Buena Vida Resort and Spa  

On Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan — a second-row beach resort minutes from Bounty Beach and the Daanbantayan Ferry Port. Bagacay Point Lighthouse and Logon Church are within easy reach, with popular dive spots and operators just a short walk away.

This intimate property offers 12 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, minibars and private furnished balconies or patios. Rooms sit around large living terraces set in a tropical garden, and many feature private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Opened in 2015 under Swiss/Philippine management, the vibe is relaxed and spa-focused — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and plan a laid-back island day.

Full-service spa with massages and body treatments, an open-air Jacuzzi under the tropical sky, sauna and a fitness area. Yoga sessions run twice daily for registered guests, and tour/ticket assistance helps book island excursions. Dive-friendly services are available and guests can use beach chairs and sunbeds at a nearby beach a short 3–5 minute walk away.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property, dry cleaning and laundry services, a safe-deposit box at the front desk and onsite parking. Multilingual staff can assist in English, Spanish and German.

On-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a daily complimentary continental breakfast. There’s a bar for evening drinks and limited-hours room service for late arrivals or lazy nights in.