Every time I go to Zambales, I always stay here. It's the only resort in Sitio Liwliwa that has a…read morehalf pipe, for all the skateboarding enthusiasts out there. Before it was called Good Karma, this resort was called the Pit Bowl. This is because prior to being a half pipe, it used to be a skate bowl. The owner, DK, also has a cute little pitbull-American bulldog mix, so that's where the name partly came from. It's a great little place that's perfect for backpackers who really don't mind roughing it. I say this because there are two outdoor bathrooms, and one has a broken lock that needs to be tied up. Also, at night, frogs tend to congregate outside the bathroom door, so if you're not into that, maybe stay at other hostels in the area. It's within walking distance of the beach and Mommy Phoebe's cafeteria, so you won't have trouble finding food.

Wonderful service & great breakfast. Clean rooms with comfy bed and air conditioning. Easy access…read moreto a private beach. Lots if fun beach activities and of course swimming in a beautiful setting

We went to Krystal beach but they didn't have room for us for a day stay, so we asked around and…read morewas pointed to Prince JB which was right next door. The owner approached us and asked us if we were looking for place to stay. We paid very little for a big hut with a big table and surrounding benches and a bamboo bed (papag.) They didn't have electricity during the day and the fans were not working, but we didn't care we had shade and the hut can be locked with your things in it to keep it safe. They also had airconditioned rooms if that's what your looking for. Day Rates and Overnight rates are available. The bathrooms were clean as well as the shower rooms. If you needed surf lessons, all you had to do was walk to Krystal Beach's Quiksilver Surfing lessons and you're done. Why pay for the expensive resorts when you can save money and enjoy more at JB's. You can grill food and the owner has ice as well. The beach on the other hand can be a little cleaner. Towards the end of the day there were dirty diapers and plastic bottles, from people passing by, but I think that's everywhere along that shoreline. People are just to lazy to carry their trash to the garbage cans.

Great beach resort for divers and suffers Basic good value rooms and great staff make this an…read moreideal get away from Manila

From the owner: We are a different kind of beach resort with a great mix of foreign and local guests and customers…read morewho love to surf, scuba dive, camp, nature trip, and even just have beers by the bonfire! We've got you covered! Quality rooms at affordable prices!

Relaxing, hidden, and far away from the hustle and bustle of Manila. Despite the distance, this…read moreresort was worth the 3.5 hour drive from Metro Manila. Crystal Beach is in the town of San Narciso in the Province of Zambales. The resort features air-conditioned rooms, cottages, and beachside camping tents. They also have WiFi in the main area. There are a few bon fire pits and grilling stations for anyone to use. We opted for a day entrance just to experience the food, beach huts, and the sand. The admission fee, parking, and cost of food were very reasonable. The long journey from Manila definitely made us hungry. We decided to try out their restaurant located in the main common area. Seating was easy and we also chose the table closest to the fan for comfort. We ordered sisig, tuna salpicao, halo-halo, rice, and sinigang na hipon. The sisig has a nice mix of crunch with a citrus-pepper marinade. The tuna salpicao was tender and flavorful. The shrimp sinigang, which is a true Filipino favorite, was sour and savory. Halo-halo came last as a dessert. The bowl was filled with various sweet toppings and a generous scoop of ube ice cream. Post lunch coma started to kick-in and we decided to relax in one of the many beachside huts. Beach chairs were available along with the perfect view of the mountains and blue waters. The beach was almost empty and quiet. There are available surfboard rentals and surfing lessons for anyone seeking to ride the small waves. Showers are available near the common area. I would recommend this resort to anyone seeking a tranquil escape.

Very disappointed on this beach..first the sand of the beach is not that clean as you see on their…read morewebsite 2nd price of shake..120 pesos for melon and 100 pesos to mango!!! Any differnce? Cabin itself no restroom, lights need update, outlet for 15 person capacity have 3 electric fan!!! Food is so pricey..restroom is to far for the cabin ..not recommend this beach for my friend

This is a great hotel for the area. It's clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The dining rooms…read moreare big. The outside dining area has many tables close to the pool. The bar area is nice and open. There's a pool table as well. They have live music and karaoke on certain days. The bar gets pretty packed. A local hangout. The beer was cold, and stayed cold. I definitely appreciated that. I didn't get to try the food too much except for a few breakfast items. The bangus was great. Longanisa was good. It's the local savory type, not sweet. The tocino was the sweet kind. Corned beef was made with fresh corned beef. The calamansi juice is very sweet. I would stay here again. I'd recommend this place for travelers coming through. Breakfast is included with your stay!

