Excellent! From the quick responses by Tom to all my questions, all the details taken care of, incredibly friendly staff who… read moreFrom the quick responses by Tom to all my questions, all the details taken care of, incredibly friendly staff who enjoy their job and their quests, the very attentive dive masters, great food and beautiful setting, this place was simply excellent. Add in two amazing dive trips to Sumilion and Apo Islands which were spectacular.
Great value and great service.
Only issue was with our shower not working but this in no way tempered our view of Liquid. read less

Probably the best dive resort around Dumaguete Fifteen-villa high standard PADI 5* dive resort owned by British-Canadian couple and under the management of a British-Taiwanese couple. … read moreFifteen-villa high standard PADI 5* dive resort owned by British-Canadian couple and under the management of a British-Taiwanese couple. We stayed there for 12 days in early November. The resort is eco-friendly, e.g. you cannot buy drinking / mineral water or soft drinks in plastic bottles, so you have to buy aluminium bottles with the resort logo and then you can fill them up (for free) from a dispenser near the bar. Also eating your own meals bought outside the resort in rooms is prohibited. Breakfasts are served in the restaurant while lunches and dinners in the bar next to the pool (all meals a'la carte). Rented equipment is in excellent condition and cost 700 php daily. However, if you want to use the same set during your entire stay, you have to pay extra 300 php daily. Otherwise you will get different equipment every day. As the resort is Padi 5 * you can do a lot of training and courses during your stay. The Wi-Fi is rather average, the best in a common area, but in the rooms rather weak or almost no internet at all (room no 14). The villas are comfortable, however, during heavy rain at night our floor was a bit flooded. The room was clean, cleaned daily. The towels were changed daily or on request. The number of sockets in the room for charging cameras, torches etc. is insufficient. Tip: it's good to have… Fifteen-villa high standard PADI 5* dive resort owned by British-Canadian couple and under the management of a British-Taiwanese couple.
We stayed there for 12 days in early November.
The resort is eco-friendly, e.g. you cannot buy drinking / mineral water or soft drinks in plastic bottles, so you have to buy aluminium bottles with the resort logo and then you can fill them up (for free) from a dispenser near the bar. Also eating your own meals bought outside the resort in rooms is prohibited. Breakfasts are served in the restaurant while lunches and dinners in the bar next to the pool (all meals a’la carte).
Rented equipment is in excellent condition and cost 700 php daily. However, if you want to use the same set during your entire stay, you have to pay extra 300 php daily. Otherwise you will get different equipment every day.
As the resort is Padi 5 * you can do a lot of training and courses during your stay.
The Wi-Fi is rather average, the best in a common area, but in the rooms rather weak or almost no internet at all (room no 14).
The villas are comfortable, however, during heavy rain at night our floor was a bit flooded. The room was clean, cleaned daily. The towels were changed daily or on request. The number of sockets in the room for charging cameras, torches etc. is insufficient. Tip: it’s good to have your own extension cord with splitter.
Despite the fact that the resort is considered to be a paradise for muck divers, there was no camera room in the resort, and the boat was not equipped with a water-filled container to keep the camera in between the dives.
The engine of the only boat in the resort refused to work twice during our stay, so the plans and the location of the dives were quickly changed on the spot and we went to other places by jeep. It took some time to arrange everything since we were already on the boat transferred there by a small boat called ‘taxi’. It is necessary because of the very rocky seabed.
A big advantage during our stay was that during the entire stay we did not even hear a compressor for charging cylinders. All the staff were very professional, helpful and kind. The resort is safe and very well guarded 24/7.
After a dive you could have a nice time by the pool or in the bar chatting with other guests.
I heartily recommend the place to all divers and non-divers with families as well.

Thank you all for the great 12 days spent with you.

Special thanks to Rhanda (our dive guide during entire stay) for excellent care under water

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. More read less

Lovely room, great diving, but most of all the service! I stayed late last year for five nights at Liquid and really didn’t want to leave!! The rooms are spacious,… read moreI stayed late last year for five nights at Liquid and really didn’t want to leave!! The rooms are spacious, clean and facing the sea which is so beautiful at sunrise. I did quite a number of dives and was impressed by the skill of the local dive guides and the friendliness of the boat crew. My guides were amazing at spotting the rare critters that I came hoping to see!

My favourite thing about Liquid though was the overall vibe created by the staff and the excellent and genuinely friendly service they provide.

