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Buceo Anilao Beach and Dive Resort
Sitio Balanoy, San Teodoro, Mabini, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines, 4202 - See map
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Mabini part of Batangas, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Taal Volcano. Massage, restaurant and indoor pool are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.
Highlights
Hygiene Plus
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Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Important announcement -- "As part of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, the property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identification, travel itinerary, and other relevant information. Please contact the property for more details."
Facilities
Airport transfer
Car park
Shuttle service
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Swimming pool [indoor]
Kids club
Front desk [24-hour]
Check-in/out [express]
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Best Anilao Dive Resort”
Resort The resort is in nearly brand new and is in excellent condition. All cottages look west directly at the sunset, which is usually gorgeous in Anilao. The bathrooms are huge , have nice fixtures and have transparent ceilings to allow natural light. There are a pair of infinity pools, one 1.5 m deep and one 3 m deep. Both are great for relaxing and the deep pool is also perfect for checking your gear or learning buoyancy control. Food Unlike most local dive resorts, the food at Buceo is actually very good. There is the standard Filipino fare but also some interesting Filipino/European fusion dishes. Try the mango fish ceviche. It is somewhat like kilawin na tangigue but with more colour, spice and flavour. Staff The staff are excellent. Courteous and professional and competent. They made me feel at home. Diving The divemasters Dave, Elmar and Nani were highly professional and knowledgeable. The dives were varied: macro "muck" dives, reefs and wrecks. I'm a coral reef biologist by profession so I'm very hard to please, but Anilao is one of my favorite places to dive. Most people go to Anilao for the muck dives and macro photography but it is actually the centre of marine fish biodiversity, so the fish watching is second to none. In summary, an excellent experience that I intend to repeat soon.
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Great for big groups”
We had a memorable stay at Buceo, Anilao. The rooms are huge and can fit about 5 people. All rooms and the whole resort was clean and well kept. Only little issue we had were the big flies in the restaurant while dining. We couldn't really enjoy our meals bec we pretty much just had to shoo the flies the entire time and make sure they don't land on our food. Really unappetizing and a bummer. Other than that, the resort and the team were great!
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Great dive resort”
Really enjoyed our short (2 night) stay here, wish I could have made it longer! Wonderful staff that was helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Cute rooms with a beautiful view, good food, and great diving! Would certainly recommend Buceo Anilao to a friend and would definitely come back again myself.
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Dear Russell thank you very much for the stay and the nice review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and would be very happy to have you back with us soon Merry Christmas in advance Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Great Experience for 1st Timers in Anilao”
Accommodation price is a bit high for us, though it seems worth it based on the view, size, and quality of the room that we stayed in, plus the inclusive buffet breakfast. Only set backs on the room are no wifi and TV. Food may appear expensive - though serving size per order is already good for two - so food price is okay. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Management needs to correct info on google maps and waze on how to get there. We were made to pass through very steep roads and the marked end destination is not the actual parking area of the resort. Overall, my family and I enjoyed our stay there. Will surely come back to satisfy our snorkeling urges. To the management and staff of Buceo Anilao, thanks and keep up the good work!
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Dear Anthony thank you for the visit and the review. Yes, our food plates are mostly to be shared. As for the TV, we do have on the bar and in the restaurant, but not in the room. Most of our guest are avid divers and dont watch Tv :-) WIFI is only in public places as mentioned and due to the location it is slow. Rest assured we work on that ! As for the arrival, best is always to get in touch with the resort to make sure which site to use to access the resort. Somehow on google maps and on Waze it seems to be not 100 % accurate and of course it shows the location, not the parking. As its not our parking and we are around 5 min boat ride away. Again, thank you very much for the visit and the review. hope to see you soon again Martin
Beautiful dive resort with full amenities and warm staff”
It's not often that you end up falling in love with a resort, but this is one of the few times that it will definitely happen to anyone visiting Buceo. I booked a one night stay and ended up extending for three more nights, just to take in the beautiful environment, bask in the warmth of the staff, and enjoy the ambiance of the place. I love all the details--the art, the food, the dive amenities, the camera room, the gorgeous spa and how Dave and Paz were both so sweet and accommodating. I'll definitely be back again, though I know this place gets booked fast. Thank you Buceo for a wonderful stay!
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Thank you very much Priscilla for this kind words and wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed, this is what we try to make possible every day ! Have a good day and hope to have you back soon Martin, in the name of the whole team
A little off the beaten path, but worth making the trip.”
