Accommodation in Bohol: Momo Beach Escape Resort

The first thing I usually look for in accommodation is its comfort or the location. Before I purchased the voucher from one of the online shopping websites named Groupon and reserved our accommodation, I was able to read numerous reviews from local blogs who used to stay there for a few days and most of them were all positive. Then I coordinated the reservation through the owner, Mr. Jojo to make some clarifications. But of course, every plan doesn’t always turn out to be perfect. Let me just give you some positive points before I discuss a few hassles we had in the resort.

What I like about this place is the ambiance from the shoreline

Even the receiving area is so relaxing

Our first morning in Tagbilaran

Momo is just the same as what it is shown on most of the blogs- front beach, homey, and relaxing. The rooms were well-lit and well-ventilated. The toilets were well-maintained while the bed linen and pillows were clean. Then the location is ideal for people who love serenity and privacy. It’s just a few meters away from the shoreline. The staff was actually efficient and helpful. Besides, they were really trying their best to please the guests. 

Guests can use these facilities

You can grill as long as you want but you have to pay certain amount

The rooms are well-maintained and mostly clean

This room can accommodate 4 persons with its own bathroom

This is one of the 3 standard rooms that are good for 2 persons

We have just anticipated that the place is so remote so we decided to buy our own additional breakfast- hotdog 

Four of my friends grabbed these burgers from Mcdonalds before arriving in the resort

...and they have the heaviest meal for their breakfast

However, there were a few things that we felt disappointed at the resort:

- Like what I’ve mentioned, I talked to Mr. Jojo about some matters like the amenities and facilities they have in the resort and he said yes. On the other hand, there were no TV and internet access when we were there. I asked the staff a couple of times about the wifi connection, but he had to buy the load in order to have a net service. Then after a whole day tour in Bohol, still there was none. We waited for more hours before we had the connection. And the worse thing was we just had the service for more than an hour that night. Yes, after a long wait, we only had it for more than one hour.

- The coastline was full of sea grass and sea urchins for which we never dared to swim.

- There was no generator to supply the entire place in times of sudden electrical interruption. And we experienced it for 2 consecutive days due to the super typhoon, Hayain (Yolanda as the local name).

- Hence, if there is nothing to back up the electricity, there is no water supply as well. The water pump is electricity-generated so we needed to wait for water this time.
- We thought we were be able to save money, but we over spent on van transfer to and from Tagbilaran. Imagine the van rental cost P500 per way. 

Instead of wallowing our boredom, we decided to hang out at the beach and had a few bottles of cold beer bought in the nearby mini store. And to make the ambiance more exciting, we lit the torches made of bamboo as our light.
Upon arrival in Tagbilaran Port, we had been hearing news about the coming super typhoon that would strike the some parts of Visaya like Cebu, Leyte, Samar, and Tagbilaran. We never anticipated that it was super strong so we ignored this fact and went on with our plans. We were able to accomplish our day tour in Bohol and arrived in Momo Resort safe and sound. Our driver even commented that we were among the few who persisted the tour that day. At the back of my mind, I felt a bit frightened of so many what ifs. What if there would have a natural calamity that may have come along our way- landslide, being stuck by the lightning, or storm surge. But our excitement concealed this fear. 

Thanks for these accommodating staff despite the inconveniences 

we experienced in Momo Beach Escape Resort 

Tip 1: You can try other accommodation along Alona Beach with great selections. Find out accommodation with free 2-way van transfer and breakfast. Tagbilaran City to Panglao Beach takes 3o minutes to reach or almost an hour to Alona Beach.

Tip 2: Buy some food or snacks in Tagbilaran City. Most beach resorts are located in remote areas with limited access to convenience stores.
Tip 3: Contact a reliable tour operator that gives reasonable tour package rate.
Tip 4: Visit Bohol if you're in a group for you can save some money.

Contact Information
Mr. Jojo (Contact Person)
Location: Panglao Beach
Cellphone #: (+63)916-300-3481 (Globe)
                       (+63)917-625-7498 (Globe)

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