Mawab Vacations from $2,316

I booked the Floating Home in Reef Resort because I wanted to try something completely different, and that's exactly what I got. Being out on the water makes it unlike a normal hotel stay. The biggest issue is communication about arrival. It wasn't made clear beforehand that you have to take a barge to reach the resort, with an additional ₱1,000 charge. Luckily, I had a local Philippine phone, which made coordinating everything much easier. If you're a foreign traveler without a local number, I can see this being difficult and confusing. They need a better system for international guests and explain the transportation process before arrival. The property was only about a year old during my September 2026 stay, but some tents were already showing wear and small tears. The ocean environment will make maintenance a challenge, so I'd experience it while it's still new. The check-in area needs fans because it gets extremely hot in the morning. The staff, however, was absolutely amazing. The Wi-Fi was surprisingly good for being in the middle of the ocean. It's fine for everyday internet use, but I wouldn't depend on it for important calls or video meetings. Another surprise: NO mosquitoes! Being surrounded by water, I expected them everywhere, but I didn't encounter any. For the price, this is great value. Don't go expecting luxury go for something different, affordable, and memorable. Right now, it's definitely worth experiencing.

Only problem was they have no elevator. Thank goodness I was on the third floor which was the top floor

Malagos Resort is definitely a place to visit if you're looking to get away from the city and enjoy some peace and quiet. Just be prepared for the distance—it's about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Davao City and roughly the same distance from the airport. Once you're there, though, the atmosphere is very peaceful, and there's plenty to experience on the property. I really enjoyed the breakfast, and the Chocolate Museum was awesome. The chocolate, ice cream, and little restaurant inside were all highlights for me. The pool area was enjoyable, and I was also surprised by how reasonably priced the drinks were. There's enough to do around the resort, but realistically, I think one full day or a two-night stay is enough to experience everything. There are some areas that need improvement. The bed in my room felt very old and was extremely uncomfortable, which made sleeping difficult. My room was also filled with ants, and I think they need to improve their pest control. The internet was very slow as well, which became frustrating during the stay. I also wish they would put more attention into maintaining the petting zoo. Compared with the other attractions, it looked like it hadn't been properly cared for in quite some time. Overall, I actually enjoyed my time here. The peaceful environment, food, museum, ice cream, pool, and affordable drinks made the trip worthwhile. Fix the rooms, beds, ants, Wi-Fi, and petting zoo, and the experience would be significantly better.