"WONDERFUL STAY Our three night stay began with problems. The hotel was double booked and we couldn't be accommodated for the second night. Fortunately the owner found us an excellent resort for that night and drove us there and back. The owner, his wife and all the staff were absolutely amazing. We've done a lot of travelling in the past year and this group of people were the friendliest by far. On a point of cleanliness, my wife lost a diamond earring in the room. We found it but only after turning the room upside down. The room was spotless!. As we were about to check out the owners gave us a cake for our anniversary. Great hosts and hope to see them again."

"The property is closed when we went there. I booked the property late or last minute expecting that they will accommodate us. After all, the property is still posted and open for booking. Unfortunately, no one answered our calls and text messages and when we went there, the property is closed."

"I wanted to cancel my trip because of the typhoon, but the shop refused to give me a refund. Ctrip staff were very helpful and assisted me several times, but I still couldn't get a refund. So I had to bite the bullet and go to the island anyway. I was surprised by how beautiful the environment was! It's a pristine, undeveloped island on Mango Island, with a blue sea and white sand beaches—absolutely gorgeous. The island owners were also very kind; everything was fine except for the geckos. I think they're common in Southeast Asian countries."

"Costa Aguada is a clean resort with lots of coconut and bamboo trees around. It has a big pool and a kiddie pool however, there were lots of bees roaming around the pool area. There is a big entertainment center where you could play badminton, table tennis, darts and there is a pool table too. Good place for group gatherings. Kudos to Kenneth and Freddie who helped maintain the resort for a job well done. I told them I would rate the resort as 5 stars but I decided to put an overall 4 stars to give room for improvement. This resort has crystal clear waters, nature is preserved and there are wild monkeys and chicken that freely roam in the covered areas though I have not seen one. I was told there were. They serve good food. The rooms could have more comfortable beds and the locks of the bathroom could use some repair and upgrade and the rooms would be nicer if they had smoother floors. Hospitality to guests were outstanding. I would rate the staff 5 stars in their services. Job well done."

"Very bad."

"The location is perfect, few steps from water. Restaurant is ok. Not so clean in room , no water in busy hours in shower"

"Santiago was a great host beyond my expectations. I got sick and he even visited me in the hospital! The next day, my girlfriend, her mom and I went out on his fishing boat to see the beauty of the island for a very good price. His back patio is so beautiful that I would have been satisfied to just have a day there. He’s also got a beautiful mangrove in the backyard facing a gorgeous stretch of ocean. It's Cabrera's Guesthouse when you book it at agoda."

"I stayed at Manggadiwa Resort Hotel & Spa from April 4–5, 2026 and booked three “Panobolon Suite” rooms. This turned out to be one of the most frustrating hotel experiences I’ve had. First, the room listing is misleading. The booking page clearly indicates a capacity of four guests, yet upon arrival we were told only two guests are allowed per room. We were then charged ₱2,500 per extra person. This is not a minor detail—it directly affects booking decisions and should be clearly disclosed. Second, the check-in process was unacceptable. We arrived at 12:00 PM and requested early check-in. We were told rooms might be ready by 2:00 PM, yet we were only checked in at 3:30 PM—later than the standard check-in time. There was no apology, no explanation, and no effort to accommodate the delay. Third, one of the rooms did not match what was advertised. Instead of a proper bed, it had a sofa bed. This was never disclosed, and no compensation or acknowledgment was offered. Charging full price for a downgraded sleeping arrangement is unacceptable. Service was consistently slow across the entire stay. Food orders took an unreasonable amount of time: Finger foods took around 30 minutes Poolside service was equally delayed Dinner was ordered at 5:00 PM with a requested serving time of 7:30 PM, yet it was only served at 9:00 PM Because of this delay, we were unable to order additional items since the restaurant and bar both closed at 8:00 PM—which is unusually early for a resort. This defeats the purpose of staying at a leisure property. Finally, despite the delayed check-in and multiple service failures, staff still came to our room to strictly remind us of checkout time. No consideration, no flexibility, and no attempt to make up for the inconvenience. Overall, this stay was a complete letdown. Between the misleading information, poor service, and lack of accountability, the experience did not justify the cost at all. I have had significantly better service at lower-cost accommodations. I strongly urge management to review: Accuracy of their listings Staff training and service efficiency Basic guest handling and recovery protocols Until these issues are addressed, I would not recommend staying here."