Tepanee Beach Resort

I rented snorkel gear here and it broke immediately. The staff was combative and told me they were going to keep my 1000 peso deposit. One of the staff members said it was brand new equipment while the other staff member said they had rented the same equipment to thousands of guests with no problem. I do not recommend this place. I got to snorkel for 3 minutes and they got 150 peso out of me. They even tried to keep the 1000 peso deposit for my spouses mask even though it was not broken. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Edit: the resort’s reply to my review is an exact example of the poor quality service of this place. I agreed assuming it was good equipment, not that it was cheap equipment that would break immediately from regular use. Even according to your own rules, the staff also had no right to try to withhold the deposit on a completely different set of gear. I’ve snorkeled many places. I did nothing different with your gear than was I do any other time. It broke almost immediately. Bad gear. Worse service. Even worse management based on your reply.

Our favourite spot on the island! We would go here every day for sunset drinks. Amazing atmosphere, brilliant view of the sunset and lovely staff. Food and drinks are delicious. Highly reccomend. You can also snorkel here to see black tip baby reef sharks. Shout out to the boss - very nice guy thank you for a lovely stay :)

An hidden gem in the Philippines with a stunning view on the Pacific Ocean. Deluxe private cottage with everything you need including free Wi-Fi. Step directly onto a private, protected beach area, an underwater sanctuary ideal for exceptional snorkeling adventures. Indulge in the comfort of a deluxe private cottage, thoughtfully designed with everything you need, including free Wi-Fi. Own by an Italian couple who live on-site who also speak French and English, ensuring immaculate conditions and a warm, personal touch. As a unique highlight, savor the aromas of authentic flavors of the Italian kitchen, featuring a good selection of delicious pasta and pizza that will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. What a good surprise. Of course there's also a selection of local food. For the adventurous, a few excellent local dive shops are conveniently available, providing opportunities to explore the area who is know to meet thresher sharks with friendly, helpful local dive masters. I highly recommend it.

A lovely place with excellent food. Absolutely worth the price. The area feels very safe, and everyone is incredibly friendly. The cuisine is authentic Italian and truly delicious 😋. I also love the strong eco-friendly focus throughout the property. The beach is spotless, and the presence of a shark sanctuary makes it even more special.

The hotel is nice, clean, and well organized. However, we did notice some ants in the shower. The air conditioning worked fine, but unfortunately there were no refill stations for drinking water like in other hotels. The location, right next to the shark sanctuary, is truly amazing. Breakfast was very modest – no vegetables and not much variety – though one highlight was definitely the coffee machine. Overall, it’s a good place to stay, but not an outstanding one.

This Resort is a great resort due to its unique location with every roo having a ocean view, from a cliff side. Each room is its own bungalow room, away from the next, with amenities. Clean and quiet. Good for honeymooners. With a nearby dive center, and boat pick-up and drop-off.

Loved our 2-nights stay at Tepanee Resort. We stayed at the ocean view villa facing the shark sanctuary. Beautiful views, well maintained gardens and beaches. I admire how Tepanee prioritizes marine conservation. The sanctuary is well protected, there is staff that ensures visitors are compliant to the rules and marine protection is maintained. Staff very responsive to my email enquiries, they arranged our private transfers from Cebu City to Malapascua and my dive trips. Very hassle-free and efficient. They're also warm, welcoming, and helpful around the resort. Our room was nice and cozy, the ocean view was top notch! We had enough space for 3 adults. Breakfast is included in the booking, good variety of food on offer. Definitely recommend this resort and will stay here again if I get the chance to come back.

Just taking the advantage of the good location of the sunset view, very bad service and rude service staff. Not well trained at all, didn’t being polite and explain things to customers properly who are first time here, just pointing out the sign and saying read it then job is done by them.

Wonderful one week stay at the best resort in the island. Sylvia and her staff made our stay a relaxing one. The vibe at Tepanee is super relaxing. We got a superior cottage and the view from our room is outstanding, I can only imagine the view from their deluxe room which wasn't available at the time we booked (there will always be next time). The resort is located walking distance to the port and a short walk to other restaurants and bars so it's definitely convenient. One thing that sets the resort apart is the marine life in front of the resort where you can see lots of fishes and baby sharks too! The spa in the resort also did not disappoint as the ladies did a great job with their massage. Their restaurant/bar Chiringuitos is also a nice place to get some drinks at night. Overall 5/5 would recommend this place and would stay here again.

Great resort, great value and lovely amenities. Staff and owner have been so welcoming and friendly. The beach and beach bar are so relaxing. Love this place for a comfortable and relaxing stay away from the hustle.

Malapascua is a nice island which also means many places have a higher price if you want good value. The price for the value in Tepanee was very reasonable. The room actually it is mostly separate bungalows we had was not beachfront, but still in a nice setting and very new. Everything was perfect clean inside the room, but also the surroundings were kept very clean. The small but very nice decorated bathroom had hot water in the shower. The water smells a bit, but this is something i guess not within the control of the hotel. The only thing missing in the bathroom was soap, toothbrush, toothpaste like provided in nearly all places in that price range. Main room had a new quiet splitter aircon and a ceiling fan. Safe is provided in the room. A small balcony is just in front of each bungalow. No swimming pool and no diveshop are within the resort or attached to the resort. So one needs to take a short walk to the main strip. Check in was fast and without any problem. They have their own small private sand beach and are dog friendly. The place is also perfect for swimming since the beach has 2 areas. One of them has always flat water. We did not try the attached Amihan restaurant. Tepanee is also very close to the public pier. Closer than any other resorts. So all in all a very good place with only minor things missing.