The Blue Orchid Resort

My fiancé and I had a wonderful stay at the Blue Orchid, and it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had a view of the ocean over the treetops. It felt peaceful and private — exactly the atmosphere we were hoping for.||The staff were exceptional — so friendly, kind, and accommodating. They helped me plan a surprise proposal for my fiancé, offering suggestions for the perfect location and ultimately arranging for us to use their private rooftop. They also coordinated a romantic dinner there just for us, ensuring we had complete privacy. It was an unforgettable evening, and I’m so grateful for the care they put into making it so special.||The resort arranged our transportation both from our previous hotel in Mactan and later to Cebu Pier 1, which made travel stress-free. We also booked canyoneering and an introductory scuba dive through them. The instructors were fantastic — very patient and reassuring, especially when I became nervous underwater and couldn’t finish the dive.||While the resort is a bit removed from the busier Panagsama Beach area, that was a huge plus for us. We wanted somewhere quiet, scenic, and romantic, and Blue Orchid delivered exactly that.||The restaurant doesn’t have a massive menu, but the food was consistently delicious, portions were perfect, and prices were very fair. Even though there wasn’t a kettle in the room, hot water, coffee and tea was readily available and it was never an inconvenience since everything was close by.||We also appreciated the mosquito net over the bed — it added to the tropical charm, though we didn’t need it because insects were never an issue. We even spotted a tiny gecko in our room upon arrival, but it was harmless and quickly disappeared — just part of the island’s character!||Overall, the Blue Orchid was everything we hoped for: quiet, romantic, and welcoming. The staff helped make one of the most meaningful moments of our lives absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend it, especially to LGBTQ+ travelers looking for a peaceful and genuinely inclusive place to stay in Moalboal.

We are staying here right now. Doing an unfavourable review for me is very unusual but there are just too many things. Calling the rooms here “luxury” is a stretch. They are serviceable and quite large but there is no furniture - there is a bed (with a very annoying mosquito net) a bureau, and a small table and 2 chairs and a large wide open space - our bags are on the floor because there is nowhere to unpack them like a luggage rack or a bench. The glass table is not appropriate for a suitcase and the only place for us to set “stuff” because there is no other option. That is minor. We wanted to sit down by the sea where the view is really beautiful and the resort pictures display loungers, but there were none there and the person at the front desk said “ no we did not put loungers out but maybe you could see if someone will put some there” - not the response I expected. She did end up arranging for 2 chairs for us but only when I expressed my disappointment with her answer. As it turns out you really cannot swim in the sea here as the vegetation is taking over as soon as you get thigh deep so it is not good swimming conditions. We used the pool which was pleasant but only a total of 4 loungers - they clearly expect everyone to be gone for tours all day and not care to sit by the pool. We did too, but after 5 hours or early morning kanyoneering just wanted to relax. If you are coming for diving you won’t care about most of this rant. On the bright side, they have water stations set up for filling your bottles, and the food in the restaurant is good if you don’t want to take the absolutely horrible road out for meals.

I have been visiting the resort for diving. I can definitely recommend, the location is scenic and well equipped, everybody is super friendly and helpful. The dives were varied, exciting, but very safe at the same time. In contrast to the touristy mass diving facilities, here I always felt like among friends. Thanks everyone for making this such a great time!!! See you, Endre

Didn't stay here but did diving with them. It was nice. Well organized, however they did not provide lunch as all the other dive shops did when we did 3 dives a day. It was also the same price as other dive shops. It is a beautiful location, quiet, feels very private and very green.

The best stay we had in Cebu, room was clean and well maintained, quiet and relaxing. We met Manuel in the front desk and he was very professional, helpful and attentive just like the rest of the staff. Overall me and my brother had a fantastic stay at the Wild Orchid.

We loved our stay. The food was great, the staff friendly and the rooms clean. We organized diving and a trip to the falls with them, both of which we enjoyed. A big thanks for a fun time !

If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature, with a refreshing atmosphere in a remote location and especially if you’re into advanced diving this is an excellent place to stay. We stayed for just 1 night, as we wanted to explore other activities and we’re not advanced divers, so we decided to change our plans.A quick tip: prepare cash in advance. The nearest ATM is quite far from the resort, so you’ll need to take a tricycle or rent a motorbike. The resort only accepts cash.The highlight for us was the stunning sea view and breathtaking sunset. The property isn’t very large, but with plenty of trees it feels secluded and peaceful. The food was also delicious.

