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glimdive
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A idyllic beachside resort

Reviewed Apr 21, 2019
The resort is along a nice sandy beach that faces a sheltered cove. There were no strong waves so it's good place for kayaking and swimming. The beach has a gentle slope and starts out sandy and then there are beds of sea grass. But best to wear water shows to prevent any injuries from sea urchins or sharp rocks. Unlike White Beach and Sabang, this place is not inundated with bars and restaurants so it is a nice quiet place to stay. There are a lot of steps from the road to the rooms, dining area and to the beach, so not a good place for wheelchairs. The rooms I stayed in was the VIP room and it was very spacious. The bathroom was also huge. A balcony faced the sea. I was actually booked in a standard room but was upgraded to the VIP room. There is wi-fi but the signal is strongest at the dining area. The service at the dining room was also quick and the portions are not small. The staff were all attentive, especially Ms Sheryl.
Date of stay: March 2019
Room Tip: The VIP room was located on the 2nd floor, and had a balcony facing the sea
Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed July 2, 2018

Pros:
- Very quiet place
- Away from the busy Sabang and White beach
- They have foosball and billiards for free use which you can enjoy.
- There's a "tree-house" in the dining area for an isolated dining experience or even just for chilling.
- Staff are approachable
- The jacuzzi was awesome. Really relaxing.
- Clean beachfront
-Servings in the restaurant are good for 2.
- The staff will contact the free shuttle of Father and Sons Shipping Lines on your way home to the pier.

Cons:
- As everyone says, too much stairs but it keeps you fit.
- There's a smell of poop near the pool.
- Limited food choices
- Buffet breakfast was also limited. Not much to choose from.
- A little pricey. Spent 10,000 pesos for a 3d2n stay. All in.

Room tip: Maybe the deluxe rooms near the pool to avoid stairs.
Date of stay: May 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed April 12, 2018

Quiet comfortable resort away from all the noise of White Beach and Sabang yet within easy travel distance to both. Staff is helpful. The food is fair, but everything on their menu is not always available. Descent pool and fair beach. Big draw back is the 190 steps from street level to the main part of the resort the constant brown outs and lack of good internet service.

Date of stay: February 2018
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Reviewed April 8, 2018 via mobile

If you have a strong heart and are in good shape, then go ahead and take your chances at this resort. It’s located at a cliff face, and you will need to go down more than a hundred steps to get to the main resort and to the beach. Naturally you will need to go up the stairs again to get anywhere.

The room was, well, just a place to sleep in. That’s it. The bathroom had a funky smell, and the toilet’s flush was so weak that it took several flushes just to clear the toilet.

The restaurant has a good view of the ocean. Great place to hang out. But beware. Food is nothing out of the ordinary. On our first night, we ordered the stuffed squid. Both orders were as salty as the sea it came out of. On the second night, we took a late afternoon nap and woke up at 9pm. Lo and behold, the kitchen was already closed, so we had to go to bed hungry. There was no sign anywhere that the kitchen was only open till 8:30pm. For a resort located in an isolated cove, with no other places to eat nearby, that speaks volumes about how the resort takes care of its customers.

The final straw was our trip home. We arrived on the 7th of April. As early as then, I asked the staff about getting me a ticket home from Muelle Port. They said they will take care of it. The following morning, I again asked Sheryl, then Malou, to take care of getting tickets back to Batangas for the morning of the 9th. They said it shouldn’t be a problem. I reminded them that it was a holiday weekend and that there will likely be lots of people going back home. Again both said that it wouldn’t be a problem. On the morning of iur departure, I asked about it again. Again, the response was that it shouldn’t be a problem, and that we should easily be able to get a ticket to Batangas.

Here I am, at Muelle Port, writing this review, because I have more than 4 hours to kill because all morning and early afternoon trips to Batangas have already been booked. So much for capping what was supposed to be a restful weekend.

Never again, Dolphin Bay. And never again, Puerto Galera.

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed February 20, 2018

DBR is a gorgeous, quiet, secluded spot close to Puerto Galera but away from the town and away from the freak show of Sabang.

My room was big and clean with a balcony that had a view of the bay through the trees, and a powerful A/C unit.

There's a nice restaurant/bar are to lounge around in through the day and night. The food is great even though it's at resort prices, and the drinks are good too.

Scooters are available to rent, which is recommended for going over to White Beach (the tourist beach with all that has to offer), to Sabang (girlie bars, girls, and dive shops but some good restaurants), or just down into town to the shop for sunscreen, snacks and amenities.

The staff was great with arranging a boat for a snorkelling trip and for a ride down to the pier when I needed to leave.

As mentioned, it's quiet. There are some kids around sometimes but they go to bed early. The view of the bay is gorgeous and at night every star is out. The beach is narrow but it's fine for sunbathing. It's good for swimming as well but it's shallow and there are patches of sea grass below.

WiFi was good in the lounge but didn't entirely reach into my room. The hot water was gone for a day or two but came back on.

The stairs need to be mentioned. There are a LOT of stairs and DBR is at the bottom. A scooter will cut most of them off but when arriving and leaving you'll have to deal with them.

All in all, I was very happy with DBR.

Date of stay: February 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Reviewed November 13, 2017

Stayed here for two weeks. and had an extremely quiet relaxing time. I recommend for people looking for a retreat. Meals are reasonable priced, and are geared for Filipino and Europeans alike. Staff are extremely obliging and helpful, and display Pinoy hospitality. Never saw the Owner/Manager once. The hotel has a small beach and good pool facilities. wonderful outlook. It looks to be running at very low occupancy, perhaps due to the difficult access. There were frequent power failures.

Room tip: Second floor rooms with sea view are best.
Date of stay: September 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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