(TIP: If you’re looking for a place in Bantayan Island, FIRST, ask about the wind direction. So you know which part of the island’s beaches is clean. Explanation in my review below. Item #5.) Initially a second choice because first impressions on Maia’s were not that good. The website wasn’t set-up well – something that somehow affects my judgment on... More

We'd never been to Bantayan before (or the Phillipines) so it was all a bit of a pot luck thing. We chose Maia's mostly from the decent reviews and the pool (we have 3 young kids) All i can say it was great. The staff (Maia and husband) et al were very friendly and accommodating and treated you like family.... More

Arriving at Bantayan Island on the ferry is lovely. The little Santa Fe town and resorts dotted among the coconut palms make for an idillic setting, but then you get picked up and whisked miles away from civilisation onto a part of the coast that is isolated. We found ourselves immediately pining to go back and explore the little town... More

Since we were travelling with children who also wanted a pool to swim in aside from the beach, we decided to stay in Maia's Beach Resort as they were one of the few resorts in the island that had their own pool. The stay was a pleasant one, the owners were nice, they have reasonable prices that comes with free... More

A warm hospitable atmosphere. Nice clean garden and very good food. A viewing place for movies from the collection of DVDs is provided. Maia is very accommodating and made sure we are attended well. The staff were always at hand when we needed something. We always choose to stay there for nearly a week and had time to go around... More

We stayed here for 5 nights/6 days. It was like a home away from home. So comfortable! Maia is extremely friendly. As for the staff, they were perfect. The driver drove us to Bantayan town to pick up some fresh seafood/meat , drove us around town to find supplies for grilling ( the beach has a grill available to guest... More

i always rely on reviews in tripadvisor and i hope this helps fellow travellers. i checked on the many hotels in bantayan and chose maia's over the others because of good reviews i read on this site. although we're the only ones staying that time..we got the best cottage facing the sea. there were no visible guards during the day... More

Rooms - Very nice cottages! Basic and simple yet enough. Has basic supplies like shampoo, soap and towels. No hot/cold shower though but still clean restrooms. All 5 cottages have air-con. Only comment I have is the location of the bathroom door and the main door have over lapping opening angles so you can't open both at the same time.... More

"If you are looking for a clean, quite and good value for money and that is if you are not so much after of white sand, this is the place you are looking for. Their well maintain swimming pool will make up for it. " If you are after white beaches, stay in a resort located in Sta Fe town.