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Santa Cruz·Accommodation·Island Resort
🛏️Wawie’s Beach Resort
Maniwaya Island, Santa Cruz, Marinduque
About this place
Budget-friendly beachfront resort popular with backpackers and barkadas, offering tent camping, open-air cabanas, and private fan/AC rooms. Known for its proximity to Palad Sandbar and its welcoming owners.
Best Time to Visit
Book in advance during Moriones Festival (Holy Week).
What to Bring
Reservation confirmationCash for incidentalsMosquito repellent
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Locals Say
The owners treat you like family here. Don't be shy to ask for local tips — they'll point you to places not on any map.
— A Marinduque local
How to Get Here
From Boac (capital): Take a jeepney or tricycle heading toward Santa Cruz. Tell the driver "Wawie’s Beach Resort" — most locals know it.
Address: Maniwaya Island, Santa Cruz, Marinduque
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