Quick report as this one has been mentioned on the board previously.
We dived with Mike’s earlier this month. We often go a little cheaper, but liked the look of the place via internet searches. Also, reviews suggested it was nice and quiet (it is).
Communication and deposit payment: All very good
Accommodation: We booked the standard room. They also do deluxe but we didn’t look in. The standard room was spacious and very good, with plenty of hot water, a/c and fan, comfy bed, and comfy chairs outside the room (nice to chill)
Restaurant menu: Reasonably extensive menu with good quality food. Has a variety of food styles, including Mexican (the owner’s favourite apparently). Breakfast is included (we booked direct, if through an agent please check). There is a bar too (although we don’t really drink so can’t comment).
Diving: The guides were very good and adapted quickly to our diving style (very slow haha). Other divers in our group were of a similar experience/skill level. The boat is the traditional style with plenty of room onboard and a comfort room (toilet). It’s single dives and back to the resort, unless you dive Apo - which is a two dive trip. We were really happy with the guide and the service provided. They really do a good job there and we don’t have even any grumbles (unusual for us haha)
Hanging out: It’s a comfortable resort and very nice to chill by the pool or restaurant and chat with others. Very friendly place. Chester (the manager) makes a huge effort to make sure you are as happy as can be. We particularly liked the way he introduced guests to each other, and the extra-extra-mile he went to make sure your stay was as good as possible. One highlight was a guest who wanted a late check-out but others were waiting for his room to be vacant. Chester arranged for him to have another room just for a few hours, so he could chill and shower etc. That was definitely extra mile. Another was Chester hearing that i had an infected wound in my arm, and that i was going into town to see the doctor. Chester immediately called the doctor and arranged for him to visit me at the resort, bringing suitable antibiotics etc. Wow - amazing.
There is only one little grumble, which is the free breakfast choices are very, very limited, and they give you options to add to your breakfast for an extra charge. My suggestion to the resort would be to scrap this and just give a decent breakfast as other resorts do. After all, it’s not a budget provider!
Would I return? Definitely. The stay at Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort was a highlight on our Philippines trip so far.
We dived with Mike’s earlier this month. We often go a little cheaper, but liked the look of the place via internet searches. Also, reviews suggested it was nice and quiet (it is).
Communication and deposit payment: All very good
Accommodation: We booked the standard room. They also do deluxe but we didn’t look in. The standard room was spacious and very good, with plenty of hot water, a/c and fan, comfy bed, and comfy chairs outside the room (nice to chill)
Restaurant menu: Reasonably extensive menu with good quality food. Has a variety of food styles, including Mexican (the owner’s favourite apparently). Breakfast is included (we booked direct, if through an agent please check). There is a bar too (although we don’t really drink so can’t comment).
Diving: The guides were very good and adapted quickly to our diving style (very slow haha). Other divers in our group were of a similar experience/skill level. The boat is the traditional style with plenty of room onboard and a comfort room (toilet). It’s single dives and back to the resort, unless you dive Apo - which is a two dive trip. We were really happy with the guide and the service provided. They really do a good job there and we don’t have even any grumbles (unusual for us haha)
Hanging out: It’s a comfortable resort and very nice to chill by the pool or restaurant and chat with others. Very friendly place. Chester (the manager) makes a huge effort to make sure you are as happy as can be. We particularly liked the way he introduced guests to each other, and the extra-extra-mile he went to make sure your stay was as good as possible. One highlight was a guest who wanted a late check-out but others were waiting for his room to be vacant. Chester arranged for him to have another room just for a few hours, so he could chill and shower etc. That was definitely extra mile. Another was Chester hearing that i had an infected wound in my arm, and that i was going into town to see the doctor. Chester immediately called the doctor and arranged for him to visit me at the resort, bringing suitable antibiotics etc. Wow - amazing.
There is only one little grumble, which is the free breakfast choices are very, very limited, and they give you options to add to your breakfast for an extra charge. My suggestion to the resort would be to scrap this and just give a decent breakfast as other resorts do. After all, it’s not a budget provider!
Would I return? Definitely. The stay at Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort was a highlight on our Philippines trip so far.
