Bughaw Dive House - Anilao, Mabini, Batangas

I really enjoyed my time here. Clean and inviting. The hosts and host’s friends were all incredibly kind and willing to help answer all my questions. I felt welcomed as a part of their home rather than just a regular guest. I even was upgraded to a private room when it was available! The location is just a short walk to the ocean. I appreciated the fact that I didn’t feel any pressure from them to take their course, though I did take the discovery free diving course from them and it was well suited for a beginner like me. I left feeling really grateful that I chose to book at bughaw and would recommend it to anyone staying in the Mabini area on a budget! The only thing that would improve the place would be to have curtains around the dorm beds.

The room and facilities at Bughaw Dive House were excellent for my needs. The room was quiet and comfortable, with a big enough bed that I had a lot of space. There was plenty of space for all of my clothes and personal items, and also enough plug sockets for charging my phone and other devices. The shower and toilet was conveniently next door. Service on site was great with an amazing helpful team who Also, because I was staying at the same place as my diving activities, there was no stress about preparing for dives or actually heading out to water.

It took me some time to actually find where to go when travelling from Batangas to Mabini and reaching the dive house. Even the driver seemed a little lost and ended up driving down a few wrong roads and not finding any road signs. This wasn’t really the fault of anyone however!

This is the place to be in Anilao/ Mabini. The location is so beautiful. Nesting in nature and yet so close to the shore! Apart from the incredible value for money I had the most wonderful time at Bughaw Dive House. It's so calm and relaxed. The bed is so comfy, everything is clean and new. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped. Additionally it's so cozy thanks to the beautiful interior design and personal touch of Ali and Amor. You can really feel the love and work they put into this place: Lovely hang-outs in and outside of the house. Little plant cuttings rooting here and there. The smell of home cooked meals in the air or freshly brewed coffee (yes, actual grinded Baraka! For free!!). You just feel at home and have the option of socialising and having a good conversation or enjoying your privacy if you want to. Additionally I loved the eco-friendly approach of the place. And did I mention how attentive and friendly Amor and Ali are? They create this light and chill atmosphere which is so welcoming and calming. There are so many details of their hospitality and support - they really went beyond and above. I'm going to share an example: I got home from a dive and I was super cold. Amor offered that there was some fresh ginger-lemon tea left and I could have some/heat it up- this offer was already so sweet! I took a quick shower and put on some warm clothes. In meantime she had already warmed it up for me. Blew me away💙 Thank you for the incredible time! Little Tip: rent yourself a scooter in Batangas/Bauan when you get there. Really convenient to explore the area and get around independently:)

the owners were really friendly and helpful the place was tidy and nice

The location was close to the reef site. It's so easy to do snorkeling and diving. The property has a lovely garden, you can watch birds and butterflies. The owners are freediving instructors and they are great in what they do. Lugaw was perfect. Make sure to get it for breakfast! Will definitely come back to this place

I like the vibe and energy of the place and the host 💙