Located on the largest island in the Visayas, you’ll find a hidden gem called Atmosphere Resort – an integrated diving center and luxury boutique resort.
This family-friendly resort began its operation in 2008 in the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental. It has since then continued to attract and inspire visitors with its unmatched hospitality, top-notch cuisines, extensive diving tours and admirable sustainable practices.
We are very happy to have made this resort one of our local partners and we are thrilled to send our Visayas travelers here.
What Makes Atmosphere Resort Special
Atmosphere Resort boasts excellent diving spots right in front of its premier beachfront location. Many of those who come here find it irresistible not to experience its underwater world.
The resort also offers plenty of space and opportunities for adults and children to enjoy their free time. They offer wellness activities (like yoga and SPA treatments) for adults. They also put great attention to in-house children so parents can have more quality time during their stay.
The resort also offers an array of gastronomic treats to anyone who visits. Its well-kept and lush garden has always been praised by visiting guests. Swimming pools here are equally stunning too!
At Atmosphere Resort, you really could not ask for more.
Child-friendly Services
Child-care is generously offered at Atmosphere Resort.
For instance, the resort has “Kid’s Cove” where children ages 2-8 years old can play around and do arts and crafts under the care of hotel staff. Kids’ activities include painting, weaving, dyeing fabrics or even a brief lecture about marine life from a local marine biologist.
The little guests at Kid’s Cove enjoying art activities at Atmosphere Resort
Alternatively, parents also have the option to have a babysitter come to their room and look after the kids. This arrangement works best if, for example, they want to have a romantic date, enjoy a few drinks or have a good walk together.
Kids also have access to a playground that is part of a neighboring school. Children are free to use the playground at certain hours. That is, when there are no on-going classes like weekends, holidays or weekday afternoons after school hours.
Top-Notch Culinary
The two in-house Restaurants at the Atmosphere Resort have already made a name for themselves nationwide – “Ocean” and “Breeze” offer local and international dishes of such exceptional culinary quality.
Both restaurants have open kitchens which allow guests to visually see the beautiful preparation of dishes and directly interact directly with the chef. The good view of Negros sea also makes the experience extra special.
In addition to fish and meat dishes, they also offer an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan meals. Other eating lifestyles or diet restrictions are also well accounted for – gluten-free dishes, organic vegetables or low-carb dishes are also available.
Every guest can enjoy a good breakfast prepared according to their personal wishes or the traditional breakfast buffet, inclusive of their stay.
In the garden area, there is the resort’s bakery where guests can enjoy a good selection of coffee and pastries right beside the pool.
A good view of the pool and the pool bar at Atmosphere Resort
Guests can also enjoy a cocktail or good wine at the pool bar while enjoying a good swim and some finger foods on offer.
Barbecue Nights are regularly organized for the guests to savor some beautiful evenings at the resort. If you want an exclusive romantic experience, you may also book a private candlelight dinner by the beach or – even more exclusive – in the Treehouse.
Experience an extraordinary lovely evening when you book a romantic dinner at the Treehouse
Room Categories at Atmosphere Resort
There are six room categories at the Atmosphere Resort. All rooms are aesthetically pleasing, modern and spacious. The standard room features of all room categories are: a flat-screen TV, energy-saving air conditioning, a minibar, and all guests are entitled to a complimentary coffee, tea and some fresh tropical fruits. The room categories differ in size price and furnishings.
The beautifully inviting garden at the Atmosphere Resort
Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable when you stay at Atmosphere Resort
The simplest room category is the Deluxe Suite Room which has a total area of 65 square meters. It has a fully furnished veranda that you will sure enjoy. This category is represented 14 times in the resort.
They also have the Premium Suite Room which 90 square meters in size, ideal for couples and honeymooners. In addition to the veranda, this room offers more comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. There are 6 Premium Suite Room available.
They also have Premium Pool Suites that boasts a private 20-square meter pool adjacent to the room – a real special kind of luxury!
The resort has Family Suite Rooms targeted to host family travels. A total of 4 Family Rooms are available.
In addition to these four room categories, the Atmosphere Resort also offers 8 Garden Apartments and 4 Penthouses. Both categories have a fully-equipped kitchen that allows self-catering similar to a holiday apartment. They are also more spacious than the other rooms – the Garden Apartment is designed for 2 people at 110 square meters and the Penthouse is designed to accommodate up to 4 people with an area of 205 square meters.
