Mermaid Resort
Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro 5203 Philippines
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Mermaid Resort Puerto Galera is the finest dive resort in Sabang, Puerto Galera. The waters around have been dubbed the center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world. Mermaid Resort features 40 large guest rooms and suites -- all exclusively furnished with the comforts of a modern hotel resort.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Bar / lounge
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Banquet room
Wifi
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
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Breakfast available
Spa
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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English, Russian, Spanish, Dutch and 2 more
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66Somewhat walkable
Grade: 66 out of 100
22Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
3Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Showed up just before the Lockdown and quite frankly couldn’t have landed in a better spot. Spent my first 5 nights at the dive shop resort on the water. It’s not hard to realize why this dive resort gets consistent high ratings, quality and care all the way. After the diving shut down, I moved up to the main hotel and once again, I couldn’t have made a better choice. Spent most of my time during the initial stages of the lockdown by the pool. All meals where 1st class and quite frankly, I didn’t need to leave the resort as I was very comfortable with an awesome friendly staff. From the room to the amenities and staff, I highly recommend this place for your next trip to the Philippines. 😃
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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This was my second stay at the Mermaid Resort. I am happy to have visited again. The location is on the main road. It's close to the bay but just above the noisy restaurants and bars. The penthouse rooms offer a nice view of the bay and a giant outdoor whirlpool tub. Air conditioning is a modern split mini with remote control - great! The bed has a memory foam mattress and duvet-type comforter. The bathroom has an enormous tub/shower. There are two shelves for toiletries, etc. Everything was very clean. There is a large TV with lots of channels. Internet speeds are solid: 5 mbps down, 6mbps up. The staff are terrific. They arranged a water taxi for me and a transfer to Manila. I'd be happy to return.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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I have been to Sabang in the past and stayed in the Mermaid Resort. There are some changes in the transportation to and from Sabang. Currently, there is no regular boat connection from Batangas to Sabang. You need to choose a connection to Puerto Galera and then go by trike for 20 min to Sabang. When I was faced with the problem to leave the island the hotel staff and the owner of the hotel helped me to secure a boat ticket from Balatero back to Batangas. You can only buy the ticket (from the boat company) on the same day (which does not make sense at all) and not in advance. This means if the boat is full on that day before you arrive at the ticket counter then you have to stay on the island. The Mermaid staff sent an employee to purchase my ticket early in the morning of my departure so I could easily make it back to Batangas. I also like the hotel because the owner built in an own water filtration system to process the regular tap water before it reaches the hotel guests. In the Philippines it is not safe to drink regular tap water and you should even brush you teeth with bottled water. Overall the hotel is very clean and the associated dive shop of the Mermaid resort puts safety first for its guests. That means all the dive guides are local and know all othe dangers of rapidly changing weather conditions and the currents in the ocean. I will return to the Mermaid again.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: Ocean is nice but pool view is sufficient if you spend most of your day diving.
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It was a bit of a disappointment after all the positive reviews, but that is also partly due to the area. Sabang is a bit sad. I guess it is good if you are looking for lots of diving schools or lady bars, but not great for a family. There is a beach close by, but it isn't for bathing, although there are some nice restaurants alongside it. Positives: friendly staff, especially the owners and staff at the bar. Very accommodating at arranging trips like island hoping and waterfall visits. Clean basic rooms. Two minute walk from the centre and the beach. Nice pool. Free pool table. Negatives: both rooms really smelt of smoke, even though they were non smoking and they tried spraying them. I think that is because there is a balcony right outside of each room (which is very nice), with a sitting area and an ashtray. So naturally the rooms smell. Noisy area. The views aren't great. No breakfast.…
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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When the staffs are happy and praise their boss, you know you are staying in a good hotel. Diving is very good with only short boat ride. Plenty of marine life and turtles. I stayed in the penthouse with good view of the land scrap. Nice to stay out in the balcony and chill in the evening. Everything is within walking distance. I can get used to the egg, corn beef and rice served every morning at the hotel.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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Hotel clean well constructed and very good service. There are rooms higher up with views or lower down on the pool side. All rooms are good from what I saw. I did prefer the pool side rooms just to be able to take a dip during the heat. The hotel is like new and certainly the best we saw at the dive side of the island Sabang. No details overlooked for a hotel in a developing market such as Sabang. 2 min walk to everything no taxi motor bikes are required or Jeepney unless you are going to White Beach or Puerto Galera. Restaurant on site is quite nice to save having to go out to eat. Prices are reasonable in all regards. The family also owns Mermaid Diving which is excellent. Will definitely return to this property to dive in the area, some of the best diving I’ve done having sampled several countries in the area. Thank to the great staff at the hotel which were always available when required. …
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I came to Sabang for several days for a dive vacation and was lucky enough to stay at Mermaid Resort. I personally was looking to balance quality accommodation at a reasonable price while maintaining a sense of luxury. I'm happy to say that Mermaid resort hit all three, and in my opinion should be rated higher than 3 stars. I'll definitely be back to dive in incredible Sabang, and to stay at Mermaid Resort again!
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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I have been several times now and mermaid resort never disappoints, everything about mermaids is way above standard {you won't find better accommodation in sabang} they have excellent room's with friendly and helpful staff to mawaterke your stay as comfortable as possible, with a restaurant serving excellent food. The dive centre based on right on the water edge on one of the best dive centre's i have seen anywhere with staff and facilities to match. The diving in sabang is my main reason for staying in sabang with mermaids,., however a few week's ago i suffered a bout of [decompression illness ] after i had finished a 4 days of diving. I had not dived outside of dive tables or broke any rules,, [the dive team see's that all diver's stay within limits } it just happened., AS soon as i became ill the staff took me straight to the hospital where a stayed for two night's having treatment,., while as was in hospital a member of the dive team was with me 24/7, some of the staff and owner visited me and showed genuine concern which was nice,. I honestly could not asked for better support from management and staff,., mermaids resort and diving get's my full recommendation,.,,.,,,…
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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I rate this place and would stay here again visiting Sabang Beach, close to all the action but very well run great staff and good wifi. Nice pool and great rooms very clean with good cable TV warm showers.
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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This is my second stay at Mermaid Resort. I cannot say enough of how wonderful the staff is, everyone from the reception staff ( Teresa is always great and very professional and her co workers too) to the House keeping staff ( very clean and professional ) to the bar staff ( always have a beautiful smile on their faces, and always helpful). Working many hours at home, coming to Mermaid Resort...I feel relaxed right away, I know my belongings are safe, I feel welcome and I know I can catch up on work because the WiFi is steady and strong.
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Traveled solo
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PRICE RANGE
US$55 - US$65 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
mermaid hotel puerto galera, mermaid resort puerto galera
LOCATION
PhilippinesMindoroOriental Mindoro ProvincePuerto Galera
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mermaid Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Mermaid Resort?
Nearby attractions include Victory Sports Bar (0.03 km), Club Erotica Bar and Disco (0.2 km), and Floating Bar (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Mermaid Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Mermaid Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Mermaid Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Jack Daniel Apartments Restaurant, Relax Restaurant, and Papa Fred's Steakhouse.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Mermaid Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Mermaid Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Mermaid Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Mermaid Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Mermaid Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Russian, Dutch, and Filipino.
Are there any historical sites close to Mermaid Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Muelle Cross (2.3 km).