Modessa Island

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

On private beach

Bar

Pet-friendly

Room service

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

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Roxas, Roxas, Palawan, 5308

Modessa Island
1 min walk
Coco Loco Beach
Port Barton Beach
104 min drive

Room options

Cottage

30 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Breakfast available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Beachfront resort for sun and fun

At Modessa Island, hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine onsite at Onsite venue.

Modessa Island offers 11 accommodations with minibars and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Modessa Island, you're just a quick walk from Modessa Island. You'll find features like free breakfast, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
Onsite recreation includes a private beach, basketball, and volleyball
0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Modessa Island and 31.1 mi (50 km) from Long Beach
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Pets welcome for free

A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Modessa Island. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Roxas resort.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 AM–9 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

Basketball
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Volleyball

Family friendly

Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Garden
Picnic area
Private beachfront location
Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Couples dining
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Food and drink

Minibar

In-room massage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: noon

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [MEETUP LOCATION OCEAN MANOR INN]

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Guests must arrange transfers (included) from Ocean Manor Inn (Rizal Street, Barangay 2, Roxas, Palawan) to the island, which is 1 hour away via boat. To guarantee transfers, guests must contact the property 72 hours before their expected arrival. The speedboat schedule is limited and leaves for the island at 11 AM and returns from the island at 1 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 2500.0 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: PHP 4500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 10)
Rollaway bed fee: PHP 2500.0 per night
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

Air conditioning and heating are not provided

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat and shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. Modessa Island offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to MEETUP LOCATION OCEAN MANOR INN
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

There is no hot water on site.
One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Modessa Island Resort Roxas

Modessa Island Roxas

Modessa Island

Resort Modessa Island Resort Roxas

Roxas Modessa Island Resort Resort

Resort Modessa Island Resort

Modessa Island Roxas

Modessa Island Resort

Modessa Island Resort Roxas

Modessa Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

30 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Slice of paradise although basic amenities (had to manually water flush the toilet). Staff were exceptionally friendly. Food was average and drinks limited. Overall great stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

23 May 2022

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Christin

16 Dec 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated “resort” with

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

ANTON

23 Nov 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Modessa island

Great island, very nice staff, good food, but terible bathroom. Bed conditions.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

3 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This island is a paradise! White sand, blue water, amazing sea life and great staff. Speaking about staff, I dont know how much I can thank Ryan for making our stay! He is amazing! He was everywhere and doing everything at this resort. Sometimes I felt like he was the only one working there , but he is amazing at his job! You can tell he enjoys working there and is super helpful! Speaking about the resort now. The resort definitely needs some refurnishing. Small things like updating the bungalows, painting and making small improvments which will make this place even better! I recommend this place to anyone who is thinking of visiting.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had an amazing time in Modessa, from the moment we were picked up In Roxas by Sibu and the crew we were made to feel so welcome. On arrival it just got better and better. The island was so beautiful and tranquil myself and my family were in awe. Spent 4 very happy days there, island hopping and snorkelling. Big thanks to Aldin,Antony, Johnray and Michael for a fabulous time on the islands. I want to save my last thanks to my new friend Ryan, thank you for making me feel so comfortable in the water and showing me and the family around, and thanks for the Led Zeppelin t shirt,you made my trip. See you soon Lads.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

As we spent five nights here, we do enjoy the peaceful atmosphere on this tiny island. Stuff here are really kind and helpful, Especially we'd like to thank Ryan and Mark here. It’s easy to find baby sharks, stingrays around. But when you do snorkeling, do not try to touch or stand on the coral reefs or trying to pick up anything from the sea except trashes. Trying to use sun proof wet cloth and pants to instead sun cream, they are more water resistant, also won’t harm the corals.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

12 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bobby, Sacramento California, USA

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

22 Mar 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Please don't let my average facility rating deter you from visiting here. I am being honest about the lack of amenities so you don't get a false impression about the island. I had a fabulous time at this chill location. It is a bit primitive but exactly what I loved about it. Many of the beach front cottages make you feel like you are on the beaches of Hawaii 100 years ago. As you have read in other reviews there is no air conditioning and depending on the time of year you could have a sweaty sleeping experience. The staff were awesome and I will definitely visit here again because as with many Philippine locations, tourism will eventually ruin the natural beauty.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Most fantastic location, stunning island and beaches. Really Robinson Crusoe! Rooms are very basic with salt water shower and everywhere has a rustic charm. Staff very friendly and efficient. Food fabulous & very tasty. Overall had a fab experience. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alex

