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7.8

Very good

303 reviews

303 reviews

Housekeeping8
Food & Dining5
Breakfast4
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7.1

Very good

Location rating score

Very good location
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Colon Street 69.4 km
Magellan's Cross 69.5 km
Basilica De Sto. Nino 69.6 km
Fort San Pedro 69.8 km
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House 70.0 km
Casa Gorordo Museum 70.1 km
Taoist Temple 71.0 km
Ayala Center 71.3 km
Temple of Leah 72.0 km
Tops Lookout 72.2 km
Nearby landmarks
Sampaguita 800 m
Moalboal Cockpit 840 m
Moalboal Fruit Stand 1.1 km
Fish sanctuary 1.2 km
Gaisano Grand Mall 1.3 km
Gaisano Mall 1.4 km
Sunset point 3.4 km
White Beach 3.8 km
Pescador Island 4.5 km
3 hole Golf Course 5.5 km

Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Tongo, Basdiot, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, 6000 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Moalboal part of Cebu, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Basilica De Sto. Nino. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and indoor pool on-site.

Highlights

Airport transfer

Private beach

Currency exchange

Sauna

Air conditioning

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Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Doctor/nurse on call
Facilities

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Car park

Shuttle service

Swimming pool [indoor]

Sauna

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

BBQ facilities

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Cebu are being booked every minute!
Value for money7.6
Distance to city center90. Km
Location rating7.1
Nearest airportBohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG)
Distance to airport58.8 km

Rooms available at Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Very good
Room comfort & quality

7.5

Deluxe Room
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed
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Sea View Twin Room
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 2 single beds
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King Room
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  • Room size: 45 m²/484 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Deluxe Triple Rooms
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  • Room size: 36 m²/388 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 3 single beds
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Superior Family Room
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  • Room size: 52 m²/560 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 queen bed and 1 single be...
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Deluxe Twin Room
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Sea-View Deluxe
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Ocean view
  • 1 queen bed
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Double Room with Sea View
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  • Room size: 33 m²/355 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 queen bed
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Deluxe Family Room
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 single bed and 1 queen be...
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Twin Room with Garden View
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

How do I get to Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 3200 PHP. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the resort know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at Turtle Bay Dive Resort also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the resort. For those who wish to drive their own cars, Turtle Bay Dive Resort has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

Is breakfast offered at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Wake up to a great buffet breakfast at Turtle Bay Dive Resort.

What are my dining options at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What restaurants are nearby Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort is located in Moalboal, famous for good restaurants such as Lantaw Restaurant, Shaka Moalboal and JG's Grill.

What popular shopping places are close to Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Shopping options in Turtle Bay Dive Resort’s Moalboal neighborhood include Gaisano Grand Mall.

What are popular attractions near Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort is located in Moalboal area, which is famous for attractions such as Moalboal Cockpit and Santo Nino Church.

What popular beaches are close to Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort is located in the Moalboal area, which includes Panagsama Beach and White Beach.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort is located within Moalboal, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Sampaguita, Fish sanctuary and Saavedra Marine Protected Area.

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What people love about Turtle Bay Dive Resort

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Staff 

    "The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean and nice, and the dive shop was great!"

    Madeleine

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    July 19, 2019

  • 8.8

    Excellent
    Location

    "this location is worth it."

    Thomas

    |

    January 28, 2020

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Breakfast

    "The rooms were of a decent size, panagasama beach was around the corner, breakfast was amazing."

    Roshan

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    March 11, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 2,323 Cebu properties
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Room size
39 sqm.
Room comfort score
7.5/10
Cleanliness score
8.5/10
Service score
8.4/10
Bigger than
95
%
of Cebu properties
Better than
94
%
of Cebu properties
Better than
90
%
of Cebu properties
Better than
88
%
of Cebu properties
Overall rating:

7.8

Very good
303 reviews
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
7.9
Location
7.1
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More about Turtle Bay Dive Resort

