Reviews of Big Apple Dive Resort
Zone 3, Sabang Beach, 5203 Puerto Galera, Philippines
#19 of 38 hotels in Puerto Galera
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 22 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Elberik
Netherlands1 review9.0“Just awesome”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
That I couldn't stay longer
Great resort, which you can stay 24/7 in if needed. They have everything: nice rooms, pool, food, drinks, a very helpful staff and its just such a beautiful and fun place to be. Special thanx to the manager Reiner who fixes it all and is great to have nights out with.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 6 February 2024
Chenxue
China7 reviews7.0“It's ok.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Cockroach next to the bed, toilet doesn't flush, staffs respond to what you need but not proactive. Area at night turns into some sort of red light district but I didn't feel unsafe.
The location is close to the beach. The swimming pool is nice. The massage is really good and masseuse is a very kind lady.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Scott
United States1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathrooms could use an upgrade
The staff is very helpful. The dive team are Superrior for the area.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Michael
United States30 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great short getaway exceeded all of my expectations.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No issues. The property exceeded all of my expectations.
Great value, staff, food and location all were fantastic.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Way-nee
Canada1 review4.0“Don't plan on relaxing here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is not for sleeping. the rooms are right beside the bar which is open 24/7 and plays loud bass filled music late into the night. Go elsewhere if you want to go to sleep before 1 am. Wifi does not work in some rooms. The room also had a gross sewage smell.
One of the cheapest options in Sabang and good location to the dive shops.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
G
Bulgaria68 reviews34 helpful votes3.0“Not such a great start to our trip to Sabang”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The access to the dive resort wasn't immediately apparent we had to ask a few people where it was, when we found it we had to walk 30 or 40 meters up through a very narrow little passageway between buildings before it opened out into the resort area. We checked in, and because it was so hot, we sat and had a cold drink by the pool where it quickly became clear to us that the young Filipino ladies that were messing around in the swimming pool fully clothed, one in a nice long sparkly dress, were doing so to entertain the more mature gentlemen in the bar area. As 3 broad minded ladies ranging from 40 to 60 years old on a dive holiday, this made us feel uncomfortable and not what we'd like to be watching whilst relaxing. When we went to our room to unpack, the room was very spacious and clean but it was also very, very dark with almost no natural light. We headed out to have some food and whilst out, discussed our options and decided to leave. The accommodation was prepaid, despite reaching out to them via a message and then through Booking.com customer services, our request for even a partial refund was declined.
The bar/pool area had a really nice jungle feel to it and should the clientele allow could be a really nice chill out area.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Laszlo
Slovakia3 reviews3.0Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Accidentally made a mistake, was booking from Europe for a friend in the Philippines a 2 nights stay. While it was 10 pm in Europe and 4 am in the Philippines, my friend confirmed the stay as starting from today. For me in Europe the date was still the previous day, so Zi made the booking starting from a day earlier. We found out the mistake within 15 minutes, tried to contact the property to update the dates. Tried to contact them via booking, also directly through their email address and also by phone. Our requests were ignored and unanswered. During the stay my friend was told that she shall contact booking.com regarding this issue and request the refund for the earlier night which was booked accidentally. The property was unjustfully enriched and refused to compensate or refund and even respond to the request. Staff attitude was inappropriate, the room and bathroom so-so. We will never ever consider this property, even in despite we stayed there many times before the pandemic. We recommend for booking to stop listing this property to avoid inconveniences for relaxed travelers.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Ian
United Kingdom238 reviews39 helpful votes10“Perfect stay in Malapascau”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location close to pier, easy 5 minute walk. Beautifully manicured gardens and whole resort is well looked after. Good aircon, fridge and strong WiFi. Breakfast was freshly prepared and tasty. No noise from dogs or Cockerell.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Christian
Austria280 reviews18 helpful votes10“Best place for divers !!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
none
Everything was great
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Cbertolini
Brazil37 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The diving infrastructure is nice. The hotel is clean and very friendly. The food is very good.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 10 January 2024
Jerry
United States50 reviews9 helpful votes10“Great location and amenities- friendly staff with on-site massage”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Wi-Fi was slow at times with interruptions.
Atmosphere around the pool with the bar and restaurant was excellent. Owner and employees mingled in this area and were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Rob
Hong Kong26 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Jason
Malaysia24 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Olle
Sweden7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Scott
Australia7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Peter
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Normina
Philippines2 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Normina
Philippines2 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Eric
United States1 review1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Scott
Australia7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 October 2023
Anonymous
China2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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