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Hippocampus

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services

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Hippocampus

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Rowing
Garden view
In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach views
Reception

Overview of Hippocampus

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, 1603
  • Popular LocationBounty Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationDaanbantayan Ferry Port9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBagacay Point Lighthouse17 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 18.0 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Daanbantayan

Located in Daanbantayan, Hippocampus is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Bounty Beach and Guimbitayan Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Daanbantayan Ferry Port. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling.
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What's nearby

  • Bounty Beach - 5 min walk
  • Logon Church - 8 min walk
  • Daanbantayan Ferry Port - 9 min walk
  • Guimbitayan Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bagacay Point Lighthouse - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Avrill’s - 3 min walk
  • Thresher Shark Divers - 5 min walk
  • Ging-Ging's Restaurant & Flower Garden - 5 min walk
  • Sugbo Maya - 107 min drive
  • Angelina - 9 min walk

About this property

Hippocampus

Hotel by the ocean
An airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hippocampus. With a white sand beach, beachfront dining and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Magellans Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms, barbecues and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hippocampus include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: PHP 100–350 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Magellans Restaurant

Things to do

  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately PHP 100 to 350 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 3500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Hippocampus Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel
Hippocampus Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel Daanbantayan

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippocampus pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hippocampus?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hippocampus?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hippocampus?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hippocampus provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 3500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hippocampus located?

Nestled on the beach, this Daanbantayan hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bounty Beach, Daanbantayan Ferry Port and Logon Church. Guimbitayan Beach and Bagacay Point Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Hippocampus Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Superales

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get location and friendly helpful staff. Goid was also great, included breakfast menu was the best i've had in the Philippines to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nixon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Moira

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, nice food, clean
The management at Hippocampus we’re excellent. We booked the room less than 24 hours before arriving but they responded to emails immediately and organised our transfer from Cebu airport. The rooms at Hippocampus are fairly basic but still some of nicest on the island from what I saw. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the ac works well. The balcony is also really nice especially if there is a rainy patch. WiFi didn’t work in our room but you can just walk down the stairs and it connects in the restaurant or on the beach although can be slow. The shower water is slightly salty however we extended our stay and moved hotel (Hippocampus was booked up) and their water was the same. This is just how it is on malapascua. The water was nice and warm though and the pressure was ok and you get used to the slight saltiness!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel on the beach. Having salt water piped into my shower and sink was very strange and not enjoyable at all. Showering in salt water? No thanks. Next time I'll stay in a hotel that has Fresh Water.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morten Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely Island cant wait to get back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

herman m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location and clean comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Shrikant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place Great value!
Had a great stay at Hippocampus, incredible value for money and one of the best restaurants on the island! They are also right next to Devocean Divers which is a great dive shop!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018