This was easily a 5* experience. Great resort, great dive shop, great location on Sabang Beach…read more They make the diving here relaxing, very relaxing. There are lots of great room choices. I splurged for $168/night with the room (21) overlooking the beach. There were probably other options with great views and I'd consider them upon return. The greatest benefit though was proximity to the dive shop and "front door." It was easy to pop up after a dive, do some camera checks, shower, change, eat, and get ready for the next dive. The dive shop is fantastic. Definitely 5*. Great support from all the staff. The dive masters/guides were great. Thanks to Anto, Robert, and Mike. Their ability to spot critters was amazing. Thanks to the boat crew. I loved not having to carry my equipment to and from the boat daily. They rinsed daily. This left me more time to focus on my camera gear and prep for the next dive. It left me with more energy for diving. Great opportunities with 4 boat dives a day: typical 2 morning and 2 afternoon with the night dive on demand. Oh, and you get a hot towel on every dive! It was a nice touch for the colder divers. This is a nudibranch paradise. They were on every dive and lots of different kinds. Definitely do a night dive just to see the mandarin fish which are "house reef" distance. They have lots of pygmy seahorse opportunities, but I only saw one fan this trip with seahorses. I may have counted 15-20 "empty" purple fans. Other highlights: I saw a few turtles, other seahorses, and frogfish. They do have opportunities for thresher sharks, but I never saw any. Would love to focus on that opportunity next time! There was just so much to see. The service all around from hotel to restaurant to dive shop was superb. It was easily 5*. Oh, they offer 24/7 everything. From whatsapp/front desk to restaurant (slight upcharge for late late orders). The whatsapp response was fast from US time zones because they are 24/7. The location for me was a highlight. The Sabang Beach town activity at night can get a little loud. Plus, they are doing some major construction on the town boardwalk area. The property is far enough away, around a corner, that you don't hear any of this. Nice gym. Nice pool. There was definitely some confusion on the "full board" $8 breakfast, which was included in my room charge. I'd probably just pay separately if I were to go back. Most items on the menu are cheaper than $8. You are charged for any additions. So, just pay as you go and save some money. They offer a VIP solution from Manilla international airport which is It is a bit pricey but you don't have to think with airport pickup, 2+ hour private car shuttle, 30 min private boat transport, and drop off right by the property. So, no bag drag nightmares. The only negative is you have to make the $250-$300 payment in cash upon arrival to the property. There are limited ATMs in Sabang, so bring enough cash for this and tips. This is definitely the place you want for Sabang Beach and Puerto Galera diving. I wouldn't even consider another property. With some of their 2023 planned upgrades, I can't wait to go back.

Looks nice enough for the standards of the beach, but they blast dreadful pop music from…read morepoor-quality speakers on repeat All Day Long Every Day! If you're staying here, make sure you leave between about 7AM and 11PM to avoid the noise pollution. Upside is that it's on a less busy stretch of beach than some of the big resorts.

Atlantis lives by their motto *"Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend"* -- and they truly mean every…read moreword. Our dive vacation to **Atlantis Puerto Galera**, located in the heart of the **Coral Triangle**, was unforgettable from start to finish. Our trip was delayed due to **Typhoon Fung Wong (Uwan)**, but the moment we arrived, the warmth of the staff and the beauty of the resort washed away every ounce of stress. The level of care, attention to detail, and aloha spirit extended to us was something rare and special. **The Staff & Hospitality** The team at Atlantis deserves its own award -- something like **"The Island Heart Hospitality Award"** or **"The Aloha of the Philippines Excellence Award."** They were that extraordinary. Every interaction felt genuine. They learned our names, checked in on us constantly, and made us feel like part of their ohana. **The Diving** Puerto Galera is part of UNESCO's **"Most Beautiful Bays in the World"**, and diving here proved exactly why. The reefs were vibrant, healthy, and full of marine life. Our dive guides were incredibly knowledgeable, safety-focused, and passionate about the ocean. **The Resort** Immaculately clean rooms, great food, hot showers, peaceful grounds, and a dive operation that runs like absolute clockwork. After long days underwater, every detail was taken care of -- from help with gear to warm drinks and smiling faces. **Bottom Line** If you're looking for world-class diving paired with genuine Filipino hospitality, Atlantis Puerto Galera is the place. We arrived as guests... and absolutely left as friends.

Wonderful dive operation that makes the most of great diving. Food and room service also very well…read moredone and staff are genuine and helpful.

Scandi Divers was the highlight of my trip. Angel answered all my questions prior to my arrival,…read moreand all the staff made me feel at home once there. Their dive shop is well run and the best part is there are plenty of incredible dive spots within a 5 min boat ride. I also recommend you rent a scooter from them and ride around the island for a couple hours. That was really fun. Their restaurant is reasonably priced and really tasty, make sure to skip the cheeseburger for the local dishes if your time in the Philippines is short. I also appreciatrd they had starbucks coffee. Getting there from Manila isn't hard but leaving is tough just because you don't want it to end.

Can't get a hold of anyone to make a reservation. Anyone else having this problem? Heard nothing…read morebut good things about this place. Passport is in order and I want to book a flight.

Just got back from an 11 day stay at Badladz in Puerto Galera, Philippines. We had an absolute…read moreamazing time. Started the process 6 months ago and Sean (Owner) answered emails in a very thorough and quick way. I had a ton of questions and he answered all of them. The Resort: Quaint and Boutique is how I would describe it. The location is away from Sabang and the party atmosphere. It was a unique experience in that everything we had to pay for, just went on our room tab. That included diving, spa treatments, excursions. Diving: They don't own their own boats, but do own the dive shop that is located next to the main lobby. Why do I mention this? They have a dedicated dive instructor on site and when it is time to dive, we drive 5 minutes to the port and get right on the boat. Staff handles all the gear from transporting it, setting it up, and rinsing it. If you want to do it your self you can, but it was nice to have them do it. Diving in Puerto Galera is excellent with the Verde Island trip being the highlight of the week. Getting there: There are several different options ranging from public bus to private vans, slow ferry or fast ferry or private speedboat. We chose private and Sean set everything up for us. Food: Restaurant was excellent. Service was excellent. You are not in the USA so our normal expectations don't apply. Food always came out hot. They serve Mexican, American, Filipino foods and all the portions were good size. Prices were comparable to the restaurants in town. Spa: Our group had 8 different sessions. All super professional and very good at what they do. Manicure/pedicure is slightly different than the US. Extras: The resort setup the island tour to some waterfalls for us (charged to our room). They also had a local tattoo artist come in and do tattoos for people (paid artist direct). If we needed a tuk tuk, they would call for us. If I went back to Puerto Galera I would definitely choose Badladz again.

Fantastic food, fantastic room value. Simple yet priced perfectly. Great pool and ocean access…read more Spa 30 feet away. And the staff. The best in the Philippines so far! If you are coming down from Manila, stop looking around and reserve here!

stayed here for a week jan '19. no complaints. the owner, Daniel Gensheimer, offers his phone…read morenumber to all customers to call him with any questions/concerns while anywhere in the Philippines. His staff was extremely polite, professional and helpful. The dining area and kitchen were super clean-I ate here every day-never had any issues. Wi-fi in Sabang is a hit and miss but here in Daniels hotels his wi-fi always worked and the credit card machine always worked. His staff helped me with arranging a ticket on the seaplane to manilla as well as a private trike. lots of European divers stayed here - the Koreans stayed next door. Diving equipment top notch, well maintained - I stayed in the VIP room, balcony, Bayfront- highly recommend- anyone who complains about this hotel or its staff has personal issues-Thanks again Daniel