Oslob

Travel Guide
Oslob featuring building ruins
Swim with whale sharks, walk to a picturesque waterfall and kick back at waterfront resorts at this town on the southeast coast of Cebu Island.

Visit Oslob to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime wildlife spotting activities and relax on splendid beaches. Go bird-watching, picnicking and snorkeling on an isolated sandbar island. Spend the night in the comfort of tourist-friendly resorts. Oslob sits along the southeastern coastline of Cebu Island and stretches back into a region of rugged hills.

See a slice of colonial island history in the town center by visiting the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Admire the perfectly manicured flower displays and lawns at Oslob Municipal Plaza. Spot colorful fish in the clear water at Quartel Beach. Here, Spanish colonists are said to have tortured the island’s indigenous people.

Travel south to Oslob Beach (aka Tan-awan Beach), a white-sand beach backed by palms and lapped at by crystal clear water. Get up early to watch a magnificent sunrise. Take the opportunity to see whale sharks, the world’s largest living fish. Observe these majestic creatures from an outrigger canoe or dive into the water and swim alongside them.

Walk or catch a motorcycle taxi to Tumalog Falls. Marvel as bluish-green water spills down rocks covered in lush green vegetation. Cool off with a swim in the waterfall’s natural pool. A short drive away is Aguinid Falls, a five-level waterfall cut out of limestone rock. Climb up the different levels, take a dip in the swimming holes and try cliff jumping.

Another enjoyable excursion is to Sumilon Island, a small sandbar island reached via a 20-minute boat ride. Paddle in the ocean, picnic on the beach and follow trails to observation decks and a lighthouse. Book a room at the island’s resort and treat yourself to a night of luxury.

Oslob sits 75 miles (120 kilometers) south from Cebu City. Public buses travel between the two destinations. Rent a car in Cebu City and have the freedom to explore the delights of Cebu Island at your own pace. Resorts spread along Oslob’s waterfront and are ideal places to rest your head after a day of adventure.

Where to stay in Oslob

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Tanawan

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Well-liked for its whale watching and beaches, you might stop by Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Island Beach while you're exploring Tanawan and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Tanawan
Way Shack Hostel
Way Shack Hostel
2 out of 5
N. Bacalso Avenue, Brgy. Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu
The price is P2,321 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P2,321
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Oslob. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Tumalog Falls and Sumilon Sand Bar are located nearby. Discover ...
9/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews)
NICE AFFORDABLE PLACE
"Very reasonable facilities and very covenient if you are going to swim with the Whale Shark s or going to the falls."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2022

Way Shack Hostel
Lantawan Resort
Lantawan Resort
3 out of 5
Boundary, Bgy. Alo-Luka, Oslob, Cebu
The price is P2,888 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P2,888
per night
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Oslob. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
"Wonderful property staff was excellent. The only thing was the menu for the food. A lot of it was pork which is very hard if you don’t eat pork."

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2024

Lantawan Resort
Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort
Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort
3.5 out of 5
Sumilon Island, Bancogon, Oslob, Cebu
The price is P15,330 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
P15,330
per night
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Oslob. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Sumilon Island Beach and Sumilon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (132 reviews)
"First, the island and surrounding waters are absolutely beautiful. Second, like most all Filipinos, the staff was excellent and happy. Third, the rooms were amazing. Very beautiful and very well laid out."

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kellocks seaview apartelle
Kellocks seaview apartelle
2.5 out of 5
Guiwanon, Natalio B.Bacalso St, Dalaguete
Stay at this apartment in Dalaguete. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dalaguete Church and San Roque Chapel are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)
place we can call home
"Love the place and the owner is very friendly and went out of her way to make sure we enjoy our stay. My son enjoyed swimming. Will be back again."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024

Kellocks seaview apartelle
The Bruce Resort
The Bruce Resort
3 out of 5
Siquijor Circumference Rd, Siquijor Island, San Juan, Siquijor
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in San Juan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Paliton Beach and Maite Narine Sanctuary are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (36 reviews)
"I like the staff and the property. Lots of trees. We had a filtered water dispenser in the room. WiFi is good. Hot water shower is not consistent. Wish there bed has a mattress cover."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

The Bruce Resort
Patrik & Bella's Private Condominium
Patrik & Bella's Private Condominium
2.5 out of 5
Marina Town Spatial, EJ Blanco Aveune, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Stay at this condo in Dumaguete. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Rizal Boulevard and Bell Tower are located nearby. ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Perfect few nights stay
"Perfect for a few nights stay. Enjoyed our time at the Condo. With the many security guards we felt so secure. Location wise was perfect, close to many food places and shops. Thanks!"

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2024

Patrik & Bella's Private Condominium
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Oslob

3.7
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3/5 - Okay

grace
18 Mar 2020

Oslob is more for diving even then you have to go to the designated diving place to do so. All you need to do is to find an accommodation nearby. Then move to a different place for different activities.

5/5 - Excellent

VincentPaulE.Uy
2 Jan 2020

Place with beautiful white beaches... Whale shark watching.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
4 Aug 2019

Our vacation was ruined because we couldn’t sleep in the 105 degree room with no electricity and no water and there were no other alternate lodging available. Place seems like a tourist trap designed to take foreigners money and nothing more

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
25 Jul 2019

Whale shark

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
19 Jul 2019

would recommend installing sound proof windows on the bathrooms and other ventilations near the highways.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
6 Jul 2019

Oslob is a town on the move. Still a lot of improvement needed but hey, it isn’t Sydney!