더 블루 오키드 리조트

Great place to unwind and enjoy the beautiful ocean. It is not near nightlife and dining, it's a nice self contained resort on the ocean. Relaxing and well managed.

We travelled to celebrate our friend's birthday. The property is beautiful. We went walking on the sea bed in low tide and saw quite a few sea creatures. We had no time to snorkel at the property but they offer the service. We had planned activities every day in the morning, so never had breakfast at the property. Had lunch and coffee most days and it was good. We went to town for dinner every day, which is 20-30 mins away, and since we had to take a tricycle (tuktuk) every day, it was inconvenient. You could have dinner at the property if you want a quiet evening.

I loved the hotel, and the set up if the place. The staff was very helpful and nice. The road getting to the hotel sucks... Potholes everywhere. You almost need a 4WD, or just go very slow. The room and vibe was very tropical, and ocean garden like. The view was great, with the ocean very close to our hotel door. I was kind of upset that there was no TV, but since I was there to relax, I didn't need the TV... I sat outside and enjoyed the view. What I DID need was a refrigerator in the room, and there was none. That's my one suggestion, adding a small fridge to keep water or soda cold. Most of the rooms I have found, here in the Philippines, have them. But that was a small inconvenience, compared to the beautiful ambience. We even bumped into where they keep the homing pigeons. Apparently the owner (or someone there) races them. My wife talked to the young guy who was taking care of them. I really don't know much of what he told my wife, since they were speaking Bisaya, but the part my wife relayed was very interesting about the pigeon races. We'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights. Pros: Staff and owner were amazing. Laid back vibe at resort. Meals at the resort were prepared well. Nice flora at resort. Free coffee and water refill provided all day. Cons: Price seemed high, given the location and no breakfast was included. Access to white sands beach requires walk down rocky beach or transport - it's not far, but not as convenient as staying on the beach. Pool did not have water circulation system.

It was great staying at Blue Orchid, the food was nice especially the blue orchid omelette it was the best omellette i have tasted, the room was clean with good view and good natural sun hitting you in the morning, beachfront where you can spot some turtles and lots of sea urchins (be careful) the owners and staff was nice they accomodate me from transportation and special request! Highly recommended! See you soon!