The reason I’m giving 9 is because at the last day of our 4D3N stay, I got sick. I had diarrhea from 3AM. I’m not sure if it’s from the food served from the previous night (I remembered being served a Mango Shake that’s very watered down and almost no sugar to which I complained about). The staff were very helpful tho. There was someone from the staff that went to town to get me gatorade at 5am… I’m very thankful! But that’s about it, overall, our family had an amazing stay!

Mario Dive Resort is a little paradise. It’s a small resort but the amenities are top of the line - large room, super comfy beds, modern bathroom with really good water pressure haha (the reason I’m saying this is because I’ve been to a lot of resorts/hotels of this size in the Philippines but I usually get disappointed with the bathroom, water pressure and beds… Mario Dive Resort definitely exceeded my expectations). The restaurant, KTV room and recreation area is a plus. They also helped us with our countryside tour and island hopping tour and provided services at a reasonable price.

Stayed in December 2024

Soups are HUGE. Way too much for 1. Never mentioned this to Ann. Did not see any clues about this - the photo in menu does not give you any idea. Soups were nice though! Dart board is nice touch but is hurt by location. Mentioned this to restaurant staff but not ANN. They need to move the table in front or move the board. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Staff are as good as all the reviews. ANN is an angel. Got lots of info from her - most impressive was that the employees LIKE working there, are well-treated, given freedom to work - and it shows. Every single employee - reception (ANN), housekeeping, drivers, restaurant - all were just wonderful. Clean as a whistle. Comfy bed. Great shower, loads of hot water. Pool, pool table, ping pong, darts. Breakfast was good. Variety of stuff and they added fruit variety after we suggested more than one fruit per day. Smoothies were great. Service, James et al, excellent. Had lunch and dinner here, too sometimes. All went the extra mile. We stayed for 1 week so we gave them many chances! Free shuttles, scooters, arranged boat, did everything for us.

Stayed in January 2025

It's a 15 min drive to Alona beach where all the action is but they do have shuttle service. They need to redo the outdoor small whirlpool as the finishing rock on the inside is a little bit sharp, the main pool is fine though.

The employees are very friendly & are always willing to help. Since it is farther away from Alona beach it is a much quieter location. The rooms are adequate for a good night sleep. The breakfest is adequate for the morning, never tried the lunch or dinner menu. We had a rental car but the resort has motorcycles/scooters you can rent. Distance to airport is about 10 mins.

Stayed in December 2024

Food and breakfast could be improved

The resort provides free shuttle, pick ups, drop offs which are very handy. We also booked private car tour with them which was reasonably priced. They respond almost immediately to the WhatsApp messages. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to help guests.

Stayed in December 2024

We stayed 3 nights in their family room but unfortunately we had problem with toilet bowl which is a bit inconvenient specially with a child. Even tho they have free shuttle service I find the location inconvenient.

Friendly and accommodating staff.

Stayed in December 2024

Friendly staff

Stayed in December 2024

Everything was fine

Great resort, brilliant helpful staff, the whole stay was wonderful. We felt taken care of. The resort has great chefs, we ate at the restaurant every day, it was delicious. The hotel provides a scooter, it's very useful. The facility is super located, very close to Momo beach. Hot water and good pressure in the shower, the room is clean, drinking water is available free of charge. Mario resort was the first stop on our honeymoon and we really couldn't have found a better place. Thank you very much for everything.

Stayed in November 2024

The people that work here are kind efficient and go out of their way to help guests..they offer free shuttle to Alona beach and anywhere in town you wish to visit or tour.My husband enjoyed the motorbike they loan as needed.We will come back here because of great costumer service and cleanliness of the place

Stayed in September 2024

You need to walk to the beach and no gym.

They upgraded our rooms for free. They have breakfast buffet and karaoke room. The beach is in walking distance outside the resort but you ride their motorbike for free. Free use of snorkeling device and free shuttle from and to your destination. The staffs are very acommodating and kind.

Stayed in August 2024

Too good to complaint anything. 😂

Super friendly staff, clean & comfy, and very very nice services! Provided with free scooter and shutter bus for yr ease to travel around and to the city. Diving package with the resort is worthy to go with.

Stayed in August 2024

N/A

Everything was perfect. Everyone was so kind and helpful. The staff was very attentive and was able to answer all of our questions about where to go and what to see. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which were all 3 great. We only stayed one night because we had a Ferry to take from Momo Beach to Oslob, which they took us too at 0530 and had breakfast ready beforehand, even though that was 1.5 hours before they usually start breakfast. We 100% recommend this place to anyone who was looking for somewhere to stay in that area!

Stayed in May 2024

Location is not ideal but everything is close by and the shuttle makes up for that

They have a shuttle service to take you to different beaches that is wonderful

Stayed in April 2024

We only stayed for one night but were really happy with the hospitality whilst we were there. The location was near Momo Beach where we needed to get the boat to Oslob in the morning so was very convenient. We used the scooters provided by the resort to travel down to Alona Beach during the day. The kids really enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi in the evening.

Stayed in March 2024

Extremely friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in February 2024

NIL

The staff are very nice, friendly and helpful. For example, when we were swimming in the pool, the staff immediately put some towels on the bench for us to use without asking. There are plenty of choices of food for breakfast buffet, and of good quality and delicious. The boss, Mr. Cai, is very passionate and welcoming, he helped us a lot in planning our land tour and diving tour, we did have a lot of fun during the tours and enjoyed them very much! There is also free shuttle service provided by the resort, we can go to everywhere in the island by the shuttle, it's very convenient and comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024

Room is furnished a bit simply especially the setup inside of the bathroom is pretty awkward for people to move around with the sink right next to the toilet seat. I bumped my head on the sink.

Staff are so friendly and the owner is very involved. The location is a bit remote but facility provides shuttle services to several major attraction places.

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast was good.. location was good

Stayed in February 2024

Not sure if it was because of the hotel or something else, but my daughters woke up with lots of bites on their body. Not sure if there was bed bugs on the bed or not.

We liked that it was very quiet and away from the noise and we could sleep peacefully at night. The staff were very friendly and helpful to our needs. They offer free shuttle service to and from Alona beach. 10pm is the last pick up and they even called me to ensure we were picked up. On one of our shark whale trip, they provided us with snorkels and towels.

Stayed in December 2023

The customer focus of the staff is just wow! They accommodated all our needs, within and beyond the usual hotel scope of services. Free transportation around, complimentary late checkout, efficient coordination with transport and tour providers. We also tried diving experience they provide and were very satisfied with the attention and professionalism they handled the service. Personal thanks to the resort manager Ann.

Stayed in December 2023

nothing- it was just perfect

They are providing great service in the resort, from transport, free scooter renting, giving information, food…everything was really done with passion! I could check-in early to my room to do a dive with them und the morning; AC was really good and silent.

Stayed in May 2023

Their facilities and services are good 👍😊 they have a free shuttle everytime you go outside around Panglao island

Stayed in April 2023

Location was not exactly at the beach and the acces to the resort was difficult

The staff was do kind and the place is beautiful

Stayed in April 2023

None.

Mario resort provided very convincing facility even it did not located alona beach but they's hospitality even more than what you paid for, everything is fantastic. My family are really enjoying and will cime back soon.

Stayed in February 2023

no

the staffs are so nice. food is delicious and fresh. chicken wing is so juicy. we order it every night after diving. the resort and room are great and comfortable. the environment is clean and neatly.

Stayed in January 2023