Mike's Dauin Dive Resort

This place is nothing short of amazing. We loved that it was a small scale resort and you really felt like part of the family here. Everything is wonderful - the staff, the dive gear, the dive staff, the diving, the resort set-up, the pool… I could go on. The dive staff are fantastic and the boat is spacious to don and doff your gear. And oh my lord - the food and cocktails! Yum! They were also able to book a local nanny for us (which is something I have struggled to find in the Philippines!) and this then means you can dive a lot more. Do yourself a favour and stay here if you are coming to Dauin.

I always liked this place because the ambience is peaceful, the beers are cold and the food is good (even though is little bit pricey as anyone can expect from a resort) and we have been visiting the place several times from the last 8 months. I think we have been here around 5 times, always eating and drinking while reading a book or just chilling on the hammocks. We was always informed by the staff that we will not be charged the p200 entrance fee as long as we consume food or drinks for more of that amount, and we have been always doing that. But today we was there from 1pm to 4:30pm and we decided, before our lunch, to take a dip on the pool. Then we ate and drink as always. Our bill was p1220 but when i ask for the final bill, they charged also p400 as "entrance fee". I was surprised and let the waitress know that we was informed before several times that we wont be charge the entrance fee as long as we consume enough, but she said that we swim at the pool and therefore, there is p200 per head fee. Well, i find this unfair because we was never informed that swimming at their little pool, which we had to clean from leaves by the way, would be a reason to charge. All the resorts, or most of them at least, deduct the entrance fee from the bill, as consumable, or simply dont charge it if the customers bill is up to a certain amount. First of all, there should be clear information about their policies, these seems to be random. And second, they should inform guest always that dip on the pool will get you charged, no matter if u eat/drink at their resto or not. They got my p400 entrance fee but lost a customer forever. Our bills was always over a thousand, i dont go there to abuse their space, but to pay for it.

We had the pleasure of spending 4 nights at Mike’s Beach Resort in Dauin, and it has been a highlight of our trip. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the cleanliness and beauty of the resort – the grounds were well-maintained, and the ambiance was peaceful and inviting. What really set this place apart, though, was the exceptional staff. They went above and beyond to make our stay feel personal and special. Whether it was remembering our names, making arrangements, or simply accommodating our many requests, they truly made our experience unforgettable. Their attentiveness and warm hospitality made us feel like we were among friends, and we can’t thank them enough. Our dive team, Jonathan and Gabby, were outstanding—they took time to get to know us and personalize our diving excursions. The bar staff, Nathan, Jessa, and Leah, were also wonderful, friendly and kind! They also had amazing food! Last but not least, the property manager, Chester, was absolutely fantastic. He personalized all of our arrangements throughout our stay and was very attentive and accommodating. He even took time to call our upcoming hotels to make sure we have what we need throughout our trip. In our many years of travel, we have never had such amazing support and assistance! If you're looking for a relaxing and memorable stay with top-notch service, Mike’s Resort is the place to be. Highly recommended!