booked up) and their water was the same. This is just how it is on malapascua. The water was nice and warm though and the pressure was ok and you get used to the slight saltiness!
Moira, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Very nice hotel on the beach. Having salt water piped into my shower and sink was very strange and not enjoyable at all. Showering in salt water? No thanks. Next time I'll stay in a hotel that has Fresh Water.
Karl, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Lovely Island cant wait to get back
Morten Christian, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice location and clean comfy room
herman m, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great place Great value!
Had a great stay at Hippocampus, incredible value for money and one of the best restaurants on the island! They are also right next to Devocean Divers which is a great dive shop!
Shrikant, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location over the main beach line of Malapascua. Delicious sandwiches and very kind and attentive staff.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Hippocampus is the best option in the Island
I saw many reviews elsewhere and couldn't find any good hotel in the price range. So I went ahead and booked this hotel feeling that my stay would be average in my mind. But it turned out to be totally opposite of what was expected. Rooms were nice though you can say condition were not that good but not that bad too. Welcomes drinks were offered and hotels had a nice vibe as you can go directly to the beach plus they have a lovely restaurant too.
Pratush, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel. Perfect for diving
Great staff, ideally located. Also good food
Olivier, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was amazing and perfect. Right in front of the beach and close to everything! The staff was amazing and helpful in everything. Food was awesome and the room was very clean and the bed super comfy! I would totally recomend this place!
Silvi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

10+ all the way around
Awesome hotel with happy, friendly staff and efficient service. The beach location, sunset views, a/c clean and comfortable rooms, views, entertainment, fabulous food, drinks and dive shop are all a 10+. We have stayed here twice and have not been disappointed with anything. Very well priced for the luxury. Damz the dive master is very thorough with safety and knowledgeable of the creatures of the sea. Christy the owner is a beautiful person and takes pride in making sure the visitor enjoy their time at Hippocampus.
Vicki, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

5-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

OK rooms - premium price charged for good location
Room was clean but felt like it needed to be freshened up a bit - I can't quite work out if that's because it's starting to get a bit old, or just the way it was decorated and presented. In any case, the room was fine - no complaints. I think they charge a bit of a premium for their location - right in the middle of the main restaurants. You can find better rooms for the same price a few hundred metres either side.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

On the beach
Overall it was a good experience! I had a standard room which I believe is overpriced not having air conditioning, a refrigerator, hot water or wifi! The staff were amazing and the superior rooms looked good if you are willing to pay the price!
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Wonderful diving Experience
All hotels in Philippines are Aircon as it is a tropical country. If hotel is non aircon it clearly specify in its description. That is standard i all philippines. However, in this hotel they do not specify which rooms are aircon and which ones not. But once upon arrival they tell that the one booked was non aircon. Then they charge extra for turning on the aircon switch ( the rooms actally have aircon but is disconnected from main switch if not paid additional).
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I had a very nice stay there at the hotel and hope to come back soon!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This hotel　dosn't be worth the price.No Aircon only electric fan.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

ok but there are definitely better places to stay
we had booked a beachfront room and beachfront it was. Unfortunately, it was very close to the bar (sometimes a bit noisy if you're looking for peace and quiet) and we were next door to a dive shop's store room. This meant that we were woken up by divers collecting their cylinders and equipment for early morning diving (4.30am! ) The manager was very understanding and moved us the following day and was very efficient in resolving the problem with our fridge. on the whole the staff are really lovely and friendly and we were welcomed on arrival. sadly, a couple of the staff were a little unfriendly/miserable. rooms are basic but kept very clean by the housekeeping ladies. food and drinks were of a good standard, great cocktails and a full breakfast was included in the price of our stay.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

청소상태 불결..
YONGHO, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best place
Bedste sted på øen. Mest chillede vibe, og ligger i gåafstand til alt. Man kan fra Hippo udforske alt, samt bare hænge ud. De har den dejligste dykkerskole tilknyttet, og de gør meget for lokale mennesker og dyr. 100 hjerter til dette sted!
6-night trip
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