Name: Modessa Island Resort
Address: Roxas, Palawan, 5308 Roxas, Philippines, Roxas, Palawan, Palawan, 5308, Philippines
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $72 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Resort Modessa Island Resort

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locations, beaches, staff, food great at restaurant (fried fish the best)

Rafal, China

beautiful place ,everything is basic but it’ok .very natural.

Yingke, China

Amazing resort on an island. The reef is literally a 2 minute swim from the beach. Never seen anything like it. Love it. Friendly staff and also, fresh good quantity food

Nakul, United States of America

Everything. Extra kudos to the dive shop with all the fun things you could want for rental.

Jai, United States of America

Value of renting Simple Isolated place Clean beach Friendly staff

Umar, Saudi Arabia

Thanks for staff service especially for Marco he provide really good service and very friendly . It was great time on this island

Maria, Ukraine

This place is beautiful! From the moment you arrive on the island you can feel the stress falling right off your shoulders as this place is so relaxed. The cottages are right on the beach, only 10 meters from the sea. Furthermore they offer two hammocks and two beach stretchers per accommodation on which you can chill all day long! The food is also very good and there is plenty of choice. There is also a dive center which offers courses, fun dives and discovery dives for reasonable prices. If you don't care for diving, they offer snorkeling gear as well. The water is so clear, you can even see the baby black tip reef sharks (which are harmless) just from standing on the beach.

Stijnomarty, Netherlands

Fantastic place - will 100% be heading back! The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing. I was here for my birthday and the team - especially Marko - made sure that I had the best day possible which I really appreciated. Keep up to the great work guys!

Ellybean14, United Arab Emirates

Staff is very helpful and kind in a paradisiac place

Laurent, France

We spent a great time on the island, which we reached with a boat early in the morning. There isn't a huge variety of food and drinks but even though it was really tasty. The coffee is all the time even it was a soluble one. The bathroom works with a salty water and time to time there is a electricity arrange. There wasn't Wi-fi these few days. The staff is really friendly and helpful all the time. A lot of activities to do - diving, snorkeling, stand up paddling, volleyball, etc. Very peaceful, beautiful and relaxing place to stay, I highly recomend it if you wanna rest.

Daniela, Bulgaria

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9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“locations, beaches, staff, food great at restaurant (fried fish the best)”

Rafal China
“beautiful place ,everything is basic but it’ok .very natural.”

Yingke China
“Amazing resort on an island. The reef is literally a 2 minute swim from the beach. Never seen anything like it. Love it. Friendly staff and also, fresh good quantity food”

Nakul United States of America
“Everything. Extra kudos to the dive shop with all the fun things you could want for rental.”

Jai United States of America
“Value of renting Simple Isolated place Clean beach Friendly staff ”

Umar Saudi Arabia
“Thanks for staff service especially for Marco he provide really good service and very friendly . It was great time on this island”

Maria Ukraine
“This place is beautiful! From the moment you arrive on the island you can feel the stress falling right off your shoulders as this place is so relaxed. ”

Stijnomarty Netherlands
“Fantastic place - will 100% be heading back! The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing. ”

Ellybean14 United Arab Emirates
“Staff is very helpful and kind in a paradisiac place”

Laurent France
“We spent a great time on the island, which we reached with a boat early in the morning. There isn't a huge variety of food and drinks but even though it was really tasty. ”

Daniela Bulgaria

Nestled in the private island of Modessa, the beachfront resort features a private beach area where guests can enjoy activities such as diving and snorkeling.

Featuring a balcony with spectacular views of the sea, cottages are fitted with a fan and wooden flooring. A wardrobe and seating area are also included. Private bathrooms have shower facilities and come with towels. Beach loungers are also available in front of cottages offering perfect views of the beach.

The resort has a bar and a restaurant that serves local and International dishes as well as seafood favorites. Guests may also enjoy their drinks by the beach while lounging and sun bathing.

Besides water sport activities, guests can enjoy a game of billiard or have a pampering massage. Modessa Island Resort can also assist with laundry and ironing services. Shuttle service can also be arranged at additional charges.

