Santa Cruz·Accommodation·Hotel

🛏️Dewey Hotel & Restaurant

Name: Dewey Hotel & Restaurant
Address: F2GH+PQM, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Marinduque, PH
Telephone: 0918 957 6871
Rating: 4

4.0· 33 reviews·on Google

Brgy. Maharlika, Santa Cruz, Marinduque

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About this place

Dewey Hotel & Restaurant is a DOT-accredited hotel with an in-house restaurant in Barangay Maharlika, Santa Cruz — a convenient, affordable town-side base near the Santa Cruz poblacion and the Port of Buyabod, the jump-off for Maniwaya and the offshore islands. Reviewers describe it as a solid, budget-friendly place to crash for a night, with a few quirks worth knowing.

What It Offers

- Air-conditioned rooms across a wide price range — reviewers cite roughly ₱400 to ₱2,000 depending on the room - Free breakfast that guests rate highly - An on-site restaurant and a large space suitable for big events - A pet-friendly policy — regulars mention a resident goat and a black Shih Tzu - Helpful staff who, per reviews, go out of their way to point you to what you need in the area

What Visitors Say

Google reviews average 4.0 across roughly 34 ratings. The positives: value, the good free breakfast, helpful staff, and a homey, pet-friendly charm. The honest caveats come up often enough to plan around — the property sits in a hilly part of town and can be hard to find and navigate, some air-conditioning units are older and a bit noisy, and while the water is clean, pressure can be slow (staff will deliver water to your room when needed).

Location and Contact

- Barangay Maharlika, Santa Cruz, Marinduque - Coordinates: 13.47683, 122.029419 - Mobile: 0909 757 2824 / 0918 957 6871 - Email: pantojajohnrey7@gmail.com

Practical Notes

- DOT-accredited (Provincial Tourism and Cultural Office list, July 2026). - Ask for directions or a landmark when you book — the hilly approach is easy to miss — and confirm your room rate, since prices vary widely by room.

Best Time to Visit

Santa Cruz town is a year-round base, and it is busiest in the dry season from about November to May when island-hopping to Maniwaya is in full swing. Book ahead on weekends and around Holy Week, when the town fills with island-bound travelers.

What to Bring

Bring your booking confirmation and a valid ID, plus cash for incidentals since smaller hotels are often cash-only. Pack light for the warm coast, and if you plan to island-hop, ask the front desk about arranging a boat from the nearby Port of Buyabod.

How to Get Here

From the Port of Balanacan, take a van to the Santa Cruz poblacion; the hotel is a short tricycle ride within town. The Port of Buyabod, the jump-off for Maniwaya and the offshore islands, is a quick tricycle ride away.

Nearest hub

Port of Buyabod

Transport

🚐 Jeepney + 🛺 Tricycle

Local routes, fares, and ferry schedules can shift without notice — and travel times depend on weather, traffic, and tide. Confirm fares and timing with the driver or locals before you set out.

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