Overall I do like this hotel as the staffs are helpful and polite to make my stay memorable. Although the hotel is a little distant from Sabang town, they do have speedboat to ferry guests in and out. It has nice room with balcony and sea view for a relaxing stay.
Massive and clean rooms!
Breakfast is good. Staff are really friendly and helpful - they arranged Tuktuk for us daily because we were diving at Sabang Area. If you’re here to dive around Sabang Area, then it’s quite a distance. They have their own dive shop too if you prefer that.
Nous avons passé un très beau séjour au Nativo D Kubo. L’hôtel, récemment rénové, est vraiment charmant : propre, moderne et décoré avec beaucoup de goût.
Le personnel a été adorable du début à la fin, toujours prêt à nous aider, que ce soit pour l’hôtel ou pour organiser notre transport.
Nous garderons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour et nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Merci encore pour votre accueil ! 😁
This resort amazes me. The craftsmanship is so beautiful. Every detail of the room is well-designed and meticulously done. It may be old, but it’s still stunning. Maybe it just needs a bit of renovation. This resort is full of surprises! It’s not your typical design. It’s truly unique. Super beautiful!
Receptionist are accommodating. 😍
ゲゲストThis is a bit of a special place. The hotel is right at its own private beach. It‘s very isolated from everything else which can be nice if you don‘t want to leave the hotel at all. We wanted to go to the town some evenings and that is a bit of a challenge. You first have to take a golf car (which only runs until 10pm) and then change into a tricycle. The tricycles won‘t go directly to the hotel because the last bit of the road is too steep and winded. The other option is to walk along the beach for 20 minutes instead of using the golf car for the last bit, which we did a couple of times. It‘s not too dangerous but there are stray dogs.
The food in the hotel restaurant was Italian and just ok, nothing amazing. The service was not great. Two women seem to know how to run a hotel but the rest of the staff were rather useless. They often seemed annoyed, even when we were just ordering food. We once asked about the zipline that is literally next door and they didn‘t know anything about it (price, time, how to get there). They organised a tour for us, which was great, but messed up the booking somehow so the tour guide thought we were only two people instead of four, which resulted in less food for lunch. And then they even charged us more for the tour.
Our room was fine. Clean and no bugs. Yes, you can hear everything but we didn‘t mind that. The room was only made up on request though.
The whole area is beautiful but there were a few things that annoyed us. So I wouldn‘t come back.
ゲゲストWe stayed four nights at Casalay Boutique Villas and Dive and overall had a wonderful experience.
The location is truly special – stunning views, beautifully designed villas, a very well-kept property, and breathtaking sunsets by the pool or from the terrace. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, perfect for a luxurious getaway.
Be aware that getting there can be a bit tricky. Buses from Manila to Batangas City run regularly, but the last ferry departs at 4 PM. Make sure to plan your trip accordingly – we ran into some issues because of this.
The food is more expensive than local options, but very clean and easily adaptable to vegetarian needs. While the vegetarian menu is limited, the manager was very accommodating and open to adjustments, which we truly appreciated.
There are plenty of activities: a paid boat transfer to Secret Bay, trips to Sabang, diving, massages, and more. Just keep in mind to clarify whether you book activities through the hotel or third-party providers, as prices can vary and surcharges are common.
Some small downsides: our room was only cleaned on two of the four days, which didn’t meet the highest hygiene standards, and the beach could be a little cleaner.
Still, we had a very enjoyable stay. The combination of friendly staff, beautiful setting, and unique location makes this hotel highly recommendable.
JJinglefajardoThis resort amazes me. The craftsmanship is so beautiful. Every detail of the room is well-designed and meticulously done. It may be old, but it’s still stunning. Maybe it just needs a bit of renovation. This resort is full of surprises! It’s not your typical design. It’s truly unique. Super beautiful!
Receptionist are accommodating. 😍