More about Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Put yourself into a special and relaxing space in Cebu at the atmospheric Turtle Bay Dive Resort.
The facilities and services provided by Turtle Bay Dive Resort ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the resort can arrange it before your check-in date. Shuttle services provided by the resort make exploring Cebu even more convenient.
If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the resort's free parking, right on-site. The resort provides front desk services such as concierge service and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the resort will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the resort to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Turtle Bay Dive Resort guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms at Turtle Bay Dive Resort are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. Some rooms at Turtle Bay Dive Resort include special design features like a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment such as cable TV, is provided for guests in select rooms.
The resort also offers a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the resort provides toiletries and towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Nothing starts a morning better than a delicious breakfast, which you can always enjoy in-house at Turtle Bay Dive Resort. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the resort. A night in at the resort's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
To fill your days, be sure to check out the fantastic facilities offered at Turtle Bay Dive Resort. Don't miss the special private beach at the resort, which allows exclusive direct ocean access. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage, spa and sauna. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool.
Skip the dress code and opt for a casual cocktail or beer at the resort's poolside bar. Get wet in the best way on sunny days by joining water-world activities like snorkeling, non-motorized water sports and diving. Water sports are incredibly convenient with boats provided by Turtle Bay Dive Resort. Have fun without traveling far, by taking advantage of the dart board and ping-pong table at Turtle Bay Dive Resort.
Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library and games room. Pick up something memorable for yourself or those waiting for you back at home, at the shops and souvenir shops.


Reasons to stay here

Guests who stayed here rated the facilities above 90% of other accommodations in the city.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 93% of the city's accommodation.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 93% of other accommodations in Cebu.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.9

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

12 mentions

Swimming Pool

12 mentions

Housekeeping

7 mentions

Breakfast

5 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Filipino
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Billiards
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Dart board
  • Diving
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Private beach
  • Sauna
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Spa/sauna
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Table tennis
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
  • Water sports (non-motorized)
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Breakfast in room
  • Breakfast takeaway service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Room sanitization opt-out available
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Happy hour
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Food delivery
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Library
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Salon
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Terrace
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Family room
  • Kids meal
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool [kids]
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Shuttle service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony/terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free bottled water
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • American
  • Italian
  • Vegetarian
  • Buffet
Restaurants on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine: American
  • Menu: Buffet, A-la-carte

Location

Tongo, Basdiot, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines, 6000
Very good
Location

7.1

Airports
  • Bohol–Panglao International Airport (TAG)
    58.8 km 4.6 hour drive
  • Sibulan Airport (DGT)
    67.6 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Dental Lab
    7.7 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Colon Street
    69.4 km
  • Magellan's Cross
    69.5 km
  • Basilica De Sto. Nino
    69.6 km
  • Fort San Pedro
    69.8 km
  • Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
    70.0 km
  • Casa Gorordo Museum
    70.1 km
  • Taoist Temple
    71.0 km
  • Ayala Center
    71.3 km
  • Temple of Leah
    72.0 km
  • Tops Lookout
    72.2 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Sampaguita
    800 m
  • Moalboal Cockpit
    840 m
  • Moalboal Fruit Stand
    1.1 km
  • Fish sanctuary
    1.2 km
  • Gaisano Grand Mall
    1.3 km
  • Gaisano Mall
    1.4 km
  • Sunset point
    3.4 km
  • White Beach
    3.8 km
  • Pescador Island
    4.5 km
  • 3 hole Golf Course
    5.5 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-3 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 4-11 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until22:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee3200 PHP
  • Distance from city center90. Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)180
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of bars/lounges2
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 27
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2009

Reviews of Turtle Bay Dive Resort from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
7.8
/
10
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities7.9
Location7.1
Room comfort and quality7.5
Service8.4
Value for money7.6
High score for Cebu
Rating
9+ Exceptional (51)
8-9 Excellent (31)
7-8 Very Good (61)
6-7 Good (26)
<6 Below Expectation (40)
Time of the year
Mar - May (52)
Jun - Aug (37)
Sep - Nov (25)
Dec - Feb (95)

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10.0
Exceptional
Robert from United States
Couple
Sea View Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2019

WOW! Best diving in the Philippines and best resort.”

I can't say enough good about this resort and the staff. Everything about this resort is top notch. Privately owner by a lady that puts her heart and soul into providing an amazing experience. For snorkeling and diving, the best reef I have found in the Philippines sits right in front of this resort.

Reviewed February 04, 2019

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Hello Robert! First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are very grateful to have read experience in our resort. It has been a pleasure serving you! Hope we will see you again in the future! Best regards, Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Responded February 18, 2019
Turtle Bay Dive Resort
10.0
Exceptional
Roshan from United Kingdom
Couple
Deluxe Room
Stayed 4 nights in March 2020

Loved every minute ”

Everything was amazing. The staff helped us with everything! From questions about diving, excursions, airport pickup and onward travel. The rooms were of a decent size, panagasama beach was around the corner, breakfast was amazing. I can't think of anything remotely negative to say about turtle bay! We had such a good time!!

