So this resort is an icon of the island, and it boasts some of the best views on the island. For…read morethe most part, it is very quiet and relaxing. However, be warned that it can get busy on the weekends with outside quests paying a fee to use the pool and the grounds. The rock itself is loaded with secluded spots to sit and check out the ocean or just contemplate life. And the giant steel octopus is a hit with kids and adults alike. Mangodlong also has a very good restaurant that has great food anytime of the day. Finally, everyone on staff is so nice that you'll feel very fortunate to be a guest.

Enjoyed our PI vacation last summer 2015 and stayed at the Border side mountain resort . A slice of…read moreyour own paradise indeed . Away from the city , the crowd and noise. only 30-45min drive from the city proper if without traffic. Best place to enjoy nature and quietness without breaking your piggy bank. Very affordable , people and the owner are very hospitable and mostly very clean pool. You can also book the place exclusively at a Very low price so you can have a good time with your friends, family and love ones . This is great place for team building,parties and different occasion , for backpackers , climbers and even for not so "outdoorsy" people and just want to chill. Although it's hard to get signal for your phone, but isn't it the purpose why we wanted to have " relax" time , "US" time or "bonding time " ? so we can unplugged ourselves sometimes from the techy devices that glued us in our everyday life? Here at Borderside Resort, you can enjoy quality time with your love ones and be able to appreciate life and treasure the time spent with the people closes to your heart. Good vibes always. Thank BSMR staff!

We just stayed at this beautiful and relaxing hotel for 2 nights and had such a great time that I…read moredecided this place really needs to be added to Yelp as a new business listing, so I added it. The best way to book it is via a 3rd party website, such as Trip Advisor, Expedia, etc. or give them a call. We had the best time out of everywhere we've been to so far in the Philippines at this hotel. The location is in remote and tropical Anda beach, far away from all the tourists and rip-off tourist trap places of Alona Beach. We were left alone by the taxi cabs and tricycle drivers asking if we needed a ride every 2 seconds (true story with Alona Beach side of Bohol) and instead greeted by smiles and "Hellos" from locals. The real Filipino hospitality can be found in Anda but I think Alona side has lost it, sadly. The beach front right outside of the property is well maintained, with the J&R staff diligently sweeping up all the seaweed in the morning to make the white beach shine. The water is crystal clear with an abundance of sea life including turtles, dolphins, so many different fish and bright corals. There's all kinds of other wildlife thriving in Anda, such as beautiful colorful birds, giant geckos and hermit crabs. This is the Philippines you see on National Geographic! It truly is a splendid place. The owners, Jilo and Ralph are so very welcoming, and they and their staff go out of their way to make sure you have a great time and enjoy your stay. We took a snorkeling trip with Ralph and he brought 2 staff to snorkel alongside us and point out the turtles hiding below and make sure we were safe in the water. We had our own personal spotter! Compared to the Balicasag island trip we took from Alona beach, this trip was way better without the 1,000's of Chinese tourists trashing the reef and harassing the fish. We had the entire boat and reef to ourselves. We also took a sunset boat trip to look for dolphins and enjoy the gorgeous colors of sunset. We got the boat to ourselves, a bottle of champagne and shrimp cocktail and the awesome service of the staff who joined us. It was a highlight! The food in the kitchen tastes fresh and well prepared. There's a long list of choices from European sausages and meat dishes to Chinese and Filipino food. I really love Filipino food but sadly many other hotels don't offer it, but this place has some choices. They even have a bunch of German beers and all kinds of cocktails. I can not recommend this place enough. Stay here- you will LOVE the location, staff, food, nature and ambience!!

