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Whispering Palms Island Resort

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
View from property
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Sipaway Island, San Carlos City, 6127
  • Sipaway Island Pier
    1 min walk
  • Canlaon City Sports and Cultural Center
    38 min drive
  • Mayana Peak
    38 min drive

Room options

Bungalow

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

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San Carlos City

When you stay at Whispering Palms Island Resort in San Carlos City, you'll be on the beach and steps from Sipaway Island Pier. .This beach resort is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Mayana Peak and 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Canlaon City Sports and Cultural Center.
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What's nearby

  • Sipaway Island Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canlaon City Sports and Cultural Center - 38 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Mayana Peak - 38 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Balete Tree - 50 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Mount Canlaon - 58 min drive - 50.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmel's lechon manok and chicken inasal - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • Dotdot's Canlaon
  • ‪Burp Acacia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Titing's Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Whispering Palms Island Resort

Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services
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.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite at Shell, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Shell - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Seafoods Grillhouse - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Sharks Point Drink - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Hinay-Hinay - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: PHP 100-300 for adults and PHP 50-300 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Shell
  • Seafoods Grillhouse
  • Sharks Point Drink
  • Hinay-Hinay

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa services

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Whispering Palms Island Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

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

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ely

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

8/10 Good

Armando

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wispering
Friendly staff and beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

DANIEL

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

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Dumaguete

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

10/10 Excellent

Myl, Philippines

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

8/10 Good

Raimo, Finland

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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Hartmut

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Kevin, Indiana, USA

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.

10/10 Excellent

Michael A

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

4/10 Poor

Kuno

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing Place to go for beaching.
The picture adverised or showed in the booking Portal is very decieving,there is no place to swim except to the Pool .. Its actually a Mangroves area full of sea Urchins and dead corals.

8/10 Good

connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Very good food.very helpful and friendly.Cute baby monkey

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is beautiful and very peaceful, true eyecandy. Food is delicious. If someone wants a nice time away citylife,this place is the right place for it.

10/10 Excellent

Maac, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay, very affordable.
We stayed for 5 days and had an amazing experience. From the minute we arrived we realized we were in a special place. The staff and owners made our stay perfect, always ensuring everything was well with us. This resort is the perfect place for a quiet and relaxing vacation. There are so many different things to experience or if like myself, you can simply relax put your feet up and listen to the breeze gently rustling the palm trees, of which there are many. The restaurant menu is very big and varied, i am sure there will be something for all tastes and at a price that is good. When we were leaving, the Resort's boat was made available to take us to a taxi to take us to Bacolod to catch our flight to Manila..The resort Owner arranged the taxi for us and the cost was very fair, we paid the driver directly. This was my 5th visit to The Philippines and i know when i am being ripped off, i can assure you the taxi fare was very reasonable, hence the tip given to the driver. If i return to this area again i would have no hesitation staying here again, only next time for much longer !

4/10 Poor

Saul, Hong Kong

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rotten Management
Horrible Management - They don't want Filipino Customers - Rude,Racist and Sexist. Although this is a beautiful place - It is a rip-off and F&B poor quality cash only and overpriced.

8/10 Good

kenneth, Bismarck ND USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only bath towels provided. Be sure to bring your own wash cloth. Tapas restraint was consistently cold poor quality food and we even found hair. Glad there 7-11 next door for hotdogs breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful with questions and laundry service was fresh,clean and afordable. Hot water in bath was lukewarm but bearable. Location was close enough for our needs but loud because of busy main road rite out front.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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