Buena Vida Resort and Spa

Property class: 3
Daanbantayan beach resort with spa and restaurant

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When visiting Daanbantayan, Buena Vida Resort and Spa is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body scrubs, or aromatherapy. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $74
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and windows with views of greenery.

Standard Double Room AC

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a hammock, a sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

Standard Double Room Fan

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Malapascua Island, Barangay Road, Daanbantayan, 6010

What's nearby

  • Bounty Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Daanbantayan Ferry Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Logon Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Mactan - Cebu Intl. Airport (CEB) - 70.6 miles/113.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Street Market & Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Avrill's Malapascua Island - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nacho Mama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Villa Potenciana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Avrill’s - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Buena Vida Resort and Spa

  • When visiting Daanbantayan, Buena Vida Resort and Spa is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body scrubs, or aromatherapy. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach access

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Vida Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for PHP 1500 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Buena Vida Resort Daanbantayan

Buena Vida Daanbantayan

Buena Vida Resort

Buena Vida Resort Spa

Buena Vida Spa Daanbantayan

Buena Vida Resort and Spa Resort

Buena Vida Resort and Spa Daanbantayan

Buena Vida Resort and Spa Resort Daanbantayan

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Buena Vida Resort and Spa.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Buena Vida Resort and Spa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

Yes, Buena Vida Bistro offers international cuisine.

Does Buena Vida Resort and Spa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Buena Vida Resort and Spa like?

Buena Vida Resort and Spa is a short 5-minute walk from Bounty Beach and 6 minutes' walk from Logon Church.

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Reviews

Buena Vida Resort and Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very relaxing and nice resort. Very relaxing massage at the resort. The staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great, loved the front porch area, had a rack to dry dive gear. Staff was really nice
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10/10 Exceptional

Towels smell very good, bed quality excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Property

Great central location on Malapascua. Very handy to be able to charge food and bar tab to room at Ocean Vida on the beachfront. Breakfast was wonderful too. Only one downside was that the a/c in our sons bedroom was noisy and did not cool the room down. Otherwise a great stay :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Buena Vida is a beautiful resort. It has a beautiful vibe and very cozy and homey feel. The staff and cleaners all made us feel welcome upon arrival and made sure we felt comfortable and that we were free to ask for anything we needed at any time throughout our stay. We were also able to request a romantic package which is perfect for couples. It includes a spa massage, a private jacuzzi and an intimate dinner for two which is perfect for anniversary celebration. I highly recommend Buena Vida resort if you are planning on making a visit to Malapascua Island. We cant wait to be back.
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4/10 Fair

 Was to stay 3 nights but due to Cyclone and possibility of being stranded on island only stayed one night. Room had two twin beds and very nice balcony with hammock, couch and chairs. You face an inside wooded area with other rooms. Chickens are very loud in the morning. Shower is nice, shampoo and body wash provided, no conditioner. Beds were small and a bit shaky, also bed on right you had to move to get at plug to try and charge your electronics. We only slept there one night but I awoke with a tingly sensation in my hand which ended up turning into about 20 welts. It was the hand I sleep on under my pillow so unsure what bug got me (bedbugs, ants, ?) But since it didn't appear till after we left the island that day I couldn't look at the bed and try and figure it out. I know there were ants in the room since you could see them coming under the door but if it was ants I would think more than just my hand would have been bit. It is about a 6 minute walk to their breakfast and dive shop. We didn't dive with them or have breakfast due to early morning dive with Evolution. We did have dinner once and lunch once at Ocean Vida which was excellent. Didn't get to enjoy any of the amenities due to our short stay here.
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8/10 Very good

Nice resort, breakfast at the ocean Vida could be improved, we had loud music from the neighbouring village most evenings.
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8/10 Very good

Très bel hôtel récent avec de belles grandes chambres. A proximité des restaurants et de la plage. Staff très sympa Points négatifs : petit déjeuner moyen dans le restaurant partenaire Ocean Vida - serviettes et abattant WC usés à changer
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10/10 Exceptional

Super séjour

Staff accueillant et chambres propres. Breakfast pris dans l'établissement sœur en bord de plage.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Very relaxing garden view. Very good food and refreshments. I will stay here again.
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2/10 Poor

疫情影響不給退也不能延期

疫情影響不給退也不能延期
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hideaway

Great hospitality. Nice and friendly staff. Clean rooms in lushness green garden. Delicious vegan an filippino breakfast. Last but not least really good yoga sessions and Spa treatments.
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10/10 Exceptional

정말 좋아요!!!!

