Marlins Beach Resort
F. Roska Street Poblacion, Santa Fe 6045 Philippines
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#1 of 12 hotels in Santa Fe
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4.6
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4.1
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4.1
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4.0
Welcome to Marlin's Beach Resort, your Bantayan Island “home away from home.” Marlin's Beach Resort aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Marlin`s Beach Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available.
The resort offers room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
While visiting Bantayan Island, you may want to try some shrimp at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Blue Ice Bar & Restaurant or HR Music Bar & Native Restaurant.
Marlin's Beach Resort puts the best of Bantayan Island at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Beach
Bicycle rental
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Business Center with Internet Access
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Snorkeling
Shuttle bus service
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Safe
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Ocean View
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
Location
73Somewhat walkable
Grade: 73 out of 100
29Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
2Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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F. Roska Street Poblacion, Santa Fe 6045 Philippines
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I prefer to start with the less than satisfactory and build on what we can. First, upon entering the room I turned on the tv as we have a little one and her entertainment is paramount for everyone to have a good day. Well, the tv had problems, it could not pickup a simple station and unless you gave it a shake, there was no video feed from the cable box. Upon further inspection, the HDMI input on the tv looked to be rusted. At the reservation, it was made for my immediate family, less minute changes included a guest, my sister-in-law. The front desk was made aware and they said that additional breakfast (made for 2, now would be 3 if all of us took part) at the end of a 5 day reservation, we were welcomed with a p4750 bill for the 3rd breakfast. While I would have had no issue with the additional guest, that is not how it was explained and in fact, I never had breakfast with the family, instead I had morning coffee every morning down the street. So I did not anticipate such an expense on check out. Now the important issue: At the time of this review, we are 3 days removed from our stay. My daughter participated at the beach, building sand castles, and just playing in the sand as a 3 year old would. My daughter developed terrible itching in her private areas on the 2nd day of our 5 day stay. IT IS STILL ONGOING as we will search for LOCAL medical attention for her. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN BEACH/SAND activities, this is a known issue apparently and NO ONE has a medical solution in Santa Fe. As for the good, the hotel was clean, the views were nice and the staff, with the exception of surprise fees, were very nice, friendly, and professional. Do I think it was worth the stay? Tough to say, it is a nice place, but if that sand issue is not corrected, I would not stay here again. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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krystle C wrote a review Feb 2023
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Everything about this resort is perfect, from spotless clean room and linens to friendly and approachable staff it really feels that you are in one the 5 star hotels in Bantayan. We also enjoyed the bar, their breakfast buffet and live band Marivel the singer and her husband were amazing entertainers😊We will surely comeback to Marlin's❤️more power to this resort.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Original booking was for 3 nights in a deluxe garden view room. Arriving a day early we tried to add an additional night using AGODA. Tried ringing the hotel direct. Both failed. We could only book an additional night in a deluxe sea view room. We were disappointed to find that our deluxe garden view room (#21) was empty the night we spent in the deluxe sea view room. This meant 1 night in 1 room then move everything to the new room for the next 3 nights. The sea view room was superior. The resort is in a good location with terrific staff. I had read TA reviews about the hotel charging guests for staining towels and linen. You must sign a written agreement upon check-in about the fees they charge for stains and damage. I photographed the linen (with holes) and towels (threadbare) just in case. Inconsiderate guests were too loud in the passage way outside the rooms. Earplugs are needed.…