Reviewed March 11, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Sherly from Singapore
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

Turtle Bay Dive Resort”

Serving some adventure package. At first, you might think that it's expensive, but it's worth your money since they will treat you like you are their VIP guest :)

Reviewed February 09, 2020

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8.8
Excellent
Madeleine from Philippines
Group
Sea View Twin Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2019

A good and peaceful place to stay for diving”

The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean and nice, and the dive shop was great! The food was also satisfactory. However, the road to get there is quite steep and it takes a while to reach the shops and restaurants. If you are not planning to dive there, it might not be so convenient.

Reviewed July 19, 2019

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8.8
Excellent
Thomas from United States
Family with young children
Superior Family Room
Stayed 4 nights in January 2020

Great little diamond in the rough!”

The dive shop, house reef, staff, and ambiance of Turtle Bay are excellent. If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax and dive or snorkel, this is it! The room and food are all adequate, without extra frills. The only big negative is the drive to the resort. It can take up to 4 hours and motion sickness medication may be required if you are sensitive to motion. However, this location is worth it. The resort even provided us with a nanny so both parents could dive. We had a great experience.

Reviewed January 28, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Taeyong from United States
Solo traveler
Deluxe Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in January 2019

It's ok”

It was an OK resort geared towards divers. Only problem with this hotel is, it is far away from everything and getting a transportation to downtown is difficult. If you want to cut yourself off from the world, this place is great. Staff here is awesome.

Reviewed February 01, 2019

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Hi Taeyong! Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We are very pleased to know that you find our place great and our staff awesome. It has been our pleasure to have you here in our resort. About our location, it is indeed far from the busy area. But like you said, guests can really enjoy a peaceful and quiet vacation here! :) Hope to see you again in the future! Best regards, Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Responded February 18, 2019
Turtle Bay Dive Resort
9.0
Exceptional
Geoffrey from New Zealand
Couple
Sea-View Deluxe
Stayed 2 nights in July 2015

For peace and quiet and away from it all ”

Location looking out to the ocean from our deck.... Accommodation modern and well kept gardens.... Good for diving and snorkelling but also just lazing around the pool... The breakfast was good

We just spent two days there as we only live one kilometre away so it was just for a birthday break and suited our needs very well.... We dined out from the resort as prices are much cheaper in town at least half the price... If they reduced their price I expect more people would dine in... There was a mini bar in the rooms but I don't like the idea of paying 100 pesos corkage to drink your own wine or beer in your own accommodation... Fair enough if at the restaurant but not in your own room.... Internet was not posible in our room but not a major for us... If you want a pleasant peaceful stay in Moalboal then I do indeed recommend the Turtle Bay Dive Resort as we have been to many local resorts in the area and this is in the top five....

Reviewed August 01, 2015

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8.7
Excellent
JOSEPH from United States
Couple
Stayed 1 night in September 2012

Excellent stay at Turtle Bay”

Everything! Design, Landscape, Amenities, Comfort and Cleanliness

My wife and I stayed 2 nights at Turtle Bay Dive Resort in September 2012. The resort is beautiful! Nice design and décor of the buildings, rooms, restaurant, pool, landscaping and overall layout of the resort. The rooms are very well appointed, very clean and comfortable. The restaurant has both indoor & outdoor areas, with lounge areas to relax, all with very nice wooden artwork and accent lighting. Most importantly, they prepared very good food. The Staff was very friendly and accommodating as well. We met the owner’s daughter, who was also very friendly, appreciative to us as guests and a pleasure to speak with. I mentioned to her that we greatly enjoyed our stay and I would be sure to post a review (which, I rarely do). To the Owners and Staff: Job well done! Keep up the great work and hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed October 14, 2012

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9.2
Exceptional
Avril from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 4 nights in April 2017

Exceptional”

Turtle Bay Dive Resort ended my trip on a high. The resort itself is kept beautifully. The pool area is clean and relaxing, then the added features of the swing chairs dotted around the grounds in just the right places give it that luxurious Cosy feel. The rooms are nice and big. Beds are comfy, bathroom is a good size and good working air con. Location is right next to the sea, although a 10 / 15 minute drive from anywhere it's no problem. But for the me, the staff made my stay. They are all so polite and friendly, they genuinely care and will do all they can to make sure you get the best out of your stay!

Reviewed April 28, 2017

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9.6
Exceptional
Darel from Philippines
Solo traveler
Sea View Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2017

Wow-mazing!”

