Mangodlong Rock Resort — Hotel in San Francisco

Recently stayed for 3days and 2 nights. Rooms were airconditioned, clean, surprisingly even when we moved the bed to the wall (we have two littles), there were no dust underneath which is common whenever we check in elsewhere. Bathroom has bidet, hot shower, signature Pinoy tabo and timba, towels were clean. There were black outs at night time but thankfully, they have a generator set that's enough to sustain the resort's ac and water heater. Pool is so-so but we're beach people so we didn't spend a lot of time there. I didn't like the public restrooms though and would not have enjoyed if we were only passing through. If you are not checked in at the resort, you can still enter at a fee. Oops! Be careful with the sand by the beach. There were a lot of dogs and they do their business by the sand on the beach which we only discovered on our last morning there! My father gets out of the room way before the sun comes up and saw it. Huhuhu!!! The staff cleans up everyday early morning but still!

Beach is rocky and mossy. Well, it is called Rock Resort after all so what should you expect? Haha. Water is very clear and there were fishes, starfishes and the last day we were there I was able to swim with what looked like a shrimp. Lol! Sunsets are beautiful and loved spending it on the cliff. I hate the Octopus very much which was a new addition to the resort just last year? The last time my family went it wasn't there yet. Everyone else hated the octopus as it was such an eyesore! I hope they remove it soon! It also ruins the pictures. However, I noticed the resort beside it (Mangodlong Paradise)has a smaller beach front. I'd still prefer to stay here in Mangodlong Rock the next time.

Anyway, while staying here , I highly recommend going to Santiago Beach which is only one ride away (there are jeepneys for hire right outside the resort) and if you have time, go island hopping to Tuland Diot and go snorkeling aroung that island. I had one of the best snorkeling experiences here which was a tie with Palawan. Was able to swim with lots of clown fish(nemo), blue tang (dory), puffer fish, a school of swordfish, schools of different fish I do not know. There were fish jumping out of the ocean while we ride the boat as well. I hope everyone takes good care of the ocean so we can enjoy it for many more years to come.

Restaurant service is good. I don't know why they were given low rating in other reviews. We had every meal here except for the one we had at Tulang Diot and all the orders were always delicious and reasonably priced. I hope it stays that way. I couldn't post a lot of food pics as we always eat after praying, forgetting to take pictures. Had to mention my favorites though: Crispy Pata, Tinolang Native na Manok, Inihaw na Pusit, Lechon Kawali. These were my personal faves having tried a wide variety of food there.

I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back given an opportunity. I highly suggest they provide a service vehicle for check-in guests from the pier either free or at an extra fee as it was such a hassle to get here with our luggages looking for a jeep...

We had a great time there. Their room is clean and very nice. They have a heater in their shower if one is curious. Their pool is safe for all ages and for those who can't swim. They also have a great view and nice beach. Their staffs are accommodating. Their food is also good except that we had some minor disappointment when it comes to their serving time during our brunch. It took them so long to serve our orders that we cancelled one of them since we needed to go to catch our trip back home. Nevertheless, I would still recommend the resort to my friends since we enjoyed our stay there plus they have an acoustic night in their resto. They have someone serenade the guests while dining and we really enjoyed that. About the price of the room, we really didn't spend much since we availed a promo in agoda but their rooms are not that expensive. For the food, we spent around 200+ per person. Their dishes are good for groups already so...

The service was excellent with really nice and accommodating staff.||The room was clean and fresh. Seemed newly renovated with nice decor. Shower and toilet worked well. The cleaning was handled fine.||The location is outstanding right by the sea in a quiet bay with inviting surroundings.||The amenities were satisfactory. The restaurant served local well-cooked food. However, it could take quite a long time to be served when there were many guests. Would have liked a slightly larger selection on the menu and more drinks to choose from.||The best part was the breathtaking view of the sea with ships passing in the distance.||The resort accepts daily guests. This can inevitably be experienced as disturbing if you are looking for a totally calm environment. It didn't...