Mike's Dauin Beach Resort

Diving seems to be one of the resort's strengths and may be why many guests stay here. For guests who want a relaxing visit, though, the internet, room amenities, noise, and customer service all need work. We booked two rooms for three days and two nights, partly because the resort is near Descansa, where we usually eat, and because we wanted to enjoy Dauin's clear beach. They let us check in shortly after 12 PM, which we appreciated. The rooms looked cozy, with effective air conditioning, a large fan, a spacious toilet and bath, a water heater, a pitcher, glasses, and coffee. There was no refrigerator for keeping drinks cold. That night we found there was just one very thin blanket for two people. Sharing wasn't an issue, but it was too thin for an air-conditioned room, so we had to adjust the AC in the middle of the night when it got too cold. The restaurant food was okay, though service could improve. Some staff were friendly, others not very welcoming. One evening they didn't bring dinner plates, so we ate from small rice plates until we asked for proper ones. Around 2 AM on the second night, we woke to a smoky smell, possibly from leaves burning nearby. At first we worried there could be a fire. Then at about 6 AM, staff cleaning outside woke us with loud talking, and the noise continued through the morning, making it hard to get more rest. There was no working internet for our whole stay. We told staff on the first day and they said they were having problems too. Since we'd already paid for the booking, we had little choice but to use mobile data and share a hotspot. We were also surprised that basic toiletries like toothpaste weren't provided. We brought our own toothbrushes but expected at least some basic toiletries. The second-floor sliding doors were awkward to lock. You have to use a key from inside or outside, and locking from inside took effort because everything needed to line up. At checkout I went to reception to pay and said we were leaving. The receptionist just said, “Naa sa bar inyong bill” (“Your bill is at the bar”). I was confused because I expected to pay at reception. After I repeated myself twice, she got up and brought the final bill herself.