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Avila's Horizon Dive Resort Santander

Name: Avila's Horizon Dive Resort Santander
Address: Liloan Santander Port, Santander, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$$$

Hotels & Resorts · Santander, Cebu

9.028 reviews

A small dive-focused resort near Liloan Santander Port at Cebu's southern tip, rated 9/10 by guests.

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Avila's Horizon Dive Resort Santander

Avila's Horizon Dive Resort is a small resort property in Santander, at the southern tip of Cebu near Liloan Santander Port, where ferries connect to Bohol and Sumilon Island. Its name points to a focus on diving, making it a practical base for travelers heading out to explore the reefs and channels around southern Cebu before or after a boat crossing. With guest feedback rating the property 9 out of 10 across 28 reviews, past visitors have generally come away satisfied with their stay. The compact resort suits couples, solo travelers, or small groups looking for a quiet stopover away from Cebu City's busier hotel strips, with the port and interisland connections just a short distance away.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at Avila's Horizon Dive Resort Santander starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are usually possible on request but are not guaranteed — confirm with the property when you book.

Check-in from 2:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

Wayfinder route

Getting to Santander

Take a bus or van to Santander and Liloan Port at the southern tip of the island.

Liloan Port in Santander is the ferry crossing to Sibulan on Negros Oriental.

Leaves from Cebu South Bus Terminal

Journey time 4-5 hours

Typical fare PHP 200-250

Getting around Tricycles reach Tong-an Beach and the southernmost tip in 5-15 minutes from the port.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu South Bus Terminal and pick up the route above. Allow extra time for bridge traffic at peak hours.

Fares and journey times are indicative and change with traffic, season and operator. Confirm locally before you travel.

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Nearby destinations

Historical Sites

Liloan Port

Santander

The southernmost port of Cebu, serving as the gateway to Negros Oriental with frequent ferries crossing the scenic Tañon Strait.

Beaches

Tong-an Beach

Santander

A peaceful local beach at Cebu's southern tip with views across the Tañon Strait to Negros Island and a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere.

Diving & Snorkeling

Liloan Marine Sanctuary

Santander

A protected marine sanctuary in the Tañon Strait offering snorkeling and diving among healthy corals and diverse marine life.