When it comes to quick weekend getaways to a nearby beach where you can party and have fun, Puerto Galera is one of the first destinations that come to mind. Just four hours away from Manila -- depending on the traffic -- it’s a popular spot for families and barkadas alike.
Because of its popularity and accessibility, hotels and accommodations are all over Puerto Galera. Choosing where to stay may end up being a tougher choice than usual, just because of the number of options available.

If you’re facing that dilemma right now, there’s no need to fuss. We’re here to help! Here are our recommendations of Puerto Galera hotels to stay in for a quick weekend getaway!

If you’re a diver or a diving enthusiast, Sabang Beach is the Puerto Galera destination you’re looking for. It’s near a reef that is two kilometers long with a wide variety of coral and marine life. Diving resorts dot Sabang Beach, and one that you can check out at Scandi Divers Resort.There are 35 diving sites just 10 minutes away from the resort, and its diving instructors teach in a variety of languages. Room rates start at PHP 2,340.

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The Marco Vincent Dive Resort is located at Puerto Galera’s White Beach, which is better known for its partying than its diving. That said, the Marco Vincent has been able to bring together these two halves of Puerto Galera, offering special packages for divers and fiesta and midnight party cruises for those looking to party. Room rates start at PHP 6,040, inclusive of breakfast, but may change depending on availability.

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This four-star resort on Puerto Galera’s White Beach is a great choice if you’re looking to indulge yourself and spend a little more. If you’re a diver, the Sunset at Aninuan Beach Resort has its own dive center, as well as a “house reef” and one or two “resident” turtles.Non-divers, on the other hand, can enjoy the infinity pool and the view of the stunning Puerto Galera sunsets. Room rates start at PHP 5,339, inclusive of breakfast, but may change depending on availability.

Book Sunset at Aninuan Beach Resort

It’s a little farther than the more easily accessible Sabang Beach, but the Lalaguna Beach Club and Dive Center makes up for it with 45 well-appointed rooms situated around the swimming pool or right on the shore of Big Lalaguna Beach. Its dive center boasts that it has the most up-to-date training materials and equipment. The hotel also offers beach and river picnics, mountain hiking with waterfalls, kayaking, sailing, golfing, and fishing. Room rates start at PHP 3,185.

Book Lalaguna Beach Club and Dive Center

Located at the Big Lalaguna Beach, the Swengland Resort has 20 guestrooms that range from beachfront cottages to twin rooms. Each room has its own bathroom and wifi, with two nearby restaurants that serve Filipino or Asian fusion cuisine. And just like most resorts located at Sabang Beach or Lalaguna Beach, Swengland Resort also offers diving as an activity for its guests. Room rates start at PHP 3,050.

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The four-star Coco Beach Island Resort is located at Behiya, and is a sprawling 10-hectare establishment with four restaurants, 110 rooms, a tennis court, a hanging bridge, two swimming pools, and a spa.If that’s not enough to keep you occupied, the hotel offers a variety of activities, from free botanical sightseeing tours of the resort to paid tours of waterfalls and dolphin watching. Room rates start at PHP 4,368.42, inclusive of breakfast, but prices may change depending on availability.

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The Ocean Dream Lodge is a great option if you’re exploring Puerto Galera on a budget. Located in Sabang Beach, the hotel is a no-frills establishment, perfect when you’re just looking for a place to sleep in when not exploring Puerto Galera. Rooms come with a kitchen with a sink and a stove, so you can cook your own food if you’ve brought your own supplies. Room rates start at PHP 800.

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If you’re looking for accommodations with a little more character, check out the Tropicana Castle Dive Resort. While it offers diving packages like a lot of the resorts in Sabang, what really sets it apart is its distinctive architecture. The hotel literally looks like a castle overlooking Sabang Beach, and is definitely Instagram-worthy. Once you’re done fawning over the architecture, you can play billiards in the pool hall or enjoy the view of the sunset from its roof-garden restaurant. Room rates start at PHP 2,490.

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What sets apart this four-star establishment from other hotels in the area is the fact that it’s composed of only three luxury private villas built around a pool. Guests have the option to either stay in a studio room separate from the house or the top floor which has two high en-suite bedrooms that can hold up to six people. Room rates start at PHP 5,665.

Book Walmea Luxury Houses

If you really want to luxuriate, try out the Buri Resort and Spa where you rent out whole villas and not rooms. Pool Villas have a garden, two bathrooms, and a private pool, while Garden Villas have an open-air shower and outdoor bathroom. Family Villas, on the other hand, have a queen bed and single beds for other family members.The spa also offers treatments that range from Swedish massage to Organic Green Wraps. Rates for the villas start at PHP 4,026, but are subject to change depending on availability.

Book Buri Resort and Spa

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