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Dolphin House

5.0 star property
Travelers find both tranquility and excitement at this tropical paradise, where a pristine white sand beach meets opportunities for scuba diving and kayaking

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Dolphin House in Saavedra balances relaxation with adventure for families. The luxury resort features a white sand beach for scuba diving, volleyball, and kayaking. Parents enjoy spa massages and manicures while children join supervised activities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Saavedra, a neighbourhood in Moalboal, Dolphin House is in a rural area and near the beach. Monastery of the Holy Eucharist and Argao Hall of Justice are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ronda Wharf and Zaragosa Port. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with ziplining. Visit our Moalboal travel guide
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White-Beach, Moalboal, Cebu, 6032

What's nearby

  • Drone shot of white beach
    White Beach Moalboal
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coast of Cebu island, Moalboal, Philippines, top view. Philippine boats in a blue lagoon over coral reefs. Moalboal is a great place for diving and vacations.
    Panagsama Beach
    18 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Moalboal Market
    15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Gaisano Grand Mall Moalboal
    16 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Moalboal Sardine Run
    18 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Veranda Kitchen n' Bar
    7 min drive
  • The Three Bears
    7 min drive
  • Lola’s Bar
    7 min drive
  • Smooth Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Chili Bar
    8 min drive

About this property

Dolphin House

Luxury family-friendly resort near Panagsama Beach
A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Dolphin House. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Enjoy on-site activities, such as scuba diving, kayaking and snorkelling. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Dolphin House boast perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • NingNing

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 15 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for PHP 350 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 6600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: PHP 350 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: GCash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dolphin House Moalboal
Dolphin House Resort
Dolphin House Resort Moalboal
Dolphin Moalboal
Dolphin Resort Moalboal
Moalboal Dolphin House Resort
Dolphin House Hotel Moalboal
Dolphin House Moalboal, Cebu Island
Dolphin House Resort
Dolphin House Moalboal
Dolphin House Resort Moalboal

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin House?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin House on 13 Mar 2026 start from NZ$236, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Dolphin House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin House?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dolphin House?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dolphin House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 6600 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dolphin House located?

This family-friendly Moalboal resort is located by the ocean, steps from White Beach Moalboal and within 6 mi (10 km) of Panagsama Beach and Moalboal Market. Gaisano Grand Mall Moalboal and Moalboal Sardine Run are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Dolphin House Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location, good views, beautiful landscaping
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie M

Liked: Amenities
Location was the best view for sunset
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience at Dolphin House. The evening food options were incredible along with the delicious breakfast. The room was spacious and the staff was very friendly. Would highly recommend this hotel if traveling to this area on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Very friendly, helpful owner. Location is a bit out of the main town area which allows for a quiet, peaceful stay. Very easy to get transportation along the main road when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Natural paradise!

Beautiful, natural resort right on the sea. Snorkelling in the house reef was great - very accessible and easy for my daughter. Food is delicious and varied. The pool is fun also. We loved our stay at this lovely resort.
Resort
Pond
Resort view
The pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dolphin House is in prime oceanfront location just a stone's throw from White Beach. While my room was basic, the property grounds are beautiful with a picturesque restaurant and bar overlooking the sea. The staff though is what sets Dolphin House apart - so warm, friendly and accommodating! I arrived late after their restaurant and front desk had closed but the kitchen made two huge and delicious sandwiches that they left with the night guard to give to me - sooo nice! Similarly, the next night I got back to the hotel late after a full day of diving and sightseeing and despite the kitchen being closed a half an hour already, the chef made dinner for me. I just wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elias

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated and too expensive

The hotel is quite dated and the room we got was quite dirty. You're not really getting what you're paying for here. We highlighted the key issues to the reception and ask that we'd cancel our stay and refund us at least a portion of the stay, but they refused. The key issues are really: - Beds are rock hard, literally like laying on hard floors. - The back wall of our room was dirty with a massive brown/dark stain across the wall. - The bathroom was dated and not well cleaned. The restaurant staff are very nice and service minded, but the menu is limited and food average at best, you'll get a much better meal for half the price in town. The pool area is decent, and it looks like a great place to go scuba diving.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy beautiful soooo tropical and just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place close proximity to sardine run. Quite place on the water with modern bungalow accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice getaway resort

Nice quiet resort. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The place was very clean. Signage to the resort was a little confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic accommodation. The restaurant (& menu) are very basic - & overpriced. The adjacent beaches are unremarkable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such kind lovely people
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

blandey

Beautiful outside but inside is rundownbathroom needs to be fix and bed is not comfy, so I need to upgrade my room and psy extra. food is ok but not many options.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Yeonock

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Overpriced and stuck in their glory in the past. Front desk closing at 6PM is not willing to help you in any exceptional situations. Complaining from the guest about their poor services will be returned with insults by the owner. There are a lot better options in the entire area, that would deserve your hard-earned money better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

STAY AWAY

The service here was abysmal. The owner is a grumpy old man that wanders around the facility nitpicking at guests. The staff (rightfully) apologised for his behaviour but after a dreadful afternoon we took our custom to Club Serena down the road
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth it.

