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    Evolution Resort

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    Malapascua - Maya Ferry Route, 6013, Philippines
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    Overview
    4.5
    213 reviews
    • Excellent68%
    • Very good26%
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    “great diving”(17 reviews)
    “thresher sharks”(46 reviews)
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    Reviewed February 13, 2018 via mobile
    Basic, no frills accommodation

    Evolution is one of the most popular dive schools on the island and this is where the focus lies - the ' resort' consists of about 8 / 10 basic rooms in a block next to the dive school. The rooms are situated in a...More

    Thank Mandy G
    Reviewed January 21, 2018
    absolutely amazing

    This is one of my favourite places in the world. The diving is spectacular and the staff are just as good. Everyone is friendly, welcoming and great at what they do. You mention something you'd like to see and they'll try their hardest to find...More

    Thank timsmith91
    Reviewed January 18, 2018 via mobile
    Resort

    Friendly, super good food, cold beer and nice atmosphere. I’ll be back! I definitely recommend that you dive when you go here. And if you do, this is the place to stay in. You will not only have access to the best dive guides, you...More

    Thank Sören L
    Reviewed January 12, 2018 via mobile
    Slice of Heaven on Malapascua

    My husband and I were here for 4 nights and spent most of our time diving. The entire resort/restaurant and dive shop (reviewed separately) work as one team. We loved the staff, especially our Thresher Shark dive guide, Dan, and our deep dive skills guide,...More

    Thank Lauren M
    Reviewed January 4, 2018
    Why I didn't give Evolution 5 Stars...

    Here's why I WOULD give Evolution 5 Stars: (for reference I'm in my late 20's, Advanced Diver Cert., 32 logged dives) 1. The Dive Masters/Instructors: (Dan) Dan was our groups primary dive guru and we LOVED diving with him. In fact, we requested him for...More

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    Norman S
    April 13, 2016|
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    Response from pappadiver | Property representative |
    Yes there certainly are. We have 8 Deluxe AC rooms with 2 queen size beds and 4 with 1 queen and 1 single. Have a look on our website under the 'staying here' section and you'll see some pictures.
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    March 3, 2016|
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    Response from SmileForYou | Reviewed this property |
    Their diving package gets cheaper as you dive more. Personally speaking their rates aren't that bad. But would I recommend them? NO. Just go to either Divenet or Thresher Shark Divers. They're much more professional and very... More
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    Yana V
    January 12, 2016|
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    Response from Technotrout | Reviewed this property |
    No. Simple answer. 24 - 28 meters of depth is enough to see the thresher sharks at Monad. :)
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