Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive

10,000/100 – Yes, you read that right. Casalay Hotel in Puerto Galera isn’t just a place to stay — it’s the kind of experience that makes you feel like you’ve returned to your long-lost beachside family (the ones who actually like having you over). From the moment you arrive, you’re treated not like a guest, but like someone they’ve genuinely been waiting to welcome back home. Every detail feels intentional, from the heartfelt hospitality to the thoughtful touches around the property. You almost forget you’re at a hotel — until you realize your own relatives never made you this amazing breakfast. The only thing we missed? A full-length mirror for those final outfit checks before stepping out and living our best tropical lives. But if that’s the only “complaint,” you know the place is doing a lot right. Casalay isn’t just a stay — it’s a memory in the making. Already dreaming of the next visit!

My husband, my best friend and I all enjoyed our stay at Casalay for 5D4N! The place was gorgeous! The staff were all friendly and accommodating + the view, ambiance and tranquility was top notch. We loved how there are tuktuk services besides the boat to the pier and other areas of interest! It was our first trip to Puerto G and we would recommend staying at Casalay to our friends/anyone who asks! I love how the complimentary breakfast menu had a wide array of sections to choose from and I managed to try different meals every day. The resort is nearer to Sabang beach (approx. 10-15 mins ride), whereas White Beach is a little further (30 mins or so) but definitely worth the visit. We also did our island hopping and ate to our heart's content ☺️ My best friend and I celebrated our birthdays in Casalay, and the team went above and beyond to make our day extra special. I would love to thank the team for making sure our requests were attended to and I hope that we see them again the next time we visit, we will definitely stay again when we visit Puerto G! Thank you Casalay for making our stay and my birthday a memorable one 🙌🏽

Very remote location but amazingly comfortable. For a couple that is a diver and not but wants to learn, it's perfect. Very friendly and helpful staff, bit of a journey to go to Sabang but the secludeness makes the adventure in and out well worth it. My travels were in August, the rainy season, and the diving was okay.

very fun diving trip in Puerto Galera, our dive master Kristian was friendly and helpful! Lots of stairs so be prepared for a workout, and bring your own amenities, as there are no shops nearby. Food at Casalay is really good!!

Hotel is remote. On departure we booked the same ferry as upon arrival only be charged 2.5 times the price without notifying of the surcharge. Same with transportation from ferry to Manila hotel also adds significant surcharge. If you have a hotel in a remote location you should sort out your transportation arrangements and not see it as a way to make extra profit of your guests 😕

From the moment we arrived the staff made this stay the best place we had stayed. Ideal place if keen to dive- very good value and, again, incredible dive guides. Kids completed PADI advanced. Food amazing and good value. Place is stunning as photos show. So happy to have found Casalay- little gem set off own beach in secluded, exotic Puerto Galera