Melronz Inn — Hotel in Oslob

Was there only to spend the night before going to see whale sharks and then to Moalboal sardine run. Can recommend this itinerary to anyone, certainly beats getting up at 3 AM to get from Cebu. Property satisfied all our requirements: nice, big room, quiet and effective air conditioner (same model as in my home), hot water running without issues, soft, comfortable beds (memory foam but it's fine), quiet location (heard only soothing sounds of the ocean). We slept very well. Didn't visit the beach or turn on the TV so can't comment on that. Owners are very nice people and they can organize excursions to whale shark watching / sardine run. However, a bit of advice: in reality the only thing you need is transportation. The activities themselves are very well organized and you don't need to book ahead (it's not even possible) - just show up early enough to avoid waiting for hours. We arrived at whale shark site at 6 AM and got #127 in the queue, we waited for 1.5 hours for our turn but it didn't feel like a long time at all, since there are places to eat and drink coffee, souvenir shops, etc. Anyway, the only thing you need is some way to get to these places, so you can book a taxi yourself, it's not hard, or hotel owners can do that for you, they quoted us the following taxi prices: 5000 PHP to get to Cebu or 3500 PHP to return to the hotel (this includes drive to the whale sharks, then to Moalboal, then to Cebu or hotel). We decided to rent a car from Cebu airport for 1 day instead (drive to Oslob, sleep in this hotel, then the same itinerary), it costed us 2900 PHP (2000 for car + 900 for 3 hours late return, you might avoid the latter) and worked beautifully. Do mind that driving in the Philippines is crazy, but for...

I was delighted at the friendliness and hospitality of the staff here, always smiling and sometimes going out of their way to assist us. However there were a few things that aren't acceptable, especially given the price which is relatively high for the area

The toilet was leaking water, leaving a large puddle across the entire bathroom floor The mini fridge in the room was not working properly Both the shower head and the tap at the bathroom sink were loose and not fitted properly The water pressure was very low, so sometimes we couldn't take a shower or brush our teeth Finally, the Wi-Fi does not work inside the room at all

I understand that in remote parts of South East Asia you cannot always expect good internet, however the connection was actually perfectly stable but the WiFi was only available in the common area (which is outdoor only). This is something that can easily be fixed with a £25 range extender but they didn't bother, even after I complained about the internet. I was not happy about that since I'm working remotely and they advertised as having WiFi inside the rooms. I had to use mobile internet for the whole week

My feedback to the staff is to keep up the friendliness, but you cannot charge premium rates while skipping out on basic...

I love the place for it is private and the room is modern, very spacious, very clean and smells good, lots of beds and the bathroom is also very clean. Evelyn is very accommating and friendly. Breakfast is also good with an additional fruit being served. You can enjoy viewing the sea from their rooftop or their cozy mini lounging area. The beach downstairs is a bit rocky but has clear and clean waters. The property may be small but the room...