Atmosphere Resort Diving Center
A diving center is integrated into the resort, which of course strongly influences the target group who stays.
Many of the guests come to the Atmosphere Resort for a diving holiday. At Atmosphere Resort, guests and divers can have a wide range of options, from awesome diving spots, night diving, or dive excursions to unique coral areas like the Apo Island which inarguably, one of the best dive sites in the Philippines.
Courses of various interests and levels (e.g. underwater photography) are also offered in nine different languages (including German). There are also diving courses for beginners open for kids at age 8 or up.
Having your own diving equipment with you is certainly very practical, but if not, guests can also borrow suitable equipment at the resort. In addition, every diver also gets a permanent cloakroom for the entire duration of their stay.
Bahura Reef, the house reef at Atmosphere Resort.
Spots Around Atmosphere Resort: Dumaguete, Apo Island and More
The area around Dauin and the Atmosphere Resort is both culturally and scenically rich. The resort’s management certainly makes good use of this richness and incorporated it as part of their tour offerings. Guests have the option to book a wide variety of short trips or same-day excursions.
The Atmosphere Resort is located in the coastal community of Dauin in Negros Oriental. This humble town has a population of around 28,000. Dauin is only a short distance away from Dumaguete which is the capital of Negros Oriental. With its four universities, the city has a young, progressive and relaxed character. The best known of these is Silliman University with a strong focus on marine biology.
The small mountain town of Valencia is also worth seeing while Lake Balanan, Manjuyod sandbank or the Casaroro waterfall offer great natural experiences. A trip to the latter is an extremely sporty affair, because of the 300 steps that lead to steep rock walls down to the waterfall.
Apo Island is clearly visible and easy to get to from the Atmosphere Resort
From the resort, guests have a fantastic view of Apo Island, which politically belongs to Dauin and can be reached by boat in around 30 minutes. Excursions to this island are particularly popular with divers because it is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. It is also home to a turtle sanctuary on the beach, where sea turtles of impressive sizes can be seen up close. There is a 700-strong fishing community on Apo Island that we have come to know as a very warm and cheerful community based on our multiple visits to the island.
Atmosphere Resort and Sustainable Tourism
The management of the Atmosphere Resort is aware of its crucial responsibility towards the environment. Certainly a bastion for sustainable tourism, the resort minimizes any negative impacts it may have on the environment. Some sustainable practices implemented here include:
- There is zero-use of plastic bottles at the Atmosphere Resort
- To reduce water and energy consumption, linens are only washed every other day and towels are only replaced when guests place them on the floor – as a sign that they are dirty
- Hot water is produced using solar energy
- Complimentary bathroom supplies such as shampoos and shower gels are put in refillable bottles
- Garbage is segregated
- Swimming pools use only chlorinated saltwater
- There is a strict diving etiquette for guests, for example touching and feeding sea creatures are strictly prohibited
- A marine biologist regularly informs the guests about the sea’s problems, such as massive plastic pollution or threatened coral reefs.
The beautiful entrance at Atmosphere Resort
How to Get to Dauin
You can reach the Atmosphere Resort, Dauin via Cebu or Dumaguete.
The latter city is much closer to Dauin and can be reached by taking a domestic flight or via a local ferry. Once in Dumaguete, the resort is only about a half-hour drive away.
A drive from Cebu City is also conceivable and takes around four to five hours. At the southern tip of the island of Cebu, a half-hour ferry crossing to Negros is available and then another short land travel going to the resort. The advantage of this long journey is that you have the opportunity to see much of the Cebu landscape.
The exact address of the resort is:
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa
Maayong Tubig, Dauin
6217 Negros Oriental
Philippines
+63 35 4006940
Individualized Dumaguete Tour
Certainly, we can also assemble a tailor-made tour for you.
For a hassle-free diving holiday, we will organize the whole trip including all transfers, transportation, tours and of course, a relaxing stay at Atmosphere Resort. Dumaguete can also be easily combined with equally beautiful islands in the Visayas like Siquijor, Bohol, Cebu or anything on your must-visit list. Feel free to let us know. Get in touch with us here.
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