Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa

Stayed for 2 nights, I would say even though this resort is far away from the city center, there are activities to be done within the resort to ease the boredom. We tried the in-house restaurant truffle fries and they were the best! Crispy and the flavor is not too overwhelming, just right. Their happy hour cocktails and beer hit the spot while on vacation, even drinking them while on the pool side bar. For the breakfast buffet, there isn't much variety though. Comparing to other hotels that offer much more. Definitely an amazing experience and a must try, the staff are super friendly and greet you every time they see you!

I really love this resort because of the gorgeous pools surrounded by lots of trees. The pool bar is also very nice, and the beach is beautiful. However, I was quite disappointed that they asked for an additional payment for my 6-year-old daughter’s breakfast. Even though it was half the price (₱500), it didn’t feel worth it since she only ate a pancake with juice and yogurt. I assumed kids would be free of charge, as in our previous visits they were.

It could be so much better. The check-in is like a medical diagnosis- endless forms to sign and takes for ever. Then to use the facilities must report to reception to get an arm band - daily!! The rooms are in seperate tower blocks, which a small gold buggy will take your luggage. But with only 1 person in the whole resort able to drive it...makes for a slow transfer. Then if course, when it rains, not being all under one room becomes real. Breakfast buffet was ok, nothing to write home about. The pools were nice...but no deep end, all shallow. With so much space tennis courts would be nice too. It is far from the main road too. So a simple walk out to eat locally, requires a taxi. Thus, ok, but could be way way better.

If you’re thinking of staying here… THINK TWICE. One of the MOST TERRIBLE places we’ve stayed at. We’ve traveled to many countries, but this property is far from ideal if you want a relaxing, convenient, and stress-free stay. Staff are friendly and accommodating, but not all are well-informed. Now let’s start with what went wrong: 1️⃣ Check-in & Room Issues I requested welcome leis for my family (first time in the Philippines) not prepared because they “didn’t have pearls.” I never asked for pearls; I asked for leis. The 1-bedroom suite had a small bed, no kitchen towel, and the shower had no door, so water flooded the floor. The washing machine was leaking badly we had to call several times before they fixed it. They offered to move us, but the other room had the same issues. Please inspect your rooms before selling them. Don’t you have a checklist? 2️⃣ Breakfast Experience One morning, the place was busy, and we were told we could only stay for an hour because a big group was coming. Really? We’re paying guests on vacation not fair to rush people who just want to enjoy breakfast with family. 3️⃣ Pool & Security We forgot our wristbands (not all resorts require them). A guard came and asked one of our family members, “Are you in the Airbnb?” humiliating and unprofessional. We said we were hotel guests, yet he told us to go to the lobby to get wristbands while soaking wet. Why not keep a list or provide them at the pool area? Security should only step in when guests refuse to cooperate. The way it was handled was embarrassing. 4️⃣ Bikes Bikes are only allowed at 9AM , who wants to ride under the heat of the sun? Guests would prefer 6–7AM for exercise. No wonder the bikes are rusty and poorly maintained. 5️⃣ Breakfast Buffet & Cleanliness The buffet does not meet HACCP food safety standards. Eggs cold, not kept at 60°C. Under/soft-cooked eggs even when requested well-done (waited 30–45 minutes). Soup cups, cereal bowls, and plates were dirty, wet, or smelled bad. No allergen or dietary labels (some of my family have allergies and vegetarian restrictions). “Morning booster shots” unlabeled & unstirred Black coffee most of the time empty. Glasses stored under cabinets without protection. Air-conditioner leaking inside the restaurant reported, but never fixed. Staff acted like it was normal. 6️⃣ Lost Item / Security Concern My jacket went missing inside our room. I reported it immediately, gave details, and even told the sales coordinator. They said they’d call back but no one did. I had to follow up multiple times, repeating the same details. They said they’d review bodycam footage, and by checkout, still no update. They confirmed it was seen on video but it “ magically disappeared.” That’s alarming. Makes you wonder what else could go missing that guests don’t even notice. We booked 8 rooms for this stay, expecting a memorable family celebration instead, it turned into one of the most stressful experiences we’ve had. To the management: Inspect your rooms, train your staff properly, and take guest concerns seriously. Shoutout to the good ones: Emman (Restaurant Manager) — truly amazing, took care of my family every morning. Also, Mike, Juan, and the front desk/concierge team for their efforts. Nice location and friendly staff but terrible management, unsafe for belongings, and poor communication. We even planned to buy a condo unit here, but after this experience, never again. If you’re thinking of staying here… THINK TWICE.

Excellent Resort Hotel. A mixture of hotel and condos. Nice friendly polite staff. Good on site security, and that is important in PH. Within easy walking distance of off site facilities, such as restaurants and shops. It was great to have a well equipped kitchen and washing machine in our suite. Also nice to have a balcony to sit outside. Not cheap, but the resort supports a lot of local peoples jobs.