G Boutique Resort — Santander

Beachfront · Far-south Cebu

G Boutique Resort

A beachfront sanctuary at Cebu's southern tip, fifteen minutes from the Oslob whale sharks.

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Barefoot white-sand shoreline with woven swings under a tropical tree, the clear living sea beyond

Barefoot luxury at the edge of a living sea

Where the ocean whispersand time stands barefoot

A beachfront sanctuary on the southern tip of Cebu — two pools on the strait, a spa, G Bistro open 7 AM – 11 PM, and turtles grazing off the shore at dawn. Just ten cabanas, so the beach is yours; fifteen unhurried minutes from the Oslob whale sharks.

A green sea turtle gliding over Cebu seagrass and reef texture at dawn - an artist's impression

The Living Sea · Turtle Mornings

Your wake-up callhas flippers

Here your morning alarm is the splash of a green sea turtle. They come to graze the seagrass just off our shore — best from sunrise to mid-morning — while the reef begins where the sand ends, snorkelling distance from your cabana. Gear is pre-staged; the seagrass is a conservation zone first, an attraction second, so the turtles keep coming back.

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cabanas

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living reef

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alarm clocks

Artist’s impression

The Amenity Journey

A day at the resort, made simple.

Wake by the water, reset slowly, eat when you want, play after dark, and let the useful comforts stay quietly handled.

Guests kayaking from the clear beachfront water at G Boutique Resort

Morning

Wake by the sea

Step out to pool water, kayaks, canoes, snorkelling gear, reef light and the quiet chance of green turtles grazing just offshore.

Two beach poolsSnorkellingSea turtlesKayaksCanoes
Colorful canoes and kayaks stored by the G Boutique sea gate

Sea gate

Canoes and kayaks, ready by the water

The boats are staged at the shoreline, so the reef, the clear shallows and the quiet turtle mornings stay part of the resort day.

The leafy fountain garden at G Boutique Resort

Reset

Let the slow hours take over

A dark spa room, leafy fountain courtyard and small gym give the resort a softer rhythm between swims.

Dark spaGym roomFountain garden
The G Boutique gym room with treadmill and exercise bench

Move

A small gym before the first swim

A bright little room for a treadmill walk, a light row, stretching or a quick reset before breakfast, diving or pool time.

The dark spa room at G Boutique Resort

Reset

Dark spa, slow treatment hours

Low light, warm texture and quiet treatments make the spa feel intentionally cocoon-like between sea days.

The leafy fountain courtyard at G Boutique Resort

Reset

The leafy fountain courtyard

A planted courtyard with a stone fountain at its heart — the cool, shaded center of the resort to drift through between swims.

Food and tropical drinks on a G Bistro table

All Day

Eat, drink, drift back

G Bistro keeps the social heart close: coffee after the water, comfort plates, cocktails and weekend music.

G Bistro · 7 AM – 11 PMCoffeeCocktails
The G Boutique game room with billiards and warm lights

After Dark

Play a little longer

When the sun drops, the pace can stay playful: billiards, chess, easy games, books and a rooftop function room above G Bistro.

BilliardsChess tableBoard gamesLittle libraryRooftop function room · 10-12 pax
Rooftop function room above G Bistro arranged for a small meeting

Upstairs

Rooftop function room for 10-12 pax

Above G Bistro, the sea-view function room works for planning sessions, workshops, private meals and small celebrations, with screen, whiteboard and Bistro service nearby.

The little library shelves with books and games at G Bistro

Play

Games, billiards, chess and books

After dinner, groups can stay together with billiards, chess, board games and the little library instead of leaving the property.

The blue G Boutique shuttle at the resort gate

Handled

Arrive easy, stay connected

The useful things are quietly handled: Starlink internet with solar backup, shuttle support, parking at the gate, cool rooms and hot showers.

Free Oslob shuttleStarlink internetSolar backupAircon + hot waterFree parkingGear storage

Ways to stay

Cabanas, sea views and a whole beachfront villa

Three ways to stay on the beachfront: a snug Deluxe Cabana, a Premium Cabana with its own hot tub, or the whole Beach Villa for the group — each with the comforts guests ask about first.

Deluxe Cabana

Stay 01

From ₱3,250 / night

Deluxe Cabana

A compact sea- or garden-view cabana with the essentials done properly.

Floor-to-ceiling glass, teal doors along the garden walk, and the strait a few barefoot steps from your terrace. Best for couples or a small family who want the resort feeling without overcomplicating the stay.