22 Nov 2018

Great communication and made transfers easy. Hard to get to, but relaxing getaway. Beautiful island. Sandy beach. Some coral, but not much is alive. Rustic getaway. Basic food. Very friendly staff. Saltwater shower. Camping, but with a roof over your head. Bring snacks. Worth what you pay for sure

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Nicola

26 Jun 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

We stayed 2 nights at Modessa on the understanding that it is 2* and basic. However we were really disappointed for a number of reasons: - The boat transfer was late leaving despite us receiving an email reiterating that we must be there for 2pm as this is the only transfer. - We were given the key but not told where the cottage was & found ourselves wandering around looking for our room. - No help offered with our luggage - We knew the showers were salt water but the small bathroom was more like a prison cell with peeling paint off the concrete. - Poor quality towels and toilet roll were left on the bed. - Bamboo flooring not sealed. Anything could crawl up through the gaps and there was no mozzy net over our window. We woke on the 2nd night to a rat running around the rafters. - Limited food choices, meal usually served luke warm and poorly presented. - The clear waters were beautiful but there was a lot of rubbish washed up on the beach. Staff could do a daily litter pick instead of lazing around reception all day. The resort promotes the fact that they are surrounded by a protected reef - well help to protect the ocean by picking up all the plastic! - There didn’t seem to be any leadership for staff. I’m not sure who was in charge of all the staff lazing about, swimming in the sea or playing pool. With a little extra care this place could be a really nice get away. Unfortunately for us the hour+ transfer across choppy waters was not worth it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amile

17 Jan 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it!

We loved Modessa Island Resort! Beautiful beach, with good snorkeling (we couldn't do scuba since it was fully booked). Great Frieda you staff and tasty food. Our only complain was that our room was so far from the reception. We will be back and highly recommend it!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Nikolina

4 Jan 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Katharine L

26 Dec 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Alistair, SWINDON

7 Aug 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place shame about the staff.

This is truly a piece of paradise. The problem is it seems that it hasn't been touched for about 10 years. So quiet but does need some serious work.but then perhaps that's the charm if the place. You can forgive the salt water shower and the old bedding. There were plenty of staff around but only Mark seemed to do any work or be bothered about guests. If it wasn't for him the place would collapse. The food was simple but tasty and plenty of it. With a few tweaks the place could be so much more.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig

17 Jun 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing but paradise!

Where to start... This place is paradise! My wife and I were expecting a lot based on previous reviews but were totally amazed by the beauty of this little gem! We went in June and saw rain on the mainland, Palawan, everyday but didn't get a drop during our stay. We were also only 1 of 3 couples staying on the island so it was quiet and private. Perfect for a relaxing couples get away. Every meal we had was great and the drinks flowed. Highlights included fresh seafood, SUPing around the island, snorkeling with turtles, ray and eels, sundowners with the beautiful sunset and generally just enjoying every moment we spent there. The accommodation is basic with no fresh water showers but that's a minor detail when you are in paradise! We will certainly be back, SOON!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

2 Jun 2017

Liked: Staff & service

Amazing albeit rustic

Amazing little island, if you don't mind the rustic living conditions (shower is salt water and cold water only, electricity is off in the morning and afternoon, uncomfortable bed, mosquitoes). Very friendly staff, good food, a great place to rest overall.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

31 Jan 2017

Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Dec 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly paradise

This place is a little piece of heaven. It's a small island that is quiet and surrounded by pure beauty. The staff are wonderful, cheerful, and helpful. This is a great place for solitude and if you just want to relax. This place is also very romantic. It's also nice that there are less than 40 staff and customers on the island so it feels very exclusive. And the menu was quite good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 Nov 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Bounty

Verry lovely stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Nov 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Jun 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The most amazing trip ever

The staff is so friendly and helpful. This place is paradise. I wish I never left. Everyone was so kind and pleasant. Simon, the young man who helped us was funny and kind. The food is really delicious and the huts are great. No wifi but you don't need it! There's so many things to do on this wonderful little slice of heaven.