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15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Dauin
Dauin, a quiet fishing village half an hour from Dumaguete City, has become a hotspot for diving and snorkeling. Tourists can encounter diverse underwater landscapes of stunning coral reefs and large schools of tropical and pelagic fish. Apo Island, in particular, has become one of the most famous dive sites in the Philippines, and its marine sanctuary hosts hundreds of species of marine animals and corals. In addition to the world-class diving and snorkeling sites, Dauin has pristine beaches and stretches of white sands with bustling locals and tourists. Listed are some of the best hotels and resorts in Dauin, Negros Oriental.
Sea Dream Resorts
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A peaceful getaway with spacious rooms overlooking the beach, Sea Dream Resorts has enjoyable amenities like a spa, swimming pool, and a seaside bar and restaurant. The resort also organizes snorkeling, scuba, trekking, sightseeing, and motorbike tours to Apo Island, Lake Balanan, Twin Lakes Natural Park, Baslay Hot Spring, and around Dumaguete and Siquijor. What’s fascinating about Sea Dream Resorts is the handcrafted furniture by local craftsmen from their woodshop. All rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV, a mini bar, a working desk, a hot and cold shower, and personal toiletries, including morning kits and hairdryers upon request.
- Location: Sea Dream Drive, Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 863 4866 | 0998 978 8900
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Villa del Mare
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Part of Sea Dream Resorts, Villa del Mare is designed like a private residence with Filipino-inspired accommodations. All rooms have a king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom, ceiling fan, and cable TV. Apart from the resort’s contemporary Filipino interiors, they also have excellent amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the beach, an on-site seaside bar and restaurant, and spa services. The resort can also help with snorkeling, diving, and car and motorbike arrangements.
- Location: Sea Dream Drive, Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 863 4866 | 0998 978 8900
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Villa in Blue
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Located beside Sea Dream Resorts, Villa in Blue has incredible sea views where guests can watch the sunrise and sunset. All rooms are furnished with a king-sized bed, mini bar, cable TV, and a view of the resort’s garden or the nearby beach. Guests can meet and enjoy delectable Filipino fusion food in the resort’s on-site seaside bar and restaurant or arrange for guided snorkeling and diving tours with the front desk.
- Location: Sea Dream Drive, Masaplod Sur, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 863 4866 | 0998 978 8900
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Salaya Beach Houses
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Salaya Beach Houses is a cosmopolitan dive and yoga resort with indulgent accommodations and premium amenities. Guests can enjoy their privacy as most rooms come with a private patio with striking views of the sea and ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets.
For exciting adventures to experience, Salaya Beach Houses offer diving, stand-up paddleboarding, whale shark watching, mountain biking, and yoga retreats. Their on-site restaurant, Dahon Restaurant, serves a range of Asian and European cuisine, including organic, vegan, paleo, and gluten-free options.
- Location: Lipayo, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 792 6039 | 0949 356 1702
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Liquid Dumaguete – Beach and Dive Resort
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Liquid Dumaguete is a boutique resort that caters to divers and aspiring divers with its recreational diving tours and PADI-certified diving courses. Their seafront nipa cottages have split air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold showers and toiletries.
Aside from diving tours, other adventure tours that Liquid Dumaguete offers include trekking, canyoning, and sightseeing tours to Valencia Market, Casaroro Falls, and Manjuyod Sand Bar.
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa
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This luxury boutique resort takes the word “luxury” to a different level. Atmosphere Resorts and Spa is a family-friendly resort with an array of tours and activities, like island hopping, birdwatching, dolphin watching, diving, snorkeling, canyoning, hiking, and biking.
Besides diving tours, PADI-certified diving courses, from beginner to advanced, are also offered. After a day’s worth of adventure, head to their spa for some rightful spa and wellness treatment or enjoy their Filipino Western fusion cuisine.
- Location: Maayong Tubig, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0909 183 0364 | 0917 722 1042 | 0917 700 2048
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Mike’s Dauin Dive Resort
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A stone’s throw away from Dauin Beach, Mike’s Dauin Beach Resort features a large outdoor swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and dive center. All the rooms come with air-conditioning, private bathrooms with a hot and cold shower, tea and coffee-making facilities, cable TVs, and private outdoor seating areas that overlook the garden or the sea.
