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Buena Vida Resort and Spa

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect tropical escape at this beachside haven where sun-soaked relaxation meets rejuvenating spa treatments like hot stone massage

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The Buena Vida Resort and Spa balances relaxation and adventure. Start with a continental breakfast, then enjoy scuba diving or unwind on the beach with cocktails. The spa offers restorative treatments, and Buena Vida Bistro serves international cuisine.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 325
AED 364 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room AC

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room Fan | Minibar, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room Fan

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Daanbantayan, Buena Vida Resort and Spa is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Bounty Beach and Guimbitayan Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Daanbantayan Ferry Port. Visit our Daanbantayan travel guide
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Malapascua Island, Barangay Road, Daanbantayan, 6010

What's nearby

  • Bounty Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
    Bounty Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Daanbantayan Ferry Port
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Logon Church
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

  • Avrill's Malapascua Island
    2 min walk
  • Street Market & Pub
    1 min walk
  • The Craic House
    5 min walk
  • Nacho Mama
    4 min walk
  • Tipsy Bay
    2 min walk

About this property

Buena Vida Resort and Spa

Property highlights
At Buena Vida Resort and Spa, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body scrub, and reflexology at Vida Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Buena Vida Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a hot tub.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and beach towels
  • Massage treatment rooms and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Buena Vida Resort and Spa have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Buena Vida Bistro

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 1500 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 1500 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Buena Vida Resort Daanbantayan
Buena Vida Daanbantayan
Buena Vida Resort
Buena Vida Resort Spa
Buena Vida Spa Daanbantayan
Buena Vida Resort and Spa Resort
Buena Vida Resort and Spa Daanbantayan
Buena Vida Resort and Spa Resort Daanbantayan

Frequently asked questions

Is Buena Vida Resort and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

As of 10 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vida Resort and Spa on 25 March 2026 start from AED 325, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buena Vida Resort and Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Buena Vida Resort and Spa located?

With direct access to the beach, this Daanbantayan resort is within a 10-minute walk of Bounty Beach, Daanbantayan Ferry Port, and Logon Church. Guimbitayan Beach and Bagacay Point Lighthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Buena Vida Resort and Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YI-CHUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Towels smell very good, bed quality excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Property

Great central location on Malapascua. Very handy to be able to charge food and bar tab to room at Ocean Vida on the beachfront. Breakfast was wonderful too. Only one downside was that the a/c in our sons bedroom was noisy and did not cool the room down. Otherwise a great stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Amy

 Was to stay 3 nights but due to Cyclone and possibility of being stranded on island only stayed one night. Room had two twin beds and very nice balcony with hammock, couch and chairs. You face an inside wooded area with other rooms. Chickens are very loud in the morning. Shower is nice, shampoo and body wash provided, no conditioner. Beds were small and a bit shaky, also bed on right you had to move to get at plug to try and charge your electronics. We only slept there one night but I awoke with a tingly sensation in my hand which ended up turning into about 20 welts. It was the hand I sleep on under my pillow so unsure what bug got me (bedbugs, ants, ?) But since it didn't appear till after we left the island that day I couldn't look at the bed and try and figure it out. I know there were ants in the room since you could see them coming under the door but if it was ants I would think more than just my hand would have been bit. It is about a 6 minute walk to their breakfast and dive shop. We didn't dive with them or have breakfast due to early morning dive with Evolution. We did have dinner once and lunch once at Ocean Vida which was excellent. Didn't get to enjoy any of the amenities due to our short stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena Vida is a beautiful resort. It has a beautiful vibe and very cozy and homey feel. The staff and cleaners all made us feel welcome upon arrival and made sure we felt comfortable and that we were free to ask for anything we needed at any time throughout our stay. We were also able to request a romantic package which is perfect for couples. It includes a spa massage, a private jacuzzi and an intimate dinner for two which is perfect for anniversary celebration. I highly recommend Buena Vida resort if you are planning on making a visit to Malapascua Island. We cant wait to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

G-A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice resort, breakfast at the ocean Vida could be improved, we had loud music from the neighbouring village most evenings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, loved the front porch area, had a rack to dry dive gear. Staff was really nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Julien

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bel hôtel récent avec de belles grandes chambres. A proximité des restaurants et de la plage. Staff très sympa Points négatifs : petit déjeuner moyen dans le restaurant partenaire Ocean Vida - serviettes et abattant WC usés à changer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super séjour

Staff accueillant et chambres propres. Breakfast pris dans l'établissement sœur en bord de plage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Very relaxing garden view. Very good food and refreshments. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

PO TING

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

疫情影響不給退也不能延期

疫情影響不給退也不能延期
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hideaway

Great hospitality. Nice and friendly staff. Clean rooms in lushness green garden. Delicious vegan an filippino breakfast. Last but not least really good yoga sessions and Spa treatments.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

BYUNGKUK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

정말 좋아요!!!!

