Bantayan Island - Where to stay and transportation

Getting to Bantayan Island will be a bit of a journey, but many folks think the destination is well worth it.
Here's step by step instructions of how to get there, the costs along the way, and where to stay. (Photo taken from here.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Wowbantayan website has really great instructions on how to get to Bantayan Island complete with tips on what to avoid, what to look out for, etc. For a quick look at how to get there, read on.

Option 1
1. Take a cab to Hagnaya port. This will be a 2.5 hour ride that will cost at least P2000-2500 depending on our negotiating skills.

2. Once at the Hagnaya port, take the ferry to Sta. Fe. Read #3 of Option 2 for details.

Option 2
1. Take a (metered) cab to North Bus Terminal near SM Mall. 

2. From the terminal you can either take a bus or a van going to Hagnaya port. On the surface, it may seem that the van would be faster and more comfortable. However, many, many accounts state that they fill up the vans like sardines and that it's a very uncomfortable, sweaty 3 hour ride. So I'd go with the bus. There aren't that many air conditioned buses that leave for Hagnaya. If we're lucky to catch one, it should be P150 ($3.75) one way. Otherwise, we'll probably end up taking a non-air-conditioned bus (P80 = $2), which is supposedly not bad because the windows will be open. Just be aware that you'll probably have to wipe away dust from your face an inch thick when you reach the port. (3.5 - 4 hours)

3. The ferry from Hagnaya port to Sta. Fe runs every day from early morning with the last ferry at 5:30pm so it's recommended to leave Cebu City at 1pm the latest.

HOTELS

Anika Beach Resort $45 (Garden View room), $75 (Ocean View Room)

- Highly rated on tripadvisor
- New hotel
- Beautifully well maintained beach front
- Units composed of sea containers?
- Away from the town. P20 (50 cents)  per person for one way tricycle ride
So far I am leaning towards this one!

Marlin's $48.50 (Standard - two single beds)

- Also has a great beachfront
- Rooms are not as updated as Anika's
- Nearer to town
- Restaurant's food is not consistent
- Breakfast for 2 and transfer from the pier included

Beach Placid $43 (Native Beachfront Cottage)

- white sandy beaches
- no tv
- free pickup from port ?
- restaurant - good food
- good service, friendly staff
- tired rooms ?