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Modessa Island

3.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Roxas, Roxas, Palawan, 5308
  • Modessa Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port Barton Beach
  • Coco Loco Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • San Vicente Airport (SWL)

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Beach Front Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Modessa Island

Beachfront resort for sun and fun
At Modessa Island, hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine on-site at On-site venue.
Modessa Island offers 11 accommodations with minibars and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 such as 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
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, basketball and volleyball
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Modessa Island and 31.1 miles (50 km) from Long Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge
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 a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 on the number on the booking confirmation. Modessa Island offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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 at the property.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • One child aged 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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 101 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ocean paradise

Ocean paradise: I think that's the best way to describe this place. It is a marine protected island with a wonderful reef. You can snorkel and see amazing fishes, corals, starfish and turtles! In the price the food is included (breakfast, lunch and dinner). The crew is amazing and they are trying to do anything you ask for. They played beach volley with us and they also showed me a pull-up bar where I could continue my training. The place was destroyed in 2022 by a typhoon, and they are slowly trying to fix it. It can now host about 15-20 people at most, and you live in a hut type of house where there is a private bathroom. There are also hammocks and sunbed all over the place. If you are a solo person, going there is weird as there are only couples 99% of the times. I've stayed for 4 nights, but I can easily go back there and spend another 10. It's true that there is not much to do apart from, running, swimming, snorkelling, beach volley, basketball, pull up bar, etc. But this simply life fits me so, I can stay there for many days. The night sky is also incredible and you can see sunset, moonrises, starts, milky way, etc. The only downside I see is that they are keeping most "street" lights on during the night, so you cannot really enjoy the dark night sky, but it's a matter of going around the island and you have your peace. It's really paradise on earth!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel with very good food very nice stuff except it's not really friendly for young children because there is many poisonous fish in the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Véronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Christin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated “resort” with

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

ANTON

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
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

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

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

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
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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Nicola

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

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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Katharine L

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Alistair, SWINDON

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

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

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

Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Bounty

Verry lovely stay