Guest Houses in Oslob

Was there only to spend the night before going to see whale sharks and then to Moalboal sardine run. Can recommend this itinerary to anyone, certainly beats getting up at 3 AM to get from Cebu. Property satisfied all our requirements: nice, big room, quiet and effective air conditioner (same model as in my home), hot water running without issues, soft, comfortable beds (memory foam but it's fine), quiet location (heard only soothing sounds of the ocean). We slept very well. Didn't visit the beach or turn on the TV so can't comment on that. Owners are very nice people and they can organize excursions to whale shark watching / sardine run. However, a bit of advice: in reality the only thing you need is transportation. The activities themselves are very well organized and you don't need to book ahead (it's not even possible) - just show up early enough to avoid waiting for hours. We arrived at whale shark site at 6 AM and got #127 in the queue, we waited for 1.5 hours for our turn but it didn't feel like a long time at all, since there are places to eat and drink coffee, souvenir shops, etc. Anyway, the only thing you need is some way to get to these places, so you can book a taxi yourself, it's not hard, or hotel owners can do that for you, they quoted us the following taxi prices: 5000 PHP to get to Cebu or 3500 PHP to return to the hotel (this includes drive to the whale sharks, then to Moalboal, then to Cebu or hotel). We decided to rent a car from Cebu airport for 1 day instead (drive to Oslob, sleep in this hotel, then the same itinerary), it costed us 2900 PHP (2000 for car + 900 for 3 hours late return, you might avoid the latter) and worked beautifully. Do mind that driving in the Philippines is crazy, but for me it was fun.

I had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. The owner was incredibly kind, accommodating, and even gave us the best room available, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The Wi-Fi connection was fast and stable, making it easy to work remotely without any interruptions. The location is excellent. It is close to the port going to Panglao, as well as popular tourist attractions like the Ruins and the historic church. The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful, and feels very safe. It's a great area for morning runs or evening walks. There are also plenty of nearby establishments, making it convenient to buy essentials or dine out. If you need transportation, the host can also connect you with a reliable driver to take you to different tourist destinations. The price was even better than we expected, offering excellent value for money considering the quality of the accommodation, the convenient location, and the outstanding hospitality. Overall, it was a comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable stay. I would definitely choose to stay here again.

Great experience!!! Owner was very kind and helpful. Would definitely come back again!

The staffs were friendly and accommodating.

Friendly n helpful staff, beautiful location and so clean n comfortable.

10/10 really like this place, good affordable breakfast, rocky beach in the backyard, nice pool and big rooms. very quiet too

It's right by the ocean. A gorgeous spot, especially in the mornings and during low tide. They DO HAVE WIFI, and it's an excellent one. On Booking it says no wifi, and they should really change that, as it's a deal breaker for many. My cozy, clean and spacious room opened up to the lovely rustic covered seafront terrace with rustic tables and chairs, a sunbeds and some hammocks. So chilled and nice. It reminded me so much about good old time Philippine travelling. Hard to find these places these days. It's worth to note that they have 2 entries on booking.com, so if you fall in love with the look of the terrace, but want a better room, then type JRM place in the search box and the 2nd entry appears with better, but not much more expensive rooms. The rustic place that appears first, has better rating, maybe because those rooms attracts a different clientel! Excellent location close to the bus stop and 7 eleven. Cold drinks for sale in the evening. BYO anything else. I didn't come to Oslob for the controversial whale sharks, but because there is so much else you can see on easy day trips. Buses are frequent and habal habals are so organized from the junctions to tourist sights, with fair fixed prices posted up. I ended up extending my stay, as it was so much to see.

Just next to the ocean where you can hear the waves when you go to bed. The apartment is clean and tidy. Owner is very responsive in the communication. We took the bus from Cebu City and told the driver to drop us off right outside the property.

We can cook, spend less money eating out, good staff, accommodating

Awesome 👌 friendly staff and accommodating. Excellent service and area to stay. Near to everything. The tour guide is awesome named Junjun and taxi driver DJ. Just ask for Junjun from the caretaker of Rapunzel. Not greedy, and you're in a good hand. Well deserved a high good rating. Caretaker Yanz is awesome. Excellent service with free fresh coconut fruits and sweet potatoes yummy.