AJ's Place Beach Resort
Natalio B. Bacalso Avenue Tan-awan
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Why people book this hotel
“Rooms very comfortable”
“We had to book two rooms as there were 4 of us, and I genuinely think they could…”
“The staff are wonderfully friendly and responsive”
“The friendly staff”
“Seating and huts by the beach perfect for relaxing in the afternoon and evening …”
“We stayed at AJ’s Beach Resort for one night as a family of 4 with our two young…”
“Clean, spacious rooms that are excellent value for money and located just minute…”
“We were surprised that the room was so nice and clean”
Overview
Situated in Oslob, a few steps from Tan-awan Beach, AJ's Place Beach Resort features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a private beach area. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. AJ's Place Beach Resort offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at AJ's Place Beach Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oslob, like snorkelling. The nearest airport is Sibulan, 23 km from the resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Sin Siew
extended_group
May 27, 2026
“Definately come back if I come back obslob”
Highly recommend this place! Clean, spacious rooms that are excellent value for money and located just minutes from the whale shark point. The staff are wonderfully friendly and responsive. AJ was a massive help in organizing our transport and a superb trip to Kawasan Falls. To top it off, when the whale sharks didn't show up, they honestly gave us call And full refund even after I reached cebe. Incredible service!
Eniva
family_with_children
May 25, 2026
“It was a very pleasant stay and we will surely come back here”
The property was much more better than the picture. We were surprised that the room was so nice and clean.
Jenny
couple
May 19, 2026
“Great spot for whale shark swim and lovely sticky mango rice for breakfast”
The friendly staff
Tania
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
We highly recommend this accommodation, we stayed one night before diving with the whalesharks. The staff were fabulous. Rooms very comfortable. Seating and huts by the beach perfect for relaxing in the afternoon and evening dinner (we got takeaway pizza and ate it by the beach). We booked our whaleshark dive through AJs and it was so easy, they pre purchased our tickets. The day before, confirmed our time for the dive as 7am, Angie meet us at the front desk and guided us. Just a five minute walk from the accomodation to the whaleshark dive area. Within 30 minutes we were in the water with these amazing creatures. We went back, had showers in the room. Checked out and headed off to our next stop, AJs also organised our transfer. All fantastic, great way to see the whalesharks.
Karen
family_with_children
May 8, 2026
We stayed at AJ’s Beach Resort for one night as a family of 4 with our two young children during our Philippines trip, and honestly they were the BEST hotel experience we had out of all 6 hotels we stayed at throughout our trip. From well before check-in day, their communication was absolutely amazing. They responded to emails so quickly every single time, which was incredibly helpful. In fact, because they were so efficient and helpful, I ended up booking all 3 of our Cebu hotel transfers through them as well. We had to book two rooms as there were 4 of us, and I genuinely think they could charge a lot more for what they offer. The rooms were exceptionally nice, modern, comfortable and spotless, and the location was absolutely perfect. The main reason we stayed here was to do the whale shark experience the following morning, and AJ’s organised EVERYTHING for us — the whale shark swim booking, a guide, underwater camera hire, and even one of their lovely staff members to nanny our 1.5 year old while we did the experience with our older child. Their service went so far above our expectations. If you are planning to do the whale sharks in Oslob, I would 100% recommend staying here and booking through them with a guide. We literally didn’t have to stress about a single thing — just turn up with the guide 15 minutes before our booking time and everything was handled seamlessly and perfectly. Every single staff member we encountered was warm, kind and genuinely helpful. We left feeling so happy with our stay and honestly wished we could have stayed longer. Highly, highly recommend AJ’s Beach Resort!
Paul
couple
May 8, 2026
Staff were great. Everything was excellent!
D and Dee
solo_traveller
April 28, 2026
Everything. The staff were lovely, the location was perfect, the room exceptional.
Catherine
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
Beach front position was amazing. The staff were extremely helpful, walking distance to everything. The room was spotless and spacious, super comfortable.
