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Reviews of Pintuyan Dive Resort

2.5 out of 5
Pintuyan Dive Resort
Barangay Caubang, Liloan-San Ricardo Road, Pintuyan, Southern Leyte

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant, although short, stay at Pintuyan Dive Resort. We are not divers, but wanted to try to see whale sharks in a more natural and ethical setting. After researching several other resorts, I chose here based on its proximity to where the whale sharks are often found, the ability to go on a whale shark watch any day of the week (was told by some other places it only possible on certain days), and due to the ability to go with just my husband and I if needed (some places required minimum number of people- or allowed for very large groups, which we also wanted to avoid), as well as the good reviews for the resort. They were responsive by email ahead of time to answer all of my questions. We were very happy with the decision to stay here. It was such a beautiful area, and very quiet and peaceful. The room was spacious and had everything we needed. The food was very good, and there was a large menu of items to choose from. The owner, Ralf, was very friendly and welcoming, as was the rest of the staff. We were able to enjoy snorkeling right in front of the resort. And we were fortunate enough to get to swim with a whale shark on the watch we took, which was such an exciting start to our time in the Philippines. Even without, however, we would have enjoyed our stay here. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
An absolutely superb dive resort. I thoroughly recommend it to divers and non divers alike. The staff were attentive and professional. The location, amazing. The food was better than anything I could have imagined, and I’m fussy! As a dive professional who has experienced a fair amount - I would say this is the best place I have ever been. Thanks to Ralph and the crew. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mae-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic dive resort! Ralph and the crew were so extremely nice and welcoming. They really went the extra mile to make our stay and dives amazing. Rooms were clean and comfortable, restaurant was excellent, and the whale shark spotting tour was unforgettable (we swam with them 5x in one tour!). We highly recommend this resort to anyone looking to swim with the whale sharks in Sogod Bay and/or dive in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tapio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden paradise
Stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed every minute of it . You could snorkel 30 m from your bungalow. The whale shark trips were a succes, saw them on both trips. Fantastic experience. Breakfast and dinner both very good and the owner couple made me feel very welcome. Not much to do or see outside the resort, but if you snorkel or dive, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Una estancia relajada y estupenda
El resort es magnífico en un emplazamiento muy bonito, la playa de cantos rodados espectacular, con muy pocas habitaciones que lo hace muy familiar. Destacaría lo bien organizado que están las zonas comunes y la limpieza del lugar. Las habitaciones son amplias y se echa en falta un minibar. El aire acondicionado tiene un contador y el consumo lo pagas aparte. Se bucea, pero también, como en nuestro caso, se realizan expediciones para avistar el tiburón ballena para quienes practican esnórquel. Pero incluso si no quieres hacer nada enfrente del resort hay un esnórquel muy bueno. La cocina es de las mejores que hemos probado durante un mes y medio en Filipinas. La gerencia y el personal es excepcional. Las cenas son en una mesa comunal para decidir lo que se hace al día siguiente y cómo, y esto, quizá, puede ser un inconveniente para quien no sepa inglés, o alemán, pero nada insoslayable si te gusta interactuar con la gente. Un pero que le pondría al lugar, que se tiene por respetuoso con el medio ambiente, es que no hay depósitos donde rellenar las botellas de agua viéndote obligado a comprar varias al día con el plástico que eso comporta. Se nos hizo corta la estancia de cinco noches. Echamos de menos a Rocky. Volveremos.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019