Thresher Cove Resort & Dive Center

Malapascua Island


On a private beach a 10-minute walk north of Bounty Beach, this well-managed operation is an excellent all-rounder. Dorms have air-con and are cleaned daily while the delightful 'native-style' cottages have TV, and either queen or twin beds. Book the huge Captain's Villa, which can sleep five, for privacy and luxury. Free motorbike transfer from the boat drop-off.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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1. Logon Beach

0.39 MILES

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2. Bounty Beach

0.49 MILES

This glorious stretch of pale sand occupies almost the entire southern part of the island. It's lined with hotels, restaurants, dive shops and massage…

3. Cemetery

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This waterside cemetery has sun-bleached graves.

4. Lighthouse

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5. Lookout

1.19 MILES

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6. Virgin Island

23.46 MILES

About an hour's boat ride from Santa Fe in Bantayan, this tropical islet is a popular (perhaps too popular) day trip. The white-sand beach is gorgeous and…

7. Paradise Beach

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8. Agta Beach

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