MGM Farm Resort
A hillside farm resort above Lagundi, in Batuan, looking down over the sea rather than sitting on a beach. It is the one property on Ticao that is genuinely bookable online at a resort price, and by some distance the most expensive thing on the island.
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What to know
- •Perched inland and uphill, not beachfront. The selling point is the view and the quiet, not the sand.
- •Listed on Agoda and Tripadvisor at around ₱13,200 a night in September 2026, far above anything else on Ticao. Check what that rate actually covers before booking.
- •Rated 4.1/5 on Google from 7 reviews. Facebook page has 1,900 followers.
- •Batuan is on the south end of Ticao, about an hour from San Jacinto and the dive boats.
Where it is
Approximate location. Open in Google Maps
Other places in Ticao
The dive resort that put Ticao on the map, and the reason most foreign visitors come to Masbate at all. Eleven beachfront bungalows facing the Ticao Pass, a PADI dive centre on site, and the Manta Bowl a boat ride away. Remote on purpose. There is nothing else within walking distance, which is the point.
The comfortable option on Ticao: a small boutique resort with a pool, a clubhouse and beachside dining, rather than a dive camp. Good if you want the island without giving up a proper bed and a cold drink by the water.
A local beach resort with a function hall attached: the place San Jacinto uses for weddings, reunions and barangay events rather than a dive holiday. Handy if you want to be near the town rather than out at Tacdugan.