"The place is okay but the room isn't coz there's a lot of lizard poop. The photo below is just a screenshot of the video we took coz I don't have pic."

"We had such a wonderful stay at the resort! The staff were very accommodating and made sure we felt comfortable throughout our stay. The food was delicious and well-prepared, truly one of the highlights of our visit. What we loved the most was the privacy—it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves, making it a very relaxing and exclusive experience. We’ll definitely recommend this resort to our family and friends and would love to come back again."

"We visited Marika Beach Resort in Badian today and left feeling quite disappointed by the lack of clear communication and overall value. Upon arrival, we asked about the day pass and were told it was ₱750 per person. Based on that, we initially hesitated but later decided to stay and ordered drinks while settling in. Shortly after, we were informed that the beachfront cabanas are only for checked-in guests, which is understandable. However, we were then told that the ₱750 fee applies to everyone, including very young children. We were expected to pay the full rate for our 4-year-old and 2-year-old, bringing the total to ₱3,750. This was not made clear at the outset, and had we known the full cost upfront, we would not have considered staying. We were willing to pay for the three adults and had planned to stay for both lunch and dinner, so we likely would have spent a significant amount on food and drinks during the day. Instead, the pricing structure made it feel unreasonable for what we needed at the time, which was simply a place to relax briefly and shower after using the public beach. When paying for our drinks, we mentioned we might return later for dinner. We were told that walk-in guests would not be accommodated due to a booking of around 20 people. However, when we passed by again later that evening, the resort appeared quiet. Overall, while the setting itself looks pleasant, the experience felt inconsistent and poorly communicated. Greater transparency on pricing (especially regarding young children) and clearer, more reliable information about availability would significantly improve the guest experience."

"A cool, quiet place. Very clean and quiet."

"The room is spacious and very comfortable. However, there were quite a few ants in the toilet. This is understandable since the resort is close to nature. The staff also responded promptly and sprayed to manage the ants. The pool is wonderful and we had a great time relaxing and chilling. The food and beverages are superb. They offer both Filipino and American style breakfasts and both were delicious with generous portions. Eating while enjoying the pool view from the restaurant was breathtaking!! They also provide tours with excellent coordination and reasonable prices. We had a great time on the Oslob whale watching and the Moalboal island hopping. I would recommend staying at this resort if you’re planning to visit Badian."

"We rented a room for two, it turned out that this room was of indigenous Filipinos (they always lived there with us))), the attitude towards us was excellent, everyone suggested where and what to go and what to visit, helped with renting a motorbike, and with ordering a taxi . But it seemed to us that we were living with a Filipino family (the children were constantly making noise) and the constant presence of the owners bothered us. We stayed for 7 days, but we left a day earlier and rented a room in Cebu to sleep. If you shoot for a couple of days, then it’s good."

"Affordable and comfortable stay for transient travelers"