Top 10 Cottages in Philippines, Philippines

May 4, 2023 Roseanne Arnett

With more than 7,000 islands consisting of rice paddies, volcanos, mega-metropolises, world-class surf spots, and endemic wildlife, the Philippines is one of the most dazzling and diverse countries in all of Asia. Not to mention, it’s home to some of the world’s best beaches, too.
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1. El Nido Viewdeck

Zone 1 Balinsasayaw Road Barangay Maligaya, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313 Philippines
Excellent
36%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 205 reviews

El Nido Viewdeck

El Nido Viewdeck bargain

Reviewed By BubblyBarracuda

I've traveled many places around the world but El Nido Viewdeck Cottages is best bang for buck. Stayed on the 5th floor and the view was spectacular. Polite n helpful staff made it an even bigger bargain. My only regret is not staying longer!

2. Ausan Beach Front Cottages

Ballesteros Street, Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan Island 5309 Philippines
Excellent
42%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 276 reviews

Ausan Beach Front Cottages

Ausan's Beach Front Cottages is located in the center of 1,500 meters of clean and finest white sand beach with crystal water, surrounded by coconut trees is found in the Northwest part in Palawan, Philippines bordering South China Sea. We offering selected rooms and cottages has 24 hours hot and cold shower and fully air-conditioned rooms. Boat and Van rental for tour purposes and various Island tours, in-house money changer,FREE WiFi access for the whole length of their stay and free use of native beach loungers, laundry service, massage, Restaurant and Bar, and major debit/credit are accepted. Guests can also arrange or request for electricity hours' extension, bonfires on the beach, and dinner setup on the beach for your special occasions or romance.

The superior room was worth the price!

Reviewed By ShavyB

The entire personnel was so friendly. We have a three-night stay at this property in the superior room. Funny during check-in, the girl asked how many people are we? I said, just the two of us, and she looks at me like what? Lol Their superior room was pricey and can accommodate three people. But I believe they have only two for this type of room. Thus reserve in advance is recommended. I book the room seven months before our trip. They have 24 hours of electricity, but the free wifi is very weak, only available in the restaurant. It is best to buy a local sim card if you want a stable internet. Our room is upstairs, with a balcony facing the ocean. It's precisely the same as in the photo. The wall painted in a jungle design but turned the room into darkness. Beautiful place a lot of space, it was worth the price. The housekeeping is available on request. And during the room cleaning, the beddings were also refreshed. The bathroom is less: I'm not too fond of the rock stone floor in the bathroom. They cleaned daily, but I can feel the sand still in there. The hot water is not to regulate (too hot). We turn off one of the buttons, and we only get cold water. The concrete stairs have a weird layout, too wide apart. My partner fell while going down.

3. L'Sirene Boutique Resort

Purok 6, Barangay Reserva, Baler, Luzon 3200 Philippines
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 30 reviews

L'Sirene Boutique Resort

L'Sirene: A Boutique Resort Experience the sun, sand and waves as L'Sirene Boutique Resort rises in Brgy. Reserva, Baler

Exclusive feels

Reviewed By ddg858

What I like most about this property is you have a lounge pool right out your doorstep (we stayed at rooms A1 to A4), a medium sized lap pool under the shade of the coconut trees, and the Baler beach with its trademark waves. It has an exclusive feeling because no other resorts are nearby, and this adds to the peaceful and restful ambiance of the property. It is quiet at night, perfect if you want to have a good night's sleep or chat with family. We had a bonfire at the beachfront after we had our dinner. If you are with family members composed of seniors and young children you've found the right place. They have their own restaurant also so no need to worry about where to eat. Be careful not to misplace or break any linens and glassware in the room so you won't be charged extra for incidentals.

4. Alona Pawikan Resort

Alona Pawikan Resort Ester A. Lim Drive Barangay Tawala, 6340 Philippines
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

Alona Pawikan Resort

charming native style bungalows, but with modern standard and amenities. located 500m from Alona beach.

Clean & Cozy!

Reviewed By dorinsella

Very nice place with a lovely staff! The room is super clean and nice to stay in. Great communal area to sit and chill, with a bar and breakfast available. The only downfall is that it is pretty far from the beach (doesn't seem like that in the map but when you arrive you realise it is around 10 min walk on busy roads...) Otherwise, a very nice place to stay!

5. Rosanna's Pension

Hama St. Brgy Masagana, El Nido, Palawan Island 5313 Philippines
Excellent
23%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 208 reviews

