This is not only the best resort I've stayed at in the Philippines but is up there with the best I've stayed at globally. As an Australian who has travelled a lot, my expectations of hotels and resorts are high, and this resort lived up to my expectations. The hotel hosted my birthday party, with 25 of my friends attending. The service and food was amazing, and the location was perfect. I would highly recommend anyone visiting Puerto Galera to stay here. I will be back!!
Another fantastic stay at the Manara. It’s been a while due to the pandemic. They have been busy making a lot of expansion and enhancing the place all together, they even added another pool! The ambiance is very chill, it was peaceful and serene. The food was all top notch too, great selections of nice local offerings as well as fine imports.
Only spent one night here with my partner... wish we had more spare time to really enjoyvthis resort. Each and everyone of the staff here are by far the friendliest I have ever come across. The rooms are well sized with fabulous large covered balcony with awesome ocean views. Well stocked mini bar and recently renovated bathroom. Would highly recommend the Mannarra Sea view resort to anyone visiting Sabang.
I spent 5 nights here, while diving with Action Divers. The property (like a lot of others in this area) is situated on a steep hill side, hence some rooms have great views of the bay. However this also means there are lots of stairs to climb to get to the hotel and most rooms (while there is an elevator it only serves the lower 2 floors). I stayed in an executive sea view room, which was on the top 2 floors of the hotel, so the views were awesome. Big room, big covered balcony. Room itself was clean, decor modern'ish, furnishings are adequate (within expectations of a 3-star hotel). The bathroom is good sized, but could use more lighting. There was a kitchen, but I did not use it. The minibar is well stocked with beer/water/snacks, and reasonably priced (same price as buying them in town); so this was great because you did not have to lug all this stuff up stairs.
There are 2 pools, both similar sized, and were nice to cool off during the day. The lounging areas have comfortable chairs. Staff overall were friendly and helpful.
I had breakfast every morning at their restaurant. The food was mediocre, nothing special. Prices are in-line with restaurants in the area.
This was our second stay at the Manarra and once again cannot fault the resort. Special thanks to Mahlu at reception who was fantastic in communication with our booking, the staff and owner Gavin. See you all in 2019.