This is primarily a dive resort. It is also perfect for a quiet get away. The rooms are clean and spacious. Hot shower and cold A/C. The staff are accommodating and friendly. The views are outstanding as well as the diving. Excellent swimming pool. The restaurant is average. Free breakfast is limited. The only concern is the number of steps to climb. The higher the room, the better the view and the more steps to climb. You must park and take the free shuttle boat to the resort.
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Dear David thank you for the visit and the review. Indeed, we are focused, like almost all resorts in Anilao, on Scuba diving guests. Glad you enjoyed your stay. True, we are on a hillside and the higher up, the better a bit the view. But in general from all our Deluxe rooms, you have a nice Sea and Sunset view. As for the complimentary buffet breakfast and restaurant in general, we always try our best to satisfy the different palates of our varied nationalities of guests. Of course, tastes are different and hopefully on a next visit we can improve on that. Thank you again for the visit and the review Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Great stay”
It was indeed an unforgetable stay at Buceo. We were welcome by the owner himself, Dave. He is very nice and persinnally attending all our needs together with his friendly staff. The rooms are spacious,clean and relaxing. Buceo is also great place for divers, very well equipped, organized and professional. They have 3 boats which is very convenient. I will definitely comeback and will recommend to all divers and to everyone who is looking for a nice and cozy place to stay in.
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Hi Brenda thank you very much for the nice review and the kind words. With pleasure I will inform the Resort about it. Again, thank you also for the visit Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Excellent value”
This is an excellent dive resort. While new and still under going some enhancements, it is about 95 percent complete. The food, accommodations, facilities and staff are great. The dive facility and dive staff are excellent - pricing is very reasonable.
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Caution - Transfer fees are greater than resort stay”
We wanted to stay at this resort. However AFTER we booked the resort we found that the resort charges $400 per couple for round trip transfer from Manila. Since our 4 day 3 night stay was $200 we found it to be exorbitant. Instead we bought round trip tickets to another island for $100 each and had private guides taking us to great dive sites. All for less than the transfer fees charged by Buceo Anilao. Yes we lost the $200 (non refundable for the whole stay) but wound up spending less overall. By the way, Philippine islands are a great place to dive and snorkel. Don't be afraid to explore the islands on your own. There are great deals and wonderful sites to see.
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Dear Andrew thank you for the review. We are sorry that we left you disappointed. As for the cancellation fees, this is rather common for hotels. The discrepancy for transfer and rooms is based on 2 points during the months of July to October. We offer a low season promotion on the rooms, therefore the difference gets less. And the second and most important point is the price. We charge USD 100 PER WAY, which is pretty the usual tariff in Anilao. This would be 200 USD both ways. Am surprised that you stated 400 usd for both ways ?. May I know where you get this information from, as also on our website the rates are stated Again, thank you for review and the possible misunderstanding about the transfer. Hope you would give us another chance to visit in the Future Have a nice day Martin
Great place to chill in Anilao!”
Our stay at Buceo was great! Staff were very helpful and accommodating and the rooms are clean and cozy. Although there wasn't a beach to chill at, the pool area sufficed. Overall, I loved our stay at the place!
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a must experience stay”
if you are in to beach sand, this is not a place for you, but if you are in to relaxation and good rooms scenic view of above the ocean and mountain buceo will give the best experience for you!
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Hi Jericho thank you for the review and the feedback. Definitely, we are a place to relax and most of all for Scuba Diver. Thank you again for the visit and the nice review. Hope to see you soon again Martin
Klamavá nabídka”
The resort is only accesible with a tricycle from Mabini (300PHP one way) and then you have to walk a steep walk a few hundred meters on foot, if the resort does not provide a boat. However, this is dependent on the operative connection. The voucher has erased phone numbers, so whoever has not bought expensive Philippine net data and is not online, is unlucky. Any purchase of food is only possible in Mabini, so any item (soy milk, fruit, vegetables) can only be purchased with a PHP increment of 600 (tricycle to Mabini and back). The food prices in the resort are thus in the monopoly position and accordingly they are set (fish with rice 370 PHP, for example). There is not any alternative outside the resort.
