Resort Modessa Island

Beachfront · Private Beach
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Roxas, Palawan, 5308 Roxas, Philippines – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 96 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
96 reviews

If you are looking for a place to disconnect and relax this is definitely a place for you! Do not forget to bring a good book with you... and to enjoy the peace 😊

Melitaly Italy

This little island is all you need in case you want to escape from all the hustle and bustle of the Philippines or the rest of the world (in case it’s not the peak season). The staff is the most friendly staff I’ve seen. Great scuba diving all around the island.

Tereza Czech Republic

The staff was so helpful, friendly and the experience was just fantastic. Such a gorgeous island with views you’ll find no where else! The chef was really good preparing home cooked food for all of our meals, the experience was such a good one.

Annie China

You stay at one of the last paradises in the world. Do not expect 5* quality this is the place for finding to yourself. The staff will do everything to make your stay unforgettable. All housekeeping service is as per request to minimise disturbance during your stay. No parties, just relaxation and diving or snorkelling. And you will find a lot to watch there in the sea.

Andreas Qatar

Modessa Island is a very romantic place to be at! Staff was very friendly and they tried to help you as much as possible. As we are vegetarians, they have tried to serve us special meals that were not at the menu, thanks for that! The island is itself is beautiful, the color of the water is spectacular! You would love it! Just do not expect 5star hotel.

Michal&adam Czech Republic

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The island is so beautiful that you have to see it yourself! The island is maintained very nicely and clean. I can highly recommend this place!!!

Line Sweden

The island is unreal! Simple but adequate accommodation. Rick who runs the dive shop is blunt but very helpful. The island seems to be run by kids, but they were all super friendly and Albert who met us on the mainland was an absolute legend and deserves a pay rise!

Huw Austria

Very, very pretty isolated island with lots of palmares. You can walk around it in 15 minutes. Good snorkeling. Staff very friendly and hospitable. Food average. Shower very salty. Life is good here.

Marinus Netherlands

Our stay was amazing! The staff were very friendly (especially Andrew) and the accommodation was great. The location is unreal, can walk around the whole island in about 10 minutes!

Amelia United Kingdom

Very helpful stuff! We slept every night at the beach while watching starfalls. Peaceful place for relaxing.

Weltreise2015 Germany
8.2
Very Good
96 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “If you are looking for a place to disconnect and relax this is definitely a place for you! Do not forget to bring a good book with you... and to enjoy the peace 😊”
    Melitaly Melitaly Italy Italy
  • “This little island is all you need in case you want to escape from all the hustle and bustle of the Philippines or the rest of the world (in case it’s not the peak season).”
    Tereza Tereza Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “The staff was so helpful, friendly and the experience was just fantastic. Such a gorgeous island with views you’ll find no where else!”
    Annie Annie China China
  • “You stay at one of the last paradises in the world. Do not expect 5* quality this is the place for finding to yourself. The staff will do everything to make your stay unforgettable.”
    Andreas Andreas Qatar Qatar
  • “Modessa Island is a very romantic place to be at! Staff was very friendly and they tried to help you as much as possible.”
    Michal&adam Michal&adam Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The island is so beautiful that you have to see it yourself! The island is maintained very nicely and clean. I can highly recommend this place!!!”
    Line Line Sweden Sweden
  • “The island is unreal! Simple but adequate accommodation. Rick who runs the dive shop is blunt but very helpful.”
    Huw Huw Austria Austria
  • “Very, very pretty isolated island with lots of palmares. You can walk around it in 15 minutes. Good snorkeling. Staff very friendly and hospitable. Food average. Shower very salty. Life is good here.”
    Marinus Marinus Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Our stay was amazing! The staff were very friendly (especially Andrew) and the accommodation was great. The location is unreal, can walk around the whole island in about 10 minutes!”
    Amelia Amelia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very helpful stuff! We slept every night at the beach while watching starfalls. Peaceful place for relaxing.”
    Weltreise2015 Weltreise2015 Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities 7.0
  • Cleanliness 7.3
  • Comfort 7.4
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location 9.7
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Modessa Island is a secluded island located in Roxas Palawan. The beachfront cottages, provides a private beach area where guests can enjoy relaxing under the sun as well as swimming, 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.

Our current activities include Snorkeling, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Billiard, and Ping Pong.

