Make sure you stop by! The diving in Dauin is insane. I was there for four days doing some really cool muck diving. I didn’t… read moreThe diving in Dauin is insane. I was there for four days doing some really cool muck diving. I didn’t get to go to Apo, but the muck diving was more than enough for me. There was barely a dive where I didn’t see frogfishes and seahorses. Knowledgeable guides with eagle eyes! A must go place if you want to dive in the Philippines! read less

Great muck diving We stayed here for two nights and had a great time. Everything you need from a dive resort, good… read moreWe stayed here for two nights and had a great time. Everything you need from a dive resort, good food, service and fantastic guides. We had heard how good the muck diving was from friends and we were not disappointed. So many little critters everywhere it was a macro photographers wet dream. If you are looking to tick some rare critters off of your bucket list then dive here and especially at Liquid. More read less

Friendly and helpful staff I stayed at Liquid for my IDC, all the staffs are really nice and helpful,specially the one at the bar…. read moreI stayed at Liquid for my IDC, all the staffs are really nice and helpful,specially the one at the bar. My course got a bit less stressful with them.

Btw, they got nice pool and professional PADI courses if you into diving. read less

Great dive and relax Even if you are not a diver, while staying in Liquid you can really feel like on holiday since all… read moreEven if you are not a diver, while staying in Liquid you can really feel like on holiday since all fifteen bungalows are surrounded by a beautiful, carefully maintained garden which extends down to the rocky beach. On the premises there are two clean swimming pools (a smaller one for divers to train and a bigger one with sunbeds and umbrellas for leisure), a bar, a restaurant and a small shop with some necessities and souvenirs. In addition to being five star PADI resort they are also an instructor development centre, which means there are a few instructors employed on a regular basis and many courses are organised. They also have two dive masters and a few more dive guides. Dive equipment they offer to rent is in good condition. Yet, be prepared to pay extra money if you want to have the same set within all your diving days. Most dives are from the boat and they own one. But whenever the boat is out of order (it happened twice while we were there), divers are taken by a jeepney to other divesites accessible from shore. As far as divesites are concerned, you can find both great muck dives and places to see some bigger staff (e.g. Apo Island). The room was quite spacious, well lit and air-conditioned, with a big bed, small fridge and a flat TV. However, I would be happy to exchange the TV (we didn't… Even if you are not a diver, while staying in Liquid you can really feel like on holiday since all fifteen bungalows are surrounded by a beautiful, carefully maintained garden which extends down to the rocky beach. On the premises there are two clean swimming pools (a smaller one for divers to train and a bigger one with sunbeds and umbrellas for leisure), a bar, a restaurant and a small shop with some necessities and souvenirs.
In addition to being five star PADI resort they are also an instructor development centre, which means there are a few instructors employed on a regular basis and many courses are organised. They also have two dive masters and a few more dive guides. Dive equipment they offer to rent is in good condition. Yet, be prepared to pay extra money if you want to have the same set within all your diving days. Most dives are from the boat and they own one. But whenever the boat is out of order (it happened twice while we were there), divers are taken by a jeepney to other divesites accessible from shore. As far as divesites are concerned, you can find both great muck dives and places to see some bigger staff (e.g. Apo Island).
The room was quite spacious, well lit and air-conditioned, with a big bed, small fridge and a flat TV. However, I would be happy to exchange the TV (we didn’t switch it on even once) for a bigger wardrobe or other furniture to keep your clothes and other belongings.
Another inconvenience was lack of wi-fi in the room. The internet is available in the rooms which are close to the bar but in those more distant it doesn’t work and we had to go to the common areas to get access to the Net.
A little bit annoying was also not having any coffee/tea facilities in the room, hence having to go to the bar/restaurant to get it. We were also surprised that it wasn’t free of charge – apart for breakfast you have to pay for every cup of tea or coffee. Drinking water is for free although you have to buy a metal bottle first and then you can refill it without limits.
All the meals are a’la carte so you should come well in advance in the morning to have enough time to order and eat your breakfast and come in time for diving. They serve western and Filipino cuisine as well.
Since there are no shops or diners around, practically you spend all the time in the resort. The nearest eatery (with delicious and cheap local food) is 10-minute walk away but if you want to explore further, you can hire a motorbike at the resort.
All the staff – the dive and boat crew, the restaurant staff, the reception and housekeeping personnel, as well as managers and owners were friendly and willing to help. The manager even let us use his computer to help us buy our flight tickets and he recommended to us a dive resort in Sogod Bay, which proved to be worth it. Oh, and the massage was incredible! . More read less