Their water sports activities include diving and snorkeling around Dauin Marine Sanctuary and Apo Island Marine Sanctuary, as well as diving courses led by professional divers.
Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort
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Pura Vida, which means “pure life,” is a luxurious 31-room beach resort along Dauin Beach. They have a restaurant with scenic views of the sea, an air-conditioned fitness center, spa and therapy, and tours to nearby tourist destinations such as Malatapay Market, Oslob Whale Shark Snorkeling, and Apo Island Snorkeling.
Pura Vida also runs comprehensive diving courses, from beginner to specialty diving, and diving rates to sanctuaries in Oslob, Sumilan, and Siquijor. All rooms and bungalows are equipped with air-conditioning, a private bathroom with a hot and cold shower, cable TV, and a private veranda with peaceful views of the sea or the garden.
- Location: Washington Street, Poblacion III, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: (035) 400 6959 | 0917 320 2284 | 0928 507 7167
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Sierra Resort
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Half an hour away from Dumaguete Airport, Sierra Resort is a budget-friendly resort with excellent amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, spa, and karaoke. Their rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, hot and cold showers, toiletries, and WiFi, with complimentary breakfast included and quiet views of the sea, pool, or garden.
Azure Dive Resort
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Azure Dive Resort has a proudly Filipino environment. Their furniture and decor were sourced from different regions in the Philippines, like the Mangyan baskets from Oriental Mindoro repurposed into night lamps and Can-ayan banigs wall art from Bukidnon.
Besides cable TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and bath toiletries, their guestrooms are equipped with local furnishings, like closets made of solihiya from Cebu and ceiling lamps from Albay. Guests can also appreciate Azure Dive Resort’s exceptional amenities like their outdoor pool, in-house dive shop, and on-site restaurant, Beatriz Restaurant.
- Location: Masaplod Norte, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 798 7855ea
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Silver Reef Dive Resort
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Silver Reef Dive Resort is one of the most impressive dive resorts in Dauin, offering legitimate recreational and technical diving courses. Their dive facility has a 5-meter-deep saltwater pool for training and a dedicated camera room for underwater photography.
Resort amenities include WiFi in all public areas, airport/seaport shuttle, freshwater and saltwater pools, and long-term stay rates for guests taking the month-long diving courses. All rooms include air-conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hot and cold showers, and comprehensive vegan and vegetarian selections.
- Location: Maayong Tubig, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 315 6187
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La Tortue Diving Center & Beach Resort Dauin
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Experience the slow island life that Negros offers at La Tortue Diving Center and Beach Resort, a peaceful tropical resort on a quiet off the beaten path just meters from the beach. The Nipa huts are furnished with the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. For exciting activities, La Tortue Diving Center offers snorkeling and diving, and even night diving, to experienced and novice divers.
- Location: Masaplod Norte, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Contact: 0917 881 0313
Vida Homes Condo Resort Philippines
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With luxurious accommodations and impressive amenities, guests can enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean at Vida Homes Condo Resort. Their amenities include an infinity pool, lap pool, gym, sauna, and on-site bar and restaurant.
All their rooms are furnished with modern appliances and handcrafted furniture by local artisans. The resort also offers guided tours to nearby attractions, such as the Oslob Whale Shark, Balanan Lake, the Twin Lakes Natural Park, and Malatapay Market.
Bravo Hotel – Munting Paraiso Resort
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A serene hideaway in Dauin, Munting Paraiso Resort is beloved for its quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Whether for intimate gatherings or well-deserved family vacations, guests can enjoy their stay in this beachfront hotel and resort with their wide range of amenities and facilities.
To get the most out of the attractions around Dauin, head over to their front desk to arrange sightseeing, diving, and snorkeling tours.
- Location: Bulak, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Atlantis Dive Resorts and Liveaboards – Dumaguete
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With various resort amenities, such as an on-site bar and restaurant, spa, swimming pool, and a dive center and dive shop, Atlantis Dive Resorts, and Liveaboards cater well to experienced and novice divers.
Their rooms are all air-conditioned with a fully stocked mini-bar, cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hot shower, and complimentary facilities. Guests can also indulge themselves with day trips to Apo Island, Oslob Whale Sharks, Malatapay Market, and birdwatching at Twin Lakes Natural Park.
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