Bongo Bongo Divers

Hotels
9 (196 reviews)
J. Basa Street, Poblacion 1 , Dauin , ph

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great diving operations
Super friendly staff
Clean facilities
Close to beach
Cons:
No air conditioning in dorms
Construction noise
Dirty towels

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with mentions of dirty towels.
Service
9.93
Staff is noted for being super kind and helpful throughout reviews.
Location
9.47
Proximity to beach and eateries highlighted as a major advantage.
Room Quality
8.42
New rooms are comfortable, but some concerns about noise.
Amenities
8.45
Good diving amenities but lack of kitchen and air conditioning noted.
Value for Money
9.41
Affordable diving options and good service make it worthwhile.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Limited dining options on-site, but staff facilitates ordering from local restaurants.
Overall Experience
9.43
Overall positive remarks with some concerns about construction noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 15:26

Property Description

Shared Kitchen and Recreational Activities
Bongo Bongo Divers in Dauin offers a shared kitchen for guests to cook and socialize. Additionally, enjoy a friendly game of table tennis or foosball during your stay.

Exciting Water Activities and Dining Options
Engage in thrilling snorkeling and diving adventures in the area surrounding the hotel. For convenience, guests can opt for food delivery from a nearby restaurant or make use of the barbecue facilities on-site.

Proximity to Apo Island and Dumaguete Airport
Explore the famous Apo Island with just a 40-minute boat ride from the hotel. Located 25 km away, Dumaguete Airport provides easy access for travelers.

Book your stay at Bongo Bongo Divers now for a memorable and convenient experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 196 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Melanie • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • fr
10
Bubbly
Pros:

The best place we stayed yet. We did the open water certification with Luna and it was amazing. All the people are super nice and super convenient. The room was spacious, the pool is perfect to learn diving.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Els • solo_traveller • be
9
Voortreffelijk hotel met duikcentrum vlakbij de duiklocaties
Pros:

Fijn dat er single rooms waren. De buitenbadkamer was mooi en goed onderhouden, het heeft een groot zwembad en een fijn restaurant.

Cons:

De geir van één van de honden hing in mijn kamer. Dit vond ik zelf minder aangenaam.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Dautov • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Great staff, good diving there. A lot of nice people stay there. Every night was something special. And each bear is just 100php. WiFi is really good, I was able to work or watch something everywhere

Cons:

In dormitory it was pretty hot, no free AC there, but there are some fans, so it was ok at night.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Das Bongo Bongo Divers war einfach super. Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit unserem grossen Zimmer und dem bequemen Bett. Wir haben super darin geschlafen. Das im Hotel geführte Café hat eine grosse Auswahl an Getränken und Essen. Es schmeckte immer lecker und wurde schnell serviert.
Die Tauchschule ist bestens organisiert. Man hat die Möglichkeit vier mal am Tag tauchen zu gehen und auch einen Tagesausflug zur Apo Insel (3 Dives) zu machen. Die Tauchinstruktoren gingen wunderbar auf uns und unsere Bedürfnisse ein. Durch sie haben wir tolle Dives erlebt und haben Freude am "Muck Diving" bekommen.
In Gehdistanz findet man eine handvoll tolle Restaurants. Wer zB nach Dumaguete möchte, kann im Hotel einen Roller mieten.

Cons:

Leider haben sie kein Kartenlesegerät. Die Bezahlung konnte aber mit Revolut / Wise getätigt werden.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Marta • couple • es
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • ca
10
Great staff. Good food. Nice room
Pros:

Great staff. Good food. Nice room

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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marga.jansen • solo_traveller • nl
9
Cozy home atmosphere, top resort good for diving
Pros:

De sfeer was goed, heel gemoedelijk. Prijs-kwaliteit verhouding uitstekend. De nieuwe aircon kamers waren ruim en zeer comfortabel.
In het zwembad werden duiklessen gegeven maar het was ook mogelijk om gewoon te zqemmen. Mooie tuin

Cons:

Er waren geen badhanddoeken of kleine handdoeken om je handen mee af te drogen. Verder alles prima in orde

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Place was clean and comfortable for the price.

Cons:

There's this nagging feeling of being treated differently for not being a foreign guest. I tried to rent a gopro on my last day, already ordered breakfast and was swimming in the pool only to be approached and to be told that they dont rent gopros for outside guests. Mind you, I have been staying there for four days and that was my 4TH DAY, AND I was swimming in the pool moments before being approached. Very very weird. And one night, I was checking the dive shop and as I walked closer to the dive watches, one staff hurriedly approached me asking if I needed something even scaring me because she just suddenly appeared next to me when she was just sitting at one of the chairs while I was looking at the other stuff. In a hindsight she gave a very worried and untrustful look with a nervous laugh, why was there no urgency minutes before and there was a sudden jump to approach me at that time?

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Dale • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Great location dive staff were excelent food was great and we had one of the new rooms which was superb

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Joelle • couple • ca
9
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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wei • extended_group • cn
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

Great, very friendly and professional people in the diving center.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • extended_group • bm
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Leah • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location and dive centre. Lovely pool and good food

Cons:

Lack of storage in the room

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • fr
10
Prix imbattable pour des prestations de qualité 😀
Pros:

J’ai tout aimé, c’est un endroit incroyablement chaleureux, propice aux rencontres de tous horizons, en bord de mer tout en étant dans le centre. Idéal pour les plongeurs mais également d’un rapport qualité prix imbattable. J’ai autant aimé la superbe piscine, que l’excellent petit déjeuner ou la sortie, en snorkeling pour moi, sur Apo Island. La bonne humeur et gentillesse du personnel n’a fait que confirmer mon ressenti sur ce superbe endroit.

Cons:

Rien à dire

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • au
10
Perfect place to dive and stay comfortably in a great location
Pros:

Perfect place to stay at and dive with. Staying at bongo bongo made it so easy, even just for one day of diving. The faculties are all top notch and everyone is so nice. No complaints

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee