Puerto Galera
Apr 10, 2008 Daily Blurbs
Update: Please read about my stay at Puerto Galera last April 19-20.
Next weekend is my scheduled trip to my favorite beach, Puerto Galera. I’ve been lurking a lot of message boards and I thought I’d make another entry about Puerto Galera. I have noticed that a lot of people are having a hard time booking rooms this peak season because most of the resorts in Puerto Galera do not have their own websites, or the numbers they have published are not working anymore. For those of you who are planning a trip to the beautiful White Beach, Puerto Galera, here are some contact informations that I have gathered.
La Solana Suites and Resort (This is where we’ll stay)
Two minutes away from the beach, approximately 150 meters away from White Beach. Their amenities include Air-conditioned rooms, Cable TV, Hot/Cold Water, Conference Facility, Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Canteen, and Tour Packages. I find their rates very affordable. I booked a single room at Php3,000 for a 3days-2nights stay. You can contact Harold at 0916-4838012; or you can view their website and use their contact page, La Solana Suites and Resort.
My stay at La Solana Suites and Resort was very pleasant. The staff were friendly and accommodating. When we arrived at the beach, Harold and a staff brought us to the resort via their car. The walk from the resort to the beach is about 3-5 minutes, depending on how slow or fast you walk. Our room is by the pool, which is convenient since we can swim anytime until 11pm at night. They have Cafe Amara, which offers home cooked meals with very reasonable prices. click here to read more about my stay at Puerto Galera…
Hollywood Palm Beach Resort
Our original plan is to stay at this new resort. All their rooms are air-conditioned with cable TV and hot/cold water bath. I was able to get a room at Php2,450 for 3 days and 2 nights, but Ryan didn’t like to walk 10-15 minutes to get to the beach. This resort also has a pool and the place is just beautiful. If you don’t mind walking, then this resort is for you. They also offer a 24-hour shuttle service that can bring you to and from the beach. Contact Roger at 0920-294-4143, he’s very accommodating and answers text messages. Visit Hollywood Palm Beach Resort website for more information.
V.M. Beach Resort
This resort was the place we rented the first time I went to Puerto Galera. Their rates are very reasonable and it is by the beach. They have an eatery in front of the beach and their ihaw-ihaw is delicious. You can contact them through their Manila office at 523-4945 and look for Peng, or reach them through their mobile number at 0917-5228298.
Lan-Sei Water Resort
Amenities include air-conditioned rooms with television and Hot/Cold bath, swimming pool, jacuzzi, volleyball, billiards. They offer affordable rates and for bookings check out Lan-Sei Water Resort website, or call 0917-5301192.
Apartelle de Francesca
They don’t have their rates published on the internet, but according to the people who’ve been there, their rates are quite affordable. They also offer tour packages that include meals. For bookings contact Dra. Juliet Axalan - Mendoza at 09167373086 or 043-7430043. Visit Apartelle de Francesca website for more information.
Coco Beach Island Resort
This resort have 96 rooms, 4 restaurants, kid’s playground, shopping arcade, beauty parlor, an internet cafe and more. Their rates are quite pricey, since they are Class AAA resort in Puerto Galera. For bookings go to Coco Beach Island Resort website, or call Manila office at (+63) 2 521-5260 or (+63) 2 526-4594; via mobile phone at (+63) 919 5400000 or 919 5401698.
HSL Beach Resort
Their native cottages is truly a sight. This resort is by the beach and the staff are very accommodating. You can cook your own meals because the staff allows their tenants to have a free access to the kitchen. Contact Miss Marita at 09266421625 for bookings.
Puerto Galera Resorts (Websites)
Villa Pamana Inn
Buena Lynne’s Resort
White Beach Lodge (Contact Ms. Carmelita Magbuhos at 0927-3163602 or 0920-5545067)
Marco Vincent
Puerto Galera Contact Numbers
Don Leo’s Resort - 0929-7010102
Nautilus Inn - 0919-5394048
Paul’s - 0906-2797580
I am going to check out more resorts when we get there on April 19-21. I am probably going to update this page for everyone’s future reference. I am only going to add resorts that I find beautiful. A little bit of a warning, stay away from Dreamwave Hotel, last year there were instances of robbery from different rooms, it could be an inside job. Do not even try booking a room at Sheryll’s Inn, they tend to charge you for everything they could think of plus, the owner is rude.
