Bluewater On The Beach

Australia , Byron Bay & North Coast - NSW
Byron Bay, 3 Don Street
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10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Csaba

Nice hotel with a couple lunch and dinner options on site. Good entertainment at dinner. Great staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Jethro Ferdinand

Music was just too loud. We can't hear each other. I wished they choose the lounge songs rather than loud and noisy songs.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Jethro Ferdinand

We had a wonderful stay at this resort. The housekeeping team was consistently friendly, helpful, and attentive to our needs throughout our visit. The pool area was always clean and well-maintained, and we often saw the staff actively cleaning and taking care of the facilities.

The servers were also exceptionally warm, welcoming, and courteous, making every dining experience enjoyable. Their genuine hospitality made us feel valued as guests.

Overall, the staff's dedication, friendliness, and attention to cleanliness greatly contributed to a relaxing and pleasant stay. We would gladly return and recommend this resort to others.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Linda

The room was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, everything was very expensive, from the food to the drinks—prices were almost comparable to those in the United States. The beach was decent, but not particularly impressive. It was quite small and offered limited space to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Cynthia P.

Our experience in staying at Maribago Bluewater was not really as wonderful as in the other hotels we stayed on this one month trip. At first , the room I booked was an old one. It smelled moldy. It’s good we were upgraded to the new building. The buffet was good but the venue was just too hot with so many flies. If you’re a beach person, this place is great for you. They have nice pools and a nice beach. The staff were amazing. They’re very friendly and respectful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

DODA Antonette

Breakfast was great, staff were amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Nader

Great property! Well priced and great location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Kenia Marie

We enjoy the beach and our vacation with our family

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Christine

Kind staff, great food in restaurants- good pool areas

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Eric

They gave excellent service. They provide yummy food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Randy

Excellent services

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

Timothy

The breakfast buffet was good but other food, drink and activities were overpriced. It’s worth it to walk across the street to maribago grill for dinner and arrange your snorkeling boat elsewhere.

2/10

Poor

25 Dec 2025

Stewart

Got a serious case of food poisoning. Definitely at the resort as never ate anywhere else for the 3 days there.
Almost missed my flight home as I threw up for 3 hours at the airport. Thank God for Imodium!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Reina

Staff, food and amenities

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Robert

Nice resort, friendly staff and clean rooms!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

John

What stood out is what normally stands out here, the staff. From the front desk to dining room to the bar at the beach to the housekeeper. All awesome. I imagine I will be able to mention names later in the review.

Overall, the check-in and out went very well and mostly due to friendly staff. My room was upgraded, which was a nice surprise and it was clean and near the beach. I actually only stayed one night of a 2-night booking since I had to return to the city earlier.

The main disappointment was the food this time. Dinner was fair, but I only got a pizza and it did not come as I requested, even after they tried to fix it. I arrived late for the breakfast buffet and the food was mostly cold and the crispy bacon, not so crispy.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

29 Oct 2025

John Paul

I didn't like my stay. I was suppose to be in a deluxe room but was “upgraded” to premium deluxe. The “premium” deluxe was around the construction area where noice starts almost early morning and ends after sunset. My fiancé was uncomfortable going out the room because there were guys from the construction looking.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

Paul

Clean rooms, friendly staff and a decent beach.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Frederick

Nice pool and close to the beach the buffet was decent

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Aneta

Quiet place for families and fun for kids

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2025

MICHELE

Clean, nice staff, nice room. Food not that good. Only the pizza is good. Bay was just okay. I bought a waterproof bag from the gift shop that was broken (seal at top at hole) but I didn’t find out until it was too late.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Mar 2025

Emery

Very noisy all night beds are the worst like sleeping on a board

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2024

Alexander

Lovely staff

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2024

Jeanna

Overall, the room was nice (we stayed in a spa suite) and it was quiet, though we had lots of noise from the street from our bathroom and we could hear the noise from the pool as well. The food selection on site was expensive and not tasty at all- we had three different meals there and it was not good. We did have a facial at the spa and that was lovely. Overall, the pool and the beach were lovely, but I don’t think I would book here again

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2024

Mark

Excellent overall just a gliche checking in with the rooms - they down graded us without telling us because there was construction going on

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2024

John

I enjoyed the hotel, the staff was wonderful and the people who arranged out tours were also wonderful. The neighborhood is a little rough and you’re kind of far away from Cebu city if that’s important to you. I liked the stay and would stay again. And the buffets were delicious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

Verified traveler

My family stayed here before, the staff is always great, everyone is very nice and accommodating. Easy check in and check out.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2024

