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Duka Bay Resort

Medina, Medina, Mindanao, Philippines
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Duka Bay Resort
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Medina
17 May 2013 -
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Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This was my 2nd time here but I enjoyed more our latest visit. It was a company outing of my husband and families were also invited. More than anything I love the beach. It was perhaps of the timing of a very good weather and not so crowded that time. The sea water is warm not so salty. You can... More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I brought a team of 24 ministers from Manila to conduct a Worship seminar for three days in Gingoog City. The schedule was very tight but the results were overwhelming. So, our church there brought us to Duka Bay Resort to relax and unwind. We certainly were not disappointed. We just rented one of the bigger cottages (with nets to... More

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Gingoog City, Gingoog, Philippines
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

To Those Who Felt That The Food is so exorbitant ; Just get out at the gate of the resort and asked those small store lined in the hi way to cooked,they will will cooked the food you like with & you can haggle the price. Duka Bay's food Price is really high....parang naka shabu ka sa presyo;high na high... More

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Butuan, Philippines
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

A few kilometers away from Gingoog City you can't miss Duka Bay Resort as there is a big sign to the direction to the resort. It is a secluded place with big trees lining to the beach. It is a good place to relax &unwind. They offer water activities to choose from-aquabike, diving, jetski, bananaboat, snorkel,kayaking & bottom glass boat.... More

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hongkong
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The rooms are big with 2 double bed. It can accomodtae 4 adults in one room. But the rooms are old. The room's air condition is not enough. Even the aircon is in full blast the room is still hot. The toilet is dirty. It has cock croach. And lots of ants inside the room. There are a cab web... More

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Mysen, Ostfold, Norway
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2013

2 nights at duka bay was ok but the surroundings were dirty, many flies inside the restaurant needs better air condition in the room , they put electic fan to help the air conditioning n the room. The terrace was dirty. Food was ok, workers ok location ok. Just need to upgrade and focus on cleanliness so that no flies... More

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australia
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

We had a nice experience with the dive staff. My son and wife were guided snorkeling while I scuba dived. There are four dive sites and it is interesting to see the artificial reefs developing. The resort is very dated. The rooms are in very great need of remodeling. The bathroom was awffuly dilapidated. The motel staff were not very... More

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Warwick, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

we were placed in the very end Villa and so it was possibly 400mtrs to walk to the dining room... it is open and not aircon and so i am thankful that it was not raining and there were no storms while we were there. The room was infested with ants and bugs and although they told us they had... More

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Butuan, Philippines
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

This Hotel is unexpected clean and client friendly hotel find on North mindanao. For once we were well treated. and when our neighbor was sooo proud to install 3 big chicken on his terrace a quick alert on the personnel was enough to quickly solve the situation. Diving there is nice. Food is ok. the only problem we've got was... More

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butuan city
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

This place is really nice for relaxing,,they have scuba diving, banana boat and kayak..it's really nice there...rooms are very big good for 4 person. but in the restaurant foods are over pricing..i hope they will make a change on it..i hope the management will read this..ive been to many resorts and places here in the philippines...so i know if the... More

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Additional Information about Duka Bay Resort

Also Known As:
Duka Bay Hotel Medina
Duka Bay Hotel
Address: Medina, Medina, Mindanao, Philippines
Region: Philippines > Mindanao > Medina
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Medina
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
COME TO THE TRANQUIL, shady Duka Bay Resort, Inc. Watch the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Enjoy our elegant, spacious villas, open-air restaurant, and rich coral life. Make use of our scuba diving gears, kayaks, bancas, and glass bottom boats. Have fun!Duka Bay Resort, Inc. is in the quiet, laid-back town of Medina, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Far from the city, the resort occupies a sandy shore and a hill, and is soothingly shaded by a cluster of large ancestral trees. Nine villas -- spacious, elegant, and fully furnished -- provide a breathtaking view of the bay and the island of Camiguin. ... more   less 

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