Welcome to the most famous diving spot in the Philippines!
Anilao, Mabini
Known as “underwater photographer’s paradise”, Anilao is a Marine Protected Sanctuary that is commonly regarded as the birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines.
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| Underwater of Verde Island Passage |
It is s thriving tourist destination replete with open beaches and sheltered coves, subterranean caves of deep harbors, and a preserved heritage of brave men in history.
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| Verde Island Passage diving spot area |
Dive spots were slowly named one after the other around the perimeter of Mabini, including Bauan, all the way to the perimeter of the three islands across it, namely Maricaban, Caban, and Sombrero Island, which are part of the municipality of Tingloy. Since then, Anilao became the generic term to represent all of the dive sites found in Mabini, Tingloy, and Bauan.
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Diving in the Philippines
Located in Indo-Pacific's Coral Triangle and boasting over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is home to some of the world's best scuba diving. With pristine coral reefs, lush coral gardens, huge schools of fish, rare critters, manta rays, and even whale sharks--there's something for everyone in the Philippines!
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| Courtesy of Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort |
Why choose Anilao for your diving spot?
The closest underwater haven for fun dive tours from Metro Manila has always been Anilao. It is the main reason why almost all divers who reside in Metro Manila were baptized as a diver in Anilao before exploring other Philippine diving spots like Tubbataha Reef in Sulu Sea, diving in Apo Island, Coron wreck diving, diving in Puerto Galera, Bohol diving spots, and Cebu diving spots
Secret Bay, also known as Manit Muck, is probably the best muck dive site in Anilao. Here, you can find mimic octopus, wonderpus, pipefish, frogfish, and the list goes on.
The Pier is where you can find the much-sought-after bobbit worms and stargazers!
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| Twin Rocks |
Twin Rocks is great for macro and wide-angle alike, with pristine soft corals, schooling jacks, and plenty of small fish.
Beatrice is a great wide-angle site with colorful corals teeming with anthias and other reef fish.
To learn more, visit my list of Anilao (Batangas) Diving Spots
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In this guide, I share to you a list of resorts that are usually booked for Anilao diving experience or for a weekend getaway. Here are top resorts you can book in Anilao and nearby areas in Mabini:
Anilao Beach Club
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| Anilao Beach Club |
Nestled amid lush palms on a private section of beach along Balayan Bay, this tranquil, rustic resort lies 21 km from Batangas International Port, offering ferry service to Mindoro Island. Designed for both business and leisure travel, Anilao Beach Club Batangas can accomodate individual guests or groups for family reunions, groups holding seminar or team building events or dive clubs planning dive trips in the Anilao area.
Entrance fee: Php 750.00 per head (consumable with free hut/table)
Aiyanar Beach And Dive Resort
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| Aiyanar Beach And Dive Resort |
A stylish dive resort with luxury accommodations that make staying ashore as pleasant as the incredible diving in Anilao. Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort has strategically chosen its location on the mountainside so that the guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the sunset sinking in the ocean.
Room rate starts at: Php 5,000.00 on Agoda
Address: Sitio Looc, Brgy. Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0917 883 1428
Website: aiyanar.com
Facebook: Aiyanar Beach and Dive Resort
AquaVenture Reef Club
Located in the stunning peninsula of Mabini along Batangas Bay, AquaVenture Reef Club is a full service dive resort, offering everything from airport pickup round-trip, comfortable, clean and Covid-safe suites, diving classes to make the oceans accessible, local diving, ocean adventure tours and a diverse menu with a local flair in their restaurant.
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| AquaVenture Reef Club |
Room rate starts at: Php 7,000.00 on Agoda
Address: Sitio Looc, Barangay Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0919 999 0436
Website: aqua-venture.com
Facebook: Aquaventure Reef Club Resort
Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort
Eagle Point Resort is a seaside haven located at the tip of the Calumpang Peninsula in Anilao, Batangas. The resort is owned by a family corporation and is the largest and most popular diving destination for locals and foreigners in Batangas.
It is also the premier company outing venue in Batangas, as it offers exclusive access to private and secluded beaches and a plethora of water activities. Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort is the Leading Scuba Diving, Leisure & Family Resort in Anilao Batangas.