It was such a wow-mazing experience to get a great deal of stint in this clean and relaxing place. Place is stunning, food is awesome, and the people are wonderful. Who would have thought that I would even get the chance to have meaningful talks with the brain of this homey resort, the owner herself. That's a bonus, meeting her and having another strong lady that I look up to. THANK YOU TURTLE BAY DIVE RESORT! 😘♥️

Reviewed August 05, 2017

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8.3
Excellent
fay from United Kingdom
Family with teens
Sea-View Deluxe
Stayed 4 nights in February 2011

Great spot really pristine rooms”

Snorkel off beach. Nice cabana style rooms

we stayed 4 night and had a cabana with our teen son next door in his own room. the resort was spotless and really well run. the owners are a friendly phillipina australian couple they arranged pick up from cebu city for us. the rooms had aircon, fans and were very clean. bathrooms were new and showers were hot. as it is a dive resort eating is buffet family style. food was filling and variety was good. we did a resort dive off beach which was great. they have a shelf off the shore so we managed to see turtles. maybe hence the name turtle bay!

Reviewed May 23, 2011

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8.0
Excellent
Amandine from France
Couple
Superior Family Room
Stayed 2 nights in December 2013

Amazing snorkeling in front of the hotel”

snorkeling, swimming pool, food

We stayed at Turtle Bay Dive Resort for 2 days. Dive shop is very professional and not particularly more expensive than other places. It is very easy to go diving but also snorkeling and you can see amazing turtles just in front of hotel. During the day the hotel is very quiet most of the people go diving and either swimming pool or beach are really enjoyable. Rooms are big and clean. The BF is a bit disappointing and could be improved. Staff are vey helpful even though the service especially for lunch & diner can be very slow (at least one hour wait but you can pre order). But very smiley always ready to help to arrange the best for you. We will definitely recommend and go back to Turtle Bay Resort.

Reviewed January 02, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
Nicole from New Zealand
Solo traveler
Deluxe Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2014

My home in Cebu”

Staff, diving, location

I went to the Turtle Bay Dive resort on two separate occasions to complete my Padi open water dive cert. The staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel at home :) The diving experience was unreal; My instructor (Henry Abrenica) was great! He was professional, friendly and very informative.

Reviewed July 28, 2014

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8.4
Excellent
Ronald from United States
Family with young children
Deluxe Triple Rooms
Stayed 5 nights in February 2017

Stay to get our 13 yo started in diving”

As the title infers, we stayed here to expose our son to diving and see how he liked it. The Discovery PADI program was perfect for him, the instructor CJ was fantastic. He was very courteous, patient and thorough in preparing our son for his first dive. We will return for him to further his education later this year. We are a Fil/Am couple residing in Carcar Cebu for 7 years now. We go to many different resorts/hotels on the island and as things go, this one was fairly nice. It is off the beaten path, but we liked that. The food process were reasonable so we tried eating in and it was really very good, well prepared, good selection and served quickly. Free breakfast is fine with us, basic and well prepared. Our breakfast server was a bit forgetful, ie: cream and no sugar..... forgetting juices, etc... .seemed she never get the hang of remembering everything everyday. Our male server was much better even offering more coffee upon observing an empty cup. (I know... but not normal for them to observe here so worth note). We also were celebrating our anniversary during the visit and had planned to go to Panagsama beach for dinner, but I inquired at the front desk, and she arranged cake and flowers..... very well done I might add... and so then I asked the chef about some off menu possibilities and she went to the market to get some fresh crab (my wife's fav) so we stayed in and were SO PLEASED with the effort that Jane, Jera and May put into making that night so special. They setup a special table in the area above the dive shop, flower petals and candles all around. A very well coordinated night, thank you to those three and the chef and front desk for a perfect celebratory evening for us. Internet is fine most days, I downloaded many updates and larger files without trouble, but we were in a room near the entrance gate so no signal there... .we simply camped out at the bar when we needed to get online. While at the bar, as soon as we sat down, staff appeared and sat

Reviewed February 20, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Alexandra from Canada
Solo traveler
Superior Family Room
Stayed 3 nights in February 2017

Paradise ”

This hotel is amazing the staff, especially jean and don are jun jun are absolutely amazing! Everyone makes the effort to know your name and make it feel like home. The only con if you're an internet fiend is the wifi isn't very good- hardly ever works. For my friend and I this was a good thing as we were able to really relax. The snorkelling at the resort is amazing! We saw sea turtles everyday and so many cool fish and sea stars!! The diving instructor jun jun (henry) was so patient and nice and professional, he really helped us and we did our advanced scuba ceritification with him.

