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Hippocampus
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8.0
/10
Very Good
58 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
lionel
10.0
/ 10
Perfect hotel right on the beach
Dive center few metres away from my room
Great food and great staff too
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
Get location and friendly helpful staff. Goid was also great, included breakfast menu was the best i've had in the Philippines to date.
Moira
10.0
/ 10
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!
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Malapascua Island, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines, 1603
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Malapascua Island, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines, 1603
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Location
Hippocampus is a hotel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Bounty Beach.
About Hippocampus
Splendid service together with wide range of facilities provided will make you complain for nothing during your stay at Hippocampus.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Hippocampus exclusively for you.
Hippocampus is a hotel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hotel's guests.
With all facilities offered, Hippocampus is the right place to stay.
All facilities in Hippocampus
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Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk
Things to Do
- Barbecue
- Picnic area
- Garden
General
- Banquet
- Smoking area
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Others
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit box
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
- Bar
Transportation
- Airport transfer
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Shuttle Service
- Airport transfer (surcharge)
Business Facilities
- Meeting rooms
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hippocampus
Important Note
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 100 to 350 per person
- Airport shuttle fee: PHP 3500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
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 front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
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General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - Before 11:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, some room provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Hippocampus | 17 |
Another facilities in Hippocampus | Laundry service, Luggage storage, Multilingual staff, Front desk, Barbecue |
Frequently asked question in Hippocampus
What are available facilities at Hippocampus?
There are top facilites at Hippocampus such as Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hippocampus?
The standard check-in time at Hippocampus is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Hippocampus provide breakfast?
Yes, Hippocampus provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
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7.4
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Yale
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 12 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It’s on the beach, which is of course, great. Room is clean. Water is hot. Air is cold. Fan in room was broken. While the drinks are good there find another place to eat. Very disappointing. Dive resort personnel were rather rude and acted like you were bothering them when you asked a question. So needless to say I went somewhere else to dive.
Overall the place isn’t bad, but next time I’ll definitely stay so where else. So many options.
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lionel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Perfect hotel right on the beach
Dive center few metres away from my room
Great food and great staff too
Jack
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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
Verified traveler
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Get location and friendly helpful staff. Goid was also great, included breakfast menu was the best i've had in the Philippines to date.
Moira
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 302 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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!
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Karl
8.0
/10
Reviewed 312 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Morten Christian
10.0
/10
Reviewed 334 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely Island cant wait to get back
herman m
10.0
/10
Reviewed 353 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Very nice location and clean comfy room
Shrikant
8.0
/10
Reviewed 354 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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!
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 362 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great location over the main beach line of Malapascua. Delicious sandwiches and very kind and attentive staff.
Pratush
8.0
/10
Reviewed 362 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Olivier
10.0
/10
Reviewed 379 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great staff, ideally located. Also good food
Silvi
10.0
/10
Reviewed 380 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
Vicki
10.0
/10
Reviewed 380 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Christopher
6.0
/10
Reviewed 437 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Jimmy
8.0
/10
Reviewed 480 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
Jeff
4.0
/10
Reviewed 498 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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).
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John
6.0
/10
Reviewed 515 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I had a very nice stay there at the hotel and hope to come back soon!
taro
6.0
/10
Reviewed 523 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This hotel dosn't be worth the price.No Aircon only electric fan.
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 531 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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