Mike's Dauin Dive Resort

Entering this beautiful boutique style tropical paradise is enough to say that if nothing else goes right - this is already enough! But years of acquired knowledge of what divers need and want makes the experience at Mikes Dauin exceptional beyond beautiful. It’s size is for the diver looking for intimacy and personal attention. The intimacy includes accommodating special dive requests and menu amendments with a courteous smile. The dive facilities were butter smooth and efficiently set up from the equipment room to a large or small boat back to the rinse tanks all just a few steps from the ocean. The layout of the resort and pool gives a sense of spaciousness in a garden of tropical trees and plants. Lastly, the staff were patient, understanding and knowledgeable. I found a dive destination that is about harmony in elegant simplicity. I will be back!!

We stayed at Mike’s in February 2025 and had tons of fun. The rooms were really nice and clean. The water pressure in the shower was good, the beds were comfy, and the room was spacious. They also provided sustainable, locally-made, biodegradable shampoo and soap which was a lovely bonus. The hotel restaurant serves great food and the staff are all so lovely. There are also a ton of walkable restaurants that serve craft beer, poke bowls, sandwiches, etc. if you want to venture outside of the resort. We did a total of 8 dives over 3 days, and diving with the team at Mike’s was just an absolute pleasure. Our dive master was very knowledgeable and showed us all kinds of sea creatures—large to minuscule. We’re definitely staying at Mike’s again if we’re ever back in Dauin! Would give them more stars if we could!

This is a cozy little resort. Located directly on the beach in Dauin. Perfect for Divers. No luxury. But the rooms are quiet and clean with AC. The staff is very attentive and helpful. The restaurant is small with limited choice, but the food quality is very good. They have every day a special dish of the day. The dive shop of the resort has good, well maintained equipment. They run two dive boats (a small speed boat for small groups and a big wooden traditional Philippine vessel - both are in very good condition) and do regular trips to Apo Island (which is a 45 minutes boat ride per direction). But also the locale dives are good choices. The dive masters know the sites and the marine life perfectly well. I have done 300+ dives all over the world. But they were able to show me something new on almost ever dive. Remarkable. The whole boat crew is very supportive and really takes care of their diving customers. Mike has put together a great team, which makes you feel at home from the very first minute. I enjoyed every moment of my stay and will come back for sure!

Perfect low key resort for divers. The house staff are wonderful and the dive guides and boat crew expert and very helpful. The dive boat is a big traditional wooden outrigger, funky and surprisingly seaworthy. It was very windy while I was here, but we made it to Apo Is. for 3 dives, all good. Exciting trip home, slamming into the weather. Highlights of the inshore muck diving include frogfish and flamboyant cuttlefish.

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!