Magic Island Dive Resort

Magic Island Dive Resort

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Typical Bungalow setting
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Very good food
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#2 of 8 special resorts in Moalboal
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
Away from the masses, you'll have a wonderful stay in one of our ten cottages. Enjoy a great dinner in our restaurant or have a drink on our terrace with its magnificent view of Pescador Island.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Diving
Babysitting
Airport transportation
Parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Special diet menus
Snorkeling
Couples massage
Foot massage
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Bottled water
Minibar
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, French, Dutch, Filipino and 1 more
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Rob G wrote a review Apr 2024
Chicago
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We were at this same resort 10 years ago. Many majority of the staff are still there and make this resort a truly special place. Wonderful service and the staff is just great to interact with. The accommodations are soon to undergo a face-lift: 4 cabins being rebuilt and all getting bigger bathrooms with more counter space. We saw what the new bathrooms will look like come September 2024 and that will make these accommodations even better. Food was wonderful and you can pick from what's on the board for lunch and dinner, served family style, or order off the extensive menu is you choose. The grounds are lovely and the intimate nature of the resort (only 10 cabins) makes it and you feel special. The diving is good but still recovering from the typhoon of December 2021. You can see new life growing and there is still lots of beautiful soft coral. Lots of critters and the sardine experience is unique. All in all, the staff and the grounds make the resort excellent and the diving will continue to improve as growth happens.
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Date of stay: April 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: The more interaction with staff, the more you learn they will do almost anything to try to make...
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Serge B wrote a review Jul 2024
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand
4.0 of 5 bubbles
The resort is fantastic . The diving is nowadays very poor as the area was damaged by an hurricane 2 years ago. The reef has been trashed. The only great thing to dive for is the sardines balls but they are too close to the beach and snorklers are now impacting on their behaviour . The island of Pescador offers some interesting dives too.
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Date of stay: May 2024
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: We had the only room close to the entrance and it was noisy . Poor air conditioning units. Too...
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Philip S wrote a review Jun 2024
Victoria, Texas, United States
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Band of Bubbles 2024 Philippines Dive Trip!

This was the most SPLENDID vacation we've ever had! The Magic Resorts pair of Magic Island and Magic Oceans is just astonishingly great!
The trip is long and grueling from the US, but it's worth every moment spent getting there!
We spent one week at Magic Island and then transferred to Magic Oceans on Bohol. All of the transfers went without a hitch. What an AWESOME job they did at orchestrating all of that.
Once we settled into Magic Island we had the most amazing week ever! The diving was awe-inspiring and the staff made our group feel like family. The pure joy and happiness was 24/7 during our stay.
Not only was the diving incredible, but the food was seemingly endless and delicious! You won't go hungry here!!
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Date of stay: April 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Spend two weeks with this operation - one week at Magic Island and the other at Magic Oceans. It...
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Joke B wrote a review Feb 8
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Pros: Friendly staff, friendly staff. Very helpful dive guides and boat managers. Cons: Breakfast each snack separately from menu order. Dinner has set menu, very simple food and sharing with other guests. At check-out you also pay for towels washing (travel a lot, never experienced this)
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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DiverDeb wrote a review Jan 2024
Sechelt, Canada
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Having stayed at Magic Oceans we had expectations for the sister resort. On arrival we were told " you just came from Magic Oceans so everything here is just the same". But it wasn't. Sometimes the water bottles were refilled, but not always and housekeeping never replenished the coffee packets in the cabin. We were expected to put our dive gear together (not really a problem) but also dismantle and clean everything at the end if the day's diving. Unusual, actually. The boats are cramped with no toilet and no room to move during the surface interval. 3+ hours can be a long haul without a toilet. Off loading the dive equipment from the boat consists of inflating the BC and tossing it overboard. Might be why we lost a weight pocket.
There is a lovely cabana for massage (just make sure the curtains are closed before stripping down as it's right in front of the bar. Most disconcerting were the pedicures done in the bar! Snipping toenails next to people enjoying a cocktail is frankly rather gross. It's fair to say that we were disappointed. Here's hoping it was an "off week" and this is not the norm.
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Date of stay: December 2023
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Cabins 7 & 8 are next to the parking area so quite noisy with arrivals and departures at all...
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Akın Y wrote a review Jul 2020
Istanbul, Türkiye
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
very comfortable, clean rooms, delicious foods, well trained dive professionals. Everything is perfect. The pool gives your relax after the dives, but sure with a beer :)
The personnel is always trying the best for the guest.
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Date of stay: July 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: All bungalows are the same and perfect.
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Paradise25743962215 wrote a review Aug 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our stay at Magic Island Resort was superb. We were so well looked after by the friendly staff and the attention to detail was incredible. The food was delicious. We felt like part of the family. Nothing was too hard. The facilities were exquisite the diving amazing and the ocean views perfect. We can't wait to return again.
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Date of stay: July 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Lester W wrote a review Nov 2023
Casa Grande, Arizona
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Magic Island in Moalboal is a wonderful experience. It just takes a long time to get there! Be prepared for a lengthy transfer from the airport in Cebu City. That notwithstanding, the rewards of great service and excellent diving adventures are abundant. The cabins are clean and comfy. The dive team is helpful and supportive. Cheers!
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Date of stay: November 2023
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: Be ready to slither out to the bangka at low tide . . .
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Cees B wrote a review Feb 2024
Velsen, The Netherlands
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was a long journey to get to the resort, but it was worth all the time it took.
Small resort but most friendly staff. The rooms are good, bathroom a little small, but they are planning to extend them. The food was excellent and the diving was well organized.
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Date of stay: February 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled solo
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yenercep wrote a review Feb 2020
Bodrum District, Türkiye
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I have been travelling and diving around the world for more than 10 yrs. I am a dive instructor trainer and dive center owner in Turkey.

