Resorts
ATLANTIS PUERTO GALERA RESORT
With so many resorts to choose from, of very varying quality, we have been very careful in our selection, choosing a resort which combines the very best western management with superb Indo-Pacific diving and service. Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort is a PADI Five Star resort with first class accommodation. The resort not only offers wonderful diving but also gracious hospitality and the security of knowing you are diving with a truly competent and professional outfit.
The excellent service offered by the hotel and the dive centre starts as you leave Manila Airport to find your private air-conditioned vehicle waiting for you for the road transfer. On arrival at Batangas you will be transferred by air-conditioned boat for the last part of your journey, which ends in a beach landing at the reception of the resort and a cool welcome drink.
All the rooms and suites are designed to offer you maximum comfort, privacy and an opportunity to relax. The en-suite rooms and suites are situated throughout the resort gardens and all have climate-controlled air-conditioning, fully stocked mini-bars, ceiling fans, solar heated hot water and cable TV with movie and sports channels. Executive rooms also have coffee and tea making facilities, wireless internet connections and DVD players. Deluxe Rooms have either a double bed or a double bed and a single bed. Coconut or Seaview Terrace Rooms have twin beds and have a large balcony. (Terrace Rooms (Seaview and Coconut) are on the second and third floor and have enhanced views.) The delightful Executive Suites are situated at the back of the resort garden at a raised elevation and have very large rooms, with a king bed, a living area, a refrigerator, a furnished balcony and sea views. The resort has its own swimming pool and you can enjoy sunbathing or perhaps take a massage round the pool. The Massage Room offers a full spa service including manicures, pedicures, body scrubs and fabulous aromatherapy massage.
Toko’s Restaurant prides itself on coming up with a unique dining experience using fresh local products and flavours. A daily changing menu is offered for lunch and dinner,. with theme nights, buffets and even a lunchtime Mongolian Wok! Oven fresh bread, homemade breakfast, catch of the day, superb roasts, prime beef, aromatic and hot curries, freshly picked tropical fruits and vegetables all add up to Lonely Planet describing the restaurant as having “world class cuisine”. There is great emphasis on cleanliness in the kitchen and the kitchen itself has been specially imported from Germany and the staff trained in health and safety to avoid those stomach problems that can be encountered when Europeans visit Asia.
The Camera Room is equipped with a high-speed broadband connection and internet computer rental is also available. Wireless connection is available throughout the resort. The Camera Room also has areas for working on cameras and videos. A small shop sells local jewellery, sarongs and practical items such as sunscreen. You will find a complete range of dive equipment and computer accessories offered amongst the local art, travel books, fish ID guides and postcards.
Atlantis Dive Shop is one of only a very few dive centres in Asia with the rating of Five Star PADI Career Development Centre. They are proud to offer the highest standard of dive education (from children’s SASY and Bubblemaker programmes up to Divemaster and Instructor level), facilities, service and dive guides. Four day boat dives, Mandarinfish dusk dives and night dives are offered daily (dusk and night dives are paid for locally), and there is a wonderful range of dive sites to choose from. Divers are encouraged to discus their diving requirements with the dive guides so that they can try to fulfil diver expectations. Just 6 divers to each dive guide, most dive sites just 10 minutes from the resort and a choice of longer day trips makes this resort an excellent choice for the keen diver. Private diving trips can be arranged. Photographers will find the superbly equipped Camera Room indispensable. Here you will find multi-sockets for charging, a matted workbench with good lighting, laptop and camera storage facilities, air guns, internet facilities and CD/DVD burning facilities.
There is a minimum stay of 7 nights (unless combining a stay with Atlantis Resort Dumaguete). Longer stays are possible.
From $1306 for 7 nights. Includes: 7 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on a twin/share basis in a Deluxe Room at the Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort; 6 days of diving (up to 4 boat dives daily between 0800-1600, including two full day dive trips, dive guide); free use of internet/coffe/tea bar.
Manila Airport/Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort/Manila Airport transfers: $179 per person for 2 people; $357 for 1 person. Reduction for non-divers. Single Occupancy Supplement: From $266 for 7 nights.