The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bantayan

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bantayan

Visiting Bantayan, Philippines for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Bantayan, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Bantayan based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Bantayan for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Bantayan before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Bantayan for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Bantayan for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Smak's Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $38 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bantayan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Saagundo Street, Santa Fe, Cebu, Smak's Hotel has great rooms from $38 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 9.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Anika Island Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

A great place to stay is Anika Island Resort which has nice rooms starting at $55. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at F. Roska St.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.2 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Chellie Rose Resort Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $79 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bantayan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Chellie Rose Resort Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $79. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and a hot tub, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Baigad Lagoon Beach. You'll also find free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and massages which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 7.6 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Paradise Beach Guest House

Guest house with prices starting at $32 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $32, Paradise Beach Guest House, at Biactus Street, Pooc, Santa Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu provides a restaurant, a bar, family rooms, air-conditioning, and balconies. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers outdoor dining areas. It's located just 7.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms


Victory Seaside Home

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Victory Seaside Home has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers room service, snorkeling, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $36 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 249 Alice Beach, Barangay Ocoy Santa Fe. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a refrigerator, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 9.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Bantayan Island Nature Park & Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bantayan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Bantayan Island Nature Park & Resort is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, child care, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $30, and it's located at Sitio Kalubian, Tamiao. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and tennis which are great for visitors. And since it's just 7.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis


Adelaida Pensionne Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $18 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A cool place is Adelaida Pensionne Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $18. It has room service, free parking, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Villaceran Street, Barangay Pooc, Santa Fe, Cebu. Only 9.2 km from the city center, travelers will especially love balconies, breakfast in the room, and private parking at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Anaya Villas Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bantayan
  • Pool

Anaya Villas Resort offers a pool, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and family rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $47 (before taxes). It's located at Anaya Villas Resort and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, balconies, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6.9 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Bacolod, Daanbantayan, and Bantayan.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bantayan, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bantayan, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bantayan, Best Hotels for One Week in Bantayan, or Best Hotels for One Night in Bantayan.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bantayan?

Bantayan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$42

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bantayan, Philippines. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bantayan, Philippines based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $42. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bantayan.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $38
  • 3-star hotels: $40
  • 2-star hotels: $49


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