이가격에 이만한 숙소 구하기 힘들어요 직원들 엄청 친절하고 객실 내부도 깨끗해요 다만 섬이라 그런지 물이 좀 짜고 바퀴벌레가 두세마리 보여요 근데 이건 이 섬 어느 숙소를 가도 똑같을 거라 생각되요 ㅋㅋ 밖에 해먹도 좋고 마사지 받는곳에 자쿠지도 신청하면 이용 할 수 있는데 진짜 좋아요 :) 앗, 그리고 조식은 기대하지 않는게 좋아요
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10/10 Exceptional

또 이용하고 싶은 아름다운 공간.

친절한 스탭. 아름다운 공간. 해변에서 약간 떨어져 있지만 마켓과는 가까워요. 수압이 약한 편이고 테라스에 모기가 많지만 모두 감내할 만큼 좋은 시간 이였습니다. 감사합니다.
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8/10 Very good

그럭저럭

조용한것은 장점. 마사지는 훌륭했다. 화장실 크고 어메니티 괜찮은편 개인 외부공간에 파리가 너무많아 즐기지 못했다 아침조식 맛없다 오션비다까지 식사하러 나가는게 불편하다. 5분 거리인데도 모래길이라 힘들었다 중앙에 나무들 관리상태 엉망
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10/10 Exceptional

Love our stay here, their spa is the best!! We will be back
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2/10 Poor

Unhappy with hotel manager once arraged my booking, run away her commitment no response for her job!
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8/10 Very good

En bra resort,rent och snyggt. Enkel och bra frukost,speciellt pannkakorna var jättegoda. Trevlig personal och bra service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing days!

It was amazing! We loved our stay at Buena Vida. Wish we could have stayed there from the beginning of our trip to Malapascua. The staff Were so kind and service minded. The breakfast was super, the environment and the room was trendy and fresh! Truly recommend to travelers!
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10/10 Exceptional

Tillägg till tidigare recension: Den godaste frukosten på hela resan med färska juicer, pannkaka, ägg, overnight oats etc. Fick personliga hälsningar på dörren varje kväll med lite sött vilket var uppskattat. Gratis vatte påfyllning. Sköna sängar och bra AC. Väldigt trevlig personal som var väldigt service minded. Bra med beach handdukar varje dag. Kommer definitivt bo på buena vida nästa gång!
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10/10 Exceptional

Il posto giusto

l' hotel non è sulla spiaggia, ma comunque vicinissimo , a due passi praticamente, è una piccola oasi verde, super consigliato
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10/10 Exceptional

Underbar resort

Underbar resort bara ca 2 min gång från stranden. Mysiga rum med stor veranda att softa i. Personalen är supertrevlig och massagen är väldigt bra. Testade yoga 2 ggr vilket var väldigt uppskattat. Nackdelarna är att det är rätt mkt mygg (men de ger gratis myggmedel) och det är ljud från tuppar och katter dygnet runt.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast is more monotonous take a shower is 1 minute hot water 1 minute cold water Everything else is satisfactory SPA is very comfortable!!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

We were very happy staying at Buena Vida. The place was clean and comfortable and to me what made it great was that the staff was so helpful and polite especially the main receptionist we called her “Nelly”. The bedroom was well equipped and the breakfast was delicious, and there is a resting area for own room with couches and a hammock
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10/10 Exceptional

Me and my girlfriend spent two nights here and they were so accommodating. This was the favourite part of our trip to Philippines , the canyoneering is a must do when you’re there !! Ken was so helpful he drove us around everywhere we wanted to go and also took us to a few waterfalls we didn’t know about which turned out to be awesome. I couldn’t rate these guys any higher an overall fantastic experience thank you