Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Ronald
Philippines · Solo · August 2026
+The view, food and friendly staff
Joana Lisa
Philippines · Solo · August 2026
“Enjoyed every moment! It was both fun and relaxing!”
+The resort felt exclusive because it is an island and you need to ride a ferry c/o the resort to get there. There are a lot of activities to do around the island on it's own, the most I enjoyed is snorkeling and feeding the fishes. They also have baby whale shark feeding but we missed it because we booked a day tour. The day tour packages can be booked through the resort too so you have nothing to worry about where the sites are or how to get there and back to the island. Each meal was also a buffet! It was like paradise. Snorkels are free to use and they offer outdoor towels when you're going around. They also have outdoor shower and changing area for those who've checked out akready but still want to stay until the last ferry trip back to the mainland.
−There were lots of flies at the restaurant. They probably can improve on ventilation to prevent them from touching the food.
Terry
United States · Couple · July 2026
“Will return”
+We had a wonderful stay at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, and I appreciated having a mini‑fridge with snacks and drinks ready to go. We spent a lot of time exploring the hiking trails, and while some parts cut through sharp coral, the views around the sanctuary made every step worth it. Definitely bring good shoes and long pants. Snorkeling was a highlight, and the massage services were so good we went back more than once. The infinity pool is deep, but there’s also a shallow pool by the private beach that’s perfect for relaxing. Whale shark watching is extremely popular, and people begin lining up early in the morning. If you book through the resort, transportation is provided both ways, you’re given a towel, and you’re automatically placed in the queue when you arrive. This made the experience smooth and stress‑free, and it was absolutely worth the money. We stayed for three nights, and honestly, it wasn’t enough time to do everything the island offers. I would have liked to try the fishing and the paddle boats , there’s more to do here than you can fit into a short stay. The staff were consistently friendly and really tried to make our
−What I didn’t like: The hiking trails are beautiful but some sections are rough because of the sharp coral. Dinner is good, but on weekends you really need to show up early or you’ll miss some of the better dishes. Important to understand: Sumilon is a private island with a fixed ferry schedule, so you need to plan ahead if you need to go to the mainland. We did have to visit a doctor, and while the medical facilities on the mainland were good and we easily found a trike driver to take us there and back, it’s still something to keep in mind. Because access requires a boat transfer, it’s best to avoid medical emergencies while staying on the island.
May
United States · Group of friends · June 2026
“Good”
+Beautiful. Great getaway. Shuttle service. Organized transfer to and from island Sandbar snorkelling experience
−Food need to be better
Cian
New Zealand · Solo · June 2026
“Perfect for snorkelling”
+Excellent resort
Garol
Australia · Group of friends · May 2026
+Peaceful and relaxing
−Their specific area to fly drone is not safe for my flying equipment it's watery area.
Preeyaporn
Thailand · Group of friends · May 2026
+Beyond exceptional. The place is clean and what I like the most is the deluxe room the ocean is just in front of the room. Super crystal clear water and beautiful color of the ocean. The service also beyond my expectation.
Martyn
Mexico · Couple · May 2026
“Superb stay”
+Excellent, the island is superb great beaches and clear clean sea. The treks around the island were superb, sandbar was also good but can get busy with day trippers. We had half board and the food was good, rooms were very nice and comfortable nice that they are all standalone buildings which gives nice privacy
−Nothing really
Saskia
Netherlands · Solo · August 2026
+Alles! Wat een heerlijke plek! Prachtig eiland, ongelooflijk lief personeel. Heerlijk buffet. Kamer was erg fijn. Fijne bedden, fijne douche, schoon. We hebben de eigenaren ontmoet, wat zijn dat ontzettend lieve en leuke mensen! Absoluut een aanrader!!
−We willen flippers huren voor het snorkelen en daar zitten ze niet ruim in. Er was nog 1 paar lange voor mijn vriend en 1 paar korte voor mij. Geen keuze verder, alles was op.
雅婷
Taiwan · Family · August 2026
“交通船的頻率可以高一點”
+員工每位都很熱情很開心
−房間整潔度和餐點美味度