Gerty's Tourist Inn Powered by Cocotel

A modest but very charming guesthouse. The room has everything you need: a hairdryer, kettle, air conditioning, glasses, coffee, tea, and water. It's a 5-minute walk to the sea, but there isn't really a beach or a lounging area, just a place for swimming (more suited for diving). A fantastic white beach is just a 20-minute tricycle ride away, with a huge coastline of white sand and turquoise sea... absolutely delightful!

This hotel is located right on Moalboal's 'dive shop street', about a 5-minute walk to the beach. To get to the town center, you'd need a motorbike, which takes about 5-10 minutes. It's a really cozy guesthouse with the owner living on-site. Our room was nestled in a garden, making the environment incredibly comfortable. The room was well-equipped with everything you need, including air conditioning and a fridge. The only minor issue was that the water pressure from the water heater was a bit low, so showering was just okay. For canyoning or other tours, most travel agencies offer pick-up directly from the hotel, which is quite convenient. However, be sure to choose your travel agency carefully. There's a scam agency on Moalboal's dive shop street that you absolutely must avoid – you can see more details in Picture 4. Overall, it was a very comfortable guesthouse experience. Definitely recommend it.

The front desk staff were incredibly warm and helpful! I felt so welcome. It was my first time in the Philippines, and they patiently answered all my travel questions and provided great assistance. The common areas have super gentle resident dogs and cats, who are very well-behaved. The facilities are a little bit dated; mainly, the refrigerator made a slight noise when cooling (though you can just unplug it). Breakfast is à la carte and delicious, especially the corned beef, I think it was called. I slept very soundly. We booked the Sardine Run (our first snorkeling experience) and canyoning through the hotel. Here's how it went: the Sardine Run was 1900 pesos per person? I forgot the price for canyoning, but it wasn't expensive at all, and totally worth it!

We stayed in March 2026. Everything was lovely. The hotel grounds are full of flowers, all well-maintained and neatly trimmed. There's a large gazebo, and even taps where you can rinse off your shoes and swimsuits. There's also a cooking area, which we used. The room has everything you need: a kettle, mugs, glasses, a fridge, and even a small multicooker. The location is excellent, with everything nearby! As you exit the gate, the road to the beach is on the right, and the road to the food court, stalls, and various cafes is on the left. It's a quiet and peaceful place. I highly recommend it to everyone!

Right after checking in, I spotted a huge cockroach next to the air conditioner. I reported it to the staff, but they said a refund or room change wasn't possible. Later, I saw another one in the kitchen area – a flying cockroach about the length of my finger. Five hours before check-out, I stepped out briefly and returned to find the room lights, AC, and fan all turned off.

Excellent location! Impeccably clean. The atmosphere was lovely and homely. The hotel hosts helped us arrange a taxi to the airport for 5 AM, organized a boat trip, and even arranged a high-quality massage in our room. They also gave me a warm birthday greeting. Thank you!