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8.4

431 reviews

Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Tongo, Panagsama Beach, Barangay Basdiot, Cebu, Cebu City, 6032, Philippines

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Snorkeling

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Turtle Bay Dive Resort is a 4-star retreat in Moalboal, Philippines, located at Tongo, Panagsama Beach, Barangay Basdiot, Cebu. Just 1.4mi from Moalboal’s city center, this seaside escape sits along the lively Panagsama Beach strip. With 431 reviews, this destination draws travelers seeking a mix of beach time and underwater adventures.

Featured amenities include free snorkeling, an on-site restaurant, and an outdoor pool with a kids’ pool. Free Wi-Fi and room service are complemented by options such as balcony or terrace with ocean, garden, or mountain views, free beach umbrellas and chairs, and non-smoking rooms. Extra charges apply for shuttle service, water sports facilities, spa, airport shuttle, sauna, massage, and babysitting, while a bar and various other comforts help round out the stay.

Price starts from $106 per night. Reviews tally 431.

On-site dining comes into play with Restaurant #1, which serves American cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance—an easy, tasty option after a day spent exploring the coastline or the nearby Panagsama Beach strip.

Accommodations offer a broad mix of room types to suit different travelers, from Standard Room (Double) with a King bed to Deluxe options in Sea View or Garden View. Guests can also find Twin and Family configurations, including Room - 1 Bed, Sea View; Twin Room, Garden View; Deluxe Family; and Family, Garden View, providing a range of setups for couples, groups, and families.

For payments, Cash is accepted along with JCB, Mastercard, and Visa. Non-smoking rooms are available, and some services carry extra charges, such as shuttle service, water sports facilities, spa, airport shuttle, sauna, massage, and babysitting.

Closest airports

Dumaguete–Sibulan Airport

42mi

Mactan-Cebu International Airport

48.3mi

Most popular amenities

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Ocean view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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Deluxe, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Featuring a terrace and fitted with a desk and wardrobe, air-conditioned rooms come with an electric kettle, a personal safe and a mini-bar. Private bathrooms include shower facilities and free toiletries. Rooms offer a queen-size bed.

Deluxe Triple Room in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Deluxe, Triple

3 Twin Beds

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Minibar

x3

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x4

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The spacious triple room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

Twin Room with Sea View in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

345 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

x4

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x3

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The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Family Room in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Superior Family

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

560 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

x8

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x4

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The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

King Room in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

x4

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x3

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The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Family Room in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Deluxe Family

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

Minibar

x8

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x4

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The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room - 1 Bed, Sea View

355 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Family, Twin

495 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Show 5 photos

Superior Family, Twin

560 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

The spacious family room provides air conditioning, a mini-bar, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Room in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

x10

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x6

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Double Room with Sea View in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Double Room, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

x10

+

x6

More details

Double Room with Sea View in Turtle Bay Dive Resort

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Queen Room, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

+

More details

Guest reviews

8.4

431 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Carol

9.1

February 2025

Lovely and quiet. Very clean. Next to the beach. Lovely food.

Staff at check in desk weren’t very helpful. Wasn’t happy with the room we booked so asked to change, even to pay more if necessary. They said it was all booked so couldn’t change. Went online and showed a room available. Spoke with manager who couldn’t have been more helpful. Changed room without quibble. Remainder of the staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

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Jenifer

8.2

May 2025

The staff were fabulous - so helpful and friendly. Jeff the bartender organized a cake for my husband's birthday and helped our group surprise him. The pool was lovely and there were loungers completely in the shade - very important if you burn like me! Dive boats go out twice a day, and even the snorkeling was very good. The rooms were basic but comfortable - and air conditioned. We would stay here again if we came back to Moalboal.

A little more water pressure in the shower would have been nice - especially if you're trying to wash long hair. There were little tiny jellyfish while diving/snorkeling - consider longer sleeves/legs for your swimming kit in this area.

