Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort
Sitio Pasil Daan Bantayan, Bounty Beachfront, 6013 Philippines
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#4 of 18 hotels in Malapascua Island
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If you are thinking of diving or staying in Malapascua consider us your first choice. We have everything you need for a relaxing, exciting, enjoyable stay with first class facilities and service. Exotic is the pioneer dive resort on Malapascua. The first dive shop to open on the island in 1998, Exotic has grown over the years and is now the leading dive resort on the island, without compromising its original laid-back charm and outstanding service. Our continued expansion is a result of our customer’s loyalty and desire to revisit and share their Exotic experience with others. Why not come and see what brings people back to us year after year?
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Free internet
Free breakfast
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Diving
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Breakfast buffet
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Air conditioning
Private beach
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Private balcony
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Filipino
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77Somewhat walkable
Grade: 77 out of 100
28Restaurantswithin 1 km
3Attractionswithin 1 km
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Sitio Pasil Daan Bantayan, Bounty Beachfront, 6013 Philippines
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We stayed at the Exotic with the hope of seeing Thresher sharks. Every time we visited Kimud shoal we saw upto 10-15 sharks. This was due to the highly experienced dive guide Paul and his team. His knowledge of how to interact with the sharks was exceptional.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The exotic resort is nice and staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was fine but pretty basic for the amount paid, there was an additional charge to have water in the room. The food was really good and they also had their own pizza oven which was great! Dive centre resort was super nice, they were very helpful and ran dives in very small groups. The thresher shark dives are amazing but are pretty far from the island. Finally the beach… there was rubbish all over the beach including plastic, bottles, can and glass. The locals and the staff didn’t seem bothered about the rubbish at all and it meant that not many people were leaving the hotel to visit the local village. If they cleaned up the island it could be great for diving tourist but at the moment I wouldn’t be in a rush to go back.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Arrived at the tourist Centre to book a seat on the boat to the island..there is a charge just yo enter the area..100 pesos for Filipinos..500 pesos if you are white...this is separate from the boat ticket and no explanation about this charge. The boat fare was also much more for a white person than for a Filipino..absolute discrimination..finally arrived at Malapascua Island to find the beach strewn with rubbish ..and I picked up numerous handfuls of broken glass from the sand as I was walking..I entered a toilet near the beach front and refused to enter.it was absolutely filthy...ended up peeing in the sea..I was told the island was beautiful 10 yeas ago..but it has certainly a health hazard now.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: Don't waste your time and money here
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Excellent hotel right on the beach. Extensive menu selection with a good bar. The dive team really looked after us and there was some excellent diving. Great rooms clean and changed daily. The staff are super friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. I would definitely stay here again
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Visited this resort many times. Feels like coming home. Room is perfect (Beach Front Room). Always clean and good service. The staff is so kind and friendly. The best dive master an extra demanding diver like myself can ask for. The owners will help you to the best! I hope to come back soon!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Unfortunately, we couldn’t reach the resort as all ferries were canceled due to the unexpected typhoon. Very disappointing that the resort didn’t agree on at least a partial refund, knowing we won’t be able to enter the island. So we ended up paying for all four nights plus four more nights at a new resort where we got stuck.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Simply put the place to go that has the balance right from affordability to value. Food is beautiful, staff friendly, diving team amazing. Accomdation spot on. Highly recomend for families and dog friendly. The island is a great place and im sure other resorts are amazing as well.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: No roads on malapascua , bring back packs, this is an island life style if your expecting the...
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The hotel is nice. But the food! Serving takes a long time but it is worth waiting for: excellently prepared, arranged, seasoned and served. The chef/cook has worked in Singapore at Clarke Quay area where good food is highly appreciated and only the best make it there. Exotic is blessed to have him here. We stayed for 11 days and tried the entire menu card. Not one disappointment! Our room was also excellent, paid extra for S01, the bridal suite w balcony facing beach front and wrapping around the corner. Money well spent.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Around the island you can only find trash on the beaches and in the sea. A dive around will allow you to see dead coral and very few fish. It is the most desolate sight I've ever experienced. I guess the overfishing or years of tourism without caring for the environment killed everything!?!
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Decided to go to Malapascua as a side trip to get certified for Advanced Open Water Diver and it’s one of the best decisions that I’ve made so far. If you have problems with your buoyancy, I strongly suggest you take the course with Chris Dickerson. Chris is an excellent dive instructor who will make you kiss weights underwater just to improve your buoyancy. Grumpy at times, his strictness and discipline will challenge you to do better and improve your skills. I have mini panic attacks just before descending but he is patient enough to let me take my time and assure me that it will be fine. The skills that I learned from him made me confident enough to jump to Technical diving. Aside from the excellent PADI courses, Exotic also has very good rooms that are well maintained. I’m a messy person but my room is always clean whenever I get back from training. Thanks to Manong Toti who tidies it up even without me asking. Food is superb. They have the best pizza and pasta in the island care of Chef Marco. And the girls (Jackie, Nica, Nisa and Roxane) will make sure you never get late for Happy Hour lol. If you’re going to Malapascua, stay in Exotic. You won’t regret it.…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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PRICE RANGE
US$43 - US$75 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
malapascua exotic island dive & beach hotel malapascua island, malapascua exotic island dive and beach resort
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasCebu IslandMalapascua Island
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort?
Nearby attractions include Bounty Beach (0.5 km), Logon Beach (0.9 km), and Logon Church (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Amihan Restaurant, Ocean Vida, and Ristorante Angelina.
Does Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Filipino.
Does Malapascua Exotic Island Dive Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.