Mike's Dauin Dive Resort

Philippines , Dumaguete
Dumaguete, District III Poblacion
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10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

DANIEL

nice property. if you are a diver it is likely better than 5 stars. owner and staff all really nice people!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Louis

Great ambience, amazing staff, good value

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2025

Richard

Staff was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Teresa

It is a great place to stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2025

Ailynne

The property and gardens are beautiful - for those of us not fond of pets while eating - something the owners can think about with the dogs around the property ….

Staff was phenomenal and picturesque property ! The Filipino aesthetics were on point and food pricing was excellent !

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Arnold

The diving was awesome
... something new every dive. Guides (Ace) were very skilled and spotted all the things we wanted to see on our muck diving treasure hunts. Resort staff and manager were super friendly and sorted a couple of our trips outside the property. Trip to Oslob went well with total round trip 6am to 1pm and no wait in any queue to see those wonderful whale sharks. Another day trip to the Baslay hotsprings we did by scooter, what fun! Beautiful Tokamak restaurant was a great place to eat. Overall, no complaints with Mike's, peaceful and diving at the pace that suits you.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2024

Donald

The staff was very attentive and always smiling and very courteous. Delicious menu

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Nida Fernandez

Quite

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

Lindsey

Fantastic stay here -amazing diving and staff..brilliant diving guides - and weird critters eveywhere!
Our only issue was the food..but we ended up walking to other nearby restaurants which was also great
Thank you for a lovely time

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2024

Yuting

The resort was not as big as expected. The wait for restaurant food was too long, but it tasted great. The beach was not as good for snorkeling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

John

Excellent value, and staff a great team including expert dive instruction fantastic location, beautiful surrounds.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Lloyd

Very quiet place to get away and relax.
Also staff and service was great.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Room too small for the price and breakfast not included. Bed mattress too think. Bed too narrow. Air condition old. No safe box in room. Internet wifi only works close to the bar area. They have the potential but they have to invest in the business. Not comparable with properties beneath.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great staff, VERY comfortable beds, clean and great scuba diving

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2019

Yoonjung

전체적으로 만족했어요

다우인에는 다이빙 하러 간거라 다른 다이빙 센터에서 3일 다이빙을 부킹하고 여기서 숙박했어요. 여기도 PADI 샵인데 개인적으로 저희가 갔던 다이빙 센터보다 장비도 더 새거고 관리도 잘 하고 있고 깨끗하더라구요. 그래서 사실 좀 후회했어요. 친구가 중국 센터로 갔었는데,, 여기가 더 나아보였어요.
저녁에 방 앞에 있는 카우치에 앉아서 살랑살랑 바닷바람 맞으면서 사진 정리하는 그 기분 ㅠㅠ! 나가면 바로 앞에 바다 있고요, 레스토랑 음식도 맛있었어요. 다음에 또 다이빙 가면 여기로 다시 갈 의향 있어요. 다이빙도 여기서 바로 하구요.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

MarkC

Mike's really grew on us over the course of a 5-day 6-night stay. The friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff is infectious, this attitude affects all the guests; after a few days of hanging out, diving, eating with the other guests, you find everyone's happy, everyone's a friend.

The resort has three parts: the hotel, the restaurant, and the dive operation. The hotel is nice but not deluxe, the room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The bed was so-so but not out of line for this price point, as were the provided amenities. Housekeeping was great, any requests were immediately looked after.

The best review goes to the dive shop, headed by accommodating and friendly Nic. After deciding not to do our planned Advanced Open Water course, Nic set us up with two day trips diving at Apo Island which is a must-do for any diver. Novice divers, we were paired with divemaster Romel. Although not taking specific lessons from him, he was a most patient and helpful teacher, especially for my wife who felt very comfortable and safe diving with him. He also had amazing eyes, able spot so many interesting things. I kept trying to find something before he saw it but generally to no avail.

I think the lowest review goes to the restaurant. The food we tried was just OK, but worse was the slow service. Example - breakfast ordered the night before for 7:00, we got coffee at 7:20, breakfast, just fresh fruit at 7:30, no one else in the restaurant.

