Oslob

Travel Guide

Oslob which includes marine life, general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing
Oslob featuring building ruins
Oslob which includes whale watching, general coastal views and marine life
Oslob showing general coastal views, kayaking or canoeing and whale watching
Oslob which includes marine life and general coastal views

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 BeachOpens in a new window (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
Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort
Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort
3.5 out of 5
Sumilon Island, Bancogon, Oslob, Cebu
The price is P10,848 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
P10,848
P12,150 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Oslob. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sumilon Island Beach and Sumilon ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (145 reviews)
"It was very beautiful! Truly a paradise !"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort
Island Front Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant
Island Front Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant
3 out of 5
Bangcogon, Oslob, Cebu
The price is P2,679 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
P2,679
P3,000 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Oslob. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sumilon Sand Bar and Sumilon Island ...
7.8/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"Absolutely breathtaking place. Sunrise was a million dollar view every morning!"

Reviewed on May 15, 2025

Island Front Bangcogon Resort and Restaurant
GT Seaside Inn
GT Seaside Inn
2.5 out of 5
San Jose Street, Poblacion, Oslob, Cebu
The price is P1,161 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P1,161
P1,495 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in Oslob. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (137 reviews)
"View was beautiful and the staff were so accommodating, helpful and good service. We even requested the staff to cook fish menu for us. We bought the fresh fish and ingredients from the market and they cooked our favourite Filipino fish menu. We pay for cooking it. We stayed for 2 nights with my ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

GT Seaside Inn
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.
Vida Homes Condo Resort
Vida Homes Condo Resort
4 out of 5
Washington Street, District 3, Dauin, Negros Oriental
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Dauin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attraction Dauin Church is located nearby.
Short stay family vacation
"We rented a private villa for our family’s get together. It was clean and well kept. We had a private pool and it was perfect for us to enjoy the perks of a resort with the privacy we needed as a family."

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024

Vida Homes Condo Resort
UNWND Residences Dumaguete
UNWND Residences Dumaguete
3 out of 5
Acias Pinili Street, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Dumaguete. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bell Tower and Rizal Boulevard are ...
UNWND Residences Dumaguete
E and C tourist Inn
E and C tourist Inn
2 out of 5
Veterans Avenue Dumaguete City, Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Stay at this apartment in Dumaguete. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park and Rizal Boulevard are located nearby.
"very good amenities and good price"

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2024

E and C tourist Inn
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
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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3/5 - Okay

grace

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

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

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Whale shark

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

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