For those looking for a quiet place to stay in Puerto Galera, Bamboo Beach Resort might just be the perfect fit for you - away from the noise of other usually-crowded places like White Beach. You get a great view of the sea while having your meal at a nipa hut in the garden. The caretaker can cook the food for you during your stay at an affordable amount (we like her cooking!), or you can do it yourselves if you want to. She's also very accommodating during our stay; we can ask her anything we need and she'd gladly assist us.

I really had a good sleep in this place, too, since it's very quiet and not too hot or cold. The morning view is so refreshing. Complimentary breakfast is just okay.

Perhaps the only problems we encountered were no electricity for several hours (no generator) on our 2nd and 3rd day. It's a con for you if you're into partying in White Beach or exploring other places during your whole stay in Puerto Galera since it would require a banca trip which would cost 250 for one way, and doubles to 500 for night trip. That's only to and from Muelle port, you'd still have to go take a tricycle to White Beach. If you're a group of 4-6 and your budget permits, that wouldn't be a big deal anyway like in our case. Also, I think their price list for water activities and island hopping are a bit high (P1800 for 2 persons, for all activities like snorkelling, underwater cave, giant clam, etc. plus around P800 per beach like Long Beach for island hopping). But anyway, the service was okay and we enjoyed the activities so I guess that's good value for money.

Overall, I'd recommend this place to those looking for a place to stay when going to Puerto Galera.

If you need a relatively low-key, secluded location for a weekend get-away, Bamboo Beach is a great option. The resort is nestled in the hillside at Daluruan, across the bay from Muelle, with some excellent views of the water.

The Couples room we stayed in was comfortable, breezy, and well-maintained. In the morning, it felt sufficiently balmy, even with just an ordinary electric fan to cool us. The kulambo (mosquito net) kept the bugs away.

The service wasn't always perfect (for example, upon arriving in Puerto Galera, we couldn't get in touch with the staff, to arrange a boat transfer from Muelle). However, the staff were generally willing to make up for any glitches we experience; overall, they were friendly and accommodating.

There were some minor cleanliness issues with the bathroom: dirt in the sink, used soap left over from the previous guests.

The complementary breakfast was filling, if a bit unremarkable.

But really, these are just petty quibbles. The relaxed vibe and glorious bay views make up for it.

Just one word of caution: it takes several (costly) trips to get from here to White Beach, and back. If you're after some heavy-duty partying in that area, especially late at night, you might be better off staying elsewhere.

Pros:The resort is comparatively cheap, the staff are friendly, it's a secluded place which is really great if you want to relax
Cons: Rooms aren't very clean, no restaurant and you will have to buy food (you can cook the food, or have the staff cook them for you).