Santa Cruz·Accommodation·Beach Resort

🛏️Islas Moriones Beach Resort

Santa Cruz Mainland, Santa Cruz, Marinduque

About this place

Among the newer additions to Maniwaya Island's resort lineup, Islas Moriones Beach Resort has built a reputation for fantastic service, comfortable rooms, and a quietly pretty environment. Reviews consistently call out the rustic island living experience the resort leans into — exactly the brief travelers come to Maniwaya for.

What the Resort Offers

The property is a resort hotel on Maniwaya, designed for visitors looking for an organized stay on the island without giving up the rustic character that gives Maniwaya its appeal. Reviews highlight:

- Serene and pretty environment - Fantastic service — repeated across guest feedback - Comfortable rooms in a rustic-island style - Family- and friends-friendly setup

Booking and Contact

- Phone: +63 917 892 5752 - Email: islasmoriones.cmhi@gmail.com - Instagram: @islasmoriones_beachresort - Facebook: Marinduque News feature post - Booking platforms: Agoda and Booking.com - TripAdvisor: Islas Moriones Beach Resort Reviews

Hours

- Check-in: 12:00 PM - Check-out: 12:00 PM

A clean 24-hour stay model — useful for short island visits.

What's Nearby

The Maniwaya circuit is the natural pairing:

- Palad Sandbar — boat ride away, appears at low tide - Ungab Rock Formation — off Mongpong, eastern coast - Wawie's Beach Resort — neighbor resort - Buyabod Port — the gateway from the Santa Cruz mainland

Most guests build a 2-day, 1-night stay around an island-hopping morning and a leisurely afternoon back at the resort.

Why It Works

Maniwaya isn't short of resorts, but newer properties with strong-service reputations stand out. Islas Moriones lands in that category — recent enough to feel fresh, established enough to have proven its hospitality. For travelers wanting an organized stay over a roughing-it experience, this is a strong pick.

Best Time to Visit

Dry season for swimming — November through May. Weekday stays are blissfully quiet; weekends bring day-trippers from town who fill up the public sand.

What to Bring

Bring your booking confirmation; if you're walking in, message the Facebook page so the staff know to set up a room. Pack swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, mosquito repellent for the evenings, and cash for the bar and small purchases — the beachfront side doesn't run cards. Don't forget a hat; the sun off the water is brutal even on cloudy days.

How to Get Here

On the Sta Cruz mainland coast. From Balanacan Port, jeepney to Sta Cruz Centro, then a tricycle ride to the resort. The driver should know it; if not, mention "Maniwaya" (the resort name references the famous nearby island).

Nearest hub

Santa Cruz Centro

Transport

🚐 Jeepney + 🛺 Tricycle + ⛵ Banca / boat

⚠️ banca only — book in advance

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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