First time visit to the Philippines”

My Lao girlfriend wanted a nice quiet holiday, so after searching the internet Bantayan Island came to my attention and on further searching this beach resort. It is every bit as good as the high praise it has so deservedly received. The staff are wonderful and so friendly and made us feel very welcome. The resort itself is something out of a dream resort travel brochure. Located next to the waters edge the tradition style beach huts look beautiful and come equipped with modern living living standards, tv, wi-fi, air con etc. This has been far and away one of the best places I have ever stayed, it is perfect for a relaxing, lazy break to forget all your troubles at work etc. The only downside for me personally was I had my mobile phone pick- pocketed at the local store. The owners partner Anna was so helpful to us in trying to locate it, unsuccessfully unfortunately, and then going to the police to file a report so I could make an insurance claim when I got back to the UK. I simply can't praise this place enough, just look at all the other positive reviews of this little gem of a place and you can't go wrong than to book a stay at this wonderful resort

Our new favorite in Bantayan!”

PROs Perfect place for couples and families to unwind and have their own piece of paradise. Not crowded, spacious villas, very good food, staffs were great! Located near restaurants, bars and shops. Loved the tropical vibe and you can have your own cabana and enjoy the view. CONs Inside the villa was a bit dark, had a hard time looking for stuff inside our bags but the dimmed lights kind of sets the mood though. Water pressure was kind of low but enough to get the job done. AC was not as cold as expected, maybe villa was too big for the AC unit. ***We returned to Amihan just before leaving the island because we enjoyed the place so much (we transferred to another resort after our stay in Amihan, wish we didnt!!). To our surprise, the staff remembered us and gave us our power adapter which we apparently left without us knowing. Kudos to the staff! We cant wait to be back!

Loved it, although still room for improvement ”

Stayed here for 3 days - I really loved it. Food in the amihan restaurant was really really good. It’s near the bars and restaurants of Santa Fe. Staff are very good. The cabana itself is big and fairly cool inside but very dark (even with lights on) and the water in the shower is pretty much just a trickle. The beach area right in front of the cabanas is built up with sandbags to stop erosion. Nothing they can really do about this (I suppose long term they could build a sea wall or something) which is a bit of a shame as it would look lovely if it wasn’t for that. The sea is shallow for a very long way out with rocks, loads of sea urchins (as there seem to be everywhere in the Cebu region) so definitely worth taking aqua shoes. It’s easier to swim at high tide. I thought the cabana was quite expensive for what it was (I’ve stayed in similar places in Thailand for less than a third of the cost - although to be fair not as big inside). However, I would have happily spent weeks at the amihan resort just relaxing (we were only there for 3 nights). Would love to go back again in the future and stay longer.

Exceptional”

We really enjoyed our stay in Amihan. First, the location is near the pier and very near to where the restaurants are. Second, staff are really nice and they always make sure to attend to our needs during our stay. Third, the room is very nice. Complete toiletries. Aircon is working fine. They have electric fan as well. Lighting is suitable for relaxation. They even have ear plugs if you need one. The balcony is really nice too. Lastly, the resort has beach front cabanas where you can just relax and enjoy the view. Highly recommended. Thank you for accommodating us during our stay. You made my birthday a stress-free one. 😁

Memorable ”

We had a great time spending our one night in Amihan beach Cabanas Resort! One night is not enought. We want to come back someday. The staff were so friendly and accomodating. The place was so relaxing and quite.

Beautiful views, friendly staff”

This resort was great. I absolutely loved the beach area with the cabanas and views of the sea. It was beautiful and relaxing. The rooms are very updated and made with traditional bamboo/concrete structure. I know the owner can't control this, but there was quite a bit of noise from behind the rooms by the local people. They do provide ear plugs but just expect it to be noisy. Its the price to pay for that location. We rented a motorbike which was the cheapest so far in our travels in Cebu (thanks!) The breakfast was AWESOME. I got the same thing every morning and loooooved the bread. Such a small, friendly place. I wish we had more time.

The best”

No doubt Amihan is the best , with beautiful seaview... i love amihan beach more than virgin island... the hospitality of amihan staffs, the food at the restaurant very delicious... I quite worries when some guests complaining about the rooster but for my family, its normal and we can sleep as usual. Just beware of the ants , they are scary and they bite..nothing to complain it’s their home and we are the guests 😬 ... will surely come back in future

Relaxing Retreat”

Location is great. Cabanas are situated right in front of serene blue waters. Beds and pillows are comfortable and will make you sleep longer than intented. The air contioning is not sufficient to make the cabanas colder pershaps due to big space and high ceiling; we also experienced low water pressure on toilet bidet and shower. Overall, our stay at Amihan is great, all our needs are meet and all staffs are attentive and friendly.

