Name: Rock Island Resort
Address: Barangay Cambatong, Hinatuan, 8310, PH

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Michael

No, water wash hands. Food wasn't available. 2 people took us on a tour ILLEGALLY raised agreed on price 2000php firm( would only take halfthen next day we leave pay the other half). Then the 2nd day both men demanded 1500php last day. So, they lied. The boat guys scammed us like the reason tourism is down 59% this year new article here in phillipines reported. Island changes wifi password alot for whatever reason. Resort is American man and filipina wife owned. My family won't be going back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Robert

*Very clean room.
*Comfortable bed, clean linens, didn't have towels.
*Good wifi in room.
*Stunning views, day and starty night. *Good pizza and appetizers.
*Reception was friendly and staff helpful.
*Owners were soo friendly and helpful!

*Directions on Waze was awful. Don't use!
*Google maps can be confusing. Add destination \"Cambatong Plaza\". You may lose wifi on the way so pre-downloading the map will help. All worth it!

Calling the resort beforehand is advisable since one arrived at port can be difficult with no phone service but the port parking guys have radio contact.

** One important fee to be aware of**

* Transportation return boat transfer and parking fee at the port to Rock Island Resort isn't included in the resort price. Seperate. Visitors are charged p600 to Rock Island + p100 parking fee. Total p700.

Enjoy the peace, sunset, sunrise , starry nights and tranquility.

Note: This review is non-biased and transparent.

Enjoy your stay! We certainly did and will return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Kenneth

No spa

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Jemallyn

Unique because the place is on the top of rocks.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2024

Tyrone

This is one of the best resorts that I have ever had the pleasure to stay; the people are nice and friendly; I highly recommend

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2024

JAMES J

I booked thru expedia, paid in full for 4 double room for me and my family. Website is not ear about the resorts including transportation. We arrived there via small boat.the front desk is not aware of our booking .they gave us the 8 person room instead of the actual preferred room of choice. The room they gave us is terrible. Toilet has no toilet seat. Walls of bathroom has holes. There is no shower. Toilet has no flush. Drain from the sink is just going to the floor. No wifi. I have pictures of their room bec i feel being robbed of what i paid for. Even the cheapest hotel is better than this resort can offer.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2023

Mary Ann

My rate for this place is pleasing only because, it was brownout. No electricity in the Island. Management should take care of the Generator. This is a beautiful place, there is a plan for more beautification of the resort per the owner Mr. Smith,Rich that I meet with his Filipino wife. They are very kind couple and the staffs were amazing. We booked 1 night because is very near to Enchanted River. There are so many Hidden beautiful beach resorts near by that traveler should check it out. This is not a 5 star hotel & please don't expect to much, you are in the small island surrounded with water, and no credit card, everything here is cash, but the rate for the money to stay here is affordable and worth it if you want an adventure. lastly, we have a free breakfast. In the future I would love to go back.Thank you so much guys and nice to meet you all!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2022

David

We enjoyed our stay at Rock Island Resort. Short boat taxi ride to a little island paradise. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. Short distance boat taxi to the the Enchanted River. This resort was so relaxing and calm. Just what we needed. I would recommend to anyone needing a nice getaway and enjoy the beauty of the Philippines.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2022

jorge

Very nice 👍 location, very quiet, very nice restaurant

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2022

DR. GERALD A.

The property is an island so access is thru a banca that charge Php 200 per way. You park your car at the Barangay where a tanod will look after it (for a fee). The room is small, bed and mattress are uncomfortable, bathroom is small, has no hot shower, not even a place to hang your clothes, but with free basic toiletries. Aircon however is adequate, but electricity is unreliable. Free breakfast is OK with danggit (makunat), hotdog, egg, rice, coffee or Milo. Lunch or dinner however is quite pricey and not much choice of food. There are small floating outdoor cottages but the beach is uninviting and is full of sea weeds. The resort is near the Enchanted River and Sibadan Fish Cage for close encounter with Brenda the Manta ray. The American owner (a one-time basketball player) is unsociable. There were only a few guests, maybe because tourism is still opening up.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2022

Aiza

Nice place to stay, but disappointed some of the staff in restaurant not really must be friendly to the guest....

