Hotels near Moalboal Sardine Run, Moalboal

Wonderful small inn in a quiet area close to town and the ocean. Staff was friendly. Pool was amazing. They made me feel like I was welcomed in. Owner Raquel had nice conversations with me. Scooter rental directly with them was convenient. Breakfast every morning. Highly recommended!

TLDR: an amazing stay in general. Perfect for people seeking a getaway The hotel is located a bit south to the moalboal town center (approx. 10min by tutuk or motorbike) and away from the main road. You’ll need to cross a bridge made of bamboo sticks first to find your entrance. It’s a quiet place where you can only hear the nature and your own thoughts. I’d highly recommend the restaurant because they offer great food at a reasonable price, although takes some time to serve so order in advance. Kudos to the owners who are almost always present and will come to the table to introduce themselves and make recommendations if needed. Staff are well-trained and very helpful. You’ll also get the chance to observe some of the wildlife species like birds and lizards while staying there, which is a plus for me. A 10/10 experience. Don’t miss it if you enjoy some peace and quiet in the nature.

This place is highly recommended. The place is neat and perfect for tourists. The price of the food is quite expensive but it's worth it. Overall experience is great! We wanna go back soon, if given the chance. Thank you to the friendly staff of the hotel, as well as the administration.

My fiancé and I had a wonderful stay at the Blue Orchid, and it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had a  view of the ocean over the treetops. It felt peaceful and private — exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for. The staff were exceptional — so friendly, kind, and accommodating. They helped me plan a surprise proposal for my fiancé, offering suggestions for the perfect location and ultimately arranging for us to use their private rooftop. They also coordinated a romantic dinner there just for us, ensuring we had complete privacy. It was an unforgettable evening, and I’m so grateful for the care they put into making it so special. The resort arranged our transportation both from our previous hotel in Mactan and later to Cebu Pier 1, which made travel stress-free. We also booked canyoneering and an introductory scuba dive through them. The instructors were fantastic — very patient and reassuring, especially when I became nervous underwater and couldn’t finish the dive. While the resort is a bit removed from the busier Panagsama Beach area, that was a huge plus for us. We wanted somewhere quiet, scenic, and romantic, and Blue Orchid delivered exactly that. The restaurant doesn’t have a massive menu, but the food was consistently delicious, portions were perfect, and prices were very fair. Even though there wasn’t a kettle in the room, hot water, coffee and tea was readily available and it was never an inconvenience since everything was close by. We also appreciated the mosquito net over the bed — it added to the tropical charm, though we didn’t need it because insects were never an issue. We even spotted a tiny gecko in our room upon arrival, but it was harmless and quickly disappeared — just part of the island’s character! Overall, the Blue Orchid was everything we hoped for: quiet, romantic, and welcoming. The staff helped make one of the most meaningful moments of our lives absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend it, especially to LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a peaceful and genuinely inclusive place to stay in Moalboal. When we do a return trip to the area, we will stay here again. 

highlyrecommended theres no boring spot and staffs are really friendly and make your stay so convenient thank you so much HALE MANNA COASTALGARDENS.

The place is nice and room and pool are cleaned, specially the people working are accommodating and friendly.

Very nice accomodation a little far from the main area. But not to bad once I rented a motorcycle. Only 6km away.

Excellent and affordable. Rooms are brand new. Ac Is silent and effective. Just Beside island bar. WiFi Is great.

The service and the atmosphere was excellent, everyone was very helpful, very friendly, I had a wonderful time with everyone

Nice place to stay but need to improve the road