The Coral Blue Oriental Beach Villas & Suites

Hotels
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Independent
8.2 (50 reviews)
Sta. Fe Village, Bantayan Island, Cebu del Norte, Santa Fe, Cebu, 6047 , Santa Fe , PH
63-928-3723021

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Facilities

Proposal/romance packages available
Boat tours on site
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Snorkeling nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very attentive and friendly staff
Beachfront location with spectacular sunrises
Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere
Great food / excellent restaurant
Spacious rooms with balconies and sea views
Helpful staff who arrange activities and early breakfast
Cons:
Dog waste not always cleaned promptly (near restaurant)
Slow service at times, especially bar and some food orders
Limited bar hours and delays in drink delivery
No kettle in room and occasional lack of hot water
Facilities showing age in places
Perceived as overpriced by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed reports: guests praised general upkeep but noted dog poop not cleaned promptly in front of the restaurant and towels/room cleaning not always done without asking.
Service
9.5
Consistently praised: staff described as very attentive, friendly and helpful (arranged early breakfast, recommended tours); occasional slow service at the bar noted but did not dominate sentiment.
Location
9.5
Very strong: beachfront, superb views and magnificent sunrises, easy walk to shops/bars and overall described as peaceful and safe.
Room Quality
8.5
Generally positive: spacious rooms, large balconies and great sea views; some mentions that facilities are older but overall comfortable.
Amenities
7.5
Some limitations: restricted bar hours (6–9pm), delays in drink service, no kettle provided and occasional hot-water issues.
Value for Money
7.2
Mixed: many guests found the experience worth it given location and service, but a few explicitly called it overpriced or expected more included service for the premium paid.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Strong food sentiment: restaurant and breakfast praised (some called it the best on the island) and boat-trip food lauded; some complaints about slow bar/drink service.
Overall Experience
8.1
Predominantly positive: described as relaxing, peaceful and highly recommendable by many, with minor service/amenity and cleanliness issues reducing a perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-18 14:20

Property Description

Experience blissful relaxation at The Coral Blue Oriental Beach Villas & Suites, your serene beachfront escape in Santa Fe.

World-Class Amenities
Indulge in luxurious onsite massages or take advantage of recreational activities, including bicycle rentals. For your convenience, enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and efficient babysitting services, ensuring every aspect of your stay is catered to.

Gourmet Dining Options
Savor delightful meals at our on-site restaurant or opt for the convenience of room service during limited hours. Don’t forget to unwind at our cozy bar/lounge with your favorite drink.

Comfortable Accommodations
Retreat to uniquely decorated guest rooms featuring minibars, LED televisions, and thoughtful touches like complimentary bottled water. Our modern bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries to enhance your comfort.

Book your unforgettable getaway today and immerse yourself in the beauty of Santa Fe!

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol is not permitted at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CEB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol allowed onsite

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.1
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David • family_with_children • ph
9
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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len • solo_traveller • ph
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • couple • ph
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • au
10
Great service and location
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Shiel • solo_traveller • ph
8
Pros:

Staff are very attentive and friendly. They made sure I had a confortable stay

Cons:

I like that they have dogs around. But they need to clean dog poop right away, especially in front of the restaurant.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • au
10
So relaxing and beautiful sun rises in the morning
Pros:

Well we were beach front in a large room with a big balcony, the view was beautiful, reminded me of Koh Samui before the development happened . Extremely peaceful and the staff were amazing , friendly and would do anything to make your stay special . Could walk to all the shops and bars etc , did a great boat tour which was recommended by them and was fantastic, just my husband and I and a tour guide and 2 boatmen. The food on the boat trip was amazing as well . Extremely safe and friendly

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Barry • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Great location on the beach to see the magnificent sunrise. Food & service was fantastic & certainly the best we found on Bantayan Island. A great place to relax & watch the World go by or simply walk down a few stairs & into the ocean.

Cons:

Although the facilities were comfortable, they have been around for some time. But this was more than offset by the friendly & helpful staff.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Paulina Morelos • couple • it
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • extended_group • au
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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ERIC • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement excellent, surtout à maree haute. Nourriture bonne. Mais service très lent ( on est en vacances après tout....)

Cons:

Cf. Ci-pas d'eau a maree basse, personnel adorable mais service très lent.....

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Matz • couple • se
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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christopher • solo_traveller • nz
7
Great location breakfast basic but enough . Staff very helpful
Pros:

Great location straight on the beach

Cons:

Water wasn’t hot when showering , or a good follow.
No kettle in the room … given water in a flask which didn’t stay hot ..

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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DARREN • couple • gb
10
Coral Blue stay
Pros:

The welcome we received when we arrived was lovely and kicked us off to a fabulous start.

The location was superb, waking up to the view from the bed or balcony was incredible.

The breakfast was pretty good too.

Cons:

The hours that the bar operates was only 6pm to 9pm including the food availability, however there is plenty of options within 5 minutes.

They offer a range of cocktails and when we ordered 2 we were told we would get them to the suite, we then waited 25-30 minutes and thought something was up. So the 2nd time I only ordered a cocktail and I wanted to wait at the bar as I thought it would speed it up, I was then told they would bring it up. Again it took like 20 minutes. I think the bar person/waiter/receptionist was checking you tube and then making it as there was no one else at the bar at the time I ordered.

We were also told that if we wanted our room cleaned we have to ask which I thought given the rating of the hotel and the premium payment/experience they should clean it without us asking. We also had to ask for clean towels when we needed them as these were not changed daily.

Overall im writing a totally honest review and I would recommend the stay here

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Fuldstændig fantastisk villa med udsigt. 2 værelser, 2 badeværelser, 1 stue + kæmpe terrasse med udsigt.

Cons:

Ventetid på mad, så bestil i god tid og nyd udsigten. Fantastisk Beach view.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Geneva • extended_group • de
10
A perfect short holiday.
Pros:

Everything. The staff, the beach, the food and the rooms.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • couple • ca
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Allmon • couple • ie
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • us
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Everything was good but over priced.

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Glynn • couple • gb
9
Relaxing and peaceful environment
Pros:

Staff very accommodating and helpful. Love the styling of the traditional style resort. Very relaxing environment. Checked out early and staff arranged an early breakfast.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Leontien • couple • nl
10
Fantastisch!
Pros:

Alles was top! Super vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Locatie is top uitzicht is top! Eten is top!
Dikke 10 plus!!!!

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee