C&J Sunset View Resort

Reception staff welcomed us when we arrived, but the service didn't carry on after that. When we decided to leave after the first night, there was little interest in hearing about the problems or fixing them. The check-in form says the security cameras aren't working and the resort isn't responsible for forced entry into rooms. That was concerning, and the room lock felt flimsy too. The rooms were in very poor shape, the food was disappointing, and the water pressure was so weak that basic use was frustrating. We couldn't fully close the curtains, which affected privacy, and the itchy blankets made it hard to sleep. The beach and the path to it were dirty and poorly maintained, with rubbish scattered around. The resort felt completely outdated. I wouldn't return or recommend it.

The beach was excellent, with soft sand rather than pebbles. The rooms were cozy and good value, with essentials like microwaves, refrigerators, smart TVs, coffee makers, working air conditioners, and well-kept bathrooms. There are several pools and KTV machines for rent. We enjoyed the fresh homemade food too. A great weekend escape.

It was nice and quiet at night, with no one singing videoke. The place has a decent beach and pool, and our room was clean, though the hot shower didn't work. The room with two beds costs around ₱9,000 and includes buffet breakfast. We had a rice cooker, coffee water heater, and other utensils. Some maintenance is needed, as a few roofs are rusty and need replacing.

For the low price we paid, 2.9k per night over Holy Week, this was a real gem for our family. We only booked because most resorts were full, but we'll definitely come back. Don't expect a five-star feel, but we got more than we paid for, and I rate it 10/10. I'm not paid to write this, just sharing so future visitors can consider it. It's peaceful and quiet, and the whole resort and beach were very clean. There was very little trash, mostly from people who didn't take their own away. The beach is only a few steps away, with fine grey sand and a lovely sunset. We didn't need aqua shoes. The waves get stronger in the afternoon, so swimming in the morning is more fun with kids. Our one-year-old loved the clean pools and beach, and had a great time swimming. The facilities and rooms aren't very new, but they were clean and that was fine for us. Breakfast is simple and doesn't look especially appetizing, so some people may not enjoy it. We liked the tocino and bangus and enjoyed both of our free breakfasts. Best of all, guests can bring food and drinks without corkage. Many people brought cooking equipment, and we borrowed one of the resort's many grills. We could eat and drink by the pool, and enjoyed beers on the beach too. We hadn't expected that since many resorts charge corkage or restrict food and drinks around the pool and beach.