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Reviews of Southseas Beach Resort and Dive Center

Pasil & Poblacion Boundary Coastal Road - Poblacion, 6026 Santander, Philippines

#1 of 10 hotels in Santander

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 99 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredibly friendly staff & a view you can’t beat!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful, comfortable, great staff, sea views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was great.

    We came to Santander to get the ferry to Dumagerte so we booked at Southseas to be near the small ferry port. We then extended our stay as it was very nice. Very pretty spot on the waterfront with a swimming pool and sea access was via a stony beach. The location was on a small coastal road a few miles from the town centre so was very peaceful. Gardens were very nice with a pleasant bar and breakfast area next to the pool and seafront. Staff were great, very helpful and food was very nice. Chef was flexible with orders. Breakfast was provided but you can order other items on the menu too. You can order lunch and dinner here too. Although we were in a hire car, I hired their bike to cruise nearby which was fun. The town had various shops and restaurants plus a well set up 7/11. My hire car was picked up here by owners from Cebu City, so the hotel dropped us to the ferry port where we got the smaller passenger ferry not the larger car ferry. There was a small car cleaning machine at a property just on the edge of town. The rooms were very tidy and nicely furnished. Beds very comfortable and clean. Although not a budget place, it was good value for what they offered and was great for my kids.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very far from Airport 4 hours

    Staff was amazing !

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    Great staff and location if you are looking to spend lots of time in the water
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food outside of the breakfast was ok, could have been a bit better in terms of quality of ingredients. Location isn't the most easy if you want to get around other restaurants, you will need a bike to move around.

    Super friendly staff. Facilities were great specially if you are looking for snorkeling and diving. You can go straight from the hotel and they also have a boat to take you to a nearby island that is incredible! Breakfast is limited but tasty. We stayed in the second floor and view was incredible.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely and cozy

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    Really beautiful resort with fantastic staff who go above and beyond.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I personally couldn’t access the sea from the property but others managed and there’s a nice pool.

    Everything was perfect! Sonny and the team could not have done more to welcome us and were really helpful organising trips for us and taking us places personally. The rooms are modern and very clean and the grounds well looked after. The honesty bar made things easy and the unlimited supply of clean drinking water was the icing on the cake!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet and cozy.

    Staff was always welcoming and ready to answer out questions!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great staff and great place! would happily stay there again

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Perfect stay to calm down and enjoy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people there were so lovely and kind! We celebrated our 10 years anniversary and the made a delicious breakfast with extra fruit for us! Highly recommend if you are looking for something small and familiar.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place for incredible diving! Friendly and hospitable staff Thank you!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    9.0
    If you want relaxation and a bit of adventure....highly recommended!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relaxing... Comfy....

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Lovely resort with the best staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We had a lovely stay, the resort is beautiful and the staff are excellent. Sonny and the guys helped us with everything we needed and were so accommodating. The food was excellent and we had a great time diving with Loyd!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    water leaks under the sink

    The bed is really comfortable, every employee are kind.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2025

    10
    Excellent local staff support combined with excellent facilities. Brilliant support for activities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been better stocked with drinks and some missing menu options. Owner (absent) communications were delayed and poor but local staff were great.

    Right on the waters edge with amazing views and well appointed facilities.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Pleasant and memorable.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water pressure in the CR needs improvement.

    It’s clean, peaceful and good value for money. Staffs are courteous and prompt, they took really good care of us.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    Great value, close to the port, with lovely sunset views from the restaurant / pool area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The access into the resort is difficult to spot in the evening / late afternoon, as they often have the gate closed. You will likely need to have someone exit the car and open the gate to get in.

    Breakfast was good, with nice coffee. The pool area was good, and the rooms were well appointed. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, and can organise diving and PADI certification for a very reasonable price, if that is something you are in the market for. The most comfortable hotel bed I have slept in, while staying in hotels here. We didn't use the restaurant, but went for dinner dinner both nights at the "Belgian Bistro" which was about 5 minutes drive away. The Owner / Chef, is and absolute master, and the food was amazing.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    We were received super well by Jefferson and Lloyd and they showed around the property and were amazing our whole stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    John, Jefferson and Lloyd are true professionals and amazing at their craft….they were the best guys and did an exceptional job and very professional

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2024

    10
    I had a phenomenal time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was professional and accommodating.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    10
    Excellent. A highly recommended spot for vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sunny and the rest of the crew were very professional and polite. I look forward to meeting them again in my next travel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    10
    I had a great diving and vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Friendly, helpful staff and good food

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing. Everything was great!!

    The staffs, locations, rooms and service was impeccable. Kuya Sonny and his staff has a great service. They are very happy staffs and trusthworthy. They will make sure everything is great from checking in to checking out. They are concern if their customer take a right boat schedule. They will guide you in everything. I see myself coming back to this hotel.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    Wish I can come back every year
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Most amazing people who made us feel comfortable from the moment we stepped foot into the property. Food was tailored to our needs. Room was super clean and comfortable. Sonny, the manager, peng peng the chef, the dive master, everyone was so positive and caring Would love to come back again and again. My favourite stay ever!! Should be rated more than 10

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    May not be 5 star but you will have a 5 star experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A little piece of intimate paradise. Modern and clean facilities Dave master Lloydie, and Sunny couldn’t have been more helpful and charming. Sunny kept us informed and entertained on the 5 hour trip from Cebu! All the staff are kind, hardworking and attentive The cook would also adapt recipes / menu to suit We look forward to returning soon

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Total package

    Stayed in October 2024

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