The Gabayan Riviera

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Independent
9 (206 reviews)
Purok -5, Lazi, Central Visayas, 6228 , Lazi , PH
1-5555555

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Free self parking
Housekeeping on request
Well-lit path to entrance

Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Great location near the ocean
Cons:
Limited amenities
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Some small things were not working and food service charge noted.
Service
9.3
Staff was very nice, helpful, and reactive.
Location
8.84
Quiet area, although some mentioned it was far.
Room Quality
9.29
Spacious and nice rooms.
Amenities
8.82
Pools are nice, but some amenities were lacking like fresh juices.
Value for Money
9.28
Good value for money as stated in some reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Food was good but not the best in some cases.
Overall Experience
9.3
Generally a great place recommended by multiple reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:53

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Other Amenities
Take a dip in the outdoor pool or enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Dining Options
Dine at the on-site restaurant, grab a snack at the coffee shop, or sip on your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and Smart televisions, and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet.

Escape to The Gabayan Riviera, located in Lazi, just minutes away from key attractions like San Isidro Labrador Church and Port of Lazi. Book now to experience a delightful stay!

Important information:

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 206 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Jackie Lou • solo_traveller • ph
9
Pros:

I like how the big room was, it fits my family of four. Recommended to a big family.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Marlene • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Fantastisk udsigt. Store, rummelige og godt indrettet værelser. Fantastisk mad. Virkelig venligt og hjælpsomt personale.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Luc • extended_group • fr
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
9
Pros:

The property was very clean and had all the amenities that I expect when travelling. Staff was very knowledgeable and upon check in, the receptionist took us to our room and explained the intricacies of the place. The kitchen staff was great and they cooked our purchased food to perfection for us and our guests.

Cons:

I had guests that we invited over for a BBQ and the entrance fee was P250 per person consumable which was understandable. What I didn't like what the additional P150 per person fee for use of a single towel. The P250 should have included the use of the towel however it didn't and to me it is a simple greed by the owners of the resort. In addition, some of my guests decided to use their P250 consumable towards the P150 towel and they were told that they could not use the remaining P100 since they used a portion of it on the towel. Once again, thank you, this is pure greed on the part of the owner.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Gerrit • couple • za
9
A relaxing and comfortable stay in a quiet, well-kept setting—great for unwinding.
Pros:

The property was peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxing stay. The pool area was beautiful and very clean, and the gardens were nicely kept. The accommodation itself was comfortable, spacious, and had everything we needed. The staff were friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better.

Cons:

There were a few minor issues, such as slightly inconsistent WiFi and limited nearby dining options without transport, but nothing that significantly affected our stay.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
If you are looking for a quiet getaway with beautiful views then this is definitely the right place.
Pros:

The location & views were beautiful!

Cons:

There were a few small problems with the food, power outage and insects in the bathroom but nothing that was important and all were dealt with immediately by staff.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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H&M • couple • us
6
Pros:

The location. Its in the middle of all the tourist attraction. And it has its own beach. It's rocky not sandy but we had a great time swimming and snorkeling. The swimming pool is perfect.

Cons:

Our room's air-conditioning didnt work on our second day and the hot shower as well but they moved us to another room. Its a little farther from all the restaurants and the resorts restaurant sucks. The food is bad, we ordered a calamari and we couldn't even eat it, that's how bad that even the staff can't eat it so they gave us a refund. This place would have been perfect if they have good food in their in house restaurant. Please management, improve it.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • ca
10
Pros:

This 10 rating is for the receptionist who upgraded our room and put us in a better one because she knew there would be too much noise next to families who booked next to us in another room. Thank you! That was very kind and thoughtful of you.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • br
8
agradável e tranquila
Pros:

eu gostei que o quarto estava cheirando bem, bem limpo e organizado. também gostei do café da manhã gratuito por ter várias opções deliciosas. o menu pra almoço e jantar também era muito saboroso! todos os funcionários gentis e a piscina é muito agradável. mas a localização é afastada de tudo, é bom pra quem quer paz e sossego ou fazer o curso de mergulho próximo da sua escola, que foi o que eu fiz.

