The resort seems to get fully-booked easily so I booked ahead of time, two months before our trip.  The prices when booking in Agoda, Booking.com or directly through the resort are just the same, except I can pay by credit card in Booking.com which is very convenient.  I'd also like to avoid the extra fees because Tepanee charges extra 5% for credit card payments. We paid P2,600 per night for the Standard room (that's for 2 persons already).  Extra person is P300 each.


How to get to the resort?


The private transfer for 4 person costs P 5,000 per way.  This is the most convenient way traveling to Malapascua.  However, traveling in a small group can be expensive because the transfers cost P4,500 for 2 persons per way so it's better to travel in a group of at least 4 persons.  Traveling by commute is way cheaper but it would eat up most of your time.

How to travel by commute? 

Please see my old post about Malapascua.


Review of the Resort

Just beside the resort is Angelina's - the number one restaurant on the island as per Tripadvisor.  It's really the best! Eating pizza on the beach may not be that appealing for some, but the food's really really good! We even ate everyday here. They have pizza, pasta, gelato - all authentic!!













The only downside about the resort, in my opinion as a diver, is that it's quite far from the dive shop - Thresher Shark Divers.   Our dives start from 5am, and then resume at 9am and 1pm.  The dive schedules have few hours interval and it would be convenient if the hotel's just near so we can rest or sleep.  The distance between the resort and the dive shop is about 200 meters, but it takes us 10-15 minutes to walk this far.

Overall, Tepanee Beach Resort was amazing. It offers the BEST value for money!  However, I might explore other options too when I get back, a more convenient location or closer to a dive shop.

For the dive shop Tresher Shark Divers, I wasn't really satisfied with their service.  Click the link to see my review on Tripadvisor:  Thresher Shark Divers Review
I really enjoyed our Malapascua trip mainly because of the tresher shark encounter. It was an amazing experience and it's one of the best!   Here's some footage from my trip:




PS. I found out that the month of June is the 'fly' season in Malapascua.  They're everywhere during this season.  They're quite annoying but tolerable.

Here are the details of our trip:



How to get to Moalboal?

By commute: From Cebu Mactan Airport, take a 20 minute aiport taxi to the Cebu City South Bus Terminal.  Look for Ceres bus bound for South Cebu or the Librando Bus going to Badian.  When you reach the Moalboal bus stop, take a local tricycle to the resort.  The trip takes 2-3 hours.

By Private Van/Car:  You can arrange a car/van pick-up from the airport to the resort.  It's P6,720 roundtrip.   However, it's cheaper if you book outside.  I booked at Safe Ride Car Rental for a sedan and the one-way trip cost was P2,500.  It's also cheaper compared to Airport Taxis. 

Where to stay in Moalboal? 

One of the best resorts, highly rated but mid-range resort in Moalboal, Club Serena

There are various rooms to choose from - modern rooms, suites, and cottages.  We stayed at a more laid back setting - at the tree houses (I think the tree houses get booked easily too based on the reviews on tripadvisor).  Well, it didn't disappoint.  We thought that it's just going to be a room, but it was a house and it has 3 day beds at each corner of the house.  Super love the setting!

The rate of the tree house per night is P4,032 including taxes.  Other rooms rates are on Club Serena Website.