Overnight in Liquid at Dauin Checked in for an overnight stay here. Located in Dauin just 10 minutes from Dumaguete, the resort is at the… read moreChecked in for an overnight stay here. Located in Dauin just 10 minutes from Dumaguete, the resort is at the end of a mostly paved narrow road. Reservation was done over the phone 4-5 days before. Booking confirmation at reception desk was fast and we were escorted to our cottage. With 15 cottages facing the sea in a U-formation, cottages 1, 7, 8 & 15 are the front cottages. Highly recommend you get any of these 4. The room is nicely sized, with a double bed and a rack with hangers. There are no cabinets, no mini refrigerator, no TV. Air conditioning is good, and for good measure, there is a ceiling fan. WiFi is free but spotty. The beach is lined with rocks so no swimming there. There are two pools, one for guests and another deep one (max 12 feet) for diving and scuba lessons There is a bar restaurant for lunch & dinner. Pizza we ordered was very good. But flies were buzzing and trying to steal our pizza. There is free complimentary breakfast (for checked in guests.) Choice of continental, American, healthy (granola) and Filipino. We ordered Filipino breakfast of Cebu pork longganisa, 2 fried eggs, garlic rice, a slice of pineapple. The sliced longganisa was so minuscule I jokingly told the waitress to go back to the kitchen as she forgot the longganisa. Anyway, it was good enough. The cottage area is very quiet a… Checked in for an overnight stay here. Located in Dauin just 10 minutes from Dumaguete, the resort is at the end of a mostly paved narrow road. Reservation was done over the phone 4-5 days before. Booking confirmation at reception desk was fast and we were escorted to our cottage. With 15 cottages facing the sea in a U-formation, cottages 1, 7, 8 & 15 are the front cottages. Highly recommend you get any of these 4.

The room is nicely sized, with a double bed and a rack with hangers. There are no cabinets, no mini refrigerator, no TV. Air conditioning is good, and for good measure, there is a ceiling fan. WiFi is free but spotty.

The beach is lined with rocks so no swimming there. There are two pools, one for guests and another deep one (max 12 feet) for diving and scuba lessons

There is a bar restaurant for lunch & dinner. Pizza we ordered was very good. But flies were buzzing and trying to steal our pizza.

There is free complimentary breakfast (for checked in guests.) Choice of continental, American, healthy (granola) and Filipino. We ordered Filipino breakfast of Cebu pork longganisa, 2 fried eggs, garlic rice, a slice of pineapple. The sliced longganisa was so minuscule I jokingly told the waitress to go back to the kitchen as she forgot the longganisa. Anyway, it was good enough.

The cottage area is very quiet a night save for a gecko and insect sounds. There are also plenty of small flying biting insects.

In the bathroom, the Toilet is small and quite low and may be a problem for tall people. Shower has water heater but dispenser for shampoo was almost empty and body wash dispenser was empty. Apparently, these are not regularly checked. Save for a bath towel, there is no face or hand towel.

Though the resort caters to “divers” if one wants a quiet place for rest and relaxation, this resort is recommended

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Best experience in the Philippines We went to Liquid Dumaguete to get our PADI and the entire trip was beyond expectations. We met our dive… read moreWe went to Liquid Dumaguete to get our PADI and the entire trip was beyond expectations. We met our dive instructor Russ who is a great guy who takes the lessons either slow or will let you set the pace for the training. We had some great adventures and saw the most beautiful reef and sea turtles. Definitely go to Apo island with Liquid.

The rest of the stay is also perfect. The staff is very friendly, the rooms are nice and clean. And the kitchen will amaze you. Thanks again to Russel and his girlfriend Rachel two great dive instructors who made sure our trip was unforgettable. read less