"The staff were perfect. The location is great. I always stay here when I visit the Philippines."

"I loved this resort. If I go to Anilao again, I will definitely choose this resort again."

"Went there for Christmas and New Year. There weren't many people so it was just cozy and quiet. It was perfect for me because it has been a difficult year and this is just a brand new world full of warmth. It's basic resort with loads of human touch. However, if you are looking for party at the beach, you are not going to get that because there isn't even a beach to start with. This is my second time here. My first time was in April and there were more people at the resort. I guess it's the season because the dive sites looked richer in April. They were really beautiful. Had amazing dives with Dang in April, and decided to go back and do a rescue diver course with him this time around. He's really patient and went out of his way to make sure I grasp the basic water confidence before moving in the next part of the course. Had a few fun dives with the other instructor Jeff after the course. They were lovely dives and he offered some advice about my trip to a nearby island too. Did a few more dives with DM Jake later on. They were fun too. Overall, safety measures were good and the dives were nice and relaxing. If you are looking to have quality dives, great place to be. If you are just going on a beach holiday, and diving is just part of the activities that you can do, then this is not the place to be. Apart from the instructors and DM, the ground team at the dive centre was amazing. They know how to set up my gears exactly how I wanted them to be, especially Arvin. Their attention to details was just superb. I just felt really spoilt anytime of the day with the team upstairs. Justin and Zack always have my orders customised to my liking. Dave made sure I arrived safely at the resort even after he got off his shift. Macky was always making sure things go well for me. The security guy at night was more than security. He got my beer for me 🤣. Simple resort running well on its own, which I believe is due to the great leadership of Jon, the owner. And the best part is, they have great Internet connection. You don't really need to choose if you want good dives or stay connected. I wish they have hair dryer though but that's manageable. Overall, good stay, good dives, good holiday"

"The most famous spot here is the Anilao diving area, considered a "macro paradise" by divers worldwide—not for grandeur, but for detail; quiet, yet captivating. Even if you don't dive, it's a great place to sit by the sea and watch the clouds, waves, and the slowly shifting light. Disadvantages: The hotel room Wi-Fi was broken and not properly fixed. There are mosquitoes, so bring mosquito repellent. The food is on the pricier side, probably to match the beautiful scenery."

"People are friendly, quiet, and you will feel that you are in the province. Very thankful for the guy who cooked for me and my friend so we could have dinner even though they are already closed. There are lots of places there to chill. Also, the number in the app or in the receipt is not updated, you might try to call it but someone would tell you that you dialed the wrong number. So if you would like to contact the accommodation you can try to message them here instead."

"Very friendly and helpful staff and manager, they assisted us during our stay, there were no unpleasant smell at all, rooms are clean, drinking water is nice, worth the money."

"Stayed there for the second time for 2weeks this year, supa clean rooms , staff pay so much attention to detail, owners and management are so willing to please guests, the menu changes depending on guest requirements, if there is anything you prefer to eat just ask management, supa friendly staff."

"Pam Aniloa and Padoys Dive Camp is a clean and well run family scuba diving centre, accommodation and restaurant. Good value for money. All day dining restaurant and good wifi. The hotel will even arrange car transfer for you from Manila at a reasonable cost."

"Thank you, Porto Novo Hotel, for the beautiful view and the very accommodating staff. Even the owner personally interacts with the guests, which makes the experience more special. In Mabini, most resorts are beachfront, and if you’re looking for a beachfront stay, Porto Novo is definitely one of the good choices! 🏖️"