The hotel was lovely, but the staff were not as friendly as we experienced in the rest of Philippines. The food was not worth the money and there was cling film in-between the pizza dough and toppings. We heard the owner being unaccomodating to a French guest asking for help. The hotel looks astectically pleasing, but the service was not worth the money we paid. Wont be recommending this to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
大変満足
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eliyahu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

מלון יפה אך לא שווה את המחיר שהוא עולה

המלון יפה מאוד ושקט אבל המיטה בחדר רעועה וחורקת עם כל נגיעה לא מתאימה למלון 4 כוכבים ארוחת ערב צריך להזמין מהצהרים וארוחת בוקר לוקח שעה להגיש אותה הזמנו יום טיול לקניוניג מהמלון קבלנו מדריך מצוין שעזר לנו מאוד אבל בארוחת צהרים הייתה נוראה ומגעילה ושילמנו 2000 פזו בשעה שבכל מקום בעיר. אותו טיול עולה 1300-1500 אצל כל סוכני הטיולים בקיצור מלון לא מומלץ הכלל
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with amazing view on the sea. Super easy access to the white sand beach. Pool option is also nice ! We tried the massage which also was amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sanhia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well kept. It s a beautiful and peaceful place. The rooms are decorated with beautiful art pieces and are also very clean. I love the proximity to the beach. I found a little private spot to swim and enjoy the pristine waters. The food and service at the restaurant were wonderful, the waiters were very attentive, especially Jose, who was very kind and diligent. I love the gardens and the swimming pool. The hotel offers diving lessons, diving expeditions and rents the equipment. The staff at the hotel was very professional and friendly. The only thing I think needs to be improved is the wi-fi service. The wi-fi kept disconnecting and it was almost non-existent in the rooms. I had to go to the bar to get some wi-fi to take care of important personal and job-related issues. It was stressful at times, especially with the cancellations and changing flights due to the coronavirus. These days, travelers rely on wi-fi service in a hotel. Especially if it is promoted as a service the hotel provides. I stayed in the hotel for 10 days, the wi-fi service was very important for me. Other than that, the hotel is a wonderful place to relax, explore, and enjoy your vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of on-premise amenities (gym, spa, dive packages). Great snorkling path right to the reef. Restaurant was delicious. Staff was friendly and very attentive. Tour sites were relatively close from the property compared to staying in Cebu. Would definitely come back to do dive sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in an amazing place

The Hotel is located in an amazing place near the sea. There you can do snorkel an see a lot of fishes and even turtles. Also the Hotel is 15m away by tuc tuc from a beach with restaurants and bars. Our room was very small but ok. No tv. The breakfast was ok not amazing as was not the food in the bar. But overall the Hotel is a good deal very relaxing and in a pretty place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first dedicated dive resort my partner and I have ever stayed at and we were delighted with everything. Dolphin House has been designed with everything in very close proximity - the rooms, the dive centre, the bar/restaurant, spa and fitness suite. Our room was very clean, spacious, had firm foam mattresses on the beds and really good storage space. The team at the dive centre were great to dive with and had a range of lovely dive sites to choose from. We made good use of the spa and had fantastic Philippine massages from experienced masseurs. And ... to top it all ... the food was “to die for”. The chef had a wide range of mouthwatering dishes to choose from each day and she really knows how to make the most awesome deserts ! I’ll miss them greatly ! We got chatting to lots of other guests and make new diving friends here. A tip for others considering Dolphin House ... the journey from Cebu airport is only c.60 miles but the roads are very busy and you have to cross the hills to the other side of the island. Our journey took 3.5 hours but, when planning our trip, we had contacted the Dolphin House team and they offered us their service to collect us from the airport and take us back at the end of our holiday. It was well worth the peace of mind. Make sure you allow 3-4 hours for your transfer to/from the airport and you’ll have enough time. Really noticeably, all the staff at Dolphin House were lovely, very helpful and friendly. We had a great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice at day, boring at night

Positives: Service is very friendly. Some even went out of their way to learn our names early on and use them throughout our stay. Everyone greets you and calls you sir/Madame, even the gardeners. Food is good and fresh, but a little slow at times. You do need to order in advance for dinner and there isn’t anywhere else to eat, but the menu is extensive and changes everyday. Local area is limited for things to do. There’s no beach directly outside the hotel (you have to travel a bit) but the snorkelling is good. There are more restaurants and bars about 25 minutes away on a tricycle. You can get trips to the waterfalls and island hopping/snorkelling but I’d recommend talking to tricycle drivers about this as they are cheaper than the hotel offers them. Negatives: Boredom at night... the WiFi is spotty throughout the resort except the bar. With no WiFi in the room, no cell coverage in the room no TV in the room and no entertainment outside, it made for some very boring nights. That being said, many of the excursions are early in the morning so you’ll probably end up having early nights. But if you do like to spend several hours each night watching TV or flicking through social media, then you might want to consider somewhere else. Personally, the time allowed me to catch up on my reading but my wife was pretty bored. This is the only reason I’ve given the hotel a lower rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019