Mike's Dauin Dive Resort

This was my first stop on a three week die trip to the Philippines. I flew into Cebu International Airport, stayed the night in the Waterfront Airport Hotel and then flew to Dumaguete from Cebu which was very quick and convenient. MIkes is a really great place to stay with excellent food, especially the daily specials and the a la carte breakfast. The rooms are great and the pool just perfect. Like everywhere else in the Philippines the staff were delightful. My guide, Ace, was an amazing spotter and so friendly and kind. The manager, Chester, was so quick and efficient with replies to emails before I arrived. What really gives the warm friendly vibe is divers love so much is having a friendly owner or manager who is interested and mixes and talks to people. Chester did this beautifully, doing a round of the tables at breakfast and often again at lunch to chat to guests. The diving was superb, Apo was fantastic as always, but I really loved the macro dives on the coast. There were masses of big turtles everywhere, all looking very happy and well fed. We also did really well with frogfish, sea horses and many many nudis. The weather was really good for January, there was one morning of rain only in a week. But the currents on the surface were very strong. The Captain made great efforts to avoid dive sites with a lot of current underwater and succeeded. But this is apparently the norm in January. Highly recommend this dive resort.

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!

This has been the second consecutive year that we have stayed and dived at Mike's Beach Resort. Congratulations to Chester for ruling this hotel with such attention to detail. Diving with Gabby and Ace was awesome. All the staff were attentive, including Victor, the captain of the bangka boat, as well as the boat crew. Comfortable rooms and a good restaurant.

Stayed at Mike's for over a week based on a friend's experience and he was right. Great dive centric resort. Great staff and Dive Masters who found me a ton of awesome macro and things I've never seen before! The night dives especially are terriffic!

Nice mid range hotel. The main attraction for us was the diving and the dive team did not disappoint. The accommodation is a bit tired but ok and the included breakfast is very basic and cheap, but all the paid for food is lovely. Dive masters Ace and Gaby and the boat crew are great and the week got better and better.

I have been to this resort many times for scuba diving. The rooms are comfortable the diving is good. The food is varied with Filipino Mexican and American styles. The staff always try their best to help and make your stay memorable. I like the resort because it is not a big resort so you get to know the other guests and the staff get to know you