Still, really enjoyed our stay!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2019

David

Really nice resort

Great resort but not so vegan friendly if you are vegan there are only 2 meals on the menu and owner not sympathetic to vegan choices. This was our second visit

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Very charming resort and they do a great job of helping you with learning to dive or diving trips. We did a discover diving trip which was a lot of fun, what a great experience! Also did a snorkeling trip to Apo Island which was fun. The food is quite good and reasonable. The bedrooms are spacious with large bathrooms and I loved the variety of trees and greenery on the property. The staff were very friendly and the service was very good. I would definitely go back again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

staff was amazing, the water was amazing, pure relaxation with an amazing staff

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Phillip

😍😎ANOTHER GREAT STAY😎😍

This was the second stay at Mike's Dauin Beach Resort for my fiancee and me. We stay her last year and was VERY IMPRESSED. So we decide to book here again this year. Once again, we were not disappointed. We had s wonderful stay. The staff were very nice and very accommodating to our needs. The onsite restaurant makes delicious food that is reasonably priced. The rooms & grounds are clean, comfortable and well maintained. There was some renovations going on this year, but the construction was not too intrusive on our stay. Once Again, we had a GREAT STAY and would happily recommend it to anyone who is looking for a wonderful place to stay and unwind while In the Dumaguete area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2018

Ronald

Quick Getaway

The resort is a small, nice and comfortable feeling place. The accommodations are clean and equally simple. It is a fair price for what you get, nothing more and nothing less. The food is pretty good with a flair for the Mexican cuisine. The staff is nice and definitely makes an effort to ensure satisfaction. I am not really sure I would go back but that is not really the fault of the resort, it is just not my cup of tea kind of place and I am not a diver either. Have been wanting to try it for a while due to the high marks I have seen it get in reviews. I am glad I did and I am glad it was only for a short stay. Met my needs at the time. Thank You.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Run with Family Love and care

We received a quaint and warm welcome from the friendly staff whom are always willing to lend a helping hand.
The only confusion was the side trip organized by the hotel. We were not clearly informed on what to expect and there were “surprises” along the way. We went with the flow and enjoyed ourselves nonetheless.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay which was comfortable and clean with great food choices on-site and taste.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2018

Phillip

😎GREAT STAY IN DAUIN!!!😎

My GF & I booked a two night stay at Mike's Dauin Beach Resort. We had a WoWonderful Time. Niether my GF or I are divers & Mike's does cater more toward divers. Dispite this, they made us feel Welcomed & right at home throughout our stay. We actually extended our stay to five nights, due to an unexpected typhoon. The manager was very accommodating to our needs.
During our stay we ate at their onsite restaurant several times. ALL of the food was EXCELLENT & reasonably priced.
In short, I would highly recommend Mike's Dauin Beach Resort to anyone visiting the Dumaguete/ Dauin area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

Pranav

Cosy & Friendly

The entire staff were excellent, very polite & courteous.
The room was very spacious & extremely clean
A very clean resort
Good choice of food items on the menu
The quality of food was good.
Myself & my family will not hesitate to go back & stay with the resort.
Many Thanks to all the staff who made our stay at the resort very comfortable & happy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2017

JOM

The best hotel in Dauin

I read all reviews and are all legit. As a manager
myself I can truly say that the hotel had earned my highest vote. The room is clean and bathroom equipped with a hair dryer (a first in a provincial hotel) and was so happy. The supplies was ample for 3 days stay (fluffy towels, shampoo, hair conditioner and soap). The staff was so attentive and friendly. They loved their jobs and are constantly cleaning and serving with a smile. All our meals were served hot and very important for Americans.
Food are of good portions and sumptuous. We met several guests who has stayed in this hotel numerous times. This hotel is s gem.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2017

Sarah

Everything Was Positive

We loved staying at Mike's. The food was good. The staff were super accommodating. The diving was safe and excellent. The room was nice. The WiFi worked well. The only thing that was a bit difficult for us was the TV size. It's so small and far away. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our stay at Mike's.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2017

Tony

Hotel staff was Excellent !

Every member of the staff was excellent!I would say it starts from the top with Mike.Thank you for everything!!!!!!!!!!The food was also great.The biggest surprise was the food on the boat,it was the best meal on my trip!I expected tiny sandwiches.The manager was awesome too,i hope i get her name right i think it was Cory.Thanks for a great time!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Amazing diving as well, and very helpful staff, we had a very nice time, rooms very clean and quiet.

