Emoha Dive Resort

Absolutely the best part of my trip to the Philippines - Diving was BETTER than Tubbatha reef liveaboard. Stunning reefs, quiet, intimate and visually a beautiful place that has been well thought out to give give you the best dive and relaxation experience. Rooms roomy with very comfortable beds, areas for washing and hanging daily clothing. Food was terrific (don't miss the Mango Mojitos). Hosts gracious and accommodating. Dive Staff (thanks Ron) were super and very helpful (I have some physical constraints).

We just got back from an incredible six-night dive vacation at Emoha! The diving itself was incredible. Jean Michel and Tony were wonderful dive guides-- they would show us interesting things if they found them (like a shrimp and gobi together or a sponge crab on a night dive) but were also cool to let us wander around and explore. They carried everything to the boat and handled setting up the gear and rinsing it each day. Dive groups were small-- sometimes it was just the two of us, and the most we had were a group of four. (You don't have to be a diver to stay at the resort, but we definitely recommend staying here if you do dive!) Things were very flexible and chill-- Jean Michel would stop by while we were relaxing in the lounge area at night and would check in about the next day's dives based on the weather and current conditions and our interests. The coral was very vibrant in the area and we even saw a couple of sharks and large turtles! Since the area was farther from the busier Moalboal areas it wasn't crowded at all. We never saw any other divers in the local reef area, and only saw one other group when we were diving Sumilon Island. Overall a 10/10 experience! The rest of the resort was also lovely! Lottie was amazing with communication with her prompt email responses when we contacted her to book a last-minute stay after our prior plans elsewhere got canceled. She helped explain how to get there-- you can fly to Dumaguete and be there in an hour or less by taking a ferry or you can fly to Cebu City and then have a four-hour drive using a car service that she will book for you. Everything is added on to your tab that you pay at the end, making things very easy and relaxing. This includes food, drink, dives, diving equipment, car service, and even a massage that she can book with a nearby massage therapist to do in your room or balcony with just an hour or two notice at a super reasonable price-- I highly recommend getting one! We enjoyed the included breakfasts and super reasonably priced lunches and dinners (we spent less than $300 total for two people for six nights of lunches, dinners, wine, and beer). You can let Lottie know ahead of time if you're going to want an early breakfast and you can also pre-order your dinner for later if you're hanging out on the couches with afternoon drinks-- just let her know what you'd like and at what time. We loved the spicy Korean Ramen soup and the pizza for lunch, and for dinner we recommend asking Lottie what she recommends for the night-- sometimes they will get in a new shipment of salad or fresh fish or have a special. She knows what they cook best! :) We enjoyed the coconut-sauce fish, the tuna, the desserts, and we got the side salad with sesame dressing each night. You can order a bottle of wine (also at a great price) and then if you don't drink all of it, they will label it with your room number so you can have more the next day. They also have beers in the fridge that you can tak

A hidden gem in Santander! I love the resort so much. Design and details are well-thought of. It is very clean, serene, bed is sooooo comfortable, pool is refreshing and clean, shower has strong pressure, tootbrush is made of bamboo and the bristles are soft ( which is unbelievable for a free toothbrush!) . And the sunset view? Just wow! The food? We enjoyed it so much! My friends and i couldn’t stop talking about it ♥️. Try the chocolate mousse and the wine too! And of course the owners! Thank you so much Lottie. We enjoyed our stay tremendously , if only we could stay longer.

Stayed at Emoha Diving Resort last night (Apr 23-24, 2022) with my wife & kids and its definitely one of our best experiences. I’ll give it more than 5Stars with all honesty. This resort is no doubt one of Cebu’s best hidden gems for a number of reasons: 1. Owned by genuine & hospitable French-HK couple which are very hands on, we felt like VIPs during our stay. They are on top of the food & they spent time talking with us. 2. The resort is very private, quiet & exclusive with only 6 rooms. Just perfect for us as we are looking for a quick stress relieving get-away. The view of *****s Island & Tañon Strait is a Zen experience in itself. The water is calm & backdropped with majestic mountains. It seems so close that you can swim it. The sunset is so romantic. Despite being close to the port for Dumaguete, there is no noise & you cannot see passenger boats crossing. 3. It is a high-end resort at a low-cost price. We love the details. Kohler bath & toilet fixtures are used. Double glazed thick aluminum. Cogon reeds on ceiling, Outdoor furnitures by Metamorphose. Lounges from HK, terracota tiles for Dumaguete. My wife love the plates & utensils used. 4. For non-divers like us, the ambiance is a very welcoming environment. The Contemporary Filipino architecture of the resort is a stunner. I have been to other diving resorts in Mactan & Moalboal & all of them are just plain accomodations. Nothing special to it as they focus only on diving. 5. The food is absolutely amazing. Its a treat for both the eyes & tummy. Fish are freshly caught. Only the finest ingredients were used. Absolutely delicious & worth your bucks. Plus, Chef Girly spend time talking to us which we find very enjoyable. 6. Location-wise I would say that Emoha is perfectly nestled. Because most of Cebu’s diving resorts are conveniently located in Mactan & some in Moalboal, these areas are very crowded. Emoha gives you an exciting, unique & new experience in Santander. You can similarly experience what Moalboal divers has to offer because it is also along Tañon Strait but you have more because you are close to Dumaguete & *****s diving sites. Definitely we will be returning to this resort regularly as we love the people behind it, the whole resort amenities & our experiences. It feels like home.

Un de nos meilleurs hôtels lors de notre périple aux Philippines! Jean-Michel et Liotti sont des hôtes très charmants et ont fait en sorte que nous passions un excellent séjour. La vue de l’hôtel et les couchers de soleil sont magnifiques. La cuisine de Liotti est splendide! C’est le seul hôtel où nous avons parfaitement mangé. Jean-Michel est un excellent instructeur de plongée. Mon conjoint a pu plongé avec les requins-baleines et ce sera un souvenir gravé dans sa mémoire a tout jamais. Seul petit bémol: pas de ménage au cours du séjour, il manquait donc selon nous un ménage quotidien ou un rafraîchissement de la chambre (changement des serviettes de bain au cours du séjour, …)

Wir hatten traumhafte Tage bei Lotti und Jean Michel verbringen dürfen. Die beiden machten alles möglich, damit es uns gut ging. Der Pool und das Zimmer waren sehr sauber, das Bett sehr bequem und kulinarisch wurden wir von Lottis Kochkünsten mehr als verwöhnt. Wir wollten ursprünglich nur 3 Nächte dort verbringen, um bei Oslob die Walhaie zu sehen, haben dann aber direkt um 2 Nächte verlängert, da es uns so gut gefallen hat.