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Dear Rene thank you for the review and the comments. Indeed, in the communication via the provider (Agoda) the numbers are xxx. However, on your check in instructions you can find our phone number to contact. Normally guest let us know of the respective arrival time, so no need to walk. If we are informed ahead, we pick up the guests in our parking area which is 5 min boat ride away. The resort has no direct car access. So the walking can be avoided if resort is informed by sms in advance. As for the food, like most resorts we do not allow food and / or drinks to be brought into the resort. This is common practice and also for sanitary reasons. Regarding the food prices, I double checked with the resort and the ordered menu was Yellow Fin Tuna with Rice, which we do think is a fair deal for our resort. We are sorry that in certain aspects we did not fulfill your expectations. Again, thank you for the visit Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Accommodating, Friendly Staff & Great Service”
This is our second time to visit Buceo. The first time we did not stay. They have been consistent with regards to their great customer service. They can accommodate your request as long as it's reasonable. They maintain the cleanliness of their facility. Their breakfast was great!! We enjoyed our stay so much it's hard not to come back!!
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Dear Joseph Wow ! Great to read that you came back and enjoyed your stay. Very happy of course to read that and we look forward seeing you around another time With pleasure I forward your comments to the whole Team Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Excellent”
We had an amazing time at Buceo. Definitely a trip to remember. Their rooms are huge and staff is very friendly and dedicated to giving you great service. Would come back xo
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Great weekend getaway”
The room assigned to us is located at the top most part of the resort and going up the stairs is a little bit struggle esp if you're too tired. It has spacious and clean room with big bathroom. Good food, not too expensive. Great resort if you want to dive, or just swim at their infinity pools with 5 & 10 ft depths.
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Incredible”
Outstanding place. Everything was perfect. The staff was incerdible from start to finish. Grounds were immaculate. The attention given to all details for divers was top notch. A must visit in Anilao.
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Dear Nick thank you very much for the visit and the kind Words ! We are of course very happy to read and with great pleasure i inform Dave and the whole Team All the best Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Friendly staff, OK rooms, nice pool, great diving”
We stayed 3 nights and really liked the snorkeling and diving, the setting, the peace and quiet. The room was clean and had a great balcony. We wished for reading lights. The major downside was that the bathroom to our room had an unpleasant musty smell and there were harmless but annoying tiny bugs that came out of the sink and shower drain. The hotel was working on improving drainage on the hillside behind our room so maybe that will fix that problem. This is a new hotel, only open since April 2014. I've already recommended it to a friend as good value and a great spot for a short stay. Don't stay here, however, if you have trouble climbing stairs -- most of the rooms require a climb but yield lovely views of the sea and sunsets. Food was acceptable.
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Great place to unwind”
Reviews are on point. Service is excellent, save for slow lunch service upon arrival (they fully made up for it though). Everyone at the resort were warm... From the staff to the boatmen to the owner himself. Staff seems to be trained well as they Rooms are huge, can comfortably fit up to 5pax. Bathrooms are likewise large & well-lit. Only downside is the lack of TVs in the bedroom but this is already
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wish we spent more time here...”
Excellent secluded spot, away from everyone. Catch a boat from the resort for free diving experience and island hopping. Will return when there's more time to do proper diving experience.
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Thank you very much Ann for the kind words and the visit Glad you enjoyed it ! Hope to have you soon back with us Martin, in the name of the whole Team
Resort for Divers”
If you are nit a diver or don't snorkle, Anilao is not for you. We are not divers and we did not even try snokling and we booked this hotel during our second night in Anilao hoping for a swim in their pool. While there are two pools, the smaller one was the only serviceable because the other one was under going repairs. You need a boat ride going to this resort. There is a parking space (which costs P150.00) and you should contact the hotel for the boat ride. As we arrived at the beach of the resort, there were trash around and the staff simply did not care about this until we called their attention. Pros- modern rooms, -comfortable bed and the linens smell fresh. (Although one pillow case had stains and the bed sheet has a tear) -good a/c -friendly and considerate manager Cons- flies all around the restaurant - dirty beach - cockroach, flies and other insects in the room - limited food choices
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Dear Irene thank you very much for the visit and the review. Indeed, Anilao and also Buceo Anilao is dedicated to divers. As for the pool, correct and as mentioned on the site of Agoda, the one pool is under repair due to t he earthquake last April. Regarding the trash on the beach. this really depends on the season and the current. Our staff in fact is cleaning the beach very often but no matter what, always new trash (unfortunately...) arrive. Rest assured that we are aware of this and try to find solutions. Same like for the flies. For the cleaning of the room, thank you for the advice, so far we did not have this problem but will mention it to the management. For the food choices, we try our best but due to the location, a large choice is not so easy to organize and still do all fresh. Again, thank you for the visit and the review and hope to see you soon again Martin