Reviewed February 28, 2017

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6.0
Joyce from Singapore
Group
Sea-View Deluxe
Stayed 5 nights in August 2013

Lovely dive holiday”

Awesome dive crew, accommodating staff,

Considering that our sole purpose to Moalboal, Cebu was to dive and to visit the whale shark at Oslob, Turtle Bay Dive Resort proved to be a good, albeit relatively pricey, place of accommodation during our 5-night stay. The accommodation at Turtle Bay is clean and adequate, the furnishing basic and functional. A good point to note though is that their qualifiers for rooms with a sea view is quite a stretch; I think there's only one villa with a proper sea view. The property is rather spacious, with plenty of room for kids to run around and the pool is sufficient. There aren't much choices for breakfast so best not be fussy. That said, the rest of the food offerings at the resort need dire improvement. Many of our meals were overpowered with lashings of salt. We were diving 3-4 times daily and it didn't make sense to head out for lunch, hence we had to dine in almost all afternoons. The staff were most accommodating though. As we were lazy to get out of our wet wetsuits in between dives and we're not allowed to dine in the restaurant with our wet wetsuits, the staff indulged our request to have our meals in the garden cabana. On the night when we ended our diving late with a night dive and had to wake up early for our Oslob whale shark diving expedition, they even managed to work out with a local pizza place to have pizza delivered for our dinner so we could save the hassle of going out of the resort. The resort's location meant we were close to many interesting dive sites; the house reef especially is spectacular during nightfall. The dive team at Turtle Bay were exemplary and fantastic, and were able to accommodate to the diverse range of diving skills of our entourage. Apart from the bad food and my biggest pet peeve that they don't provide complimentary bottles of water for guests, our stay at Turtle Bay Dive Resort was a pleasant one, made memorable by some awesome diving experiences.

Reviewed September 09, 2013

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9.3
Exceptional
Simon from Germany
Couple
Sea-View Deluxe
Stayed 6 nights in March 2011

Awesome resort, a hidden gem, coming back for sure”

small, not in main tourist location, awesome personalized service, food, water, diving, beach, view, great value for money

this resort hidden on the coast of moalboal is a true gem that we are very happy to have discovered. its small with a maximum of 50 guests (when we were there it was just 11!), everything is super new and clean and i have never seen service like this, chris, fe and the staff go out of their way to make you happy and accommodate your requests. other than the name suggests, you can go there for at least a week without diving, there is lots to see and do. i would personally recommend this one to anyone who wants to escape the city live and recharge batteries in an environment that has crystal clear water, white sand beaches and is not crowded with tourists. but be aware that the next town with an atm is 1 hr drive away, if you want night life, shopping and the big city flair, this is not the right place. for everyone else i can very warmly recommend this one, we for sure will be back soon!

Reviewed April 04, 2011

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10.0
Exceptional
Brendan from Ireland
Solo traveler
Deluxe Room
Stayed 2 nights in January 2011

Gorgeous resort with friendly atmosphere”

beautiful, amazing diving location
nothing within walking distance

had the best time here! the owners made me feel at home as all the guests ate together, talking about diving and their travels. i got my padi certificate here, and it was extremely convenient in all ways to do so. the place is separate to other parts of the area, which is fine for relaxing and diving, especially since it is self contained with excellent food in the restaurant. i got to see turtles swim right by me as i was underwater! by far one of my most favourite parts of this trip! went here as a last minute decision (to relax rather than dive) and am really glad about how it worked out. i also got to avail of the wifi. will definitely go back if i am in the area!

Reviewed January 19, 2011

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9.6
Exceptional
Jessica from Singapore
Group
Deluxe Twin Room
Stayed 3 nights in July 2018

Wonderful Stay”

My friend and I had a really wonderful time having a relaxed holiday at Turtle Bay Resort. Thanks for the lovely hospitality and fun diving with the turtles.

Reviewed October 16, 2018

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7.2
Very good
BEE from Singapore
Couple
Stayed 5 nights in April 2016

Nice resort which always made us felt welcome”

We stayed at turtle bay dive resort for 6days. The room was spacious and clean and the resort was nice. The staff was friendly and always greeted us with a smile. We felt welcomed. The dive center was easily accessible within the resort and the staff was helpful and friendly too. Location of the resort was some distance away from the restaurants so we had to take a tuk tuk out for meals on some nights, otherwise you could just settle for ur meals within the resort. The restaurant offers quite a variety of food with generous portion sufficient to share between two. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend it to our friends.

Reviewed April 14, 2016

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