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Hotel is nice…. Staff was accommodating… little issues Were .. TV not working… beach was under construction Ocean was filled with trash… seems like a lot of plastic .. Had good security… Restaurant overpriced compared to the area.. They could use a pool to compete with the near by hotels … The noise(Music?) from a nearby bar was unbelievably loud till 11-12 pm … Breakfast was adequate…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Marlin’s Beach Resort is one of the best front beach resort in Santa Fe. The location was superb and in town! There was 7 of us and we all loved our experience. The staffs are all very happy, cheerful, polite, helpful. Especially Ate Jane and Ate Tetchie. This hotel has exceeded its range level. In our experience, Marlin’s Resort is worth more than what we paid for.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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This was our first destination on Bantayan, because Cebu Pacific stuffed us around on our flights we only stayed one night initially before moving on, but, after seeing the accommodation of our next booking we came back to Marlins When it comes to experiences you have when travelling the location is only one ingredient, the staff and/or people you meet are a bigger part in my opinion and the people that work at Marlins are a credit to the resort and to the industry, i like to think we came away from our stay here with more friends than we started with When we come back to Bantayan we will be staying here exclusively like some other guests we met, it's that good The food is brilliant, who thought you would get a salad nicoise that is 2nd only to one I had in France on Bantayan and all their seafood dishes are simply superb Just book here, you will not be disappointed…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Beautiful unspoilt resort. Very friend staff and management. Highly recommend . We had room on ground level which was on beach . Security very good too. Close enough to island hopping and market. Nice restaurants in a few minute walk. Dont waste time and $ at other joints
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Josef Kristian Bulalaque wrote a review Mar 2021
Lapu Lapu, Philippines29 contributions8 helpful votes
Banatayan Island is no doubt a quaint paradise. My recent visit is not too crowded because of the COVID scare. I was lucky enough to have been able to book a room at Marlins because the day we arrived the resort is packed with Police officers on team building. The best thing about the resort are the employees - the guards, the room attendants, the reception, the waitresses are all super nice and attended to our every need. I can’t complain too much about the room because it was adequate for the price we paid. The water heater was not working but we did not ask for it to be fixed because we don’t really need a heater in the middle of summer. The resort is just a 2 minute walk from the town square so you can definitely find a place to eat and everything you ever needed. The beach and ocean front property is stunning. Bantayan Island and Marlins will always have a special place in my heart.…
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from jojan zaspa, General Manager at Marlins Beach Resort
Responded Mar 16, 2021
We are grateful that you are satisfied with our service.Thank you so much for sending us a good review.Looking forward to see you again in the coming days.
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Fantastic location on the beach, very nice rooms. Good restaurant and very friendly staff. The beach is incredible. I had 5 fantastic days with friends. If you want a nice quiet place to retriet this is the place. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from jojan zaspa, General Manager at Marlins Beach Resort
Responded Feb 21, 2020
Thank you for taking your time to write a review about the resort .Also we'd like to thank you for your positive comments towards our staffs and restaurant.We're very happy to know that you had a fantastic day during your staying with your friends.And to your kind recommendation is also highly appreciated.We hope that you will visit Marlin's Beach Resort again.
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Food was disgusting. I ordered chicken wings. When it was received it was in such bad spoiled and uncooked condition. It was then taken away and recooked. I had diarrhea for days. I ignored it and paid for the order and ate somewhere else. Never again will I eat here. But I will still stay at this resort.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: Beautiful Hotel, BUT.......
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Response from jojan zaspa, General Manager at Marlins Beach Resort
Responded Feb 20, 2020
Hello DENNIS SYTWIK thank you for your comment. As per investigation our Chef Cook is willing to replace the said uncooked food!???,you said you ignore the food but,during dish out 3 of our waitresses witness that only bones left on your plate so????? Is your comment the answer of your Filipino girlfriend/wife has a problem with Marlin's staff about her dried Danggit deposit in the kitchen??? Best regards, Marlin's team
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PRICE RANGE
$53 - $105 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
marlin`s beach hotel bantayan island, marlins beach hotel
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasCebu IslandBantayan IslandSanta Fe
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Marlins Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Marlins Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Ato Ni Bai, Karaoke Bar (0.1 miles) and Bavarian Beergarden Bantayan (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Marlins Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Marlins Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Marlins Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bantayan Burrito Company, Stumble Inn Beach Club, and Umi No Cafe.
Does Marlins Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Marlins Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Marlins Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Marlins Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Marlins Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Marlins Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.
Does Marlins Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.