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SIGNATURE CECILIA GARDEN RESORT

Name: SIGNATURE CECILIA GARDEN RESORT
Address: MALAPASCUA ISLAND, Daanbantayan, Cebu, PH
Price range: $

Hotels & Resorts · Daanbantayan, Cebu

9.223 reviews

A 12-room resort on Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan with breakfast, a bar, and a pool.

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SIGNATURE CECILIA GARDEN RESORT

Signature Cecilia Garden Resort is a 12-room, two-star resort on Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan, a spot best known for whale shark and thresher shark diving. The resort offers complimentary internet access and a laundry service for guests staying longer. Guestrooms receive daily housekeeping and are designed for a comfortable stay, with select units including blackout curtains, a balcony or terrace, refrigerator, or bottled water. Select bathrooms come with a hair dryer. A complimentary breakfast is served each morning, and guests can unwind at the on-site bar or take a swim in the swimming pool. Despite its modest size, Signature Cecilia Garden Resort has earned a strong average rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 23 reviews.

Arriving & leaving

Check-in & check-out

Check-in at SIGNATURE CECILIA GARDEN RESORT starts at 3:00 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 3:00 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.