10 Best Dive Resorts In Malapascua Island, Philippines - Updated 2024

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Tucked away in the Visayan Sea, Malapascua is an enchanting Philippine island located across a strait from the north tip of Cebu. It’s blessed with beautiful white sandy beaches, eight charming hamlets, amazing marine life, and outstanding diving spots. Beach lovers flock to this captivating tropical paradise to enjoy the thrill of diving and watch thresher sharks. Bounty Beach in Malapascua is famous for being the prominent hub of beach fun and recreational activities. There are plenty of things to include in your itinerary for Malapascua, from visiting resorts, dive shops, restaurants, and souvenir shops, to partying, basking in the sun, and diving. And staying in a fabulous dive resort will gift you a memorable experience when you are holidaying in this coastal paradise. So, check out some of the best dive resorts in Malapascua Island, Philippines.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to diving spots, equipment, and diver education. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. AABANA Beach&Watersport Resort (from USD 17)

To get the best experience out of your trip, choose to relax in this three-star beachfront resort in Malapascua. It boasts a beautiful garden, lovely sun terrace, a great restaurant, and exciting facilities to enjoy beach activities. Start your day with a scrumptious a la carte or continental breakfast. Also, devour your favorite barbecue cuisines during your stay. Go for thrilling water adventures such as diving and viewing the marine world by snorkeling.

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AABANA Beach & Watersport Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Bounty Beachfront, Logon, Daanbantayan
2.11 km (1.4 mi) from SK Divers Center

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

2. Hippocampus Beach Resort (from USD 45)

This peaceful island resort in Malapascua is a perfect retreat for you to relax and enjoy beach activities. A boat ride of just 35 minutes from here takes you to Monad Shoal, the most popular diving spot on the island.

The renovated rooms here offer you great comfort with a private balcony, good cooling either with an air conditioning unit or fan, and private bathroom facilities. Watch spectacular views of the captivating tropical garden and ocean as you settle back in your room. Go for scuba diving and snorkeling excursions which the resort can organize for you.

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Hippocampus Beach Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Bounty Beach, Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
2.18 km (1.4 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

3. Little Mermaid Dive Resort (from USD 58)

Set at a walking distance of five minutes, this serene dive resort is a perfect place to settle back when exploring Malapascua Island. Visit the diving shop on site which provides you good diving courses to learn and enjoy the fun of diving in the magical waters of the sea. Relax in the modern room that provides you a private bathroom, internet access free of cost, safe, and shower facilities. If you are a golfer, visit an amazing golf course which is just a one-and-a-half-hour drive from here.

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Little Mermaid Dive Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
2.15 km (1.4 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Babysitting/child services Laundry

4. Tepanee Beach Resort (from USD 63)

Nestled on the top of 10,000 square-meter (107,639.1 square-foot) land on the island, Tepanee Beach Resort is a wonderful option to settle back. It offers you private entry to the tranquil shore and opportunities to enjoy the thrilling water sports. Relax in its cozy, multi-hued rooms featuring exquisite bamboo and wooden furnishing and good air-conditioning. Breathe in the fresh ocean breeze while spending leisure time in the private balcony. Do not miss going for thrilling scuba diving, fun-filled island hopping, and enjoyable snorkeling tours when here.

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Tepanee Beach Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
1.96 km (1.3 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Pets allowed Bar Fitness centre Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

5. SLAM'S Garden Resort (from USD 37)

Located 750 meters (2,460.63 feet) from fascinating Bounty Beach, SLAM’s Garden Resort is a wonderful getaway to relax when in Malapascua. Unwind in its rooms which features a private terrace, private bathroom with separate shower room and toilet, wardrobe, a safety deposit box, and fridge. The resort also features an outdoor pool and garden in its public area. Explore various dining options and dive shops that are adjacent to the resort. Visit the spectacular Malapascua Lighthouse, which is 2.6 kilometers (1.61 miles) from here, and enjoy diving at world-famous diving spot Monad Shoal, which is just half an hour from here.

