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Whispering Palms Island Resort

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront resort with 2 restaurants

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A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
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A paved area with palm trees and a beach in the background.
A resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Sipaway Island, San Carlos City, 6127
  • Place, Dap Dap Wharf
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a small bedside table, a shower curtain, and a wall-mounted decoration.

Basic Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, a dresser, a mirror, and a wall-mounted fan.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Bungalow

  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

San Carlos City

On the beach.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Mayana Peak and 25 miles (40 km) of Canlaon City Sports and Cultural Center. Gaisano Grand Mall Balamban and Balete Tree are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dap Dap Wharf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • Carmel's Inn & Restaurant
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • Mister C Outdoor Cafe + Desserterie
  • Titing's Cafe
  • Mr. C

About this property

Whispering Palms Island Resort

3-star beachfront resort with 2 restaurants
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge). Have fun in the sun at Whispering Palms Island Resort with summer activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking.

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San Carlos City resort.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Whispering Palms Island Resort offers 17 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PHP 100 to 300 for adults and PHP 50 to 300 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Whispering Palms Island Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PHP 100 to 300 for adults, and PHP 50 to 300 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Palms Island Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whispering Palms Island Resort.

How close is Whispering Palms Island Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whispering Palms Island Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Whispering Palms Island Resort, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between PHP 100 and 300 for adults, PHP 50 and 300 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Whispering Palms Island Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Whispering Palms Island Resort?

Check-in start time: 8 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Whispering Palms Island Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Whispering Palms Island Resort have a pool?

Whispering Palms Island Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Whispering Palms Island Resort have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like ocean views and al fresco dining.

Does Whispering Palms Island Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Whispering Palms Island Resort to downtown San Carlos City?

Whispering Palms Island Resort is 2 mi away from San Carlos City.

Whispering Palms Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut mit Abstrichen

Das Resort ist sehr schön und das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Sehr interessant sind auch immer die Gespräche mit dem deutschen Eigentümer gewesen. Wer einen weißen Sandstrand erwartet, ist hier leider fehl am Platze, auch wenn der Ausblick aufs Meer hier immer sehr schön war. Die Verpflegung ist gut, allerdings etwas teurer als es auf den Philippinen üblich ist. Die Küche stellt um 20:00 Uhr den Betrieb ein und die Bar ist bis 21:00 Uhr geöffnet. Überrascht waren wir von dem recht teuren Wäscheservice mit 30 Peso pro Kleidungsstück. Während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts war das Internet nicht betriebsbereit. Und wurde immer gesagt, ein Techniker würde am nächsten Tag kommen. Das Resort-Management hatte jedoch komischerweise immer Anbindung ans Netz... Eine internetfähige SIM-Karte wurde uns auch nur gegen Bezahlung bereitgestellt. Das geht auch besser! Unbedingt erwähnenswert ist auch, dass das Resort keinerlei elektronische Zahlung akzeptiert, was mit der schlechten Internetverbindung begründet wurde. Man sollte also entweder ausreichend Bargeld (Peso, Euro oder US-Dollar) dabei haben oder einen Ausflug nach San Carlos einplanen, um Bargeld abzuheben oder zu wechseln.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein Aufenthalt im Gefängnis ist wahrscheinlich schöner! WIFI geht nicht, selbst für einen Pappbecher muss man bezahlen, Chips darf man auf der Terrasse und im Bungalow nicht essen Man wird erpresst, abgezockt, alles muss man bezahlen. Sogar ein Donwgrade des Zimmers wurde versucht uns unterzuschieben. Eine Flasche Wasser darf man nicht mitbringen!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

worst place ever

My worst experience ever and a travel a lot for work and pleasure room not ready staff not interested shower no warm water we will repair tomorrow 😡😡no internet we have nobody to repair the place is outdated and the germans are loud and drink to much as everywhere in the world i left after 1 day i paid for 3 but no refund because i need internet for work when we left the internet was working so DONT GO THERE
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This turned out to be very disappointing. I was looking forward to this resort out of all the places I was visiting in the Philippines. It turned out to be the worst. First, the room did not have A/C, no hot water and the bed was like a baby mattress! That’s just the beginning. They don’t take credit cards at the resort. The WiFi was terrible. I had to pay over $100 to get a room with A/C. The facilities were run down and out dated. The restaurant was nice but no A/C either. Felt like Castaway!! Hahaha. You are isolated so if you want to get away from everything, it’s for you. Be prepared for a sore back from the terrible mattress and horrible WiFi. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Vacation

I was at Whisper Palms for a 4 week quiet vacation with my wife. This resort is in an isolated Island in the Philippines which was perfect for us
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Aeusserst freundliches Personal

Die Betreuung ist wie immer hervorragend. Leute sehr freundlich, nie aufdringlich. Die Möbel könnten mal ersetzt werden.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