Tejero Highland and Adventure Park offers great outdoor activities and swimming facilities…read moreguaranteed to delight people of all ages. How to Get There: Ride a jeepney to Valencia (php12/person) from Dumaguete public market with a dropoff point in Valencia public plaza. From there, ride a trike going to the address. It's about 15-20 minutes and is located right along the road so you can't miss it. Fare is php40.00 - one way. Related Fees: Entrance : php60.00 per person - includes access to the pool area Cottage: php200.00 There are two types of pool area in the venue. The first one is where the pool is filled with water from the river and the other one is filled with chemical treated water. If you choose the latter, you will have access to two swimming pools, the first one just after you enter the premise and the other one just after it, separated by a pathway going down. The second pool area has slides if you're into that. Food is available in the venue's very own restaurant and they are cheap. You can choose to eat it inside the resto or bring it with you to your cottage. Price ranges between php120-250. Try their pizza, either the cheesy or the meaty variety. It's super affordable at just php200 (cheesy) and php250 (meaty). Soda, water, shakes, juices, etc can also be bought frommthe resto and they're also very affordable. For thrill seeking adventurers, you can opt to try out their ATV or Zipline. ATV rental is at php200-250 while zipline is at 150. It's just one way though so think about that. Don't forget to go down the hanging bridge just after the second pool area. You will have a majestic view of the water flowing from the mountain cascading from one huge boulder to the other. I was a bit hesitant to go to Tejero at first but I'm glad I did. It was all worth it. Try to reserve one day when you're in Dumaguete and visit this paradise. You'll be glad you did.

Finding this place is one of the perks of having family as locals. My brother in law brought us to…read morethis small haven in Algeria when my family went on vacation. The view was absolutely DIVINE! (see what I did there? ;) We were greeted by a modest picture of an open concept structure. However as you draw near, you know that the simplicity was a perfect complement to the peaceful nature it rests upon. The nice breeze and sound of the sea welcomes your approach. What greets you in the lobby is the breathtaking view of the infinity pool leading towards the sea. My son loved it so much he quickly asked if he can jump in, and that he did. He stayed there the entire day I might add. Conveniently the rooms (all 9 of them) were just a few steps from the pool so it was not so hard to keep an eye out for him. The rooms are no suite but are adequately sized for a family of 3. They were clean with everything we needed. Surprisingly the beds and the linen sheets were hotel grade and yes I can tell they are because when you're pregnant you tend to be very picky and observant for such comforts. They even have a common kitchen but hardly used it. There is a restaurant nearby though so food wasn't an issue. Service was superb, staff - friendly, made us feel right at home. Apparently this location is close to adventures and tourist attractions. Kawasan Falls, Canyoneering and Sardine Run were just a few minutes away as we were told. Our intent was to go Whale Shark Watching in a neighbouring town, Oslob. Their staff was very accommodating to help us with arrangements. Oh and their English is superb so no worries in communication. The cherry on top to this beautiful place was the stunning sunsets as the days end. I wish I have words to describe the feeling when you see it but you will just have to be there to see and experience it for yourself. Memories were indeed made.

Service is excellent. Dine on the sand under the coconut trees. Clean rooms and grounds. Strong AC…read morein all the rooms. The best part is the first class spa. It's like you've been transported to the jungle of Bali. Classy. Serene. Spiritual. Top notch place.

My husband and I just left after a 6 day visit at Coco Grove. We had an AMAZING time. The entire…read morestaff made us feel at home And so patient with our 101 questions! From the bartender who figured out our favorite drink to the personal care we received on an excursion (I could go on & on) Breathtaking views! Manicure grounds and spotless rooms. It was an experience of a life time, Thank you ps.....be sure and visit "Shaka"

Rate is 4.5 stars…read more Why ? Unfortunately one snotty staff at the restaurant and pricey food and yet not so good. BUT other than that it was a almost perfect get away place. Majority of the staff were helpful and polite and basically just left us alone to ourselves. Rooms were clean and spacious. Bed was big , hot and cold showers, ensuite bathroom , pool and it's own beach front. Taking food and drinks from the outside is not allowed but every now and then we would smuggle some bread for emergency purpose and breakfast. Staff just told us to make sure to put in in the fridge to avoid the ants. Each room has a small veranda where you can enjoy your coffee and tea in the morning or just relax in the afternoon. Wifi is only available in the resto area.

Tucked away at the end of a long dirt road is the gem that is Momo's Beach House. Intimate casual…read moreresort with a friendly and attentive staff, laid back environment, right on the white sanded beach. Had a dinner served beach side with the family and it was one of the best meals during our Phillipines trip. Great place to unwind and feel the cool ocean breeze. While we were here there were not many other guests, it often felt like we had the place to ourselves. A little difficult to get to, hire a driver that knows the lay of the land, I would not recommend driving there yourself if you are not familiar with the area. Overall we enjoyed our time here a lot and I would definitely recommend it.