Just amazing from start to finish. Did 22 dives in 6 days and each one was different to the last…read more Fantastic facilities and quality from start to finish. They have really high standards, unlike many of the resorts in that area. 10/10 for everything.

I was on vacation with my father and my 11 year old brother and we decided to come here in order to…read moreget scuba certified! It was very exciting! The views of this place was AMAZING. The hospitality was so warm and welcoming. The staff were very friendly and also understood English well. The rooms were also not that bad, but I mean we were there to be scuba certified, we didn't really care about the rooms! My little brother and I (yes he also got certified!) were certified by Dr. Michael Perez! He is also good friends with my father. He was very knowledgeable, funny, and made my brother and I felt like he was our uncle! During our certification he took us to "The Cathedral" dive site and it was AMAZING! I have never seen so many fishes in one place before! I'm so grateful to have had this experience!

Dood and Dave Santos were awesome. I have been to a resort nearby before and it was a let down…read more This resort was amazing. First of all the service here is second to none. I wanted to get Advance PADI certified here and then do some other dives. I exchanged 30 emails with the shop before the trip and they made me feel welcomed and informed. The other shop nearby never answered a single email... The resort is clean and so are the rooms. The resort specializes in catering to underwater photographers. There is a camera cleaning room. There is an infinity pool. There is a bar. There is a restaurant with very good food on premises. There is a spa with amazing massage at night after a lond day of diving. The resort is only accessible by boat. There is a gated parking lot where you leave your car and the hotel personnel will come get you on a boat. I rented their gear and it was in good condition. The PADI certification was great and my instructor Roman Trono was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was patient and knew his way around the reefs especially the night dive where we encountered some bad surf. Make sure you do the dives with the shop as you will have an amazing time. The people here are very nice all employees are helpful and all of the guests seemed extremely happy to be here which made for an amazing vacation.

The rooms are huge and well airconditioned and comes with a tv and a bathroom with decent water…read morepressure. They all have a seaside balcony and has a regular key and a deadbolt. There are not many rooms in the whole resort so you can expect to be helped fast. They accept cash and major credit cards. A HUGE plus is that I checked in at 9am - waaay earlier than regular check in hours obviously and later than the regular checkout time by half an hour or so but since the resort was relatively empty when I stayed, they had no problem with it and did not charge me anything extra. I had also booked it for a day earlier than I meant to, and it was difficult trying to get in contact with them, but I emailed them and they changed it with no hassle as well! There is a decently large staff working the resort and many of them speak conversational english. The dining building has filtered water, tea, and coffee available at all times. They will also serve buffet style lunch or dinner (500-600 pesos) and a la carte smoothies and food as well, and the buffets were hit or miss for me but the a la cartes were great! There are a lot of flies out there so the flies sort of eat the food with you.. you are free to take the food inside to your room though! The staff is also constantly asking to make sure you are enjoying your stay and sort of hovers to check that you dont need anything else. By the water they have a dive shop where they rent out gear and provide boat service. (also great photo op location for the sunset). A downside was that when we I was getting tanks from them, they used tanks labeled NITROX but had regular air. Some of the tanks were not super recently inspected either. No bueno. But we tested it before using it to confirm that it was okay,, but I guess things are pretty lax in the philippines. Overall a great stay!

I learned about this resort in June when I attended the Scuba Dive Convention in Long Beach,…read moreCalifornia. I wanted to take a vacation with my son and stepson who were both heading out to college in the fall. I just wanted to have a place to relax, unwind, read a juicy summer novel, get massage, observe the pretty butterflies, listen to the soothing ocean waves, chirping birds, do my yoga, meditate and get a massage. The resort had comfy beds, air conditioning, cable tv and Internet. The whole town had a power outage and Aiyanar was the only hotel with a backup power generator. Power was back up in less than two minutes. On the other hand, my two active boys, wanted to try scuba diving and get certified, go jet skiing and snorkeling. Aiyanar delivered up to my expectations. Aiyanar had one of the best PADI certified master dive instructors available. Jodene is an expert professional, extremely knowledgeable and patient. He speaks fluent English which was a plus. He kept my two kids comfortable and calm. Vernie was a seasoned scuba instructor and underwater photography guide as well. Behind the scenes, the we had a hardworking, friendly and attentive resort manager, Joyce, who was the ultimate "maestro" conductor coordinating our requests for airport pickup, scuba lessons, offsite picnic lunch, and massages. My sons and I are extremely happy with our stay. We recommend this place and plan on coming back for the Advanced Open Water course.

I have stayed here for 2 nights and hated every minute the rooms are messy my toilet didnt work and…read morethe shower water is sea water and there a big gaps in door so bugs get in your not allowed food and drink in rooms and went scuba diving and was surrounded in jelly fish and was stung multiple times the breakfast buffet was horrible Scrambled eggs tasted like child food but staff were fantastic and very helpful which made the stay responsible. Final thoughts are very instagramable but wouldn't brush there teeth. Follow me yall

When in Batangas, Philippines and you are looking to dive the Anilao region, look no further…read more This resort is by far the nicest place in the area. Well established, excellent customer service, terrific dining, and of course, a well run Dive Shop. Lito, the dive master, has been diving this area for well over 20 years. He knows every nook and cranny of the local area. Compared to the other resorts in the area, this is by far the best in my opinion. They just get it. Keep in mind this place is the priciest. If you want to save a buck or two, don't come here.

We usually visit the Philippines in the off season. We stayed here in January 2018. When we arrived…read morethe parking lot for the shuttle down to the resort seemed a little sketchy but a new van showed up to transfer us to the resort. The little cottages were nice, nothing fancy but nice. Ours had a balcony overlooking the ocean where we enjoyed drinking our morning coffee (I did have to walk to the dining room and get it myself). We enjoyed the dining room ( my wife recommends the coconut curry soup :) We rented snorkeling equipment at their dive shop basically for 24 hours. We walked off their steps into some of the most beautiful snorkeling. Be warned, there is no beach. We took a boat ride excursion to a neighboring island for a day on the beach. We purchased the meal which was a tasty grilled lunch. The staff were nice, rooms quaint and adequate. A nice quiet place to relax and I would return. This is not a 5 star American resort Only down side was the weak WiFi, we could have paid for an upgrade but wasn't sure that would help.

I was in doubt when we arrive due to the steep and dark drive in to the resort. But the people…read moregreeted us like royals. They made us dinner, breakfast the next day and lunch. Food were freshly made and delicious. Free WiFi and offer different fun activities. Recommend you to check them out and stay.

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.

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]