The management maintain cleanliness of the resort.The food service is fast but a bit of expensive.Staff are very friendly and accomodating as well as the locals.What i like the most are the activities that are available for the family to enjoy ,to avoid boring ..The resorts amenities are good..But the only thing i don't like is the airconditioner on the number 14 room ..it doesn't work...my children are complaining because they are not comfortable because of the not working aircon. I hope you will fix this..But i'm highly recommended to my friends and relatives,,One of the best resort we've been stayed ..
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Closes to early. Very quite ideal for families. No other aminities nearby. Excellent cheerful staff. No credit card access, no prior warning given!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good stay, but the check in time was different, Expedia listed check in at 11am but the actual check in time was 12pm, but the overall stay was very good 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wispering

Friendly staff and beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

リゾート万歳

リゾート感満載で天気も良く、海も綺麗でシュノーケリングも楽しめた。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very relaxing

GREAT PLACE AND FRIENDLY STAFF. FACILITIES VERY CLEAN
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place for families!

Great resort on a great island. The staff was very helpful. It is a really great place for families. The location, Sipaway Island, is an amazing place as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice resort with nice accommodation & restaurant & bar with good food. Very friendly staff & manager
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

매우 아름다운 곳

주변 풍경, 시설, 풀장 등은 매우 만족스러우나 종업원의 불친절이 옥의 티입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to visit with family

The place and accomodation are fantastic. We enjoyed a lot. It was a great experienced with the family. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and nice staff. Quite restful Place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

To be avoided...

If you are used to pay w credit cards, forget this place. They don't accept them.. I had to make a boat trip n back to San Carlos to pick up some cash.. No ATM, no line on island..This is Philippines... Even one hour flight in the middle of Indian ocean, you can use cards ! And the paradox is that one does not use cash in resort.. no signature.. so when there is litigation it is a mess.. Staff is ok, except one person as pleasant as jail door when things don't go her way. Out of stock is common, mixed fruits the first day... and eggs the second day at breakfast...! Don't book the bungalow to expect more luxury : bungalow is only a 2 rooms space w living room. But it is standard comfort. Resort in the middle of nowhere. But bicycles are providedfor free. No nice beach and view is terrible at low tide. Snorkeling without interest in front of resort, no visibility and nothing to see. Disappointing...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an excellent time there. Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Whispering Pines Sipaway Island, San Carlos

nice place, the only problem was that the public boat from San Carlos to Sipaway Island does not operate after 1600 h and the guys at the port asked for 700 peso for this 10 minute ride, which normally costs only 15 peso. When you arrive at the island you have to take a tricycle for 100 peso, that's OK. The resort is beautiful, nice staff, great bar, excellent food and not expensive. My room was with fan, which was OK it was not too hot. The WiFi was weak, sometimes I had no signal on the Globe mobile network, Can also rent bikes to explore the island. I will certainly come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not satisfied

The food are over prices without any taste at all. You cannot take food or drinks inside the hotel area. The pillow are so uncomfortably ugly ang the bed sheet are too old that the color has faded. The pool content salt water. Clay, seagrass and sharp stones on the beach you cant even go bearfoot. We stayed in the family room together w/ my husband and kids for 2 nights and i noticed that there is something smelly. Then i found that behind the fence is a cemetery. The staff are so lousy..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was relaxing and the view was amazing. The rooms are clean and they give a good service too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointment

I was so excited to stay at this resort Until I arrived. The management did not inform us about the pick up on arrival or how to get there. They did however offer this service to the other guests. I guess because I'm not German. I wanted to go snorkeling but I was told there is only one key to the dive shop and they were out. None ever came by to even ask if i still wanted to go. All of the properties activities are pay to play. (ridicules)! The price of the room is just that. Nothing is included. The meals were good but overpriced. In the end I spent more on food than the rest of the stay. One good note, the staff (not management) were extremely friendly and courteous! The local people are so genuine and nice, its a shame this resort had to be such a disappointment. They need to do maintenance on the entire facility. I was walking down the sidewalk and felt it crack under my feet. I has the potential to be such a nice place but it seems like a total lack of care the owner/management has toward the place. I would recommend a trip to sipaway island but stay at a different resort.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable super service and food great location

Wonder full Quiet friendly caring service Great food hard to improve on it and in such a emote and private location a masterpeice
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent accueil

nous étions 6 hôtes pendant notre séjour...très joli hôtel...pas de baignade en mer possible mais deux belles et grandes piscines. nourriture excellente et large choix de plats . Sipaway est minuscule et se visite aisément en vélo(prêt gracieux de l'hôtel).Les habitants sont très gentils...courtois et souriants.nous n'avons pas croisé d'autres touristes...nous devions être les seuls... c'est l'occasion d'un séjour en dehors des lieux touristiques( somme toute en nombre limités dans ce pays). nous avons vraiment apprécié ce séjour. les chambres" standard" n'ont pas l'eau chaude...nous n'avions pas prêté attention à ce détail lors de la réservation mais nous avons été surclassés sans frais supplémentaires...geste commercial très sympa.