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Joaquim's Lodge

Name: Joaquim's Lodge
Address: Cang cua-ay, Tan - awan, Oslob, Oslob, Cebu, PH
Price range: $$

Hotels & Resorts · Oslob, Cebu

8.9939 reviews

A four-room lodge in Cang cua-ay, Tan-awan, Oslob, rated 8.9 out of 10 across nearly 940 reviews.

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Joaquim's Lodge

Joaquim's Lodge is a small, four-room lodge in Cang cua-ay, Tan-awan, within Oslob, a municipality on Cebu's southern coast known for its whale shark watching area. The property offers complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and front desk assistance with luggage storage, along with room service and daily housekeeping to support the stay. Select rooms include linen service, a balcony or terrace, and cable TV, and some bathrooms come with a hair dryer and toiletries. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe or an evening at the lodge's bar. With 939 guest reviews and a strong rating of 8.9 out of 10, Joaquim's Lodge is one of the best-reviewed small stays in the Tan-awan area of Oslob.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at Joaquim's Lodge starts at 12:00 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 12:00 PM

Check-out by 12:00 PM

Wayfinder route

Getting to Oslob

Take a Ceres bus bound for Bato or Oslob. For whale shark watching, tell the conductor to drop you at Barangay Tan-awan; for the church and Cuartel Ruins, stay on to Oslob town proper.

Leaves from Cebu South Bus Terminal

Journey time 3-4 hours

Typical fare PHP 155-200

Getting around Habal-habal link Tan-awan, Tumalog Falls and the town proper for roughly PHP 50-150.

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

Wildlife

Whale Shark Watching

Oslob

Swim alongside gentle whale sharks, the world's largest fish, in one of the few places where these magnificent creatures can be reliably encountered.

Waterfalls

Tumalog Falls

Oslob

A spectacular curtain waterfall cascading down a moss-covered cliff into a shallow turquoise pool, creating a dreamlike natural retreat.

Islands

Sumilon Island

Oslob

A pristine coral island with a famous shifting white sandbar, excellent snorkeling, and the distinction of being the Philippines' first marine sanctuary.