This was my first solo trip and i was very nervous but Ik glad i picked this property at no point did i feel alone i automatically had a family when i walked in the door.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Nice beach,staff lovely

Stayed in March 2024

A customer-oriented approach that made me feel like part of the family.

Stayed in February 2024

A second house cat to keep Mochi the cat company would have been cool.

This is my second time at Riverside. I have met a lot of international travelers and made many new friends here. Everyone that I have met here comes back here because we all feel like we are part of a family when we stay here. Call it a home stay or your family home in the Philippines and that is what it has become for me. The home made Filipino Fusion food is superb, the staff super attentive and Madame Macrina is the best host mother you will ever have. The location is close to beautiful beaches and attractions. The neighborhood is super safe along with great surrounding views and too put it simply the value for your stay is awesome.

Stayed in January 2024

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This place is absolutely amazing! The most attentive and friendly staff you can imagine, a perfect location neat a nice beach where you can even go to snorkel with nice corals, plenty of fish and even turtles. You will get fresh and tasty food, also vegetarian by request. The owner is often around as well and makes you feel like you are part of the family. Just perfect!

Stayed in January 2024

Macrina was wonderful and helped with all my needs. I, being disabled, made breakfast and dinner for my diet needs.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing.

It was very homey stay with Tita Macrina (the owner) being so hospitable, sweet, and caring person. The place is located with a beautiful mountain view and a 2 min walk to the beach. Everything went so smooth and comfortable. Will surely come back again with family and friends.

Stayed in November 2023

I guess nothing i dont like....jst love her place

All i can say price worth it.Actually this is my 4th Times i guess to stay in this place.I used to booked airbnb ..bt first time to booked booking.com macrina ang belle the daughter is so kind and good hosT.Breakfast was always yummy take note it is nt a plated bfast .She treated all the guest as a family.Bonding all the guest when eating bfast... Animals not a problem at all.coffee is unlimited.. View is beautiful. Its close to aninuan beach Too. Wht else to say sissy...Hahaha we became and treated like a sisters now guy... money worth it..And u can nt find cheap price like macrinas place in puerto with bfast..Take note guys...

Stayed in September 2023

There is literally nothing not to like.

It was the best experience I have ever had in my years of traveling the Philippines. You could not ask for better accommodations A beautiful place lots of room to hang out for free time.(huge Rooms, great Wi-Fi, awesome food ) The owner and all the staff treated us like relatives they had not seen in a very long time. Every resort and hotel I have ever stayed in over the years could take lessons from this place. They set new standards. Not to mention a 3 minute walk to the semi private beach. And 5 minute ride to white beach with all different types of food and night life. What an awesome place and priced well below value for your money. Do I recommend, I’d say it’s your loss if don’t stay here. I can say more but you really have to experience.

Stayed in August 2023

Great value accomodation with the most welcoming host!...and the best breakfast...There are plenty accomodation options in and around White Beach but Macrena makes this place special...

Stayed in August 2023

That I have to leave the amazing place and go back to the normal routine.

The staffs especially Ms. Macrina and Ms. Charles were really a great host and very approachable. Their breakfast is one of the best. Feels like having a second family with their homey accommodation.

Stayed in August 2023

Ate Macrina is so accommodating, and so is Charles. Although she was busy with her Food Shop, she made sure that we get everything we need. I thought people who's given a review was exaggerating when they said that her food is nice. But they weren't. She really is a good cook. And that's big coming from our family, since my sister is a chef. It's very close to Aninuan Beach which for me is better than the White Beach. It's really quiet and peaceful and there weren't that many people around unlike the White Beach which is very crowded now. But if you want the night life, and buy stuff like souvenirs, you can go to the White Beach. It's only a 3 minute drive. It's not our first time in Puerto Galera. It's our go-to vacation place but Macrina's place is the one I liked the most. Because of the quietness. Definitely going back!

Stayed in August 2023

The cleaning wasn't perfect, although we arrived too early, they prepared a room for us in the time they had. And also the light was gone in all the area at that time (difficult to see). Acceptable, just improvable. We needed to stay one more night and having the hostel full they did magic to host us.

Whaaat a wonderful stay we've had. So wonderful people, Macrina, Charles, Belle (and the guests Gary and Anthony). Leaving after three days and we already take them in our hearts. The breakfast is the best we've had in Philippines (even compared to much more expensive places). Macrina is a cook and an extraordinary one. She adapted for us eating vegetarian and not just anything to check the box, delicious food. We went to the karaoke with them at Macrinas restaurant and had a great night. Lots of laughs. The beach, 3 minutes walk, is great. We went snorkeling and enjoyed it. A stay we just won't forget.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Macri and Charles are the best. It felt like home away from home. I'd love that booking had the option "∞/10" because "10/10" is not enough. I'd definitely stay here again if i go back to Puerto Galera.

Stayed in July 2023

The bathroom needs some attention

Really nice people, you'll get a very nice insight about the local attitude here. I could come to the owner with all my needs and she made it easily possible for a fair price (like renting a scooter eg) would come back any time.

Stayed in July 2023

My stay was very comfortable. The owner and the staffs are all so hospitable and accommodating. Had a little problem on my way because I was arriving late, but Ate Mac was so sweet and gave me free dinner to lessen my stress. And breakfast is always BIG. Keeps me full until afternoon.

Stayed in June 2023

Such lovely people and great atmosphere. 10/10 i'm gonna try to come back one day

Stayed in June 2023

Take tricycle to go to White beach

Very responsive and kind host. Excellent location with private beach.

Stayed in April 2023

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the cost benefit was exceptional, large and airy room, comfortable bed, super quiet environment at night, the room had an incredible view of the mountains, and they were extremely attentive and helpful with me! To access Praia Branco there are several taxis very close by, and they charge an average of 1 dollar to take you to Praia Branca in 3 or 4 minutes, or if you want to walk by yourself it will take 20 minutes

Stayed in January 2023

I like how they treat you like a family. It feels like home.

Stayed in January 2023

Merci mama'macrina ❤️ you were like a mother to me. Arrival sick Macrina took care of my well being. she got up at 5 a.m. to prepare my takeaway breakfast for me on the last day! and gave me a sweater from her daughter Belle so that I don't get sick during transport... the house is clean and you can share meals with the family. beautiful quiet beach 3min walk. city ​​center 5 min by tricycle or scooter.

Stayed in January 2023

Tita Macrina and Sir Rommel are good hosts. They made me feel home or I'll go home haha. They also made amazing food.

Stayed in January 2023

None.

Ms. Macrena is always sunny, ready to welcome guests at anytime. You will feel welcome. Pets like Totoro, other furbabies are so friendly and you will miss them. Sir Rommel and his kid gave me a wonderful tour and very supporting. I could not ask for more.

Stayed in November 2022

Super chill accommodation and very friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in November 2022