Avila's Horizon Dive Resort Malapascua

really nice breakaway area. staffs are super friendly and really nice diving areas.

Service

Wind too strong cannot snorkling

Location is on a beautiful beach! The staff were exceptional, so friendly and attentive. The dives were fantastic, especially the shark dive.

It's a little far to get to but so worth it.

The best thing about this hotel is location - it's right on the beautiful beach with white sand, on the quiet side of the island. Perfect for relaxing. They have dive center at the hotel so it makes it very easy to go diving. Breakfast is included. Nothing spectacular but it's there if you want it. The manager of the hotel Jessica is a very nice lady - she accommodated all my requests about diving and generally was very lovely and helpful.

The facilities are rather basic and generally not thought through. I had a lamp on a bedside table and no power point to plug it in. There were cups and instant coffee but no kettle. No fridge which is not unique to this particular hotel but surprises me every time in Asia. With those temperatures fridge is a must really. A double bed was two single beds jammed together. With a nice big gap in the middle. The location is beautiful but there is unbelievable amount of trash in the water. You have to watch your step otherwise you're guaranteed to step on something unpleasant. The staff doesn't seem to do anything about it. I know it might not be in their job description but it affects the overall impression. Diving experience was rather nice however it is more expensive than other places. I went for it for convenience but it is something to be considered. Also there was an undergoing renovation at the time of my stay, and they didn't inform me about that beforehand. It wouldn't change my plans but it's a courtesy thing.