Lovely hotel by the beach ”

Amihan is a haven of peace in Bantayan island. All the huts are made of bamboo and wood with a pinch of modernity and a lot of taste. The beach view when you wake up is definitely worth the trip. What could be improved is the staff initiatives to inform us about the hotel facilities, and the available activities on the island.

Quaint and peaceful escape”

This resort has it all. It starts with a pick up at the ferry, and a warm welcome upon arrival. The rooms are spacious and built in the tradional manner; really comfortable, with a deck to sit and relax. The food is good, with a wonderful breakfast, included in the price. Meals are served on the beach, with a view. There are cabanas to spend the day by the sea with shade and a view. The area is quiet and relaxing. The staff are friendly and welcoming.

Perfect hideaway for a relaxing break by the beach”

Amihan is a beautiful little resort in an amazing location on a beautiful beach. The facilities are minimal but I guess its to be expected as there are only 6 cabanas. Electricity cut out a few times but they have a generator and we were never left without electricity for more than a few minutes which wasn't a problem at all. Wifi was surprisingly strong, breakfast included is quite nice the mango they serve is hands down the nicest mango ive had. The staff are lovely and very accommodating, they helped organise boat trips which leave straight from the beach so no transfer needed. The hotel kindly organised a transfer from Cebu airport right through to the hotel including the ferry to Bantayan. Staff gladly supplied us with some fruits and water for our boat trip on request. Only cons would be rooms are quite dark, lighting isn't great especially in bathroom. Also they could do with having a voile/net aswell as curtains for privacy in day time to allow light in.

Amazing”

We loved Amihan Resort. It is a family business resort really well taking care and they were so welcoming. Andy took care of our transfer from Cebu to they resort. Everything went well and top quality transportation. I highly recommend.

Solo Traveller Review”

I did enjoy my stay. Would like to give shout out to the following staff - Riza, Desiree and Edward, for always checking on me. Their bartender is good too. I had the one of the best whiskey sour there. One recommendation I’ll have is to have more seafood in the menu. Their food is good but would love to see more seafood as that’s what I think most travellers to the island would be looking for. The only not so pleasant experience was on the night that government officials had an event. They weren’t able to accommodate my order as they need to prioritize taking care of their “VIP guests”. I was also asked to leave my table. I understand that they really want to impress the governor. I just hope that it won’t be at the expense of their guests. Over-all, I would still highly recommend Amihan for people who want to rest and relax.

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Amihan is in my opinion a beautiful resort in every sense ....the accommodation was outstanding and very clean ..the staff made a great fuss of everyone ..the beach was kept clean at all times ..the food was good and the location was breathtaking...I would recommend this place to all my friends

Value for Money, Great Staff, Great Location”

You get a perfect sunrise view every morning (if the weather is good), great beach a little bit shorter shoreline than Kota, none the less still a pretty sight, great room made from bamboo, please remember pick a room with air conditioning, remember this is a tropical country, dont think that no a/c is OK, because it is not and will never be. Staff is great, they always provides your request when it is within their capabilities. Location is perfect, less than 500 meters from good food and bars. You might get cheaper island hopping packages outside, i just think virgin island is overrated, not much sight to see there, might as well spend more time snorkelling. Also when you do island hopping trips, ask if the islands have their own entrance fees. Overall, this hotel is really good, value for money.

Great for spending some quiet time”

The resort is very nice, great staff, nice room design, good food. Everything you need is available. You can even rent a motorcycle thru them so that you can go around bantayan islands. Will comeback definitely!

Very relaxing and enjoyable resort”

Owner and staff are super accommodating. Resort is beach front. Near to everything, restaurants, transportation, church and souvenir shop. Bfast is big filipino or american. Hoping next time to have a danggit menu also. Hotel can arrange a island trip and tour in the island. Thanks Amihan. See you again and very happy with our stay.

Perfection ”

Perfect getaway with this perfect resort. Super mabait ang mga staff,,looking forward for our next stay at Amihan Beach Resort

Nice place in Bantayan”

Nice exclusive resort very that's very near to everything. Cabanas are quaint bamboo-themed. Pros Clean rooms, staff helpful and welcoming, okay beach front. Very near to the food square. Cons Resort food is up to 4:30pm but you can request for food delivery from nearby restaurants. The room is a bit dark.

Highly Recommended! Perfect Location!”

Such a beautiful peaceful resort, the staffs are accomodating, beach front, beautiful cabanas, very nice tasty food, I super loved this place 🙂 Just one (little) thing they need to improve or repair, the water pressure in our bathroom is very low that makes it hard for us to take a bath, it took us so long to bathe because of the it, a little inconvience, only this & the rest is perfect!