Must-try activity! Sepoc Beach and Eagle Point Resort Diving Experience in Anilao
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| Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort |
Room rate starts at: Php 3,200.00 on Agoda
Address: Barangay Bagalangit, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0917 846 3958 / 0927 351 0164
Website: www.eaglepointresort.com.ph
Email: info@eaglepointresort.com.ph
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La Chevrerie Resort and Spa
A seamless fusion of comfort and style, of recreation and relaxation, of simplicity and indulgence. A rustic yet luxuriously grand holiday escape, it is the ideal destination for a dream tropical vacation. La Chevrerie is a 5-star resort in Anilao, Batangas.
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| La Chevrerie Resort and Spa |
Room rate starts at: Php 9,800.00 on Trip.com
Address: 052 Barangay Ligaya, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0917 703 3320
Website: www.lachevrerie-resorts.com
Email: info@lachevrerie-resorts.com
Facebook: La Chevrerie Resort and Spa
Camp Netanya Resort and Spa
Camp Netanya Resort and Spa claims its popularity from its Santorini architecture giving rise to its brilliant blue domes and white wash buildings. Camp Netanya offers 48 guest rooms and villas, dive shop, wellness center and family-friendly facilities which everyone should enjoy.
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| Camp Netanya |
Room rate starts at: Php 7,200.00 on Trip.com
Address: Bauan - Mabini Rd, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0927-8954092 | 0939-7535074
Website: www.campnetanya.com.ph
Facebook: Camp Netanya
Casita Ysabel
Casita Ysabel is known for its rustic comfort - nestled in Mabini, Batangas. It has now become a favorite destination among local and foreign guests who are looking for privacy and comfort. A place of true relaxation, rejuvenation and a distinct rainforest ocean experience. It’s beauty and tranquility enfolds you with the warmth and charm of a paradise home.
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| Casita Ysabel |
Room rate starts at: Php 2,500.00 on Agoda
Address: Brgy. San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0908 822 0012 / 0935 395 2345
Website: www.casitaysabel.com
Email: casitaysabel@gmail.com
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Crystal Blue Resort
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| Crystal Blue Resort |
Set on the stunning backdrop of Balayan Bay, the crystal blue waters that the resort is named after, Crystal Blue Resort offers sheer quality in a tropical setting, with a variety of choices of leisure activities such as Snorkeling, Kayaking or just relaxing as well as world-class scuba diving. Crystal Blue Resort embraces beautiful architecture, blending with the local landscape and culture and is the perfect location for individual vacations, family holidays, group trips, and even business conferences.
Address: Brgy. Bagalangit, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: 0908 872 6401 / 0921 2999155
Website: divecbr.com
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Pier Uno Dive Resort
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| Pier Uno Dive Resort |
Pier Uno Dive Resort is a family owned resort started as a rest house for the Crisostomo’s family and opened to the public in November 2005. The resort features outdoor pool and Jacuzzi, dining hall, where all meals are provided, on-site dive training by certified SDI dive instructors and dive masters and a dive shop where guests rent dive equipment.
Room rate starts at: Php 4,000.00 on Agoda
Address: Brgy. Solo, Mabini, Batangas
Contact number: +63 2 743 7576
Email: admin@pierunoresort.ph
Website: pierunoresort.ph
Facebook: Pier Uno Dive Resort
Solana Resort
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| Solana Resort |
Nestled in the hilly, coastal peninsula of Anilao, Batangas, Solana Resort provides generous space, fresh sea breeze, calming sounds of the waves, thick flora, and spectacular views to relax the mind and spirit. Solana is your place under the sun where, regardless of the weather, you can warmly enjoy respites by the sea.
Room rate starts at: Php 4,000.00 on Trip.com
Address: 90 Mabini Circumferential Road, San Teodoro, Mabini Batangas
Contact number: (+63) 908-8-SOLANA (765262)
Email: stay@divesolana.com
Website: www.divesolana.com
Facebook: Dive Solana Resort
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I hope this list helped you decide where to stay in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. I will write another list of resorts you can also book in Bauan, another diving spot in Batangas.
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