18 sqmSleeps up to 3Sea or garden view
Beds
Double + futon
Bath
Private
Outdoor
Balcony / patio
Media
Streaming TV
  • Aircon
  • Hot water
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Breakfast available
  • Fast WiFi
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Premium Cabana — Hot Tub

Stay 02

From ₱5,850 / night

Premium Cabana — Hot Tub

The cabana to book when the bath is part of the holiday.

A more generous cabana with a hot tub, balcony bar and sea-facing outdoor living. Sleeps four across one bedroom and two beds, with a private bath.

Sleeps 41 bedroom2 beds
Bath
Private
Signature
Hot tub
Outdoor
Balcony bar
View
Sea / garden
  • Aircon
  • Hot water
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fast WiFi
  • Hot tub soak
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The Beach Villa

Stay 03

From ₱25,000 / night

The Beach Villa

A private beachfront villa for the whole group.

A whole-villa stay on the same G Boutique grounds, with four bedrooms, a private beach rhythm, a long pool and resort services close at hand. The villa welcomes up to sixteen guests across four bedrooms.

Sleeps up to 164 bedroomsPrivate pool
Beds
15 across 4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3
Pool
Approx. 12m
Kitchen
Equipped
  • Smart TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Roofdeck / lanai
  • Gym access
  • Kayak access
  • Breakfast à la carte
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From our gate · The Basecamp

Sanctuary by night, adventure by day

The whole of the south fans out from our shore — the whale sharks fifteen minutes up the coast, falls and canyons a short drive, the sardine run a boat ride across. Drag along the coast; we arrange the rest from your cabana, not a tour desk.

Oslob whale sharks
Approx. 9 km up the coast15 min

Oslob whale sharks

Fifteen unhurried minutes up the coast. We send you at dawn for calmer water and quieter queues, with the whole morning back at the beach.

Tumalog Falls
Past Oslob25 min

Tumalog Falls

A real misted curtain of water through the trees, loveliest in soft morning light after the whale shark run.

Photo: Iampjanz / CC BY-SA 4.0
Sumilon sandbar
Off Sumilon IslandBoat ride

Sumilon sandbar

A shifting ribbon of white sand off Sumilon Island, reached by a gentle boat ride across the strait.

Photo: Warrendering / CC BY-SA 4.0
Apo Island diving
Across the straitDay trip

Apo Island diving

A marine sanctuary across the water: coral gardens, drift walls and sea turtles moving through the blue.

Photo: Anna Varona / CC BY 4.0
Badian canyoneering
Kawasan circuitEarly start

Badian canyoneering

The Kawasan circuit near Badian: turquoise pools, swims, jumps and a full-day adventure arranged around an early breakfast.

Photo: Ryan Mago / CC BY-SA 4.0
Moalboal sardine run
Up the west coastDay trip

Moalboal sardine run

A living silver river of fish churning just off the shore, one of the south's great underwater spectacles.

Photo: Iampjanz / CC BY-SA 4.0
The crossing to Negros
Liloan to SibulanMinutes from our gate

The crossing to Negros

The ferry across the Tanon Strait to Dumaguete, Siquijor stories and Apo's turtles, sorted as a transfer from the resort.

Arrival & Location

At the southern tip, with the hard parts arranged.

G Boutique is in Santander, South Cebu, where the road from Cebu meets the short sea crossing to Negros. Pick the arrival style that fits your trip; we help sequence the rest.

G Boutique Resort · Poblacion, Santander, Cebu, Philippines — the southernmost tip of Cebu.

Get directions on Google Maps

Fly into Mactan-Cebu

Private car south: usually 4.5-6h

The classic Cebu arrival. Best when you want one door-to-door road transfer from the international airport.

From Cebu City

Southbound car: usually 3.5-4.5h

A straightforward coastal drive once you are out of city traffic. Good for guests already staying in Cebu.

Fly into Dumaguete / Sibulan

Transfers + short ferry crossing

Often the elegant shortcut: land on Negros, cross the Tañon Strait from Sibulan to Liloan, and arrive minutes from our gate.

Oslob mornings

Around 15m from the resort gate

Whale-shark mornings and Tumalog Falls are a short hop up the coast — easiest paired before a slow lunch back at the resort.

Arranged for you

They’ve thought of everything

The far south rewards those who arrive unhurried. So we handle the journey — the long road from the airport, the wheels for wandering, the day shaped around your mornings — and leave you only the part worth keeping.

Transfers, rentals and tours are arranged for you and priced on request — tell us your flights and we’ll have it all waiting.