Amazing for diving and snorkling. Very family friendly but could also be nice for couples. Amazing staff, very friendly and overall a very good resort. Amazing dive resort. Right on the water with beautiful scenery. Great coral dives as they have a coral wall right out frount of resort which was our favourite of the trip.

First off, wow! This place was such a good find. I googled best resorts to stay in Moalboal and this was listed right near the top and I can't agree more. The rooms are beautiful, the ocean is clear and great for diving/ snorkeling, and the grounds are wonderful. The location is remote enough to give you privacy while still being only a quick ride to town or nightlife. The staff are super friendly and accommodating. The food was the best I have had in the Philippines. But the greatest part about staying at Blue Orchid was the convenience. Need a ride? Want to do an excursion? Want to rent a scooter? No problem! The staff gets it done for you swiftly and at a reasonable rate. Plus you can add all the fees to your final bill. That way you don't have to constantly pull out your wallet or stop at ATMs. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you are looking for an amazing place to stay in Moalboal or Cebu in general, I definitely recommend Blue Orchid Resort!

There's this little place I know on the island of Cebu that I have no qualms recommending. But only if you're into sunshine, beaches, good times and adventures. If that doesn't sound like you, then this little piece of paradise might be wasted on you. If you're down for a little r&r with a healthy dose of open ocean, then don't go past Blue Orchid Resort. Sure, the rooms are comfy and the food is good. There's a great spot overlooking the water to read or practise yoga while listening to the lapping waves below. And you can relax without a care in the world beside the pool. The best bit, however, is the house reef directly in front of the resort. Grab a snorkel and flippers and get exploring - with tropical fish, healthy corals and more than a couple of sea turtles floating around it's a bit like swimming in a giant, fully stocked aquarium. If diving is more your thing, affable and skilled resort managers Liz and Adam will happily you suit up and take you on an oceanic adventure. No matter your skills Liz and Adam are the perfect hosts - both on land and in the sea. There's nothing better than spending all day getting hot and salty, before rinsing off and watching the sun set with a cold beer. This is the perfect spot to do that. Trust me.

Stayed here for a night with my husband, 10 month old baby, mom and cousin. We had the pool side room with one double bed and 3 single beds. We came in very late (11pm) from Cebu City and someone was waiting for us! We was the night shift bartender and we can tell he wasn't used to accommodating incoming guests but he was still very helpful! It was raining the next day but the resort was still beautiful! Wish we could've stayed there longer. They were also very helpful with getting us a tricycle to get to town and accommodated by mom and baby after checkout time while we were out on a boat tour. The only downside to this place is getting there. Since we came really late the road to get there was so sketchy. No road lights, no paved road, tall grass around.

My boyfriend and I loved our stay here. This is a great resort! All the staff and the owner were lovely - so nice and courteous. There are plenty of great spots to watch an awesome sunset from (even from our room). Food menu is great - plenty of variety. Our favorites were the chicken BLT sandwich and mango shakes (I liked requesting it with rum or vodka). WiFi is available in the common areas, and it's best to use it outside dinner and lunch times for best speeds. Definitely take a scuba course while you're here. The instructors are great, and the house reef is beautiful. The location is isolated, so you have peace and quiet, and you can rent a moto for the day, and they provide helmets, if you wish. It's a short (~15 minute) drive away from Panagsama Beach, which has restaurants, bars, scuba shops, snorkeling rentals, and you can catch the marvelous sardine run. The staff is able to coordinate getting a trike for travel to nearby areas and cars for trips to places, like the airport. Booking activities through the resort is a breeze and hassle-free (massage, canyoning, whale sharks, scuba, snorkeling, etc.). As mentioned on their site and emails, it is cash-only, but they also offer payment through PayPal for a small fee (4%, I think?). I would only recommend that they add more alcoholic drink options, as I did think the list was a bit limiting (piña coladas, please? :-)). Also, I did always end up asking for doubles. They use standard measuring, but I never tasted (nor felt the effects of) any alcohol with the normal serving. With doubles, I could begin to taste it a bit. (No, alcohol does not run through my veins. I drink sparingly, so I typically feel the alcohol quite fast). I would definitely recommend BOR.