This was the highlight of my trip to the Philippines and I definitely recommend a stay here if you can! read less

Improving infrastructure and continuing to deliver! I stayed at Liquid for 2 weeks between late October and mid November. I admit that I am biased… read moreI stayed at Liquid for 2 weeks between late October and mid November. I admit that I am biased – this was no less that my 7th visit there so you can tell that I clearly like the place. However with so many changes made in the years since its opening just about 7 years ago in November 2011, it would be easy for a place to forget its 'soul' at it grows and changes. Liquid has not forgotten; although it has morphed into something more than when it started. The 'wildness' has been replaced by a calming confidence coming from knowing that it does things well, meets and exceeds the needs of the guest and is always looking for further ways to improve. The resort now boasts 7 aircon rooms to add to the 8 fan rooms. The rooms are good value, with good storage space and a bed that at least I liked – mattresses firm – neither too hard nor too soft. The aircon rooms have a TV that have a large range of channels and can easily be used for your one film / music library through a USB connection. The central lodge which in earlier times served as the one and only 'gathering place' and watering hole, still serves a varied and appetizing breakfast as well as being an alternative chill-out space. In recent times a full independent bar has been added and the very… I stayed at Liquid for 2 weeks between late October and mid November.
I admit that I am biased – this was no less that my 7th visit there so you can tell that I clearly like the place. However with so many changes made in the years since its opening just about 7 years ago in November 2011, it would be easy for a place to forget its ‘soul’ at it grows and changes.
Liquid has not forgotten; although it has morphed into something more than when it started. The ‘wildness’ has been replaced by a calming confidence coming from knowing that it does things well, meets and exceeds the needs of the guest and is always looking for further ways to improve.
The resort now boasts 7 aircon rooms to add to the 8 fan rooms. The rooms are good value, with good storage space and a bed that at least I liked – mattresses firm – neither too hard nor too soft. The aircon rooms have a TV that have a large range of channels and can easily be used for your one film / music library through a USB connection.
The central lodge which in earlier times served as the one and only ‘gathering place’ and watering hole, still serves a varied and appetizing breakfast as well as being an alternative chill-out space.
In recent times a full independent bar has been added and the very good but perhaps restrictive menus of old, with fixed meal times, has been replaced with a large and wide menu serving food and snacks throughout the day as and when you want.

A large guest pool has also been added, complete with loungers and sun shades which is the perfect place to both cool-off and catch the last rays of the days as the sun sinks behind Mt Talinis. The great thing about the new pool is that it means the various diving students whether beginners or those going through Instructor Development have the original pool to themselves to practice in closed water the various skills required for certification.

The staff? always smiling and great fun – always helpful and professional. Of course it helps that I’ve been a guest so often but this visit I also found that there had been more of a staff turnover than in recent years but the warmth of the new staff was just as genuine as the ‘veterans’.

And the diving? It never fails to delight! I have a few favourite sites along the coast and the corals at Apo and Sumilon are as healthy as ever. Something for everyone but like everything in nature nothing can be guaranteed. (Apart from the turtles at Apo, and the octopus at Bonnets 🙂 )

Is everything perfect? Of course not…. but then again I know that there are plans and thoughts for further expansion with land next door which will address most – allowing for a camera room, guest diving equipment improvements and additional rooms and other services.

Whenever I leave – I always wonder if that will be the last time – however it never is and unlikely ever will be until I no longer am able to dive.

Zoe, Tim, Jim, Michelle and all – keep up the great work More read less

Great Experience I did my first dive ever here and it was amazing! Rachel who I did my discover scuba with was… read moreI did my first dive ever here and it was amazing! Rachel who I did my discover scuba with was so encouraging and kind and the team made it an unforgettable experience!! Highly recommend this place to everyone, particularly anyone diving! More read less

Sharks, Manta ray, Turtles! Loving it! Stayed in Liquid for 5 days and was mostly doing the diving.
DIVING:
Coastal dive is quite nice with turtles, octopus… read moreStayed in Liquid for 5 days and was mostly doing the diving.
DIVING:
Coastal dive is quite nice with turtles, octopus and fat nudi branch. My friends also took the NITROX lesson there. Very reliable dive guides and dive instructors, everything is well organised.
Most importantly saw many many sharks! And Manta Ray too! Feel super lucky!
LIVING:
Standard room is not very large but quite enough, with a nice terrace in front and 1 min walking from the sea. Could enjoy the wind and bright stars at night. Like the pool and enjoyed swimming there. They also have billiard, but didn’t play it, needs more rest after diving.
EATING:
Like the PIZZA, fried rice, and salads, quite tasty. However we were not used to the fried food there, they were using a special oil that has an unfavorable smell for us. Beer is nice too. Also took a trip to city center to eat more seafood! There is a restaurant recommended about 15min walk away, still think it’s too far to go haha.

Very nice experience and quite recommended! More read less