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Sumilon Island

Philippines
Ranked #15 of 97 attractions in Cebu
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Islands
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Cebu, Philipppines
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

It's a small island so if you're looking for action, this is not the place for you. It is beautiful and the rooms are huge, so are the bathrooms. Now if only the food were a little better. More

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Cebu
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012
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Sumilon Island is the nature and beach lover's paradise. It is so breathtakingly beautiful that you don't want to ever leave the place. There are various water and land activities for guests such as kayaking, snorkelling, trekking and just plain lying down the beach to recharge. A must place to go! More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
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it's one of the best beaches that Cebu City can offer to anyone who loves beach! More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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I actually went to sumilon from Dumaguete. Me and a friend were staying in dumaguete for a week and we were diving around Apo island when the dive master suggested we visit this place. Its doable from dumaguete..only 2 to 3 hours outrigger ride from Dumaguete. The sandbar was simply amazing. And it had this little nipa hut where you... More

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Cebu City, Philippines
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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I'd definitely go back if only their rates were a little bit cheaper. The beach was okay. Island is far from the City. I can actually go to Shangrila Mactan with the same rate for day tour and only 45 mintues away from the city, and of course, a much better service. More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2010
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I went to Sumilon while sailing on a family friend's yacht during Holy Week of 2009. The second I stepped on the sandbar, I was in love. Crystal blue waters and powdery white sand - it was picture perfect. The kind of scenery you see in postcards. What I love about Sumilon is that it's so small and isolated... The... More

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Cebu City, Philippines
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2010
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I went there once but I was impressed right away. As soon as our boat was nearing the island, a white stretch of sand was looming like a tongue of a serpent jutting out into the emerald blue ocean - "a sandbar!" I exclaimed in delight! I couldnt help myself but jumped right onto the shallow water as the boat... More

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Cebu City
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 10, 2010
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We went there in 2006. Boy this is I guess the most fascinating island vacation Ive ever had in my life. The 24-hectare island is a coralline island and soil is non-existent there. But I wonder how the saplings grow into trees that cover most of the island. U can't walk barefoot if u want to explore the island except... More

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Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2008
3
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This was a wonderful place to stay to relax and kick back. We stayed here in January. The staff greet you with a drink and a necklace as you get off the small boat that transports you here. the rooms were very nice and the beds comfortable. It was not all inclusive as another reviewer reported but the outdoor restaurant... More

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Wrexham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2008
3
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As a brit i found the prices to be very cheap.I went at xmas on a day trip as i have family there but we did check the accom.the weather was changeable but still enjoyable.Excellent service and would fully recommend this isle for honeymooners. Hopefully going back again next year. More

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