Buena Vida Resort and Spa

 Was to stay 3 nights but due to Cyclone and possibility of being stranded on island only stayed one night. Room had two twin beds and very nice balcony with hammock, couch and chairs. You face an inside wooded area with other rooms. Chickens are very loud in the morning. Shower is nice, shampoo and body wash provided, no conditioner. Beds were small and a bit shaky, also bed on right you had to move to get at plug to try and charge your electronics. We only slept there one night but I awoke with a tingly sensation in my hand which ended up turning into about 20 welts. It was the hand I sleep on under my pillow so unsure what bug got me (bedbugs, ants, ?) But since it didn't appear till after we left the island that day I couldn't look at the bed and try and figure it out. I know there were ants in the room since you could see them coming under the door but if it was ants I would think more than just my hand would have been bit. It is about a 6 minute walk to their breakfast and dive shop. We didn't dive with them or have breakfast due to early morning dive with Evolution. We did have dinner once and lunch once at Ocean Vida which was excellent. Didn't get to enjoy any of the amenities due to our short stay here.

Towels smell very good, bed quality excellent.

Great central location on Malapascua. Very handy to be able to charge food and bar tab to room at Ocean Vida on the beachfront. Breakfast was wonderful too. Only one downside was that the a/c in our sons bedroom was noisy and did not cool the room down. Otherwise a great stay :)

Buena Vida is a beautiful resort. It has a beautiful vibe and very cozy and homey feel. The staff and cleaners all made us feel welcome upon arrival and made sure we felt comfortable and that we were free to ask for anything we needed at any time throughout our stay. We were also able to request a romantic package which is perfect for couples. It includes a spa massage, a private jacuzzi and an intimate dinner for two which is perfect for anniversary celebration. I highly recommend Buena Vida resort if you are planning on making a visit to Malapascua Island. We cant wait to be back.

Very friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Very relaxing garden view. Very good food and refreshments. I will stay here again.

Love our stay here, their spa is the best!! We will be back

It was amazing! We loved our stay at Buena Vida. Wish we could have stayed there from the beginning of our trip to Malapascua. The staff Were so kind and service minded. The breakfast was super, the environment and the room was trendy and fresh! Truly recommend to travelers!

Breakfast is more monotonous take a shower is 1 minute hot water 1 minute cold water Everything else is satisfactory SPA is very comfortable!!!!!

We were very happy staying at Buena Vida. The place was clean and comfortable and to me what made it great was that the staff was so helpful and polite especially the main receptionist we called her “Nelly”. The bedroom was well equipped and the breakfast was delicious, and there is a resting area for own room with couches and a hammock

Me and my girlfriend spent two nights here and they were so accommodating. This was the favourite part of our trip to Philippines , the canyoneering is a must do when you’re there !! Ken was so helpful he drove us around everywhere we wanted to go and also took us to a few waterfalls we didn’t know about which turned out to be awesome. I couldn’t rate these guys any higher an overall fantastic experience thank you

Overall, a great stay. Hotel staff are amazing and friendly. Hotel set in nice tropical setting off busy stretch but only 2mins to beach. Good breakfast, and a nice spa. Would definitely return.

From the moment we arrived at Buena Vida, we were treated like royalty. All the staff were so welcoming and accommodating. October is a very quiet time of year so there weren't many guests there. The breakfast each morning was freshly prepared al a carte (amazing bacon). Because the weather was quite poor, we enjoyed 3 of the free sessions of yoga and a number of good quality spa sessions. Ocean Vida, the sister hotel, at the beach has a good restaurant and bar area which we enjoyed and we used Sea Explorers next door for a great dive trip. Malapascua feels very unspoilt and if you walk up to the beach in the north of the island, you pass through everyday village life (which includes a lot of cockerels, pigs and dogs). A very pleasant relaxing stay.

average rooms grounds are unkept no lunch or dinner available no bar and even it shows a pool in the pics there is none

Absolutely perfect. The room was clean, the staff we're thoughtful and kind. Wonderful experience

Nice small hotel. The staff were fantastic and quickly arranged activities that we were interested in. We loved the balcony. The hotel is a short walk from the beach but the hotel's partnership with Ocean Vida made beach access easy. The only negative was the weak and inconsistent wifi. I would definitely stay here again.

The hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. It's in a beautiful garden setting and a very short two minute walk to the beach. A great place to unwind after a swim and some sunbaking during the day, which you can do at their partner hotel right on the beach. The breakfast is great and the rooms always clean, comfortable and spacious. We loved our own little private verandah with hammock as well. It's your perfect getaway!

The staff are extremely friendly, always smiling and very helpful. Basic amenities are available in the room.

My stay at this hotel was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were amazing and very comfortable.

Hotel was nice, staff was ok. I emailed two days prior about helping us get there and never got a response. There are no directions on the website and it's slightly hard to find. Even when we went to leave there was no offer to help us get back to the ferry.

Très bel hôtel récent avec de belles grandes chambres. A proximité des restaurants et de la plage. Staff très sympa Points négatifs : petit déjeuner moyen dans le restaurant partenaire Ocean Vida - serviettes et abattant WC usés à changer