Villa MJ Maristela Beach Resort

The beach is the main drawback, with lots of garbage on the shore and in the water, so plan on spending most of your swim time in the pool. The resort itself is nice, with good, clean rooms of a decent size. The bathroom is small, especially the shower area. The pool, basketball court, and cabanas are good, and the staff are very friendly.

Mr. CK was especially thoughtful. Since we weren’t feeling well, he offered to have breakfast brought to our rooms. The restaurant was very good, and the staff were accommodating. The place was beautiful and very clean. I don’t think it’s especially pricey. We visited in the off season, when the hotel cost 500 pesos more than the resort down the block, but it was much bigger, cleaner, and more modern. Great experience and good quality for the price.

It’s clean, and the staff are helpful and nice. The beach is just okay. They clean the shore every morning because there’s garbage. For a family looking to relax, this is one of the best places to stay. But I wouldn’t recommend it for friends who plan to stay up late. The beach closes at 6 PM, videoke isn’t allowed after 9 PM, and the pool closes around 9 or 10 PM. At night, you’re basically in your room or heading outside the hotel to find somewhere else to hang out.

The room pricing is fair, it’s not crowded, and the staff are very accommodating. Among the hotels along the coastline, this is the best choice. It’s good, though there’s room to improve. It can be a bit pricey, though that’s understandable in some ways. Some staff also need reminders to follow protocols consistently. For example, we weren’t given food stubs for two people on the orientation day.