Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort
Diving resort
Diving experience
Special attention was paid to preserving the natural environment and using as many eco-friendly resources as possible to provide a luxurious yet environmentally conscious experience.
The aim of the PuraVida Beach & Dive Resort is, as the name suggests, to live and experience "pure life" & the pure attitude to life during your stay.
The sprawling beach resort is located in Dauin, around 16 km south of Dumaguete City, Negros. The Swiss-run resort was built especially for divers and offers a state-of-the-art diving center as well as a variety of other amenities and activities suitable for the whole family.
The resort worked closely with the Buglas Bamboo Institute, a European-funded development project based in Dauin just a few kilometers south of the resort, to design the restaurant, the rooms and the bamboo cottages.
BUNGALOW ROOMS & VILLAS
The resort offers a total of 31 rooms in five different categories, so that everyone can tailor their stay to their wishes - depending on whether they prefer more comfort and luxury or an experience close to nature.
All rooms are spacious, offer breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding garden and are equipped with a minibar, fridge, safe, cable TV and a cozy veranda or balcony. Nothing stands in the way of relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
At the Pura Vida Resort, there are no traditional room numbers. Instead, the idea was to name each room and bungalow after a particular marine animal that lives in the area.
- Deluxe Room
The 12 deluxe rooms are laid out in bungalow style around the pool area down to the beach and are located in single or twin houses.
The rooms open onto a cozy terrace where you can relax and enjoy the lush surroundings.
8 rooms are equipped with two comfortable single beds that can be used as a double bed if required, 4 rooms have a queen-size bed. They have been recently renovated and also offer a spacious walk-in dressing room and comfortable bathrooms. - Family Room - Dolphin
The Dolphin room is the most spacious room in the Pura Vida Resort and has a queen-size bed and two single beds with a small partition between them. It is located on the first floor below the suite and is barrier-free.
A terrace with typical Filipino furnishings offers a calming view of the garden. Facilities include air conditioning, a minibar, a safe and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. The bathroom is accessible from both sleeping areas. - Family Room - Moorish & Blue Ring Octopus
The interconnecting family rooms "Moorish Idol" & "Blue Ring Octopus" are perfect for families. In addition, each room has its own bathroom and is equipped with air conditioning and a veranda to enjoy the tranquil garden and spa. The choice of a queen-size bed or two single beds also makes the rooms very practical for families.
- Family Room - Hammerhead
The room offers the option of two single beds or a king-size bed. On the spacious veranda there are comfortable sofas, chairs & tables where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the garden and end the day with a good glass of wine.
- Suite
Im Resort sind 2 Suiten namens „Stargazer“ und „Birds Nest“ verfügbar. Beide befinden sich im 2. Stock über den Familienzimmern.
The spacious balconies offer a small bar with a refrigerator and 2 sun loungers from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the tropical garden, the pool and the sea can enjoy.
Each suite also has a Living room with cozy double sofa bedtwo single armchairs and a table made of high-quality bamboo.
EQUIPMENT
- Restaurant
As food also plays a major role in an unforgettable stay, care is always taken to put together menus to suit every taste. And what goes better with good food than a good glass of wine from the resort's own wine cellar.
Fresh and seasonal ingredients are used and regular visits to the local markets ensure that guests' needs are met and that their palates are pampered in the best possible way during their stay.
Located between Pura Vida and Vida Homes, the restaurant offers a picturesque view of the sea and the pool and you can choose to dine on the beach in the tiki huts, on the cozy outdoor balcony or in the air-conditioned interior.
- 99er's Bar & Lounge
Whether fresh fruit juices or shakes during the day, a deco beer or cocktail after an eventful day of diving, the beach bar invites its guests to relax and enjoy the day.
Here, the chef prepares fresh and delicious snacks such as pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and local and international delicacies to order.Billiards, table soccer or darts can also be played here while listening to music.
ACTIVITIES
- Vida SPA
The spa is located in the lush garden in a tranquil setting and offers a wide range of professional massages & beauty treatments.
- Vida Fit - Fitness Center
The Vida Spa is the ideal oasis to relax and be pampered after an exciting day of diving or exploring the island. Guests of the resort can use the air-conditioned fitness center free of charge. Whether you want to work out after a dive or simply continue your fitness routine, the gym has a selection of cardio & strength equipment as well as a room for stretching and yoga.
Negros – die zweitgrößte Insel der Visayas-Region ist als „Muck“-Tauchgebiet weltweit bekannt, da es viele sandige und ungewöhnliche Lebewesen beherbergt. Die Insel ist von Meeresschutzgebieten umgeben und bietet über 30 aufregende Tauchplätze, die erstklassige Makro- & Nachttauchgänge ermöglichen.
An absolute highlight is Apo Island - a 72-hectare volcanic island. In 2008, Apo Island was named one of the
100 best dive sites in the world by Sport Diver Magazine - and it is still one of the top diving destinations today.
Unique rock formations, more than 650 documented fish species and over 400 coral species can be marveled at here. The proximity of Apo Island to the resort makes every diver's dream come true.
SEA EXPLORERS DIVE CENTER
The Sea Explorers Dive Center was designed by divers for divers and has a swimming pool that has been specially designed to offer guests a pleasant, refreshing swimming experience as well as being suitable for diving training.
The Pura Vida Resort on Negros/Dauin can be reached either by a domestic flight from Manila to Dumaguete, whereby it is advisable to plan an overnight stay in Manila, or via Cebu Airport with an onward transfer of approx. 5 to 6 hours.
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