Mope Beach Resort

👍 What We Liked: Accessible location – Just one tricycle ride from San Narciso municipal hall, which is also the main bus stop for trips to/from Iba, Zambales. Very convenient for commuters. Peaceful beach – The biggest highlight. The beach is just a few seconds’ walk from the resort (across the coastal road). It’s uncrowded, quiet, and relaxing. We always had space to set up our mat and enjoy the view. Safe beach area – There’s a nearby lifeguard post, which gave us peace of mind while swimming. Resort design – Feels like a private pool resort in Metro Manila but with beach access. Clean and well-structured. Spacious room – Enough space for our things, with good storage for clothes. Strong air conditioning – No issues throughout our stay. Comfortable bed – Big and soft, good for resting after beach activities. Private pool (for kids) – Helpful for rinsing off after swimming in the sea. Lunch food quality – Sweet and sour fish – good portion and taste Pancit canton (₱250) – large serving, good for up to 4 people Bicol Express – flavorful and can actually serve 3–4 people Nearby stores and resorts – Easy to buy essentials or explore other food options within walking distance

What Could Be Improved: Water availability – Only small bottled water (250ml) is sold at ₱40. No gallon or liter options. Guests should bring their own or buy outside. Limited mirrors – Only one mirror inside the bathroom, which caused inconvenience when getting ready. No bedside table – We had to use a chair as an alternative. Slow breakfast service – Waiting time ranges from 20–40 minutes, but we experienced up to 1 hour when it was busy. Menu availability issues – Some items (like beef tapa) became unavailable, and we were only informed late after waiting. Breakfast quality – Portions are small, prices are relatively high (₱180–₱250), and taste is just average. Inconsistent service – Requested extra towels were not delivered Had to follow up personally the next day Staff miscommunication – Some staff say different things (e.g., whether meals include rice) We were charged extra rice (₱90) because it wasn’t clearly explained that fish fillet already came with rice Inconsistent pricing – Extension was quoted ₱2200 the night before Then ₱2400 the next morning by a different staff Order accuracy and coordination – Staff sometimes forget requests or fail to communicate details clearly

Ambience.

The room's clean but too small.

The beach was full of jellyfish at 6 PM, so you couldn't even swim anymore. The room was clean, but the toilet wasn't for me. It was a bit boring to stay there with no activities at all, which is why I checked out early and decided to move to another area and hotel.