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2017

James

Nice Get Away

Only complaint was poor to no internet access. Had to use mobile data from phone most times.

otherwise great place.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Mike's Dauin Beach Resort

Lovely spot, good food and service

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2016

Scott

Perfect place to eat, sleep, dive/relax repeat

Everything you could want in a dive resort. The best thing is its small enough that you feel like part of a little community and can personalise your experience - Mike consulted with the guests as to which dives or activities we wanted to do each day. The staff and food were also excellent. You will not be disappointed choosing to stay here for your Apo/Dauin experience.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

Kristine

Stort och rent rum. Maten i restaurangen är utmärkt. Det tar en stund att få den men det är det värt. Poolen ren och solstolar med poolhandduk fanns. Snorkeltur till Apo island är fantastisk. Båten går precis vid hotellet. Stranden var ingen vidare. Stenig, lite lös och mycke skräp mm.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Hugh

Well-managed, good value hotel (thanks in particular to Chester and Nathan), Great location on the beach. Comfortable room, tasty food, enjoyed trip to Apo Island. Would happily come back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2020

Rasmus

Very nice place. It is small and there is not that much to do except diving. As long as you are ok with that then it is a great place. The swimming pool is nice and the food was very, very good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

A recommander

Accueil chaleureux, atmosphère agréable, environnement très privilégié, belle piscine, chambres à l'étage très calmes avec belle terrasse. Eau chaude dans la douche (appréciable les jours de pluie après une plongée...). Resto correct.
Plongées : planning adapté aux demandes des clients (merci Nic), excellentissime instructeur de plongée (John).
Les points un peu moins bons : équipements de la chambre (num 6) vieillots (télé très 90's, clim qui fait plus de bruit que de froid), resto mal organisé (petit dej commandé la veille pour 7h15 et toujours pas fini d'être servi à 7h50 et donc terminé sur le bateau...)
Mais globalement adresse à recommander.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2019

MENG CHIEH

飯店服務人員都超客氣，超好。飯店房間也很乾淨，東西也超好吃，下次還會想去住

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

April

お部屋、レストラン、ビーチ、スタッフ全てが良かったです。
もう少し長く滞在したかった。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2019

Stefan

We really enjoyed the warm hospitality of this resort. Corri, Jonathan, Gabby, Peter and all the others where friendly and helpful and made our stay personal. The resort is directly at the sandy beach. Our ocean view from the hotel room was great. The pool clean and the surroundings well kept. The food was delicious with a lot of choices (also for a vegetarian). We highly recommend this place.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2018

Paul

A great and very popular resort in Dauin

Amazing place on the beach. Clean rooms. Great service. Great kitchen. Laidback place with a positive vibe. The staff is so nice. This is a place for relaxing and/or diving. Rent a motor so you can get around. Or be on or in the water. If I say anything bad about this hotel is that the pool could be cleaned better. But overall a great stay with lots of positivity. A place to recharge your batteries.
Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2018

Maxime

Très bon séjour !

Un resort à taille humaine, très bien géré, propre, en bord de mer et avec une jolie piscine.
Corri, la resort manager, a été d'une aide précieuse avant et pendant notre séjour pour organiser nos excursions, nous louer un scooter, organiser nos transferts. L'ensemble du staff est adorable.
Le restaurant est très bon avec une carte variée.
Une foule d'activités à proximité entre plongée et découverte des environs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2017

Dmitry

Спасибо за отдых

Очень доволен отдыхом. Прекрасный отель, очень гостеприимно. Тихо, красиво. Съездили на Апо. Пляж с черным песком. Вокруг ни души. Особо отметить хочу хозяйку отеля - очень позитивный человек. Рекомендую к отдыху.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2017

David

Hôtel charmant bien situé

Un super séjour avec un personnel très aimable, un hôtel entre plage et palmeraie avec une piscine au top, une cuisine soignée et un centre de plongée. Super endroit pour départ vers Apo Island (mon coup de cœur des Philippines)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2016

Lise

Petit hôtel élégant dans un cadre très naturel

A noter en premier le snorkelling sur un mini-spot exceptionnel à environ 800 mètres de l'hôtel en suivant la plage,
Excursion à l'ile d'Apo en bangka louée à la journée pour aller nager avec les tortues. L'hôtel a son propre bateau et assure les sorties en mer à partir d'un nombre minimum de participants. L'hôtel est élégant, sans chichis, parfaitement adapté aux goûts de la clientèle européenne particulièrement en ce qui concerne la déco et le caractère cozy. Le poisson est parfaitement cuisiné. Le staff se donne du mal pour régler tout éventuel problème.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2016

Gabby

An ok resort

When I was searching a resort before the trip, I found Mike's and thought it's gonna be a nice place. It looks exactly like the pics but the room is not very clean. I stayed there for three nights and everyday I found flys and insects on my bed even after the housekeeping... Also, the water pipes must be too old that tastes like matel!!!! I have to buy bottle water for washing my face and brushing my teeth...
The staffs are nice and helpful. They give good recommendations of sightseeing~