Malapascua Island

Travel Guide
Bounty Beach showing a beach
Stay at a welcoming beach resort, relax on bays of pristine white sand, enjoy superb scuba diving and embark on scenic coastal walks on this breathtaking island.

With world-renowned scuba diving and snorkeling, lazy beaches and unspoiled tropical scenery, Malapascua Island is every bit the idyllic island retreat. Malapascua Island is one of the many islets that make up the Cebu Island province. It’s just 1.9-miles (3-kilometers) long and about 0.6-miles (1-kilometer) wide. All but flattened by a typhoon in 2013, much of the island’s resorts have since been rebuilt and the alluring charm is back to its best.

The island’s tourist hub and main entry point is the southerly barangay (village) of Logon. Here you will find a range of amenities such as bars, hotels, scooter rentals, restaurants and tour operators. Soak up the sun, find shade beneath a coconut tree and cool off in the crystal-clear water at Bounty Beach and Logon Beach. Spot crabs, fish and sea urchins, among other marine life, with the naked eye or rent snorkeling gear and explore further.

Arrange scuba-diving and snorkeling excursions with the tour operators and outrigger boats, which line the beaches’ shores. Marvel at the vivid colors of untouched coral gardens and schools of exotic fish. Popular dive spots include Gato Island, Kemod Shoal and Lapus Lapus Island. Don’t miss the chance to swim alongside thresher sharks and manta rays at Monad Shoal.

Set out on foot and discover the secluded bays and beaches in the island’s northern section. Escape the crowds at Bantigue Cove and Guimbitayan Beach. Walk to the hilltop Malapascua Lighthouse, which affords impressive coastal views.

After a busy day of activities, return to the comfort of a waterfront resort hotel. Pamper yourself with spa treatments and take a nap in a hammock on your private terrace. Dine on everything from fresh seafood to Italian fare and traditional Filipino dishes.

Reach Malapascua Island by catching a ferry from Maya, located at the northern tip of Cebu Island. January to April is peak season, when hotel and excursion prices can be higher. Typhoons are possible between May and December yet this period offers some of the best diving conditions.

Slam's Garden Dive Resort
Slam's Garden Dive Resort
3 out of 5
Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu
The price is RM123 per night from 21 May to 22 May
RM123
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Daanbantayan. Enjoy a beach locale, room service, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Daanbantayan Ferry Port and Logon ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (143 reviews)
"after 1st day i felt at home.staff were very nice and helpful, the dive boat crew were great also"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

Slam's Garden Dive Resort
Little Mermaid Dive Resort
Little Mermaid Dive Resort
3 out of 5
Barangay Logon, Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu
The price is RM156 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
RM156
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Daanbantayan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Logon Church and Daanbantayan Ferry ...
7.6/10 Good! (64 reviews)
"its alright, be careful with *fan* rooms. it doesnt have air condition. breakfast was terrible. plain toast and egg thats it."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2019

Little Mermaid Dive Resort
Malapascua Starlight Resort
Malapascua Starlight Resort
2.5 out of 5
Daanbantayan, Daanbantayan
The price is RM170 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
RM170
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Daanbantayan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bounty Beach and Logon Church are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
"A great spot if you’re swimming and diving all day and just want a place to rest your head at night. But amenities are unfortunately not as stated. There’s no Wifi in the rooms despite what the website says, and the Wifi in the public area doesn’t work. Also, I took my backpack on an excursion with ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Malapascua Starlight Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest Villa
Quest Villa
3.5 out of 5
Barangay Tawala, Panglao, Bohol
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Panglao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Please improve the driveway going to deluxe units. Thanks"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Quest Villa
Citadines Cebu City
Citadines Cebu City
4 out of 5
Baseline Center Juana Osmena Street, Cebu
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Cebu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews)
"Great staff, nice rooms. I love the full kitchen, nice grocery store & dining options onsite. Abaca Bakery breakfast buffet was delicious."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Citadines Cebu City
88th Avenue
88th Avenue
3.5 out of 5
Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu, Central Visayas
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cebu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Waterfront Cebu City Casino and Ayala ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Very nice rooms, great beds, great air con and beautiful views from the balcony and rooftop, especially at night. jacuzzis on the roof are a nice addition. plenty of great restaurants right outside the main door, it’s not just the hotel, you get an entire gated in area filled with high end food, ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

88th Avenue
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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