They literally were trying to charge us for a lost towel that probably the housekeeping didn't…read moreexchange for when they cleaned the room. We were there negotiating for about an hour explaining our side and ask for the videos around the resort supporting our claim but they said it they are not working, which is not our fault. So they end up apologizing to us for their mistake. One thin bath towel will cost us around 18$/900 pesos. The rooms were old and much needed Reno for the resort and they charge premium for a night.

Towels are shitty, same towels given that use in the pool and beach…read more Rooms are outdated, the lights are dark, we had to request for light bulbs for the ceiling fan. Lack of hand and face towels. Hotel guests have to pay for a beach umbrella? - ridiculous! This would have been a complimentary. We're not allowed to have 2 towels for a beach or pool day! The staff was asked for a beach chair and seems don't wanna give us one! WTH?! No elevators/lift... be sure your website says so. Breakfast buffet that was included in the booking sucks! It's cheap- corned beef, viena sausage. Not a lot of fruit selections (only water melon, cantaloup & papaya, I asked for mangos, twice in consecutive breakfasts in our 3 days of stay, said they are out! No one cares and takes note of it. No liquid coffee creamer. A local fresh milk Alaska brand or Magnolia would have been heaven! Highly NOT recommended

I'm impressed. They have the BEST service, room's nice, and free chips and drinks. Go here if…read moreyou're planning to stay at Subic!

Arrive on a weekday and about to leave today, Friday. The experience is worth it. The place is…read moreserene and lovely, wonderful sunsets! I like a quiet beach and this place fulfilled it but not for long, familirs are here for the weekend. Rooms are clean, spacious, smell nice. Their staff aim to please, the food was outstanding that after the 1st night, we decided to stay and eat in their outstanding restaurant. Prices were reasonable considering the upscale quality of their food. They said they will have a pet hotel soon. I will be back.

A HIDDEN GEM! A must go retreat for family, big groups, honeymooners, quick getaway, etc! Only less…read morethan 3 hour drive from Manila. The road going towards the resort is so narrow. You would not think this didn't go anywhere! We actually tried booking through Airbnb but they only limit it to sixteen people; or I think Airbnb's requirement. The representative told us to communicate through Facebook instead as we needed a big group reservations for 30 as their description on Airbnb stated they can accommodate up to 30 people! Easy reservations with them via phone and the best place to go so far since visiting the main island! The resort has their own farm of fruits and veggies so everything is fresh and depends on the season; they can only make certain meals during the season. Food is pretty decent. We reserved the villa for our stay called - 'Sta. Teresita Villa' where it has its own private infinity pool. The villa has its own kitchen, two and half bathrooms and two bedrooms. It has great views! It was so awesome! We all didn't want to leave!! We also rented additional rooms that had outdoor jacuzzi's. You can order set meals for 5 or 10 or ala carte. Just to let you know, if you are used to American portions, you may have to order more than average. They have fresh buko drinks, too. They plan to add a zip lines in the resort. I can't wait! Tips to remember: - Weather is still very warm here so don't over dress. OK, I mean HOT and humid! - Bring bug spray especially during rainy season. Bugs are huge here!! Bring slippers! - pools have overhead covers so even if rained on, you can still swim. Bring waterproof camera bags. - No wifi except in the lobby. Free wifi. 3G goes on and off within the resort so good luck! No use coming here if you are working! - It's easy to use Waze to get here but leaving, make sure to start the Waze while using the wifi in the lobby or it won't turn on till a few km's out! Remember how you got there. - They do accept credit cards. - Bring snacks or drinks as their snack bar is limited. - Make sure to explore the resort, their crops and their pet snakes! - They do have a few blackouts. - Wake up before sunset to check out the lake and mountain views! Bring your good cameras! Also, love the weather in the morning! For my 650th review, I am dedicating it to Noni's Resort! Staff were very accommodating and super friendly for our big group! Prices were pretty good for our staff and what was offered. I will definitely recommend anyone to check them out and stay for a quick weekend getaway! You won't regret it! [69/100]

There are other bigger resorts in Patar Beach, Bolinao but it is most ideal for families because it…read moreprovides flexibility. There is a mid sized pool, there are rooms on the main building with the top providing expansive views of the beach. There are also several cottages that can be used during the day if they are not booked or occupied. The beach can stretch to over a hundred meters on ebb tide. Rooms open to the front verandas where you can set up for al fresco dining. Rooms are clean and has airconditioning. Smart TVs where you can plug downloaded movies. There is an outhouse for communal cooking with gas stoves and sinks provided as well as prep areas. This is important because dining out can only give you the same options at some point. There are also hammocks, outdoor seating and lounge chairs and dining huts by the beach side. There is a convenience store by the corner for small stuff if you forgot something. Staff are responsive and accommodating. Prices are reasonable and competitive.