Escape to the oceanfront Hippocampus, where white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters await. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage, savor beachfront dining at Magellans Restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar. With amenities like free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and multilingual staff on hand to help plan your stay.
Cebu (CEB-Mactan - Cebu Intl.) - 70.5 miles/113.5 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Langob Beach Bar - 4 min drive
Sugbo Maya - 107 min drive
Amihan - 9 min walk
Ocean Vida Beach Restaurant - 2 min walk
Angelina - 9 min walk
About this property
Hippocampus
Situated by the ocean, Hippocampus is a great choice for a stay in Daanbantayan. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Filipino, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer to the property via Boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay for free
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
On the beach
Scuba diving
Snorkelling nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Magellans Restaurant – This restaurant is located on the beach.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately PHP 100 to 350 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of PHP 3500 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 per cent
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hippocampus Hotel Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel
Hippocampus Daanbantayan
Hippocampus Hotel Daanbantayan
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hippocampus?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hippocampus?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hippocampus.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hippocampus?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is PHP 3500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hippocampus?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Hippocampus and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as scuba-diving. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Hippocampus is a short 5-minute walk from Bounty Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Daanbantayan Ferry Port.
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Hippocampus Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 January 2025
Amazing
Perfect hotel right on the beach
Dive center few metres away from my room
Great food and great staff too
lionel
lionel, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 June 2024
Good value
Exactly what we paid for. It was basic, but did the job. The staff were nice and we bought food from the restaurant which was good
Jack
Jack, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 November 2023
청소상태 불결..
YONGHO
YONGHO, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2023
Jess
Jess, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 March 2023
Valerie
Valerie, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 July 2021
Superales
Superales, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 March 2020
Best place
Bedste sted på øen. Mest chillede vibe, og ligger i gåafstand til alt. Man kan fra Hippo udforske alt, samt bare hænge ud. De har den dejligste dykkerskole tilknyttet, og de gør meget for lokale mennesker og dyr. 100 hjerter til dette sted!
Verified traveller
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 February 2020
Get location and friendly helpful staff. Goid was also great, included breakfast menu was the best i've had in the Philippines to date.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2020
Sejour au top
super sejour dans cet hotel. Nous avions booké les plongées avec le dive center partenaire et tout etait absolument parfait. Restau sur la plage avec beaucoup de choix et tres bon. Literie confortable. Très propre.
Anthony
Anthony, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 February 2020
Recommended for divers
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff and a great dive centre at the hotel, Devocean Divers.
Svein-Ove Sorheim
Svein-Ove Sorheim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 December 2019
Nixon
Nixon, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 December 2019
Cozy
Cozy rooms
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 December 2019
Einar
Einar, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 November 2019
面對海灘,出遊方便、酒店隔壁就是碼頭。早餐非常美味!
SO MAN
SO MAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2019
Good location, nice food, clean
The management at Hippocampus we’re excellent. We booked the room less than 24 hours before arriving but they responded to emails immediately and organised our transfer from Cebu airport.
The rooms at Hippocampus are fairly basic but still some of nicest on the island from what I saw. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the ac works well. The balcony is also really nice especially if there is a rainy patch. WiFi didn’t work in our room but you can just walk down the stairs and it connects in the restaurant or on the beach although can be slow.
The shower water is slightly salty however we extended our stay and moved hotel (Hippocampus was booked up) and their water was the same. This is just how it is on malapascua. The water was nice and warm though and the pressure was ok and you get used to the slight saltiness!
Moira
Moira, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 May 2019
Very nice hotel on the beach. Having salt water piped into my shower and sink was very strange and not enjoyable at all. Showering in salt water? No thanks. Next time I'll stay in a hotel that has Fresh Water.
Karl
Karl, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 April 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2019
Kurt
Kurt, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 February 2019
Malapasqua
War schöner Aufthalt, direkt am Strand, angenehme Livemusik bis 22 Uhr. WiFi nur beim Restaurant. Grosser Frühstückteller, am zweiten Tag dauerte es aber eine Stunde. Sonst alles Okay.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2018
Lovely
Lovely Island cant wait to get back
Morten Christian
Morten Christian, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2018
早餐多樣化
Yuan Chieh
Yuan Chieh, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2018
早餐超好吃
YUAN-CHIEH
YUAN-CHIEH, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2018
Malapascua
comme dans beaucoup de clubs de plongée, l'hébergement est simple mais très correct. Nous avions réservé une chambre sans climatisation ni eau chaude mais avons été immédiatement "upgradé" gratuitement. Service très efficace, staff sympathique. Très bon séjour.
julien
julien, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2018
Very nice location and clean comfy room
herman m
herman m, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 July 2018
Great place Great value!
Had a great stay at Hippocampus, incredible value for money and one of the best restaurants on the island! They are also right next to Devocean Divers which is a great dive shop!