Mary Anne Ylagan

All the staff were very attentive of their guests’ needs, very helpful, friendly, courteous & respectful. The breakfast buffet was amazing! A lot of good food, hot & cold choices, they were delicious. A variety of Filipino food & western food. There were 3 pools & if you have small kids, one of the pool will be perfect for them. They have a good size beach front. But you must wear beach/water shoes. Although they provide flip flops. The room that we stayed in had a good working AC, which kept us pretty comfortable since the weather in the Philippines is very warm & humid. Downside is the bathroom, it needs a little updating. But otherwise water pressure was good, it has hot & cold water. Beds were comfortable, clean & fresh smelling sheets. Room was clean. Had a good, working small refrigerator that kept our drinks cold and the tiny freezer was strong enough to make some ice using our bottled water. A microwave in the room would be nice & convenient, they didn’t have that, but an electric water kettle was available in the room.
There were plenty of available beach activities for a reasonably priced fees. There’s a walking distance grocery store, safe currency exchange, McDonald's & good local restaurants. The drawback of its location is going to Cebu City, it’s not far but there’s traffic. We used Grab to go to the city, or walked to the grocery store nearby. Over all, our 8 day stay in Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort was very good & enjoyable. Well satisfied customer!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Cheryl

Excellent breakfast buffet! The beach part has not enough water for swimming. Restaurant/cottages by the beach was great! Our room was also great , it was by the pool.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Neil Allan

I love the rustic and Filipino cultural vibe at this resort. The all inclusive breakfast buffet options are enormous and taste great. The staff are very friendly and attentive.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Nida Fernandez

Food is good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2024

Derek James

I liked everything about the blue water. The day I left im already looking forward to coming back ❤️

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2024

cecilia

Overall, the property is so old. The rooms has a urine like odor or musty. Barely warm shower water. Bathroom tiles are moldy all over and towels are old. Doors are flimsy and no window as you close it. You feel like you’re in a cave as you cannot see the outside. Food is good, wait staff are good. Service at the bar is very slow at the pool side.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2023

RITCHIE

I love this place! Very peaceful and tranquil. The rooms are large and very comfortable. I always feel at peace here. You wake up to the sounds of birds singing. Lots of trees and has a private beach. There are hammocks. Very clean. Highly recommend ♥️

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2023

Sandra

I wanted an authentic Cebu experience. I enjoyed the peacefullness. The staff was friendly and aimed to please.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Lenette

Perfect for a weekend gateway with the family! Staff are friendly and welcoming.

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2023

Gersam

I’ll recommend this place to my friends

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

Monina

I love my stay, service are exceptional, loving all the staff, there on it, they pay attention to all my needs…I have a massage session for two consecutive days and loving it…Thank you Lyca, Karina and Judel. I would definitely stay here on my next vacation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Jerry

I was injured prior to showing up at the resort the nurse came over to help out left me an ice bag and bandage to keep it secured. The staff went out of there way to help us and was always friendly. The food is excellent and not overpriced. This place was great amazing and just a perfect place to chill

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 May 2023

Marilou

Not good Service ,

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2023

Flora May

Everything is good

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2023

Deborah

Nice place to stay great pool

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2023

Daniel

Central location on the beach, try to get an upstairs ocean view room. Amazing buffets for Breakfast and dinner. Scuba dove with Dive Funatics dive shop, 10 min away (lots of dive shops right near there, so you can go there and book for next day).

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2023

Ford

Very private property. Also, great staff on customer service

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2023

MIRASOL

Enjoyed our stay mostly because of their staff - all very warm and accommodating. No one can beat the Filipino hospitality. Resort was ok. Liked the pool more than the beach. Breakfast buffet had a good selection and so was the dinner buffet. We also enjoyed their Valentines special with the Cebu Philharmonic Orchestra serenading guests while having dinner by the beach. So romantic!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2023

Esmeralda

The bathrooms were leaking and need some tlc and update. For that alone, I would have given 2 or 3 rating. However, staff are beyond phenomenal! From dining staff- Chirly , there was also Ner and the maintenance and room service Papsy! They are the type of people who make the stay unforgettable! Hands down, the very best in Cebu!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2023

Lilian

We’re happy with our stay in the resort.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2022

John

Nice resort. Clean and friendly staff. Room's very comfortable. The food was VERY EXPENSIVE. 201 pesos for a coke. 30/40 pesos if bought from store in the area.

The food was orrpared well. Grouper was 600 pesos per 100 grams. So small grouoer cost over 3000 pesos. Way too much.
grams

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Charlene

The staff were excellent. I had a bad back and the nurse came around in my room and checked on me. Area was okay accessible to all transport and lots of restaurants nearby. The downside of this hotel is their food pricing so expensive and only few choices. Breakfast is buffet and lots of selection. There are 3 restaurants the main restaurants is the Allegro near the reception and 2 by the seaside. We had a pleasant stay here and we will stay here again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2022

Abeleno

Nice place for weekend getaway

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2022

Benjamin c Gwekoh

Excellent hospitality and service. Staff courteous, friendly and helpful. Keep up the commendable performance. Accept our heartfelt gratitude. God Bless everyone.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2022

GENEBERT

parts of the property are still under renovation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

William

Beach resort was excellent!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2022

Ronald E

All of the staff working the front where great with the exception of the LGBT person, I don't know that person at all but by the way I was treated by them you would have thought I had do e something personal to them. Our room service lady was extremely exceptional. The cable box didn't work on the first day and the AC wasn't working properly on the last day. Food for the first 4 day was delivered cold then cool hfor three days than back to cool. We started eating off the property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2022

Damon

The property was beautiful. The Allegro was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2022

Matthew

Awesome!!

