Only a few hours south of Manila, in the Batangas Province, Anilao Beach & Dive Resort offers some of the best muck and macro diving in the Philippines. With nearby coral reefs, this area boasts vast marine biodiversity.
This intimate resort has just 23 rooms, ascending the ocean-fronted hillside. The three standard rooms sit near the pool, humble in size with easy access to the pool area. The Superior and Deluxe rooms each have a private terrace area with sea and sunset views over the Verde Island Passage in Anilao, they also have a mini bar and kettle. The Deluxe Rooms have a generous footprint. All rooms are fitted with air-conditioning and en suite bathrooms.
On the shorefront sits the dive centre and restaurant. Buffet breakfast is included for everyone, and upgraded meal plans can be paid in advance or as you dine. A combination of western and Filipino food is served. The Sunset bar is a popular meeting place to swap diving tales and share the best underwater shots of the day, free WiFi can also be accessed here.
The infinity pool is split in two, ideal for relaxing and diver training. Perched atop the resort is the sanctuary spa, where guests can unwind with therapeutic massage sessions, all with panoramic views. Guests can enjoy easy access to the attractions of southern Luzon Island, such as climbing Taal Volcano and visiting historical areas of Manila. There's also snorkelling and kayaking available.
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort prides itself on excellent service with the famous Filipino hospitality in a relaxed style. On the southern tip of Batangas, this resort has direct access to some of the best diving in the Philippines.
Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort has its own in-house, PADI affiliated, dive centre with an experienced team. Diving is conducted from traditional Filipino bangkas, painted brightly in yellow to match the resort. Each one has a capacity of ten divers, however group size is normally limited to six per dive master, if not smaller. The crew will access over 50 dive sites, covering a range of interests. The draw for many is the muck and macro diving the area is famed for. Divers can see blue-ringed octopus, mandarin fish, blue ribbon eels, and more than 600 types of nudibranch!
Blackwater and bonfire diving is also available, plus full day trips to nearby Verde Island for brightly coloured corals, turtles and reef fish. There's plenty of marine variety for all types of diver.
A jewel in Buceo Anilao dive centre’s crown is the camera room. The air-conditioned area has 18 spacious work stations, each with its own matted desk, shelf, outlet, lockable cupboard, air gun and lights. There's a matted centre table for when spreading out is required. Throughout the year underwater photography pros set up residences at the dive centre and will conduct photography courses and workshops, contact us for information on dates.
Dive equipment is securely stored at the dive centre, each diver has their own dedicated space. Equipment is available to rent alongside 15L tanks. Nitrox is available at extra cost. There's a supplement for selected dives including blackwater, bonfire, and Verde Island, and the Sanctuary Dive Fee is payable locally.
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