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Genevieveb

10

May 2025

The location was brilliant- just a short scooter ride from town and nice and tucked away and quiet. The reef out the front was excellent for snorkelling; we saw 3 huge turtles, loads of fish and corals, sea cucumbers and 2 sea snakes! The staff were really helpful at arranging tours(we did snorkelling/ sardine run, canyoneering, and whale shark tour) and anything else we needed. It was clean, well equipped, with good breakfast and a good selection at the restaurant. We wouldn't stay anywhere else if we were coming back to moalboal!

Nothing. It would have been good to have a big water dispenser in the rooms down by the dive shop, is it was a bit of a walk up to reception to refill the bottles that are provided. That is a very minor point though.

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Miss

10

June 2025

I truly enjoyed my time here. My goal was to get some scuba diving in and I definitely did that. 4 dives the first full day I spent there. Checking in was quick and simple. Signing up for diving was also efficient. Went to the shop, told them my plans, tried on gear, done. The diving was amazing, my guide was friendly and relaxed. Didn't feel babied! Which I know can depend on many factors, but super wonderful all together. Aside from the diving, I took advantage of the kayaks, shallow swimming area, and both sunrises and sunsets. The staff was super friendly and accomodating. My room was wonderful, very spacious, bed was VERY comfy, everything clean. I was able to rent a motorbike as well which was a bonus to get the most out of my time there. Would easily reccomend to divers and non divers.

Loved it all.

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Victor

10

March 2025

Lovely flower trees and gardens surrounding all apartments, garden hanging chairs and benches and large pool with sheltered lawn chair areas if the sun is too strong for you. A very peaceful location elevated beside the water with dive shop below. We stayed beside the restaurant (room #10) and would slept early; but there was never noise from the restaurant or kitchen. About the restaurant, all the other reviews raved about. All true. My adult sons standard afternoon phrase was «  I am very excited to go back for breakfast «  which was included. Fresh papaya mango watermelon banana or special phillipino rice sweets with a combination or egg, traditional pork or chicken stir fry noodle / rice or continental style. All very fresh. Wonderful staff everywhere. Thanks to servers Caesar, Faith, Giovanni and all. Dive shop was amazing. CG, Dennis, Mai, Essay boat crews all so helpful, relaxed,patient and welcoming. Our third son completed his open water with Mai and then my family of 5 toured the amazing reef walls with Essay then Dennis. The underwater reef cliff life of Moalboal is stunning and the diversity is hard to match. Only minutes to the reef from the resort which is rare in my experience. No long journeys. Sardine balls are almost second place to watching huge green turtles to mini shrimp fill your mask vision. A definite stay again if I have the chance.

Nothing. It is located within the obvious poverty of the Philippines which makes one humble and appreciative of your own good fortune and ability to afford to go on vacation and be spoiled by such an amazing culture and people. If it was not so far for me ( Montreal, Quebec, Canada) I would come every year to support their tourism.

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Gina

10

March 2025

Everything was great, cozy beds, hot water, working AC, and the entire staff was friendly. They can help you book everything, tours, scooters, diving, and offer free snorkeling and kayaks. They have a game room also. I would return!

The staff's breakroom was right outside our window, so it was noisy during those times, but usually just early morning and lunch time. The restaurant needs help with the menu, some of the food items were really strange (hummus was just minced garlic for example), but it was nice having food come out fast and have food on property!

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Maarja

9.1

December 2024

The property is located in a quiet area, away from crowds and on the edge of the ocean. You can go straight to dive, snorkel or swimming from the resort’s private beachfront and see amazing underwater life. Also, in case you book the right room, you can see the ocean and Mountain View’s from your balcony, like i did. It was really something and worth the extra money. The resort also has a pool which is a real good to relax either inside the pool or on the loungers after a day filled with activities. And whichever activity you want, if you’re looking for convenience, then the resort can arrange it for you, which was just perfect. Walk to the city where all the shops and restaurants are was 20minutes, 10 minutes with a taxi. But the also have a bar and restaurant onsite, which offers different options if you just wanna stay inside the resort.

The shower could’ve had a better water pressure, but it didn’t dampen my mood too much. Also, the breakfast choice could have a wider range of choices, there were only four and these didn’t change throughout my 5 night stay which meant that due to many dietary restrictions I ate the same thing every morning.

