Villa Markisa is a gem.
8 discreet rooms overlooking the water (so the resort is quiet and not too crowded), a dive center that was top-notch with excellent staff, well appointed rooms with beautiful outdoor showers in most, fantastic food that changes every day, and the most adorable staff we ever came into contact with while traveling.
The owner, Christiane, is extremely attentive to the guests' needs and organized a Manta Ray dive day (where we dove for an hour with 20 Manta rays swirling all around us) as well as a last minute excursion to explore the area in a private van with our family--that included silver shops, rice paddies, temples and the Water Palace. This was a highlight!
I had a massage almost every day at an open air spa on the premises....
We met really lovely people at the resort at mealtimes who were well traveled and loved diving-like us. A very international group.
Most of the diving takes place less than a 10-minute boat ride from the resort so it could not be easier.
We returned to our "real Lives" relaxed and refreshed.
Don't hesitate!