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Evolution Dive and Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Ocean Deluxe AC | View from room
Deluxe AC
Exterior
Ocean Deluxe AC
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu, 6013
  • Place, Bounty Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Logon Church
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Daanbantayan Ferry Port
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe AC

Deluxe AC

  • Resort view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room (Standard Room AC)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Daanbantayan

Evolution Dive and Beach Resort places you steps from Bounty Beach and within a 15-minute stroll of Logon Church. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant and in-room balconies. .The Craic House serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find scuba diving. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Daanbantayan hotel include Daanbantayan Ferry Port and Bagacay Point Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Bounty Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Logon Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Daanbantayan Ferry Port - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Avrill's Malapascua Island - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Street Market & Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Craic House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nacho Mama - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Bay - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Evolution Dive and Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Daanbantayan hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Evolution Dive and Beach Resort offers 16 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: PHP 225 to 350 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Craic House

Things to do

  • Library
  • Scuba diving

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PHP 225 to 350 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Evolution Dive Beach Resort Daanbantayan
Evolution Dive Beach Daanbantayan
Evolution Dive Beach
Evolution Dive Daanbantayan
Evolution Dive and Beach Resort Hotel
Evolution Dive and Beach Resort Daanbantayan
Evolution Dive and Beach Resort Hotel Daanbantayan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort?

Evolution Dive and Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Evolution Dive and Beach Resort?

Yep, Evolution Dive and Beach Resort is a short 1-minute walk from Bounty Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving.

What makes Evolution Dive and Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort.

Is Evolution Dive and Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Evolution Dive and Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Does Evolution Dive and Beach Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Fusion cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Evolution Dive and Beach Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Evolution Dive and Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were ver comfortable in our simple room. I only wish it had a safe and a small fridge. We were there for the scuba diving, of course, and that staff was exceptional. Food and drinks were great, and we enjoyed happy hour!
View from restaurant
Restaurant onsite
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best diving in the area. Trustworthy, professional dive staff were top notch. Met some great friends. Was a nice chill vibe and we never worse shoes the whole time so consider that a win.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great dive hotel

Great dive hotel on a lovely beach. Communication prior to stay was excellent, room was clean and comfortable and bar restaurant was awesome. Most importantly, they were brilliant to dive with - the first boat out in the morning and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again when we’re next in Malapascua
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evolution is a truly pretty, warm and very comfortable place to stay. Clean, tidy, well organised, with good (quality) food and drinks choice. Of course, the service is excellent as well. The dive base is run diligently and efficiently by a great staff. Personal "coup de coeur": this place is environmentally-friendly as much as possible... it is even difficult to spot it coming from the sea :) Hopefully, we'll come back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

True pearl of the Philippines

We took our shoes off on arrival and put them back on only at departure. Beautiful place, great staff, and excellent diving. The sharks, wow!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel, restaurant and diving club.

Little piece of paradise on Malapascua island. Great room with everything you need, super friendly and helpful staff, good location, excellent restaurant with Both local and western food and last but not least, a super professional diving club. We had an amazing stay and could only recommend staying there. Really appreciated that there were no plastic bottles and that there was a conscious effort to preserve the environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

This is not a hotel for family with kids. If you are on a diving trip, then this hotel probably will suit most if not all your needs. It’s a bit of a walk from where you dock, but the flip side is it’s far enough to feel secluded. The room we had was very clean and comfortable. Bonus is your steps away from the beach. Only warning ⚠️ is to ensure you have all your booking details with you as to not incur “other” charges. Staff hassled me for a few days but did the right thing in the end.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Coolest place in the island! Amazing dive instructors!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

HangSuk, Seoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The resort is in a quiet location on Malapascua Island. The staffs are friendly and helpful. It’s a great location for families and couples to enjoy a serene vacation while diving at amazing dive sites near the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

herman m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel for scuba diving in the best beach area in malapasqua
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly lovely hotel and staff.

Surpassed my expectations by far! It’s a really nice hotel and locations is beautiful. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. Bruce was the icing on the cake
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Ingeborg, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Dive resort

Relaxed and easygoing staff. The dive center was clean and well organized. I thoroughly enjoyed the dives to see the Thresher Sharks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff, location, hotel and the restaurants were all amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very very quiet. I was always wondering if there is anyone staying:) But most people go diving so you dont see many people. This hotel with Malapascua Exotic Island Dive has the best beach, still I would recommend Malapascua Exotic Island Dive with a breakfast more. If you are looking for some more entertainment and more people go to Ocean Vida Beach and Dive Resort Malapascua 8 min walking.

10/10 Excellent

Nomad, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Loved this place! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Several times throughout my stay they would call me by my name. I felt more at home here than most resorts at which I have stayed. My room was spacious and clean. The bed was my type of comfortable. I only had a couple meals at the restaurant because of the short stay but the food was great and the service excellent. Their dive center was very professionally run and I could not have asked for a better dive instructor. Over all, an incredible stay. I shall return.

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

"Beach view"actually overlooks overgrown wasteland

Felt slightly tricked on check-in. I was already on Malapascua (staying at another hotel) but saw the Evolution rooms on the beach and they looked nice. I checked Hotels.com and specifically booked a room that stated "balcony with beach view", which was also stated clearly on my confirmation email. However, on check-in, we were led to the back of the property to a separate building with additional rooms, where the balcony overlooked an overgrown area of wasteland. I showed the manager my booking but was repeated told "this is your room sir". It was a disappointing event that soured my stay because, to be honest, the room I was in was nice. Clean, comfortable bed, nice modern sink area outside of the bathroom. The balcony had nice furniture on it - although I never went out there since it wasn't a nice place to spend any time. However, to be clear - the room was good, and if it hadn't been mis-sold then I would have been happy. On the day I left, we were told that the waves had caused the local island ferry to stop running. Evolution used one of their boats to transport 7 tourists back to the mainland (PHP200 per person) which was very much appreciated; I am grateful to them for offering this service so that I could get to the airport for my flight. Overall - a nice place with nice rooms. But please Evolution - don't advertise 'beach view' rooms that don't have a beach view!

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for diving and getting off the grid

Great place to get away. Friendly and clean. Thresher shark diving is the best in the world and our guides took us right to the action

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and peaceful

Evolution is at the end of a long line of hotels so the beachfront area is more private and quiet than the rest. We loved this. The facilities are beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The rooms were cleaned everyday and were very comfortable. No wifi in the room but in the restaurant you could get a good connection. Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay at evolution.

8/10 Good

Malcolm, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

All about the Thresher Sharks

The five centre was excellent. Great kit, boats and staff. Thresher Shark dives were amazing. Very special experience. Accommodation was basic but it did the job. Only downside is the beachfront cottages face the pub and restaurant. Noise does stop by 11 at the latest.