Port Barton to Modessa (1hr travel time). El Nido to Modessa (3hr travel time). Puerto Princesa to Modessa (2.5h travel time). Boat ride to Modessa (35-40min travel time depending on the water current).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Modessa Island has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 26, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Bar
Beachfront
Private beach area

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Activities:

Fishing

Pool table

Ping-pong

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 96 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities 7.0
  • Cleanliness 7.3
  • Comfort 7.4
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location 9.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Melitaly Italy

    “If you are looking for a place to disconnect and relax this is definitely a place for you! Do not forget to bring a good book with you... and to enjoy the peace 😊”

  • Tereza Czech Republic

    “This little island is all you need in case you want to escape from all the hustle and bustle of the Philippines or the rest of the world (in case it’s not the peak season). The staff is the most friendly staff I’ve seen. Great scuba diving all around the island.”

  • Annie China

    “The staff was so helpful, friendly and the experience was just fantastic. Such a gorgeous island with views you’ll find no where else! The chef was really good preparing home cooked food for all of our meals, the experience was such a good one.”

  • Andreas Qatar

    “You stay at one of the last paradises in the world. Do not expect 5* quality this is the place for finding to yourself. The staff will do everything to make your stay unforgettable. All housekeeping service is as per request to minimise disturbance during your stay. No parties, just relaxation and diving or snorkelling. And you will find a lot to watch there in the sea.”

  • Michal&adam Czech Republic

    “Modessa Island is a very romantic place to be at! Staff was very friendly and they tried to help you as much as possible. As we are vegetarians, they have tried to serve us special meals that were not at the menu, thanks for that! The island is itself is beautiful, the color of the water is spectacular! You would love it! Just do not expect 5star hotel.”

  • Line Sweden

    “The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The island is so beautiful that you have to see it yourself! The island is maintained very nicely and clean. I can highly recommend this place!!!”

  • Huw Austria

    “The island is unreal! Simple but adequate accommodation. Rick who runs the dive shop is blunt but very helpful. The island seems to be run by kids, but they were all super friendly and Albert who met us on the mainland was an absolute legend and deserves a pay rise!”

  • Marinus Netherlands

    “Very, very pretty isolated island with lots of palmares. You can walk around it in 15 minutes. Good snorkeling. Staff very friendly and hospitable. Food average. Shower very salty. Life is good here.”

  • Amelia United Kingdom

    “Our stay was amazing! The staff were very friendly (especially Andrew) and the accommodation was great. The location is unreal, can walk around the whole island in about 10 minutes!”

  • Weltreise2015 Germany

    “Very helpful stuff! We slept every night at the beach while watching starfalls. Peaceful place for relaxing.”

Property questions and answers
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  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    Hello, The perfect time to visit is during Peak Season - which is from September to April. Thanks
    Answered on October 23, 2019
  • Hi! Within the activities offered by the resort, would it be possible to organize fishing excursions? We love fishing, and it would be great to have this chance! Thanks so much!
    Hello, Due to Hurricane Odette we are limited to activities on the island. We are open but with limited staff and activities. As of now their are no fishing excursions.
    Answered on March 29, 2022
  • What is the latest I can arrive at the island? We don’t land until 6.40pm and need to get a taxi to the islands.
    You will need to be at Roxas port by 5 PM in order to sail to Modessa. That is an extra charge. The free boat transfer is only at 2:30 PM.
    Answered on October 23, 2019
  • Do u have suite room.that is glass window?
    negative, we only have hut style cottages seen on our pics.
    Asked about: Standard Cottage • Answered on May 22, 2022
  • Hi, wondering whether you were now open to receiving guests and also do you know if the nearby Tarvis dive centre is operational? Thanks!
    we are receiving guest but with minimum staff. tarvis dive center in Modessa is currently closed for now.
    Answered on March 20, 2022

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Banwa Private Island
    3.1 miles
  • Restaurant Roxas Mainland
    7.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • San Vicente Airport
    20.4 miles
  • Puerto Princesa International Airport
    60.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: Seafood, Local, Grill/BBQ

    Menu: À la carte

Resort Facilities at Modessa Island

Most popular amenities

Bar
Beachfront
Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Secure parking
Transportation
  • Airport drop-off Additional charge
  • Airport pickup Additional charge
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Filipino
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Modessa Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM

Check-out

Until 1:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed by request
₱ 2,200 per person, per night

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

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

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Modessa Island 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.

FAQs about Modessa Island

  • Modessa Island has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Modessa Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Private beach area

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Modessa Island by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 2h 30min

  • Room options at Modessa Island include:

    • Double

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Modessa Island (subject to availability):

    • Secure parking

  • The prices at Modessa Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Modessa Island is 7.5 miles from the center of Roxas.

  • Guests staying at Modessa Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Asian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Yes, Modessa Island is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Modessa Island is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.