Island Front - Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant
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What Guests Say
A little basic in terms of accommodation but bed comfy, hot shower and powerful air con. Really reasonable and the location is excellent for whale sharks, Tumalog falls and Sumilon island. Beautiful coral beach. Could do with more sun beds (only 3 in resort!) We found the snorkelling from the beach disappointing in day but the turtles come about 530 and also spotted an octopus. Snorkelling at Sumilon brilliant, best coral seen for a long while and variety of fish. All the staff are very friendly and so welcoming, very helpful and fantastic in organising the trips. Food was also really good, definitely recommend this place
Catherine
March 2025
This resort is conveniently located if you are to visit whale shark, Sumilon island and monkey sanctuary. They pick us up from Mainit Port with a little fee. They arrange our whale shark and sumilon activities. They send our lunch to Sumilon. They made us order our breakfast a night before so it’s ready before our long day drive. They allow us to leave our luggage in front desk. Staff were amazing, they are very helpful, friendly and courteous. I will book again.
Christine
June 2025
The service was 5 stars! All the staff were incredibly helpful with planning our itinerary and ensuring we were comfortable. The location is super close to the whale shark experience, tumalog falls & access to Sumilon Island. It’s important to note that the resort has many workers at those tourist areas that will kindly assist you. Most importantly, the food at the restaurant was super delicious ! Although it’s a three star accomodation, it was extremely worthwhile! An amazing view too!
Jess
December 2024
The staff are attentive and the concierge service is exceptional. The relay of communication is clear. The beds are comfortable and the size of the room is just fine. The beach front is well maintained and are cleaned all the time. This beach is very close to Sumilon docking area so we only walk by the shore. In house dining is available until 20:30 and they serve a great piñacolada.
Empleo
August 2024
I loved the owner. Hands down this woman is incredible. She makes anything and everything happen, she tracks all your purchases for you (so you can just relax and enjoy) she sets up transportation and runs the entire kitchen. She’s honestly an inspiration for how a hotel should be run. With that said, she was one of the biggest reasons we had such a great time in our stay.
Stephanie
July 2024
Great delicious fresh authentic Filipino meals, the set up as small resort is family oriented, staff front desk, restaurant staff, night security guard are all warm welcoming and nicest people. You feel at home. Special mention to Dodong our amazing driver kept us safe during our travels, Bong staff of the resort at whale shark encounter took care of us from beginning to end Most of all Lorena and Matinthe nicest very accommodating resort owners who had a big heart in sharing how they start their resort business and had been successful …we will definitely refer The Island Front Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant to our friends and family. We ❤️Cebu
Jose
February 2024
Very nice location right by the beach; the staff were very accommodating. We arrived late at night and their restaurant was about to close; but they went out of their way and able to prepare sandwiches for us. The ease to have the concierge who took care of reserving activities & shuttle rides for us.
Rosemary
March 2025
We stayed at TATA and MAMA, which are two rooms just next to the coast, the restaurant, and parking spaces. Not only the wavy sound of ocean but servers' talking can wake me up. Maybe I just don't stay long enough and cannot get used to the ocean sound. However, the staff there are terrifically friendly and helpful at any time. Though there were some frustrating booking issues in the beginning, Ron solved it out at the last minute. Jess, at the night shift, is very much communicative and helpful on every matter. Stay and enjoy your Oslob there.
Yu-wen
February 2024
Staff were helpful, friendly and very polite. They helped us to arrange few activities. The food served was delicious 🤤 . Bed was comfortable. Service excellent!
Larissa
January 2024
Very good value for money. The staff very very friendly and accommodating. They assisted us during the entire process in the whale watching and sumilon sand bar tour. The rates for the transpo and food are very reasonable. Around 5 minutes ride from the whale watching and just across the sumilon sand bar.
Sheila
June 2024
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