이가격에 이만한 숙소 구하기 힘들어요 직원들 엄청 친절하고 객실 내부도 깨끗해요 다만 섬이라 그런지 물이 좀 짜고 바퀴벌레가 두세마리 보여요 근데 이건 이 섬 어느 숙소를 가도 똑같을 거라 생각되요 ㅋㅋ 밖에 해먹도 좋고 마사지 받는곳에 자쿠지도 신청하면 이용 할 수 있는데 진짜 좋아요 :) 앗, 그리고 조식은 기대하지 않는게 좋아요
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Seo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

또 이용하고 싶은 아름다운 공간.

친절한 스탭. 아름다운 공간. 해변에서 약간 떨어져 있지만 마켓과는 가까워요. 수압이 약한 편이고 테라스에 모기가 많지만 모두 감내할 만큼 좋은 시간 이였습니다. 감사합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

sangboon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

그럭저럭

조용한것은 장점. 마사지는 훌륭했다. 화장실 크고 어메니티 괜찮은편 개인 외부공간에 파리가 너무많아 즐기지 못했다 아침조식 맛없다 오션비다까지 식사하러 나가는게 불편하다. 5분 거리인데도 모래길이라 힘들었다 중앙에 나무들 관리상태 엉망
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hamza, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay here, their spa is the best!! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

ARUNLAK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unhappy with hotel manager once arraged my booking, run away her commitment no response for her job!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En bra resort,rent och snyggt. Enkel och bra frukost,speciellt pannkakorna var jättegoda. Trevlig personal och bra service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Petter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing days!

It was amazing! We loved our stay at Buena Vida. Wish we could have stayed there from the beginning of our trip to Malapascua. The staff Were so kind and service minded. The breakfast was super, the environment and the room was trendy and fresh! Truly recommend to travelers!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tillägg till tidigare recension: Den godaste frukosten på hela resan med färska juicer, pannkaka, ägg, overnight oats etc. Fick personliga hälsningar på dörren varje kväll med lite sött vilket var uppskattat. Gratis vatte påfyllning. Sköna sängar och bra AC. Väldigt trevlig personal som var väldigt service minded. Bra med beach handdukar varje dag. Kommer definitivt bo på buena vida nästa gång!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Il posto giusto

l' hotel non è sulla spiaggia, ma comunque vicinissimo , a due passi praticamente, è una piccola oasi verde, super consigliato
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar resort

Underbar resort bara ca 2 min gång från stranden. Mysiga rum med stor veranda att softa i. Personalen är supertrevlig och massagen är väldigt bra. Testade yoga 2 ggr vilket var väldigt uppskattat. Nackdelarna är att det är rätt mkt mygg (men de ger gratis myggmedel) och det är ljud från tuppar och katter dygnet runt.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is more monotonous take a shower is 1 minute hot water 1 minute cold water Everything else is satisfactory SPA is very comfortable!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy staying at Buena Vida. The place was clean and comfortable and to me what made it great was that the staff was so helpful and polite especially the main receptionist we called her “Nelly”. The bedroom was well equipped and the breakfast was delicious, and there is a resting area for own room with couches and a hammock
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my girlfriend spent two nights here and they were so accommodating. This was the favourite part of our trip to Philippines , the canyoneering is a must do when you’re there !! Ken was so helpful he drove us around everywhere we wanted to go and also took us to a few waterfalls we didn’t know about which turned out to be awesome. I couldn’t rate these guys any higher an overall fantastic experience thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

最悪なほてる

ロビーにハエが多い、プールは水がなくきたない、部屋は汚くテレビもない。 すべて最悪　絶対行かないほうがよい
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018