We shared a few hotels during our stay, and this one was great. The bathroom was massive, the porch was great to hang out on oh, they would even come around to take drink orders without even calling. The beach and pools for great. I will definitely staying here next time

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2022

byron

The place is pretty nice really enjoyed staying there will go back and stay again

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2022

Julie Ann Dandan

I like everything except the room only option but in the expedia app their was with breakfast its confusing. Not a lot of option for breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2022

Ruel

Cleanliness of the resort, courteous and helpful staff.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Apr 2022

Vicky

It was a disappointing trip 😔 our room is amuma which is more expensive than regular room but we do not have a safetybox no whole body mirror, room is so outdated for being so pricey! Buffet is so expensive but the service is so poor we had to ask for coffee to 4 different waitresses before they gave us coffee.Our trip supposed to have a free breakfast but hotel said it was not included! Not coming back as theres a lot more beautiful resorts that is way cheaper than maribago bluewater!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

21 Apr 2022

JULIETA

At check in the staff told me, \"To tell you the truth, we only have two rooms. I cannot give you four rooms.\" I argued with the staff and I said that I booked and paid for 4 rooms last March 15. Then he said that I have to wait 45 minutes before he could check us in, but the check in is 3 pm. The staff was rude, that I had to call someone- a friend- who works at this resort. This person called the staff and was instructed to check us in. Why do I have to call someone to make the check in process easier? The resort also did not want to honor my booking with Expedia, saying every time my guests and I go to breakfast that we do not have breakfast. The staff asked me to sing the bill for breakfast so they can bill Expedia. There is also no blue water at their beach but instead blackwater. We took a boat ride the next day and paid PHP9,000 to the boatman who took us to the a nearby island where the water is blue (about 20 minutes boat ride). The pool by the cottage is also dirty, with food being left, and a cat was scavenging for food. The patio tables are not being cleaned. The dining area smelled unpleasant (bathroom smell) probably because the venue for dining is close to the bathroom. For the price that I paid $140.41 per night, it is not worth the money and the stay.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2022

Russell

Resort is nice. Pools, restaurant, rooms, check-in area, buildings are nice and have tropical feel.

Staff is not great. Check-in was slow, understaffed. Restaurant staff was poorly trained, sloppy, unprofessional.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2022

Rochelle

NO FREE-BREAKFAST contrary to the advertisement!!!

The resort is ok. Not stunning, not great, just typical. It is inconvenient that the beach is unswimmable (if that's the word), not enough water in the morning. Front desk was very hard to reach. Not fast enough to accommodate.

I know that the food is good here that's why I booked this mainly for the \"free breakfast.\" BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED!!! You're given a bill even when you're not yet even done eating. I already paid $350CAD for 3 adults, 2 nights. I wasted many hours of contacting expedia and the hotel for the deceitful advertising.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2021

Oscar

The resort overall is good. From staff to facilities, everything is commendable. I had a wonderful weekend at Bluewater Maribago. That’s why I chose to avail of the Bluewater Bliss membership do I can visit other Bluewater locations like Panglao and Sumilon. In fact I already booked a 2-nights at their Sumilon location this weekend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

nice resort staff are friendly and informative.. just that the resort menu is too expensive

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2021

AMITHYST

It’s was ok. Over all the place was wide and relaxing. Chirping birds around. Small bamboo stress. Some stuff are friendly Some not. Some area is close due to renovation. Pool is dirty probably shortage of stuff due to covid-19. Beach is ok it was low tide when we’re there.. towels are old very old. Food was great. Oh the massage was the best!!! People should try the spa and massage it was heaven.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Jan 2021

Verified traveler

If you are looking for a nice beach certainly this place is not for you. The lagoon is murky and stinky and the water never rises up. The place is also packed by day users. The food is expensive for a mediocre hotel. I was also picked up at the airport so late!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2020

Jane

Kudos! For keeping the facility clean! It was a wonderful family overnight staycation!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2020

Abner

Very nice resort

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Solo Get Away

Big resort with 3 pools. 2 for inhouse guests which is pretty good. Room is very spacious and has shower & tub combo. Will definitely comeback with friends.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

The room didn’t have complete stuff when we checked in - no bath towels, hair dryer, and slippers.

