More about hotels in Misamis Oriental
About Misamis Oriental accommodation
Misamis Oriental is Northern Mindanao's coastal all-rounder, ringed by Macajalar Bay on one side and rising into cool highland country on the other. Cagayan de Oro City gets its own guide here on Traveloka, so think of this one as the rest of the province: the beach towns, the waterfalls, and the quieter stays just outside the city buzz.
Outside the city, choices are smaller but genuine, from beachfront resorts in Opol to a handy pick right by the airport in Laguindingan. Here's how to sort out where to stay.
Where should you stay in Misamis Oriental?
- Opol: The province's main beach strip, strung along Macajalar Bay just past the city. Resorts here mix pools with easy sea access, and it's also home to Seven Seas Waterpark for a family day out.
- Laguindingan: Home to the province's airport, so it's the practical pick for an early flight or a late arrival without the drive into the city.
- El Salvador City: A quieter coastal city with a handful of pool-club style resorts, good for a relaxed couple of nights away from the main strip.
- Gingoog City: On the eastern side of the province and known as the "City of Waterfalls." Base here if Tiklas Falls and the surrounding falls are the main draw.
- Gitagum: A small, low-key beach town facing Macajalar Bay. Good for a genuinely quiet weekend rather than a big resort scene.
- Claveria: Up in the hills, an hour or two from the coast. A cooler-climate change of pace with sweeping views rather than sand.
How much is Misamis Oriental accommodation?
Stays outside Cagayan de Oro City run noticeably cheaper than the city centre, though the selection is smaller. Book ahead in the coastal towns on weekends, when locals from the city head out to the beach too.
- Budget stays: From AU$20 per night. Simple inns and guesthouses in the smaller towns.
- Mid-range hotels: From AU$35 per night. Comfortable rooms with a pool, often in Laguindingan or El Salvador City.
- Beachfront and resort stays: From AU$60 per night. Pool-and-beach resorts in Opol and Gingoog, usually the top pick for a family trip.
What is Misamis Oriental known for?
Beyond the hotel pool, here's what fills up a day or two in the province.
- Tiklas Falls (Gingoog City): The headline waterfall in a province nicknamed the "City of Waterfalls," dropping around 120 feet into a wide swimming pool. Bring a change of clothes.
- Sagpulon Falls (Jasaan): A quieter, towering waterfall out in Barangay San Isidro, a good stop if you want falls without the crowds.
- Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort (Opol): A big pirate-themed waterpark with slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool. A reliable family day out close to the beach resorts.
- Macajalar Bay beaches (Opol and Gitagum): A string of low-key beach resorts facing the bay, best for swimming and a lazy afternoon rather than big nightlife.
- Claveria's highlands: Head up into the hills for cooler air, viewpoints over the province, and small community-run bee farms producing local honey.
- Balingoan port: The jump-off point for the ferry across to Camiguin island, handy to know if a side trip is on the itinerary.
What are the best hotels in Misamis Oriental?
Choice outside Cagayan de Oro City is genuinely smaller than in the city itself, but each of the main towns has at least one solid, well-reviewed option worth booking ahead.
- Apple Tree Resort and Hotel: Right on the beach in Opol, with two pools and an easy 5-minute drive to Seven Seas Waterpark. A solid family base on the coast.
- Hidden Oasis Resort: In Gingoog City, just a five-minute drive from Tiklas Falls. A quiet, well-rated pick for anyone basing themselves near the falls.
- Brevant Pool Club And Resort: A pool-focused resort in El Salvador City, good value for a relaxed couple of nights away from the city.
- LOHAS Airport Hotel: A few minutes from Laguindingan Airport, with a pool and free transfers on request. The easy choice for an early flight or a late landing.
Tips for booking a stay in Misamis Oriental
- Decide beach or airport first: Opol and Gitagum for the coast, Laguindingan if a flight is bookending the trip.
- Weekends get busy: Coastal resorts fill up with day-trippers and overnighters from Cagayan de Oro on weekends, so book ahead if you're travelling Friday to Sunday.
- Check the drive time: Some "Misamis Oriental" stays are a fair way from the city, so confirm the distance to whichever falls, beach, or airport you're planning around.
- Pack for both coast and hills: Swimwear for the beach towns, and a light jacket if a side trip up to Claveria's cooler highlands is on the cards.
- Sort ground transport early: A private van or hotel transfer is the easiest way between towns here, since public transport options thin out once you're off the highway.
