maxima aqua fun

This is a good attraction but defiantly don't go expecting first class facilities (it is a developing country after all). The slides are okay and the turtles in the net are so cute. The banana boat was great fun! However there are LOTS of steps and they are kind of slippery and dangerous (I fell down and grazed myself). Defiantly not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Big waves and much crap in the water. And too little with masks and snorkels. And dangerous sharp rock on the shore.

So blessed that we have amenities i this place we dont need to travel in luzon... wow thankswow wow wow.... hold your breath

REMINDER: This is not a beach. It is a very good place. It has a very long slide. Has a water blob. We visited weekdays so we are unlucky we are unable to try the canopy overview.

Don't visit during the weekdays because most of the adventure activities are not available, on the other hand, you'll have the place all to yourselves.

I have been here 4 times with 4 different sets of friends and I have a great time everytime. That's how much I like this place. :-) Entrance fee is 250php, inclusive of the canopy walk, water blob, and unlimited use of the 2 tarpaulin slides. You are also allowed to snorkel their in house reef and jump on their diving platforms. The canopy walk and the water blob are available only on weekends so we weren't able to experience them. Even with the closed attractions, there were still enough activities to keep us occupied. The food from their restaurant is pretty expensive so it's better to bring packed meals or buy raw food from the market and just grill it once at the resort.

Everything have price,from entrance of Php250.You can ask for the picture on the giant slide but you'll pay Php60 without any heading for the name of the place.The cost of the 1.5 litter softdrinks is Php100 and additional P10 for the plastic cup.The tables that you stay don't have extra cost but the smell is not good.From our table I smell like their is a comfort room beside me. The comfort room is also not maintained. I'm strongly not recommend this place

Amenities aside, we had a great time here. This is the place to be for adventure seekers with a giant slide leading to 30/50-ft deep sea waters and also a blob beside it. We will definitely come back!Note:- Not for the faint-hearted and those who just want to lounge by the beach. There is no shore here.- Amenities such as the restaurant and shower area need major overhauling. I cannot begin to describe the state of the shower area. If not for the giant slide and the blob, the resort would be a major fail.

The Maxima's Water-Slide reminded me of my young and dangerous youth days at the then "Big Splash" in Singapore...Sliding down Maxima's Water-Slide of 40 meters in length with a steep gradient gives you real adrenaline rush. The feeling of being cataputted into the air at the end of the slide give you a feeling of a skydiver with a 4 meter's "free- fall" drop into the water is the "bonus" adrenaline rush to finish off the adventure!!You Should Be Here!

If you're a kind of person who loves perking up your adrenaline, then try doing the steep slide that they have. It's really exciting and fun!

Nice slide and water blob but after that, everything is either something you will hate or forget.Pro's:- Nice adventure trial- Try the giants slides and water blog.- Good spot for divingIt is very clear in their ads that this is resort has no beach front.CON'S:- Food and beverage are very expensive!!!! More pricey than the regular hotel in Davao and even if you will compare it to the food on flight.- Extremely dirty toilet and bath. No hot water. Roaches in some area.- Entrance fee is too pricey for the services- Poor service of staff.

Services get better each year. over Php200 admission fee. Fun slides and underwater photography offered. May be reached by boat from Sta. Ana wharf for roughly Php150 at a specified time in the morning. (2011)

I love the slide, the small airconitioned room is cheap @ 3-4k per night (for 4 persons)..Sarap ng lahat2x.. Daming activities. Kulang ang isang linggo!!Sobrang ganda dito babalik talaga ako !! Babait ng mga tao at maasikaso..Yun nga lang, you really have to bring food. Just bring your own food. Period. Hahaha

Entrance fee is too much if you are planning to just eat there. One attraction that should have a warning to users is the blob, where they jump from a height to an inflatable cushion on the water. To my knowledge there has been 2 victims, one suffered a fractured thigh bone that needed surgery!

I've been to this place several times already. I think it was the 6th if I remembered correctly. Yesterday, Jan. 25, 2014 we went there with my sister and brother in law who came all the way to manila to have a vacation here in Davao. If you are looking for something fun to do this is a perfect place for you. Maxima resort is located in samal island. It's a resort on the hill side of the mountain with giant slides leading to the sea. Take note they don't have a shoreline. To get there from Davao City, you can bring your own car and ride a barge. It would take approximately 15mins. to get to the island. From the wharf you will need to travel another 20 to 30 mins. to get to the resort. There's still an on-going road construction but all in all it's passable. The road leading to the main entrance is not cemented so it would be best to bring a four wheel drive especially if it's raining. For an entrance fee of 250 pesos, you can use their facilities such as the two giant slides, kayak, diving platform and canopy walk. We have not tried the kayak and canopy walk though. You can also swim and just snorkle to see their live corals and giant clams. Better to bring your own gears for hygenic purposes. Also, I am not sure if you can rent these in the resort. You can also do scuba diving at a cheap price of 800 pesos. You may also rent the banana boat at a minimal fee. Picnic table is free of charge. You can choose any vacant table. I believe you can bring your own food. We ordered our food from the restaurant. Service is slow thus better order like one to two hours ahead your scheduled meal time. Food is okay and reasonably priced. Flies and cats are everywhere so don't leave your food on the table without any cover or unattended. I recommend this place for kids and young adults who wants to have some fun. Not recommended for senior citizen or older people as you will need to climb up and down the steep stairs. Lower your expectations, this not a first class resort. Recommended for day tour only.