金道南潛水度假村(Chindonan Dive Resort)

If you are looking for a dive resort for divers, owned/managed by divers, with excellent knowledge of the WWII wrecks, then this is the place for you. The resort is located ~30 min boat ride from Coron, on a beautiful isolated bay on north Chindonan Island. You are made feel welcome from the minute you set foot on the jetty, and part of the family atmosphere surrounded by chill vibe. We took a 10 day 14 dive package, which is excellent value for money (breakfast/dinner included), so that we could relax after a morning dive (or two) and catch the cool afternoon breeze on our balcony. The views and seclusion of the resort, friendliness of the staff, plus excellent (safe) wreck diving, is 5-star quality.

Since I heard of some folks complaining, let me first tell you what Chindonan isn't... it's not a high-end luxury resort. Don't expect amenities such as hot showers, 24-hour electricity, a full-service spa, high-speed internet, and all that. The rooms are spacious but spartan, the aircon struggles to keep you cool. Chindonan is an eco-outpost on a remote island, made for divers and the more adventurous seeking quiet and tranquility amidst natural beauty. If just reviewing the rooms, facilties, and amenities though, I'd rate it a "3". But Chindonan is very much the people. Per P, the dreamer/owner/builder who brought us this place is truly delighted that you chose to come and cares that you have the best stay possible. Matt HM is the dive instructor/dive shop manager who can take you where you never thought you'd go, build your confidence, doing it all with safety foremost in his mind. Chindonan is in a prime location on Coron Bay and it's famous WWII shipwreck diving; the local reefs are worth a visit too. I wish I could remember the names of all the rest of the staff but you are always greeted with a smile, anything they can do for you they will. Again, always with that genuine warm smile. On a scale of 0 to 5, the people rate a "7". My thanks also to the chef(s). Your visit includes a made-to-order breakfast and buffet dinner. The dinner buffet wasn't lavish but always tasty and healthy, typically two entrees, vegetables, salad, soup and dessert. For most of our stay there were only four guests, including us, so any more than this would be wasteful. Averaging a "3" and a "7" we get "5", and that's my rating for Chindonan. Thank you Per, Matt, and the rest of the staff for a wonderful adventure. We're glad you survived the pandemic and we hope to be back soon!

Très bien situé pour l'essentiel des sites de plongée sur épave, accueil sympathique, chambres confortables et bien aérées, repas de qualité, très au calme. Les moniteurs nous ont proposé un programme diversifié lors de nos 4 jours de plongée, comprenant notamment 6 épaves, une plongée de nuit et une plongée dans le barracuda lake. Et comme nous n'étions pas lassés, nous avons aussi profité quotidiennement du récif bien fourni autour du resort.

Nous avons passé 3 nuits dans ce petit hôtel isolé sur son île. Tout n'est que calme, bienveillance du staff et du propriétaire et simplicité. Cet hôtel et idéal pour les plongeurs mais aussi pour le snorkelling (coraux magnifiques, tortue et hypocampe, étoile de mer) Les repas préparés par le staff sont délicieux.

Perfect location, beautiful view. Really spacious and well-maintained bungalows with modern amenities. Professional, knowledgeable dive instructors and a friendly kitchen crew who can whip up western and Filipino dishes. Highly recommended!

It might take a bit of effort to get here but once you arrive the rest is easy. Situated within Coron Bay itself even the furthest wrecks are only 20mins by fast dive-boat. Whilst some dive timings can change at short notice everything flows well through the well oiled dive machine. A really special "big thanks" has to go to my dive guide for this trip Noeme (pronounced "Know me") who really knows her way around the wrecks and is one of the best dive guides I've met.

No Electric From 7:00 am to 4:30pm NO Hot water.

Chindonan is located in a remote place and I had no problem getting there after being picked up at the port from the ferry - 45 minute speedboat ride. I came here for the diving and it did not disappoint. The food at the restaurant was tasty and offered a variety, including for vegetarians. All units require many steps to get there so it’s not for those who don’t want or cannot walk distances and stairs.