Cons:

o wifi era bom de dia e a noite era horrível. e eu recomendo deixar a sua porta fechada, pois na primeira noite após meu jantar no restaurante do hotel, presenciei uma aranha gigante na parede do lado de fora do meu quarto.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Ludo • solo_traveller • be
7
Rustig en vriendelijk
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid van het personeel en de rust in de accommodatie

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Elvira • couple • us
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Very quiet place to relax, with many little things to appreciate, Like every morning fresh bakery at our terrace. The room has everything you need, the pool and everything else was very clean and kept in good shape. We would recommend for a relaxing getaway

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Darryl • extended_group • ca
10
Otherwise it was an excellent stay with ocean view and swimming pool.
Pros:

Quiet and relaxing.

Cons:

Location. A bit far from San Juan.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Robbert • family_with_children • nl
9
Pros:

Amazing place, really friendly staff beautiful surroundings. It's actually for me close to a 10.

The only 2 things are, a bit far from most places, so rent a car if you want to visit other places around the island (they do accommodate parking, and if you are there for peace and quiet it's ideal) and there is not really a phone signal there.

But it's really really stunning, peaceful, amazing staff and great food. Not too pricey for a resort. All by all it was really good!

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Ellis • solo_traveller • nl
8
Heerlijk relaxed.
Pros:

Een fijne, ruime kamer met groot terras dat op zee uitkijkt. Mooi zwembad.

Cons:

Er waren weinig gerechten met verse groente in het restaurant. Mango juice bij ontbijt was niet vers.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Marrie • couple • ph
9
It was great, and I will definitely come back again.
Pros:

I like how peaceful and clean it is and the staff are accomodating. Ive always heard about the island losing power, but I never experienced it or maybe they generators. Since the location is secluded, there wont be any cellular service and the Wi-fi/internet is stable.

Cons:

The food is mediocre, I hope this gets better because the place is too far from the city center.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Wibke • couple • de
10
I would def come back!!
Pros:

Nice stuff, beautiful view, good food and location!

Cons:

You def. need a scooter to go to some spots where are more restaurants etc. but thats fine

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Frazee • couple • us
8
Pros:

I liked the quiet and the serenity, the staff was excellent! Very accommodating, fresh bread every morning was a great touch!! The food was really good.

Cons:

Location seems far from night life and beaches, so you have to travel if you're interested in these things. The bed was stiff. Didn't have everything on the menu available 😢

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Anja • couple • de
8
Ein schöner und entspannender Aufenthalt
Pros:

- Sehr schöne und ruhige Lage mit direktem Meerzugang, wenn auch abseits vom Zentrum (wenige Restaurants drumherum)
- Sehr schöner Pool und schöne Anlage
- Leckeres Restaurant, aber etwas teurer und etwas wenig Auswahl
- Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal
- Schönes und geräumiges Zimmer, auch wenn etwas in die Jahre gekommen
- Kostenloses Trinkwasser-Spender im Zimmer
- Liebe Hunde im Resort

Cons:

- Etwas spärliches Frühstück, besonders nur ein Getränk ist Inbegriffen (ein Instant-Kaffee oder ein Saft)
- Penetranter, unangenehmer Geruch im Zimmer (wir glauben, dass es von der Klimaanlage kam)
- Wenig bis kaum Wasserdruck in der Dusche
- Etwas unaufmerksame Zimmerreeinigung (sie vergaßen uns neue Handtücher und Toilettenpapier zu bringen, und auch das Duschgel war leer und wurde nicht nachgefüllt)

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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joel • couple • fr
10
Séjour extra
Pros:

La vue sur la piscine et la mer, le calme de l'hôtel ,la piscine ,un peu chaude à mon goût ,les petits déjeuners variés et copieux, le personnel aux petits soins pour nous, leurs sourires ,leur gentillesse et aussi la petite plage en bas du restaurant .Enfin tout est tres bien je recommande d'avoir un moyen de transport personnel

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee