Evolution Dive and Beach Resort

Hotels
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Independent
9 (21 reviews)
Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, 6013 , Daanbantayan , PH
63-917-6312179

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Snorkeling nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent diving and organised dive operations
Professional, warm and friendly staff/guides
Beachfront location
Comfortable rooms (comfy bed, good shower)
Relaxed, chill atmosphere
Cons:
Island cleanliness/environmental issues affect overall impression
A bit pricey

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests praised room cleanliness but several comments called out the island being dirty and needing coordinated cleanups, which negatively affected perceived cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Consistently very positive: warm, friendly staff throughout and highly professional, organized dive guides.
Location
9.5
Excellent beachfront location with great access to diving; reviewers highlighted being by the beach and excellent diving opportunities.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms described as nice and comfortable with comfy beds and great showers.
Amenities
9.6
Standout diving operations, well-organised gear and planning, chill communal areas to relax — amenities are a strong point.
Value for Money
8
Generally good experience but at least one guest noted it felt a little pricey.
Food and Beverage
9
Limited mentions but positive (e.g., enjoyed mango smoothies); no major complaints.
Overall Experience
8.9
Highly positive overall due to excellent diving, friendly staff and comfy rooms, slightly tempered by island cleanliness concerns and some price sensitivity.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-26 19:54

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise at The Craic House
Take in stunning views from a terrace and garden while enjoying complimentary Wi-Fi. Delight in Fusion cuisine at the beachfront bar/lounge or opt for in-room dining. Fuel up with a cooked-to-order breakfast, and make the most of dry cleaning services and luggage storage facilities.
Relaxation and Convenience
16 guestrooms offering private balconies or patios, along with daily housekeeping. Enjoy modern amenities like safes and bottled water, with multilingual staff to assist.
Explore Local Attractions
Located minutes away from Bounty Beach and other key landmarks, immerse yourself in the beauty of Daanbantayan. Experience comfort, convenience, and luxury at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort. Reserve your stay now for an unforgettable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-in is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CEB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Warren • couple • au
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • au
7
Amazing diving
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Mosquitoes and water supply issues

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • ca
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • au
7
Great diving location
Pros:

Location and excellent diving operation

Cons:

Mosquitos. Noise. Shower water

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Tess • solo_traveller • au
10
Best dive resort on Malapascua
Pros:

Great diving, super organised and thorough with planning and gear. Guides all very professional. Warm and friendly staff in every part. Great chill vibe, lots of nice places to relax. Room was great, comfy bed and great shower.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Sofie • couple • no
9
Perfect for diving and resting by the beach 🏝️
Pros:

By the beach and great diving opportunities!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • extended_group • us
10
Location and diving experience were excellent
Pros:

Location was excellent, the Irish theme was random. We enjoyed the mango smoothies!

Cons:

It was a little pricey.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniele • couple • it
10
Fantastico diving resort
Pros:

Atmosfera molto chill. Staff gentile e organizzato. Diving fantastici

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Yaxin • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • solo_traveller • ch
8
Nice place but the whole island has big environmental problems
Pros:

Nice room, confortable bed

Cons:

The island is dirty, all the hotels and restaurants should organise together and REALLY clean and kept clean the island. Also maybe sponsoring education at schools.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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YASUMURA • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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HSIN YAO • couple • tw
10
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
9
Accommodated as possible
Pros:

Amazing location, delicious restaurant in the friendliest staff possible. Me and my fiancé were very high maintenance. and we were met with nothing but smiles and kindness. They helped us remain two motorbikes.

Cons:

I have nothing bad to say about this establishment.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Ashby • couple • au
8
2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
10
2025-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Tim • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing amazing amazing , we stayed here as a family , learning to dive , some refreshing previous long ago diving , a fantastic location in the Phillipines to dive . Chilled , calm beautiful location and not overburdened with tourism , food and bar amazing , beach life ! Would highly recommend, feeling of paradise

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Elad • solo traveller • il
10
Exceptional
Pros:

dive

2025-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Alicia
8
Pros:

We were ver comfortable in our simple room. I only wish it had a safe and a small fridge. We were there for the scuba diving, of course, and that staff was exceptional. Food and drinks were great, and we enjoyed happy hour!

2025-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • young couple • fr
3
Poor
Cons:

Rooms are far less nice than the pictures on the web site. We went to scuba dive and one night half of the diving staff got badly drunk. I did not feel safe underwater.

2025-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ann • with friends • us
10
Fantastic Stay
Pros:

Absolutely wonderful dive resort. The rooms are wonderful and beds comfortable. Staff is fabulous both at resort and restaurant. Food was delicious. Highly recommend!!

2025-04-12 • via Nuitee