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

This Resort is super clean and the staff is friendly. But go for the peace and ocean views, sunrise, snorkling...so cool!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

22 May 2021

Verified traveler

Liked the fish. Some of the food was good. The staff was terrible. Treated us poorly until the owner showed up and they were a little nicer. Staff charged us substantially more for meals then the owner. Same meal different price. Probably putting the extra in their pockets. Also staff was going to charge more for the boat rides and life jackets then what the actual charge was. The staff was not good. I had my fiancé and some her family go here for a few days for some relaxation. They weren’t expecting a lavishly fancy place. But it would have been nice for them to be treated good by a friendly staff. Probably won’t ever go here again. Going to try Britannia next time we visit Mindanao. I haven’t been to this area of the Philippines yet. But if my Filipino family wasn’t impressed I’m sure I wouldn’t be either.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2020

Di

It is an excellent place to relax and temporarily free yourself from stress. Highly recommended!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The property’s location is beautiful and unique, built on a small island just a short boat ride away from the famous Enchanted River. It’s almost like staying on a ship or yacht, with a restaurant and long pier built over the coral reef extending from the island.
Great value for your money.
Rooms are simple and small. The bathroom has no toilet flush, and water needs to be poured into the toilet from a side bucket (Filipino style, that many international tourists find difficult to get used to). Anyhow, the purpose of this location is to spend time outside of the room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2019

Marc

Bathroom without warm water and small toilet without reservoir !!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I stayed here in March with my fiance and again last week.
It is a very beautiful hidden gem in the Orient and a bargain.
The fried garlic peanuts are wonderful as are the staff.
She had fish and I had curry chicken, amazing food

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great staff .. we had problems initially with our confirmed hotels.com reservation due to delayed communications from hotels.com to the resort that almost left us without a room, but the resort accommodated us graciously. Great small island rustic resort as long as one does not expect more than basic lodging facilities and amenities. Make sure to contact resort directly before you arrive to ensure your reservation and further instructions for getting there.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2019

Kirsten Joy

Enjoyed Rock Island

We did enjoy our stay. Food is ok and affordable. We enjoyed their service especially in assisting us for the island hopping tour. They are very accomodating especially when we request for glass and coke. Need improvement in the CR.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2019

Verified traveler

Family Bonding @ ROCK Island Resort

Nice place, foods are good, well-accommodated staffs, air is fresh and very solemn place except communication signal is weak, no WIFI and no TV in the room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2019

Jocimaconro

Peace and quite

The best getaway place for the family

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2019

DBCooper

Food good and not pricey but misleading. A sign for Shakes CLEARLY says 60 PHP but inside the restaurant ANOTHER sign says 70 PHP.
Very nice manager, the ladyboy servers were so-so in the restaurant, actually rude to my lady.
They said breakfast was at 6:30 and not 6 am.
So she went to the buffet intended for the Muslim conference and got us a plate.
One morning we were not served coffee and eggs, they said they did not have any.
Yeah sure
The next day coffee and eggs were included.
This place despite restaurant issues was indeed amazing.
It takes a boat to get there from the enchanted river.
150 PHP about $3 USD
Island Hopping for 2 was 500 PHP.
I swam with a shark and Stingray for only 20 PHP (about 20 USA Cents!)
I cannot wait for the Zipline to come through.
I will be back because this place is magical, well kept and very beautiful!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The place was overrated

The place was overrated, there are other hostels in Hinatuan town proper that can give comfort and ease with a much lower price. The staff were not so accomodating and approachable (except for the personnels in their restaurant)
I would not recommend this place especially if you’re only staying overnight and has plans visiting Enchanted River and other tourist spots for the whole day.

P.S. this resort is a boat ride away from Enchanted River, one way ride cost P150 good for 5pax. So imagine the additional costs if you’re travelling alone or has only 2-3pax in your group.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great experience,
only issue was rhat they had wifi but so slow it could never be used.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Okay budget place - good location

Pros

Super close to enchanted river - 5 mins via boat

On an island so great views and very peaceful and beautiful surroundings
Most of the staff and owner seemed friendly
Can organise island hopping tour for 500ph which is cheap

Cons

The rooms are very basic - uncomfy bed, horrible toilet with no flush, had ants in the room, no hot water.

Need to pay for boat to hotel (150/200 each way) - not a big deal really

I arrived at night and it was a bit confusing - after I checked in there was no staff and I was really thirsty and couldn’t find anywhere to buy water - maybe they could leave an a4 paper in the room explaining all the details for the resort

WiFi said connected but didn’t work for me - and then there was a power cut. Ofc power outage isn’t their fault but it’s not ideal

On the island hopping tour I did the two young men who took me out didn’t smile or say a single word to me - which made it a bit unpleasant and awkward as I was the only guy in the tour. Even if you don’t speak much English you can smile and be friendly through body language

So overall I’d say the location is good and if your looking for a very basic place to crash and be in nature and see the natural sights then it’s good but just don’t expect luxury

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2018

Rosie

Rock island and enchanted river is a disaster

The food was raw pork uncook nothing o pick from my husband doesn’t eat sea food. We left after two days. No balcony no tv no no running hot Water. The drain. Can smell sewer no WiFi enchanted river wasn’t impressive. The place is run down shack. They have long way to go to rebuild the resort no the sand bar wasn’t clean no room to swim. Weeds all around No activities. No private driver We want a full refund. We was trapped at the island lucky we found a driver who dropped us off the island he came and drove is six hours to suraiago city. Four hours from airport. 11,000 pax wAsted on transportation and time wasted at resort. It looks good on picture. When get there different. Story. When that island is rebuild it will be nice. Not worth four hours drive to see rock island and enchanted river. For Seeing fish s it has sting rays. Not really pleasant. Experience. When I make requests they laughing at us because we are deaf travelers. And I m am a Filipino. Not good adventurous time there

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2018

Ailyn

Great stay

We enjoyed the island hopping..

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2018

Michelle

It was great. The staffs are awsome they alwayz greet you with a smile.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful time here and never did I miss the Internet. Food was awsome and fresh. Owners and staff were welcoming and friendly.

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Poor facilities - no internet access at all.

Originally scheduled for 2 nights, but when I stayed for the first night, at 7:30 on the second day, I fled. I would rather waste a night.

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Reception staff is very helpful and nice ❤️ The place just need some updating but if u are not looking for anything fancy the place is good enough to relax and enjoy the view

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2018

Mark

Family Outing

amazing experience

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2018

KatzC

Clean and Simple
The hotel although literally in a rock in the middle of the sea has clean water available and has comfortable beds (double deck). No hot shower. Their staff is also accommodating. Phone signal varies - sometimes you get 1-2 bars, other times none. Don't expect data connection. They don't have wifi too. Food is okay taste-wise and price-wise.

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2018

Joy

Nice island resort with a lot of potential

Concept of waking up and seeing sunrise in middle of water is awesome! This small island has its own sewer system which is commendable, environment friendly. Main opportunity is water source which owner is working on. Owner is very nice couple. Staff are also nice & helpful. Overall, stay was relaxing, just some discomfort in room condition bec there’s only a schedule for water.

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2018

Don

Don't expect to much

The hotel was ok, the room was fine,the only problem was the lack of WiFi trying to communicate outside is hard I don't blame them..just wish the WiFi was able in rooms and wish they stay up longer the restrauant for late dinner.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2024

Jocelyn

The place is amazing like a paradise for travelers. You can swim anytime in the sea and the staff are friendly.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2023

Maribel

If you're looking a buget hotel and peaceful place.its your place to be.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2020

Masashi

エンチャンテッドリバーからボートですぐ。

エンチャンテッドリバーからボートですぐ。綺麗な海、ゆったり静かに流れる澄んだ空気、満天の星空、現代人が喪ったものがそこには在るので、雨水利用のシャワーの水量や温度は問題では無いが問題に感じる人は来るべきではない。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2020

Rheza

die Lage ist super toll,aber das Zimmer Ausstattung konnte noch verbessern,sonst alles wunderbar

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2019

Takehito

約束や時間を気にしない人向け

孤島で移動手段はボートのみ。前日に翌日の移動やアクティビティ、時間等、何を約束しても忘れられるので注意が必要。英語も理解した顔をしている様子で、全く理解していませんので大切な約束はエビデンスを取得しない限り信用できません。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2019

T

アメニティがあったら良かったです。

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

06 Dec 2018

ANDRUSHCHENKO

Очень очень грязно! Мне кажется не убирают номера никогда!

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