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Zch_d

10

November 2024

The resort is beautiful, there's a central pool and bar area, a restaurant and the resort wasn't crawling with kids. The food was well priced and very decent. The staff were superb and the breakfast was amazing. I love that they don't do a buffet I assume must less waste this way. We went primarily for the diving which was phenominal. Our instructor Dennis was kind, patient and very very professional. We loved every minute of our stay here. The Turtle Bay Dive centre is located on site so you wake up, have breakfast then walk down. It's so easy. We saw so many turtles! Everything was great I would definitely go back. Hidden Gem. The staff allow you to order food and drinks to your room and you have a nice patio to eat and drink on.

There wasn't anything I didn't like. The place was great, we had such a good stay. The beds were a little on the smaller sides but to be fair we are giants.

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Catherine

10

July 2024

Enjoyed our 4 night stay in this resort in July. I booked 2 rooms for my family of 4 adults. The rooms are small size. It has a front patio and I requested for laundry structure which is useful. They also provide purified water in the restaurant. The Seaview was beautiful, and it has a dive shop. The resorts’ diving rates are expensive. We did 2 dives one day at Pescador island and the sardine run which was amazing. The second day, we went diving with the whale sharks in Oslob and at Sumilon island. Our shuttle driver from the resort was very nice and took care of us. We had breakfast included with our room.

The restaurant menu is limited.

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Sudhindra

8.2

May 2025

Friendly staff..limited food options but of good taste. Vegetarian options available. Has its own dive shop and provides Scuba diving courses. Sight seeing tours options can also be arranged by them including island hopping, shark whale trip to oslob etc. They also arrange airport pick up and drop. Overall a good experience..nice relaxed stay. Away from the hustle and bustle..

Lots of lizards and insects in the resort..so we had to keep the door closed always

Points of Interest Around Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Attractions

Mag-Aso Falls

18.7mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Turtle Bay Dive Resort

Snorkeling

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

Ocean view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Turtle Bay Dive Resort

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Turtle Bay Dive Resort

What are the check-in and check-out times at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

For those planning to reside at Turtle Bay Dive Resort, the doors open for check-in at 02:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 12:00 PM.

How much does a stay at Turtle Bay Dive Resort cost?

Accommodation at Turtle Bay Dive Resort starts as low as $106. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What are the room types available at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

The Turtle Bay Dive Resort offers a variety of rooms including Deluxe Rooms, Triple Rooms, Superior Family Rooms, Deluxe Twin Rooms, King Rooms, Deluxe Family Rooms, Double Rooms with Sea View, and Twin Rooms with Sea View. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate either 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults and 1 child. The bed sizes range from Queen size to King size, with some rooms offering Twin beds. The room sizes vary from 183 sqft to 560 sqft.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Guests at Turtle Bay Dive Resort can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or the separate kids' pool. Water sports facilities are also available on site for guests who enjoy activities such as snorkeling, diving, and canoeing. The hotel also offers various recreational activities including darts, ping-pong, and pool table. Guests can also rent bicycles and explore the area around the resort.

For those looking for relaxation, the hotel spa offers a range of services, including massages, pedicures, and manicures. Additionally, there is a sauna and a spa lounge/relaxation area where guests can unwind.

Guests can also take advantage of the hotel's bar and restaurant, which offers American cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance. In addition, BBQ facilities are available for guests who prefer to cook their own meals.

Can guests use a pool at Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

The hotel has two pools. Pool 1 is available all year round and is located outdoors. It has an adult-only age restriction and features a shallow end. Pool 2 is also available all year round and is located outdoors. It has a kids-only age restriction.

Are there restaurants located within Turtle Bay Dive Resort?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort does have restaurants on site. The restaurant's name is not provided, but it is family-friendly and serves American cuisine.

What methods of payment does Turtle Bay Dive Resort accept?

Turtle Bay Dive Resort accepts cash as a method of payment. In addition to cash, they also accept Visa, Mastercard, and JCB for payment.