Modessa Resort is an hour’s drive to Barton Beach and Puerto Princesa International Airport is a 2-hour drive and 30-minute boat ride.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Roxas! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Roxas! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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An Inside Look at Modessa Island Resort

Modessa Island Resort is a piece of paradise located off the coast of Roxas, Palawan, Philippines. Palawan is considered the "last frontier" of the Philippines and is most recently named the "The Top Island in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler's Reader Choice Awards. The beautiful clear blue water and gorgeous weather in Modessa Island Resort makes it feel like heaven in disguise, for those ridding the stresses of everyday living. There, you will find an abundant amount of coconut trees, underwater wildlife and experience peace and serenity like no other. Modessa Island is also known as Reef Island. It boasts some of the best corals and reefs in the Philippines. With activities available such as scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and kayaking, it's an ideal place to unwind and appreciate nature's true beauty.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Airports

Puerto Princesa International Airport
60.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Small "resort" on private island ca 45 min traveling by boat from Roxas. They have their own boat leaving at 8 AM and 1 PM from Modessa and 9AM and 2 ...”

Jakub_

Czech Republic

7.9

“Snorkeling was wonderful, amazing. Reef was reachable by swimming 1-2 mins from beach. The staff was also excellent, friendly and willing to show you all possib...”

Jiří

Czech Republic

8.7

“We fall in love with this place!!!! Everything was amazing All the guys of the staff very kind, helpful and funny, good food, turquoise sea and beautiful white ...”

Milena

Italy

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Food: Seafood, Local, Grill/BBQ

Menu: À la carte

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8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 3 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged PHP 2200 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The Fine Print

WiFi is available in the dining area from 18:00 - 08:00 only.

Please inform Modessa Island Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“Amazing resort on an island. The reef is literally a 2 minute swim from the beach. Never seen anything like it. Love it. Friendly staff and also, fresh good quantity food”

Nakul

United States of America

“This place is beautiful! From the moment you arrive on the island you can feel the stress falling right off your shoulders as this place is so relaxed. The cottages are right on the beach, only 10 meters from the sea. Furthermore they offer two hammocks and two beach stretchers per accommodation on which you can chill all day long! The food is also very good and there is plenty of choice. There is also a dive center which offers courses, fun dives and discovery dives for reasonable prices. If you don't care for diving, they offer snorkeling gear as well. The water is so clear, you can even see the baby black tip reef sharks (which are harmless) just from standing on the beach.”

Stijnomarty

Netherlands

“Fantastic place - will 100% be heading back! The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing. I was here for my birthday and the team - especially Marko - made sure that I had the best day possible which I really appreciated. Keep up to the great work guys!”

Ellybean14

United Arab Emirates

“We spent a great time on the island, which we reached with a boat early in the morning. There isn't a huge variety of food and drinks but even though it was really tasty. The coffee is all the time even it was a soluble one. The bathroom works with a salty water and time to time there is a electricity arrange. There wasn't Wi-fi these few days. The staff is really friendly and helpful all the time. A lot of activities to do - diving, snorkeling, stand up paddling, volleyball, etc. Very peaceful, beautiful and relaxing place to stay, I highly recomend it if you wanna rest.”

Daniela

Bulgaria

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Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Frederik
Germany
8.8

“We had an awesome time, found lots of new friends and we will definitely come back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The wireless didn't really work, but the staff helped us to get a SIM card! Don't expect too much from the cottages - remember, this is an Island resort, not a five star hotel!
Probably the most beautiful place that he have seen in Palawan. Snorkeling was awesome, the food was very good and the staff did their best to make our trip nothing but beautiful. Special probs go out to Marko - that man is just unbelievable. If we needed anything , he made sure we got it, so thank you kuyaaa!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Debra
Australia

6 helpful votes
3.8

“This is a sub-standard backpackers hotel being marketed as a resort, and it is not worth the money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dirty, uncleaned room. Bathroom mirror was filthy. No electricity during the day so there was no fan to cool us down. Sea water shower that barely worked. All inclusive meal involved pointing to one item only on a card and there was a very limited choice. Staff were noisy. Lots of construction going on, with building materials lying round. The furniture outside our room was broken so there was nowhere to sit. Stray cats were living under our cottage. The floor of the cottage was widely spaced bamboo slats. Several items fell through and could not be retrieved.
Nice view of the water.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 10, 2019

Sanita
Latvia

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can be more clean in the bathroom and need a renovation in bathroom. Plastic chairs in bungalow better change to bamboo or wood chairs for natural feeling - close to nature.
Island is very beautiful and good snorkeling. Good food.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Matouš
Czech Republic
9.2

“A few days in the paradise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some of the cottages are not in the good shape. Especially the bathroom.
The place is awesome! And the employees are very good as well.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Rafal
China

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
they need more focus to renovate and maintained better the cottages
locations, beaches, staff, food great at restaurant (fried fish the best)

