The Marc Vannelli Oslob

Philippines , Cebu
Oslob, Natalio Bacalso Avenue
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2/10

Poor

06 May 2026

Brendon

The hotel appears good from the outside and the lobby, however that is where it ends.

The rooms are so tiny that the bed is up against a wall and there was no room for our cases except on the floor taking up the limited floor space. There was an obnoxious continuous odor coming from the tiny bathroom.

The safe didn't work and the staff were unwilling or unable to do anything about it.

The toilet blocked the first time we used it and when housekeeping came to fix it she yelled \"no paper in the toilet\". No staff told us about this when we arrived.

Housekeeping wasn't done even though we put out the 'make up my room sign'. When we asked why it wasn't done staff replied \"we didn't have a key to the room\".

The only decent thing about this hotel was that the food was passable.

We have travelled extensively around the world and rate this the worst hotel that we have ever stayed.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2026

Gabriel

Positives: The room had an amazing sunrise, the breakfast area and breakfast food was amazing. The patio area was nice to sit and do some journal entries. We were able to park our rental car in front with no issue. It was a short 15 minute drive to the Oslob whale shark site.

Negatives: The room shower smelled very very bad, we didnt even use it. I'm warning you. The safe in the room didnt work either. There is no elevator in the hotel, so you have to walk up a staircase.

It was an average place and it suited our needs as a staging area for our Oslob experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

LORI

The room was beautiful with a stunning view from the bed with a huge bay window. Wifi was good, bed was comfortable, restaurant had great food. Staff was friendly. I wish there was a mini fridge. Cleanliness couuld have been better. There was spots on the stainless and mirrors. The windows on the breakfast room were very spotty, ruining awesome view. Imsure its hard to keep perfect with salt water waves but wiping them more often would help maybe. I really loved that you can use your card to pay for your meals. I would definitely stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Chanelle

Loved the oceanfront location and architecture, funky place. Pool with steps to ocean was cool. Pool wasn't deep but enough to keep cool and service was great. Breakfast was good and included. Rooms where clean, beds standard.

Downsides, we were in a triple and layout was very tight. Double and single beds were together with little room to get around and for suitcases, but was only for one night. Bathroom also very small, could barely get in and close the door and the shower leaked. Hot water system was confusing, my friends couldn't figure out how to get hot water, I managed okay. No room for putting your things in the bathroom and keeping dry from leaking shower.

Be aware the stairs are very large, awkward, staff were helpful with luggage and water coolers available and coffee which is great.

About 20 minutes by tricycle to Whale sharks and Tumalog falls, easy enough to get a tricycle. Nothing much in the area, needed to get a tricycle to get food, but there is a restaurant on site and it's good. Views are awesome. And there is a rooftop for more views. pina colada were reasonable also.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2025

William

Not happy with the room. Bathroom way too small. Nothing worked in the room even after replacement

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025

Nathaniel

Beautiful ocean view

It was good overall but the plumbing smelled. Location was great, food was amazing, and the ocean view was breathtaking

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

melanie

Great hotel with beautiful pool and good food at restaurant! Great overnight stay for whale shark excursion!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2025

Nancy

Pleased

I love everything about this hotel. The sea view is breath taking. My kids spent hours snorkeling around the hotel . The food was good. I am so pleased with the service.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2025

Vanessa

Good place to stay for a day or two! Good pool and the staff was awesome. Found a cockroach in our room but that’s probably normal for the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

John

Marc Vannelli is quite beautiful and probably the nicest hotel in Oslob. The rooms are quite small but they are modern and very clean. This place is very cool and the design is funky! Unfortunately there are only stairs to the rooms, if you have mobility issues maybe find alternative, but they carry your bags up and down so we didn’t mind. They arranged our visit to the whale sharks with Kenneth and that was perfect. Their guide is the best, use them for a guaranteed experience. Make sure you go to the churches while in Oslob! This area is on the water and is SO BEAUTIFUL. The staff are amazing at Marc Vannell! Salamat!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

denise

Fabulous location with the waves washing around the hotel. A surprise to see turtles swimming close by. Very clean hotel.
Great deck for a meal and drinks.
We had an early dinner, large servings, food was good.
Nothing really close by.
We stayed overnight to do whale shark swimming in Oslob as it was a 4 1/2 hour drive there and back from Cebu.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Jason

Modern beauty on a rustic coast

This property is beautiful, new and very photogenic.
The bad: if you are not a fan of stairs, this is not a place for you. No elevator and huge stairs that spiral beautifully up the center.
The Good: many things!
Gorgeous architecture. Very Instagramable! Lovely views. The restaurant is a wonderful plus with fantastic food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2024

Mark

The hotel is located on the main highway so you will hear traffic noises during the day but it gets quieter in the evening and overnight. Great pool and oceanfront views!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2024

Norilyn

Quiet and relaxing place

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2024

David

Stairs difficult to ascend and descend

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2024

Lawrence

This is a nice clean property. The food was excellent and priced reasonable. The Hotel does not have a elevator which makes it difficult if your older to climb the stairs . The staff needs training and needs to smile and be more friendly. Staff seemed bothered to serve you . You could see it on their facial expression .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2024

Vince

We really enjoyed staying here. The property is less than a year old. The staff was great and very helpful. The restaurant food was very good. They only do cash, so be prepared for that. Great showers, comfortable beds, and good air conditioning. Outstanding view and access to the ocean. Great value. Be aware this location is not particularly close to the whale sharks, but it was manageable. We would stay here again without question.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2024

Brent

I had a phenominal and unforgetable 2-day stay at the Marc Vannelli. The food, drinks, service, and overall atmosphere were supurb.

I was easily connected with a very knowledgable, well spoken (English) tour guide, and a bike. I wish I had stayed longer as there is so much to see and do from here!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

Phylicia

The staff at Marc Vannelli were incredibly helpful and the restaurant was amazing!

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2024

Isabelle

The hotel itself is lovely and clean, we had a nice view of the sea from our room and enjoyed the view for our breakfast as well. There is not much around the area to do or see so we ended up eating at the hotel. The menu is good and the food was nice.

Leisure Partner