Tyler R.
1 Reviews
Stayed here for 8 nights, traveling solo. Did two dives and…
Stayed here for 8 nights, traveling solo. Did two dives and the whale shark trip. Here’s everything:
Positives:
-Biggest positive is the staff. Everyone was SO FRIENDLY and in a very genuine way. Absolutely wonderful people. Dino runs the dive center and he’s super chill. I hurt my neck my first day here and he had zero problem canceling a dive and was even insistent that I not worry and just wait until I was feeling good so I could enjoy it. Restaurant staff were attentive, polite, and generally super nice. Managers of the resort were just as wonderful. Dives guides were awesome.
-I did both dives with Berlino and he was excellent. He even asked me to move my juck dive from one spot I had picked to another, because he knew I love flamboyant cuttlefish and he had seen more at the other site. And we did see them, thanks to him! Night dive at the pier was as amazing as you’ve heard about.
-Prices were very reasonable. Rooms, food, and diving. Nothing was the cheapest I’ve ever seen but it was all very reasonable especially for a place this far out. Private room on the beach with a private porch with hot water and AC for around 30usd a night.
-Resort had a pool and a small place with some gym equipment, pool table, and places to chill outdoors and indoors. I didn’t use the pool as it was pretty cold and the sun is only on it half the day, but I’m always cold haha. Most guests would find it perfect and a welcome refuge from the sun.
Negatives:
Honestly nothing too negative but there are a few things to consider
-The resort is isolated. You can get to town in 30min walking or a 15p tricycle ride, but even in town there aren’t many options for eating or nightlife. But I still loved the walk and did it a few times. The local people here are so friendly and everyone waves and smiles and says hi.
-Because it’s not a tourist spot, limited options for food. The resort restaurant was pretty reasonably priced especially for a dive resort, and that’s where you’ll mostly be eating. Mostly western dishes, but there are a few local options available as well. Great breakfast!
-If it’s raining, you’ll have to get a little wet to go to the restaurant or dive shop. Not too bad, just a few meters. Bring an umbrella or just do what I did and deal with it.
-weather is pretty unpredictable here. It’s the case in most tropical paradises. I was lucky that the month of rain settled down the same day I arrived. The sea cleared up and it was amazing. But there is always some luck involved, as there’s no real ‘dry’ season. But hey, when the afternoon rain comes, go workout and play pool or have a snack, then get back out an hour later.
-dive equipment is a bit worn. Wetsuits and bcds are showing their age, but they still work, and I saw them doing safety testing. Never felt unsafe for a second! This is because of the super typhoon last year. They had to rebuild so much. They’ll likely get restocked shortly. In the interim, it’s just vanity and everything is safety tested and works great.
Overall:
-I can’t say enough good things about this place, and the people are the biggest reason. Thanks for everything! – via 
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