Plan your stay
  • Cebu airport pick-upA private transfer from Mactan–Cebu International, the long road south handed to a driver who knows it well. Arranged for you.
  • Dumaguete airport pick-upFlying into Sibulan? We meet you across the strait and bring you over by ferry and car — the shorter way to our shore.
  • Motorbike & car rentalA scooter for the coast road or a car for the family, readied at the gate so the south is yours to wander at your own pace.
  • Private day toursWhale sharks, falls and hidden coves shaped around your mornings — a customised itinerary, driver and guide arranged.
  • Santander–Oslob shuttleComplimentary for in-house guests — our own shuttle to the whale sharks and back, on a gentle daily rhythm.

Times are planning notes, not promises. Traffic, ferry schedules, weather and tour queues can move the day, so the best version is arranged around your flight and your appetite for adventure.

Stay, sorted

Tell us the dates. We’ll sort the South.

Every stay here is arranged personally. Send your dates and your inquiry arrives with the useful details already filled in — dates, guests, room style, transfers, or a table at G Bistro after the drive.

The blue G Boutique shuttle beside the resort sign
The South, from the gate

Direct stay inquiry

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The Resort in Pictures

A walk through the property

Every frame is the real G Boutique — the pools and the strait, the cabanas, G Bistro, the far-south water you came for. Drag the strip and walk the grounds. Nothing staged, nothing borrowed.

Sunset over the infinity pool
Sunset over the infinity pool
Where the pool meets the reef
Where the pool meets the reef
Clear shallows, Negros across the strait
Clear shallows, Negros across the strait
In the beachfront pool
In the beachfront pool
The blue G shuttle at the gate
The blue G shuttle at the gate
The dark spa room for a quiet reset
The dark spa room for a quiet reset
Find G Bistro by the mural
Find G Bistro by the mural
G Bistro, on the sea terrace
G Bistro, on the sea terrace
The dining room
The dining room
The little boutique for sun things
The little boutique for sun things
The tropical fountain garden
The tropical fountain garden
Stillness in the fountain courtyard
Stillness in the fountain courtyard
Deluxe Cabana, floor-to-ceiling sea
Deluxe Cabana, floor-to-ceiling sea
A cabana, made for waking slowly
A cabana, made for waking slowly
Teal doors along the cabana walk
Teal doors along the cabana walk
A private balcony bar
A private balcony bar
The seafront lounge
The seafront lounge
Poolside living
Poolside living
A bright little gym room
A bright little gym room
Kayaks at the beach gate
Kayaks at the beach gate
The villa, lit from the beach
The villa, lit from the beach

Reviews

What guests say

From 6 guest reviews — spotless, connected, sorted.

4.90

Absolutely worth every $ and the trek. Private, spacious, accommodating, concierge service, and kind host. Teza arranged a driver, food delivery, a masseuse to the house, and scuba trips. She turned a poorly planned trip into an amazing time — she went above and beyond. Don't be scared of the distance; this place is worth it.

Afshin

Omaha, Nebraska

February 2024 · Stayed with kids

Just one word, wow! The comforts of a home with the prestige of a 5-star villa and the service of Teza and her team is impeccable. The photos here do not give it justice. StarLink, Netflix, modern appliances, aircon in every room — it didn't feel like we left the metropolis.

Trixie

10 years on Airbnb

July 2023

Two saltwater pools of impeccable cleanliness in front of a panoramic view of the sea, the island of Sumilon opposite, and the Dumaguete mountains on the right. The kitchen is well equipped and the lovely staff take care of you. Everything you need for an unforgettable holiday. [Translated by Airbnb from French]

Candy

13 years on Airbnb

July 2024

Such a beautiful property — full of personality and charm. The property staff were extremely helpful in coordinating activities. The pictures do match what you get! Also the wifi is great; I was able to keep working without any bandwidth restraints throughout the house.

Dennis

Washington, District of Columbia

December 2025 · Group trip

Perfect private place to spend time with family. The infinity pool is a plus, and they have fun stuff for outdoor activities — kayak, inflatables, and paddle boards! The staff were so helpful, approachable, and kind.

Jayza

Cebu City, Philippines

August 2025 · Stayed with kids

A beautiful home in the very southern part of Cebu — literally right on the beach with an aquarium right outside the back door in the ocean. You don't even have to go anywhere to snorkel. The staff was wonderful and breakfast was prepared each morning, included in the price. Close enough to Oslob to swim with the whale sharks.

Danielle

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

February 2025 · Group trip

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