Milagros
couple
April 15, 2026
“Enjoyable, highly recommended”
Location. Clean room with a view of the sea
Milagros
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
“Very satisfied. Place is highly recommended”
Location, clean and very nice room with the sea view
Armand
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
“Staff needs a bit of training”
Very close to the whale shark watching area. We also found out that going there at 9am instead of 6 when everyone arrives , there is no queu . Our room was big. Seaview and confortable.
Tamsin
couple
April 1, 2026
The location was excellent- we were looking for somewhere close to the whale shark adventure and AJs is literally about a 200m walk away! The staff were also excellent and extremely friendly and helpful. They helped us to book for the whale shark experience so that we didn't have to line up in long queues. The rooms are very clean and comfortable and beachfront.
Raitis
family_with_children
March 17, 2026
I had an amazing stay at this hotel—easily one of the best experiences I’ve had. What truly stood out was the staff. They are likely the best hotel staff I have ever met: incredibly warm, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. They helped us book the whale shark experience online in advance, which meant we didn’t have to wait in the long lines—a huge plus. They also assisted in booking our Sumilon Island tour, making everything smooth and hassle-free. One moment that really impressed me was when the reception staff personally went out of her way to accompany us to the Bluewater pier, just to make sure everything was properly arranged for our trip to Sumilon Island. Another lovely touch is that you can order your meals from the restaurant next door and enjoy them by the sea in the hotel’s gazebos. It’s such a relaxing and scenic way to dine, and it really adds to the whole experience. This level of care and dedication is rare, and it made our stay truly special. Highly recommended for anyone looking not just for a comfortable stay, but for genuinely outstanding service.
Ondřej
extended_group
March 15, 2026
“Really good”
Near to whale sharkes and clean, basically none people around
Tracey
solo_traveller
March 14, 2026
Room was anazing with a stunning view. Ivie was a great help at checkout.
Kati Karhunen
couple
March 2, 2026
“A very nice base for whale shark experience and waterfall exploration!”
A very nice, clean and well appointed room. Unbeatable location for whale shark experience! Lovely staff. They organized transport and sightseeing for us - Aguinid falls were our favorites! (I know we probably paid a premium by organizing it all through the hotel, but everything was easy and well done). I also appreciated the ability to pay by credit/debit card - yes, there is a 5% convenience fee that many people have complained about. But I viewed it as convenience,(not a surcharge charge), as withdrawing cash or changing money would cost about the same... with the added inconvenience
Tianze
couple
February 16, 2026
“Beautiful lovely seaside cabin.”
My stay here is a highlight of the Philippines trip. The lovely facility is very clean and well-kept,next to the beautiful beach. Sleeping to the sound of wave is poetically beautiful. The staff here is sweet,Joshua and Nesa help me book Whale Shark Watching,and Niña wake up so early to help me take care of arrangements and getting in line,after that Lannie help me booked a ride to Tumalog and ensure I wont be overcharged. And I can see boss lady here has a high standard for service. I will definitely go back if I had chance to Cebu again.
Mitchell
extended_group
February 11, 2026
“Perfect location on the beach, 2 minute stroll to the whale shark centre, I wouldn’t stay anywhere else.”
The property exceeded all expectations, the room was well maintained and the bed was excellent. But the real star of the show is the beach out the front. You are literally 40m swim out to where the whale sharks are. You can sink beers on the beach and have an epic sunset. Couldn’t recommend the place more. The owner and staff were legends, they set us up with a guide to get the whale shark ticket (I’d highly recommend the guide, the whale shark ticketing centre is absolutely chaotic and we would of stood no chance without Ninya)
Costas
couple
January 28, 2026
“Perfect location, friendly staff and very clean rooms”
Eye clean, right by the sea with its own beach, 2 minutes walk from the whale shark area. Whale shark interaction area just in front of the hotel. Very friendly staff
Sofie
family_with_children
January 26, 2026
Amazing staff, helped book and plan so may things. So helpfull and sweet! We are deffently staying here again. Food was amazing, rooms were nice, bathrooms were really good to and just overall in love with it here.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Beach, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Fishing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Allergy-free room, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Laundry, Room service, Airport shuttle, Currency exchange, Luggage storage, Tour desk
Transport
Public transport tickets, Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room with Garden View
This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Room with Sea View
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Queen Room
This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
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