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SLAM'S Garden Dive Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
1.88 km (1.2 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

6. Kokays Maldito Dive Resort (from USD 72)

Enjoy a luxurious waterfront stay by choosing to stay in Kokay Malditp Dive Resort when vacationing on this tropical paradise of the Philippines. It offers modern and comfortable accommodation which is well-equipped with a refrigerator, air conditioning, flat-screen television, and a private bathroom. Find amazing diving and water sports amenities at this beachfront resort and enjoy the thrill of diving. Pamper yourself at the spa and wellness center on site. Visit Bounty Beach, which is just 40 meters (131.23 feet) from here.

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Kokays Maldito Dive Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
1.93 km (1.2 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Room service Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle Babysitting/child services

7. Evolution Dive and Beach Resort (from USD 44)

Settle back in a comfortable room at the oceanfront Evolution Dive and Beach Resort when touring through enchanting Malapascua. Quiet and cozy rooms here offer an outdoor seating space, wardrobe, clean bathroom and appropriate shower amenities, and a private balcony. They are also furnished with air conditioning or fan for your comfort. Stay connected with your dear ones back home by using the free internet access. Make sure you enjoy the best water adventures by going for thrilling diving and exciting snorkeling activities that the resort can arrange for you. Visit Logon Church which is just 1.1 kilometers (0.68 miles) from here.

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Evolution Dive and Beach Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
2.19 km (1.4 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Bar Garden Airport shuttle Babysitting/child services Laundry Internet services Safety deposit box

8. Mahubay Thresher Dive Resort (from USD 63)

Stay comfortably in Mahubay Thresher Dive Resort during your beach holidays in Mabuhay. Rooms here offer an airy terrace, good service for the guests, and free web access keeping your convenience on priority. Begin your morning relishing a continental breakfast. If you long to watch a thresher shark, going for the beach activities when here can gift you the amazing experience. Enjoy the fun of diving, snorkeling, and hiking here.

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Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Mabuhay Thresher Dive Resort, Bounty Beach, Logon
2.04 km (1.3 mi) from SK Divers Center

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

9. Thresher Cove Dive Resort

Based on the coast of Malapascua Island, this luxurious resort is a great beach retreat that gifts you a cozy stay and memorable beach experience. Book a room that is equipped with a flat-screen television, air conditioning, and a separate bathroom. The resort features a pleasant outdoor pool and private beach area. Experience the fun of diving with amazing underwater life including thresher sharks, which are prominent in the area, stirring manta rays, eye-catching Hammerhead sharks, and other marine life. Also, go for canoeing and have exciting snorkeling adventures.

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Thresher Cove Dive Resort

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
1.08 km (0.7 mi) from SK Divers Center

10. Mangrove Oriental Bed & Breakfast Resort (from USD 29)

Experience a luxurious stay in a standalone bungalow at this outstanding resort during your beach excursion in Malapascua. It features a pleasant private beach space and offers easy access to most popular diving sites to enjoy the fun of water adventures. The bungalows boast a seating area, cooling facility with an air conditioning or fan, en suite bathroom, safety deposit box, and private balcony. Please your taste buds with fresh and savory seafood at Cozhina Restaurant here. Visit Guimbitayan, a charming fishing hamlet, which is a 15-minute driving distance from here, to watch sweeping views of Malapascua.

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Mangrove Oriental Bed & Breakfast Resort

Wifi Available

Address: Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu
1.35 km (0.9 mi) from SK Divers Center

Parking Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

Enjoy a fun-filled diving excursion in Malapascua

Malapascua Island is world-famous for its thresher shark diving spots that greet numerous tourists to enjoy the fun of getting in the water with sharks. So, if you are planning a beach excursion to this tropical coastal paradise in the Philippines, book one of these exotic dive resorts in Malapascua Island and get the best diving experience to cherish forever.

For more island-getaway options, check out these beach resorts in Cebu, Philippines.

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Manjiri Kochrekar is a travel blogger from India. She loves exploring and learning various destinations, their history, culture, and peculiarities. Writing is her passion, which means she enjoys...Read more

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