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Daniel
United States of America
8.8

“Week in paradise.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The running water is all salt and it got a bit uncomfortable after about a week there.
The employees were very helpful and they provided personable service. Special thanks to Marco for going above and beyond with high quality costumer service. The bar staff was also very helpful. The meals were pleasant and well organized and they had a decent amount of food options. The bar was stocked well. Crystal clear water and white sand beaches, what more can you ask for.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Jakub_
Czech Republic

3 helpful votes
7.9

“Lovely small island for 2-3 nights”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
There is only salty water in the shower. Meals are good, but if you are more than 2 nights, they start to repeat. Electric power is only from generator (from 6 PM to 8 AM), not from the solar panels. Internet connection did not work, GSM signal is very poor, just for SMS.
Small "resort" on private island ca 45 min traveling by boat from Roxas. They have their own boat leaving at 8 AM and 1 PM from Modessa and 9AM and 2 PM from Roxas pier. If you want to go ther by your own, you can hire a boat from Roxas for 3000 PHP (60 USD). You can snorkel or dive at one side of the island, the rest is very shallow, just for swiming (or rather laying in the water :-). The beach on the oposite to the restaurant is totally without any people. The whole island you can walk around in 20 minutes. The chalets are very basic equipped, but it is not any problem. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Pharre
Sweden
Age group: 35 – 44

4 helpful votes
7.1

“Paradise with flaws.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- The staff is nice but amateurish, feels like the place is run by children-staff. - The rooms/bungalows has basically no furniture or lightning, and are not really well cleaned. - I had to repair the toilet with a string because it would'nt flush. - The kitchen has no ambition, and the buffet-food is gone within seconds if you don't stand first in line.
The location is really magic. 45 minute boat-ride from Roxas and you will be welcomed by a paradise. There is nothing to do but to swim, to snorkel, sun bathe or have a beer.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 13, 2019

Alex
Ukraine

9 helpful votes
7.9

“Yes it is island. Not bounty but nice. Maximum 2 nights!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really old. Need maintenance. Yes water is salted, no electricity at the day. It's possible to understand. But old old cottages ((((( Beaches are not suitable for swim, only in corral shoes. Very uncomfortable bed
Food was basic but nice. Very pleasant team. It's an island 😎 Great snorkeling

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 9, 2019

Jiří
Czech Republic

2 helpful votes
8.8

“Best snorkeling ever”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a rat living in the cottage and some ants, but one can expect that when living in the nature and simple bamboo cottage (like a tent).
Snorkeling was wonderful, amazing. Reef was reachable by swimming 1-2 mins from beach. The staff was also excellent, friendly and willing to show you all possibilities available on the island. Each cottage is few meters from the sea and has basically private beach with sun beds and hammocks. This place is definitely recommended. Make sure to book enough nights, for us 4 nights was too few. This place is very calm, relaxing, far away from annoying karaoke tourist crowded places.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Ruby
Australia
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of Wifi
This place is amazing! Such a piece of paradise. The staff were extremely lovely and accommodating and made the first stop on our Honeymoon absolutely excellent.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 7, 2019

Camillo
Switzerland

2 helpful votes
3.3

“nightmare”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Where to begin. An absolute nightmare. We arrived at 5 o’clock and wanted to leave by 5:30... We had planned two nights on the island and instead opted out for only one. Also, we (up to this point) have stayed in 11 hotels/resorts/B&Bs in the Philippines. This was the second most expensive place where we stayed and it was by far the worst experience ever. - The island was dirty - The room was dirty - Everything seemed to have been abandoned - Trash everywhere - Nothing worked (broken fans, lights, floor boards etc...) - The staff was not professional at all. - Food was terrible - Nothing was hygienic It’s not possible that a structure like that is meant to host tourists on such a pricey bill. Me and my wife are able to ‘rough it out’ but this was too much, I had to sleep the night out on the hammock, to try and escape the heat of the room.
The only positive thing was the location and the water.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 1, 2019

Flo
Netherlands
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hire a new cook!!!! Really old huts on beach Salt water showers!
Beautiful island! Great staff

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 1, 2019

Samantha
Australia
8.8

“Definitely worth visiting!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Salt water showers were a bit much after 4 days
Staff and food were great, amazing snorkeling

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 25, 2019

Teodora
Italy

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Best staff ever, young but always helpfull”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Cottage
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Generator noise
The staff is making the difference.

Stayed in February 2019

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