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Crown Malapascua

Name: Crown Malapascua
Address: Sitio Barrio, Daanbantayan, Cebu, PH
Price range: $

Hotels & Resorts · Daanbantayan, Cebu

7.821 reviews

A small two-star hotel in Daanbantayan with simple rooms and a bar, near Malapascua Island's dive sites.

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Price range

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Crown Malapascua

Crown Malapascua is a compact two-star hotel in Sitio Barrio, Daanbantayan, on the northern end of Cebu near the jump-off point for Malapascua Island. With only four rooms, the property offers a quiet, low-key base for travelers heading out to the island's dive sites and beaches. Each guestroom is designed for comfortable rest, and select rooms include air conditioning, linens, and a private balcony or terrace. Some rooms are also equipped with a refrigerator, coffee or tea maker, and mini bar. Guests can unwind at the on-site bar in the evening, and reception can help arrange airport transfers and tours ahead of arrival. Crown Malapascua carries a 7.8 out of 10 rating from past guests.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at Crown Malapascua starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. 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 12:00 PM

Wayfinder route

Getting to Daanbantayan

Take a bus marked Maya or Daanbantayan to Maya Port at the northern tip of the island.

Malapascua Island is part of Daanbantayan — everything on the island is reached on foot or by boat.

Leaves from Cebu North Bus Terminal

Journey time 4-5 hours

Typical fare PHP 200-250

Getting around From Maya Port, public boats cross to Malapascua in 30-45 minutes for PHP 100-150 per person, or PHP 2,000-2,500 for a private boat.

Arriving at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, take a taxi, Grab or airport bus across to Cebu North 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

Islands

Malapascua Island

Daanbantayan

A world-famous diving paradise known for thresher shark encounters, featuring beautiful white sand beaches and laid-back island vibes.

Diving & Snorkeling

Thresher Shark Diving

Daanbantayan

One of the world's only reliable locations to dive with pelagic thresher sharks at the famous Monad Shoal cleaning station.

Beaches

Bounty Beach

Daanbantayan

Malapascua's main beach featuring powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and a relaxed atmosphere lined with beachfront restaurants and dive shops.