Rosanna's Pension

Best View, Beach Access, Convenience, and Price in El Nido Town

Reviewed By Yuko S

All the reviews I had read before booking here were true. This place is not a hotel. It’s a no frills-type of accommodation. But you get what you pay for, and we are truly satisfied : ) The hotel is centrally located in El Nido town and very convenient for going to restaurants, cafes, and shops. The building does not look great from outside but room was big enough for a family of four (two adults and two kids). Our room was on the third floor family room facing the ocean. It had one of the best views in El Nido town area for sure. I just wish there was no coconut tree blocking part of our view! As far as I understand, there are only two rooms on the third floor and higher the floor the better to see the color of the ocean. if you can book the room on the third floor, book the one left side facing the big mountain for even a better view. (without the coconut tree!). The another great thing about this place is the ocean access. This place has the best beach access in El Nido town area. The water is clean and definitely fine to swim in. Remember to bring own toiletries since you only get small soaps. No toothbrushes, not even shampoo is provided. Free water (hot or cold), ice tubes, and coffee were available. No fridge, no working tv (entire pension), and no elevator. Bring a bug spray if you are loved by mosquitoes. Wifi was spotty but worked most of the time. The pension staff are not overly friendly here but that was expected since this isn’t a hotel. They were all busy working and our room was cleaned well daily. There are a lot of ants here. We have been living in the Philippines for four years and were not surprised. If you don’t like ants, do not eat anything in the room. If necessary, eat in the veranda and take the trash out immediately into the garbage bin outside/hallway. You rarely see anyone sitting behind the front desk. So, you really have to be independent or be relaxed when you need something. I appreciate all the previous reviewers. I got exactly what I expected and am very satisfied. Highly recommend to anyone who does not expect a hotel service but want to have an amazing view from your room for a very reasonable price.

6. The Blue Abyss Dive Resort

Basdiot Panamsama Beach, Moalboal 6032 Philippines
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

The Blue Abyss Dive Resort

Great Location

Reviewed By andrewk091

Fair price for a clean room right next to the ocean. Please note that in the AC room you have to pay for the AC. We were never uncomfortably hot without it, the ceiling fan worked well. The staff helped us plan out which methods of transportation to take to get to our next destination, which we really appreciated. This was the second time staying here for one of us. The nightly drinking lottery is a blast as well. Highly recommended!

7. Beyond Island

411 Panagsama Rd, Bantayan 1 ,Barangay Basdiot, Moalboal 6032 Philippines
Excellent
76%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Beyond Island

A COZY ROOM WITH VERANDA FOR RENT * The comfort of our home awaits you. Conveniently located walking distance to Panagsama beach which is ideal for snorkeling, diving, restaurants and bars. Bantayan 1 (along Tuble Road) ,Panagsama Basdiot,Moalboal

Really nice place in great location

Reviewed By Domrand

My Fiance and I stayed here for a total of three nights the room was clean and the shower was really good! They had bike rental here also! The only thing that’s stopping at getting five stars was the water dispenser was broken (the buttons) and it made it really hard to get hot water for coffee in the morning, and it was empty a few of the times.

8. MLK Bamboo Beachhouse

National Road Batangay Santo Niño, Malabuyoc 6029 Philippines
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
9%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 22 reviews

MLK Bamboo Beachhouse

Featuring free WiFi, Bamboo Beachhouse offers accommodation in Malabuyoc, 121 km from Cebu City and 36 km from Dumaguete. The property has a sun terrace and the rooms are air conditioned with private bathroom/shower. There is a common lounge/TV area at the property. The property offers scooter and motorbike hire. Guests can go on day trips to do canyoneering, go dolphin watching or visit the many waterfalls in the area or relax in the pool. Moalboal is 30 km from Bamboo Beachhouse. Oslob whale watching is 37 km away while Mainit Hot Springs is 5 km away. Guests can enjoy American and Filipino dishes as well as oatmeal with fruits for breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Rice and pasta dishes are served for dinner daily. Special diet menus are available.

Must stay

Reviewed By 583hamishr

Would highly recommend to anyone coming to Cebu! The staff are super friendly and more than willing to help. They gave excellent recommendtions of nearby activities and will help you get to your location. Lisa the manager is extremely welcoming and the rooms are very clean with a fan and aircon. Ideal location for visiting the cebu waterfalls and great views over the ocean. The food was delicious and wifi fast. We had a wonderful stay!

9. Ceazar's Place

Calle Capitan Ponso District 2, Dauin, Negros Oriental 6217 Philippines
Excellent
53%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Ceazar's Place

Set in bamboo designed rooms to give comfort and relaxing feeling while enjoying the beauty of cold breeze at the beach. We provide 2-bedroom cottages comes with Wi-Fi in all units and a small restaurant to dine in.

Right on the beach

Reviewed By DaveJJenk

Direct access to the beach with superb snorkeling 100m down the beach. Lovely to sit out on the beach in the evening for dinner. Good variety of food and drink available. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy walk into town.

10. Bananaland Cottages

Alona Beach, 6340 Philippines
Excellent
33%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 30 reviews

Bananaland Cottages

Great quiet spot within walking distance to the beach

Reviewed By expat_in_hongkong

First things first, as others have said, this is not on the beach. You will need to pay $2 USD to get a pass to walk through another hotel to get to the beach. Do it, it is good for your whole trip and cuts the walk from 15 minutes... to 3 minutes. As for the rooms, they are cabanas with all the comforts of a hotel room, nice bed, air con, and hot shower. You do have to remember that you are in a tropical environment and so you may see ants and the occasional millipede on the floor. It didn't bother me in the slightest. The best thing about this place is that its quiet. VERY quiet. I might have heard a rooster or two, but nothing too close to be annoying. That is something you need to be aware of in the Philippines. Breakfast was fine. I never tried lunch or dinner as I was always on the beach for that. All in all, I loved the place and would definitely stay again.

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