Magic Island Dive Resort was one of my best experiences! Manager Concheng, dive center manager Jamie, JaJa and all others were excellent. Kind, fun, helping and always around!

They will take good care of you during your stay here...

Excellent kitchen, clean rooms and very good room service. Nice pool, cosy bar and beautiful coral beach.

Diving is also great here. Nice boat, top quality, good serviced equipment and great guides, Mavar, Dennis and Jason!

Guys I hope to see you all again one day!

Readers of this review: do not hasitate to book your reservation!!!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Desiree Pullens, Owner at Magic Island Dive Resort
Responded May 4, 2020
Thank you so much for the great review. It was great to have you here and we would love to see you again.
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jollykellyx asked a question Apr 2019
Singapore, Singapore59 contributions14 helpful votes
Hi, pick up from cebu airport? How long?
Answer from MagicIslandTeam
Moalboal, Philippines14 contributions1 helpful vote
Yes, on average it 3 hours from Cebu Airport.
KimDC_1 asked a question Jan 2019
Washington DC, District of Columbia515 contributions47 helpful votes
Does Magic Island have a laundry service and how expensive is it?
Answer from gregdLA
New Iberia, Louisiana155 contributions47 helpful votes
Yes but I don’t know the cost - everything else is very reasonable so I assume that is as well.
lee o asked a question May 2018
Cambridge, United Kingdom118 contributions26 helpful votes
Hi , is the resort close to any local bars and restaurants ?
Answer from mantabrother2
Norwich, United Kingdom49 contributions36 helpful votes
not too far but a taxi or motorcycle taxi needed one of the girls that works there her father has a motorcycle taxi that is good to take you out not sure about evenings though probably have to book a car very narrow road rough in some places so wouldn't recomend walking
Answer from Frank J
Haverfordwest, United Kingdom48 contributions21 helpful votes
We had a 10 dive package, but I have a quote for a single shore/boat dive of PHP 2,750 which equates to about £40. Obviously, the more dives in you package, the cheaper it becomes. If you have to hire equipment, that is an extra
Serge B wrote a tip Jul 2024
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand71 contributions14 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"We had the only room close to the entrance and it was noisy . Poor air conditioning units. Too hot. Great pool. Diving centre is average "
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Philip S wrote a tip Jun 2024
Victoria, Texas, United States151 contributions13 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Spend two weeks with this operation - one week at Magic Island and the other at Magic Oceans. It will be the BEST vacation EVER, for certain"
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Rob G wrote a tip Apr 2024
Chicago35 contributions15 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The more interaction with staff, the more you learn they will do almost anything to try to make your stay great. Once the new bathrooms are"
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DiverDeb wrote a tip Jan 2024
Sechelt, Canada101 contributions55 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Cabins 7 & 8 are next to the parking area so quite noisy with arrivals and departures at all times as well as lots of exhaust fumes."
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Lester W wrote a tip Nov 2023
Casa Grande, Arizona7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Be ready to slither out to the bangka at low tide . . ."
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PRICE RANGE
₱4,450 - ₱6,877 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
magic island dive hotel moalboal
LOCATION
PhilippinesVisayasCebu IslandMoalboal
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Magic Island Dive Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Magic Island Dive Resort?
Nearby attractions include Pescador Island (3.8 km), RJR Minigolf Moalboal (1.1 km), and Panagsama Beach (1.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Magic Island Dive Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Magic Island Dive Resort?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Magic Island Dive Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Magic Island Dive Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Magic Island Dive Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Daily Sweet Cafe & Snow Ice Shop, Smooth Cafe Moalboal, and The Three Bears.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Magic Island Dive Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Magic Island Dive Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Magic Island Dive Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Magic Island Dive Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Dutch, and Filipino.
Does Magic Island Dive Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
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