The restaurant staff were very slow. Orders came out over an hour after order was placed.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Slow restaurant service. Took more than an hour for a piña colada order.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2020

Rome

Currently in construction Feb2020- but only parts of it. Even with the noise, it’s still a wonderful place. Staff are really friendly, and the place is really clean which is amazing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

clickcklack

Typical Philipines style, great staff and diversaty in any way

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2020

Merlita

Beach is not good for swimming. Muddy

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very nice place and quite expensive as well wefavarverqerqerq

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Very honest and friendly staff. Our first room smelled like the sewer and we had to request to be transferred. The safe in the second room kept malfunctioning. The breakfast was dissatisfying

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2020

Marilou

The seaview and bathroom is good. The staff are friendly and respectful. The service is acceptable. The food is average. Check in is easy. The check out is faster and simple.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great service.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

My only complaint is the road noise during the night. It sounded like we were camping next to the road. I'm sure the units farther from the road are much quieter and I will ask for one of those next time.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Good service. Friendly staff. The best breakfast & dinner buffet .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Like the food and the room that they gave me was beautiful location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Two under two

Great for young family

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2019

Joseph

Private beach and bay makes a relaxing stay.

Loved the Bluewater resort, great people and facilities with a lovely bay and beach. My son was there to take his Padi certificate and was well looked after. Only real complaint is weekends are busy and abit noisy with bigger families staying and the pool and restaurants get crowded.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome...! Very nice the place! Not too expensive. The food was very good.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Affordable, easily accessible, great accommodation, good customer service, best breakfast buffet ever!!!

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2019

Mark

When we checked in I received an email saying the hotel was under construction. I should have been notified of this before I booked. The water in the swimming area was dirty so we did not want to swim which was one of the reasons we selected the hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Ijeoma

Fantastic resort and fantastic staff

My friend and I stayed at Bluewater Maribago for 3 nights at the end of June and our stay was impeccable. We were a little hesitant at first as check in seemed slightly chaotic but nothing too serious. In fact our stay was amazing - the resort itself is beautiful with 3 pools, the service and staff were great (big shout out to Cyril the bar tender at the beach bar and Juliano one of the waiting staff) and our room was big with a huge, modern bathroom (Amuma Suite). Also worth mentioning was the great breakfast - lots of choice and good quality food. Would definitely stay at Bluewater Maribago if visiting Mactan Island again given our fantastic stay - really nice hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

I liked that the property was small enough to get around easily, and the buffets were satisfying. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The beach was nice, although the wife and I only spent a couple of hours there. We spent most of our time seeing the sights on Cebu.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet and relaxing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2019

Ambrosia

Amazing

The place was awesome! We’re coming back again soon.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Its big and offer three pools and a nice beach front with nice torqoise water. Staff is very helpful and food is good. Very spendy place, so be prepared to grab your wallet. I paod 3K for breakfast for two.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2019

Dwayne edrae

Amazing

Amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

George

Grade AAA Service

The service was great. Lars was very helpful at the restaurant. The room was good and clean. Mimi too personal care of us and she showed strong hotel management skills in making our entire group feel welcome. Thank you so much. We will stay again someday.

George T. Wiedmyer

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2019

Jerome

A beautiful resort

Family

4/10

Poor

06 May 2019

IMOGEN

Most uncomfortable bed ever & flavourless food

I stayed here for 2 nights in April while travelling the Philippines. I was really disappointed with my stay. The bed was shocking and I woke up with the worst back pain caused by a mattress in my entire life. For a resort like this, I was not expecting such a poor quality mattress. I also found the food to be really underwhelming, it was flavourless. The worst part was the breakfast spread, which seemed entirely catered to Korean and Chinese guests. I ended up having bread for breakfast. There was a lovely spread of fresh fruit, but when I went to get some I realised the air conditioning unit above was broken and frozen over and spraying aircon water all over the fruit table! And nobody seemed to care! Legionnaire’s anyone? I will admit that the room was nicely decorated, clean and had a nice view over the pool. The staff were also friendly. If you are a family from Korea or China, this resort will be perfectly suited to you. It’s more of a family resort for going kids, so not really suitable for adults wanting some peace and quiet.

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2019

killinsmilekudo

the food is so so

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2019

VERONICA

The beach area is disgusting!

Friends

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2019

David

Overcharged me for Dinner!!!!

They charged me 3 times for 1 dinner and have after 1 week failed to reverse charges on my credit card. Instead they just give excuses. They even admitted to the mistake due to slow internet and repeatedly trying to charge to my card then later finding out that the charges went through. Very poor ethics and lack of integrity! Otherwise it’s a nice place to stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

loved it - will be back

Wish we could have stayed longer. Facilities are beautiful, lots of activities, clean and comfortable rooms.

Partner