Selectum Mangrove Resort

The comfort and cleanliness of the place and each rooms.

Location was perfect for peace and quiet and also perfectly located for tours and Alona. It was immaculately clean and the bed was super comfy. Hot water in the fabulous shower was so needed too. The menu was a Mediterranean style and the food was outstanding. We ate every night there as it was so good. Our hosts Sorina and Mihai and the staff were all beautiful and super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. . The pool was the cleanest and coolest out of all the properties we have stayed. Sunbeds around the pool for chilling and the staff will bring cushions when you’re using them. We had our laundry cleaned there also, beautifully folded and ironed. We explored the chocolate hills on ATV, visited Tarsier sanctuary, saw the most perfect sunsets ever …Thank you for the best 5 days .. we love you all 🥰

Leaving 😞..

Stayed 4 nights in Selectum Mangrove Resort. The resort is located in quiet place. There’s no disturbing noise but peaceful nature sound all the time. But it doesn’t mean that place is far away from the convenient facilities. We rent a scooter from resort, and it tooks about only 5min to alona beach area. Every facilities were super clean and comfortable. Pool is great to swim. It was clear that the owner is putting a lot of effort into maintaining the resort well. And most of all, every filipino staffs were super kind and helpful!! + We watched fireflies every night(on the big tree inside the resort)

Staff were friendly and always ready to help you! Best mattress I found in the Philippines, which meant a good night's sleep! Easy access to Alona Beach. Their pool is an excellent option for chilling between your snorkeling and country trips.

Nice clean rooms and a nice pool, facilities are great, reception staff are lovely

Weird atmosphere, owners make you feel like they don't want you there, anything you ask seems to get a sigh and a look that you are inconveniencing them and it feels like they are always looking for a way to charge you extra money.

Very nice place, lot of facilities, swimming pool, fitness, restaurant, the tool is well equipped. Nothing g to complain. The staff is very friendly and available for us.

Selectum Mangrove Resort is located in a scenic area with beautiful palm trees, and the daily bottled water provided is a small, thoughtful gesture. However, despite the natural beauty, our experience was overshadowed by several issues. While the Filipino staff were kind and did their best, the atmosphere was negatively affected by the behavior of the European owners. The female owner in particular came across as cold and controlling, rarely greeting guests and often staring instead. It created a sense of judgment rather than hospitality, and it often felt like we were being watched or even talked about when walking past. There was also a strong sense of tight supervision over the staff, making the work environment feel uncomfortable and restrictive. There was also a man—possibly a relative—who stayed at the reception area in the evenings. He didn’t acknowledge guests, not even with a simple greeting, and we often saw him relaxing by the pool during the day. This lack of basic courtesy felt very unprofessional, especially in a small resort where guest interaction should matter. We were also charged ₱1000 for a makeup stain on a towel, which felt excessive and not in line with how other resorts handle similar situations. Housekeeping times were only mentioned in a contract and never explained to us verbally when we arrived, which led to some confusion and miscommunication. During our stay we even noticed a live crab in the swimming pool, which raised concerns about general maintenance, even considering the natural surroundings. Not ideal for a four star resort.  We do want to thank the nighttime Filipino lifeguard, who was genuinely kind and helpful. The local staff clearly do their best, but they work under management that lacks warmth and professionalism. Unfortunately, we left feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome, and wouldn’t recommend the resort unless there are significant changes in how it’s run.

amazing, friendly staff! So impressed with the facilities lovely room by the pool. Food was also delicious and hired a scooter during our stay too

Lovely stay here, it is a little far out from Alona beach but easy to get a tuk tuk. Pool is lovely temp and size. A little gym area to use. Staff are very helpful and kind. Enjoyed the stay!

I echo all of the favourable reviews. A good retreat after a day of exploring. Peaceful. Staff were excellent!