PamAnilao and Padoy's Dive Camp

The staff are very accomodating.

The place is so very clean.

simple, very clean, cozy, owner and staff were very accommodating and cool.

Stayed there for two nights and we had different set of breakfast everyday. The location was pretty secluded, we contacted them on our way there and one of the staff waited for us by the main road to take us to the property. The sunset was just breathtaking. The owner and staff were super friendly and helpful, we got to meet other guests too and made new friends

The wifi was on and off but it wasn't a big deal as we were looking for digital detox anyway.

Great support from the entire team there

No place to go for a walk...

Staff were so accommodating, even the owners have personal touch to their guests. Facilities were clean.

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I was given a room closest to the dive shop which was super convenient. :) I was allowed to work peacefully at the dining area in spite of a gathering (which was infectious and very festive) and they’re quite respectful of allowing a solo guest like me their privacy to do my own thing during my stay. Michelle is a very caring host, so is Kuya Padoy—who will schedule dives reasonably according to guest preference, as long as his dive masters and his own time will allow equitable distribution among divers, so that each diver receives his and the dive masters’ close attention (as for dive masters, I highly recommend seeking out Tom or Kuya Padoy himself; for workshops on your dives, Kuya Padoy is wonderful, so is Bernard. Both are instructors—and will closely observe your breathing, bouyancy, and trim. Tom was also excellent in helping me with my weighting). Alfred was also super helpful when setting up my equipment, going in and going out of the water. There are 2 Leas—Lea is in charge of managing the property (I think) and she was so prompt in answering my booking questions and providing me quotations. Ate Lea, part of the housekeeping/kitchen team was super accomodating with my food and accomodation requests, with the equally wonderful hospitality of the other team members, Athan and Crizza. Food is reasonably priced and they can adjust meal schedules when informed in advance (great food too; they really prepare). Everyone, including Michelle’s Father—Tatay Naning, makes sure you are well taken care of. They are a joy to have as a team of hosts!

Nothing. The little snags I encountered with plumbing was taken care of within minutes (problem didn’t even last beyond 15 minutes)! They really value clear communication of your needs. I’m sorry I never took a lot of photos.

Unli coffee, very accommodating staff and warm welcome of owners

welcome like family

About 2 hours from Manila, this is off the beaten track for many foreign tourists. Getting there requires a car and when you arrive you walk through what feels like people's gardens to reach the hotel. It's fun. It's a family run business and they looked after us really well for two nights. Got one on one diving with Padoy for the first day and went out on group boat the other. The hotel is basic but clean. Wifi was good enough for a call minus using video. Cellphone signal a bit choppy. Hotel has gorgeous views and great place to watch sunset. This is a great place if you want peace and quiet. We had it to ourselves the first night and could just chill on the huge communal balconies with a snack and a drink. Diving was well priced and the team did a great job setting all the gear up. Padoy was nice to chat to and we'd feel comfortable going back. Excellent diving nearby, especially Sombrero Island

No card machine provided. I had prepaid the booking but had to scrape together enough cash to pay for all our food and drink and diving. Was a bit of a pain as Philippine cash points have a very low withdrawal limit.