Basically, going to Puerto Galera is quite cheap. If you have Php3000 and you have at least 3 friends with you, then you’ll survive and enjoy a really good vacation in the white sands of Puerto Galera.
DISCLAIMER: I am in no connection to any of the resorts I’ve listed here. I am merely a tourist who looks for good accommodations in White Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro Philippines.
Tags: mindoro, philippines, puerto galera, trip
GoDaddy.com
April 10th, 2008 at 5:12pm
Hi.. I tried to contact La Solana.We are planning to go there on May 1st..But then the person from Solana said the room costs P4k/night if we are 6 persons plus P500 per additional person.Compared to the rate they gave you, that’s a bit pricey, don’t you think?Can you please help me get a reservation at Solana so I can get a discount?We are around 7-8 persons. Thanks!!
Quote "mae"
April 10th, 2008 at 5:24pm
I also texted yung Hollywood Palms Beach and the rate per night is P7500.I think that’s too expensive.Can you help me get a room in Puerto?Our budget is between P5000-P6000 for 2 nights.thanks..
Quote "mae"
April 10th, 2008 at 5:27pm
Hi mae,
Unfortunately, the rate they gave me is not discounted. When I contacted them, they just updated the rate on their website, but I was lucky enough that they gave me the price of 1,500/night for 2 persons as shown previously on their website. Also, May 1 is a holiday, and most resorts do charge more on holidays. Why don’t you try Hollywood Palm Beach Resort?
Quote "Dré"
April 10th, 2008 at 5:31pm
@mae: Why don’t you try contacting Villa Pamana? They seem to have good rates. Look at this website, http://puertogalera.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=139
Quote "Dré"
April 12th, 2008 at 8:35pm
wow thanks dre malaki matutulong nito sa mga nagbabalak pumunta sa puerto na tulad ko. goodluck sa pagpunta i hope you enjoy!
Quote "Rachel"
April 12th, 2008 at 9:43pm
@rachel: talaga? kelan mo balak pumunta?
Quote "Dré"
April 12th, 2008 at 9:51pm
Dré wrote:
di pa sure were still planning. maybe on may, i hope matuloy kami. ikaw malapit na, kakatuwa naman. nabasa ko lahat ng post mo dun sa forum. dami ko ngang nakuhang info atleast may idea na ako lalo na yung budget na kailangan.
Quote "Rachel"
April 12th, 2008 at 10:43pm
Rachel wrote:
If you’re on a budget, I suggest you try HSL, at least you can cook your own food. If you want a resort with a pool, try La Solana or Hollywood Palm Beach Resort
Quote "Dré"
April 13th, 2008 at 2:31am
If you’re on a budget, I suggest you try HSL, at least you can cook your own food. If you want a resort with a pool, try La Solana or Hollywood Palm Beach Resort
Thanks for the infos Dre. Don’t worry I’ll try youre suggestions but ikaw muna, ienjoy nio yung lakad nio, I know celebration din yan ng graduation mo. I’m happy for you. Congrats in advance.
Quote "Rachel"
April 14th, 2008 at 1:51am
yah totally agree with you with dreamwave, there were 3 of us from U.S. who stayed at dreamwave last Dec.07 and we got robbed big time… 2 cellphones, 2 cannon digital camera, 1 80gig ipodvideo, brand new dolce&gabbana perfume….
Quote "rolls"
April 14th, 2008 at 11:01am
Hi rolls,
I thought it was just a one time thing that summer, and you were there late last year and it happened again? Wow. They should really check out their staff. I do believe it is an inside job.
Quote "Dré"
April 17th, 2008 at 2:49pm
hi there! i found your site helpful about the white beach’ resorts… my friends and i will be goin also on the 19th and up to 21st… we are also goin to stay at la solana but we are charge for 3oook per NIGHT i was confused because according to your article about la solana you booked for a single room for 3 days and 2 nights stay… thank you and hoping for your reply… God Bless!
Quote "sza"
April 17th, 2008 at 3:33pm
sza wrote:
The reason why my accommodation is for 3000Php for 3days-2nights is because it’s for a single room and I booked the room in advance, before their rates changed to a higher price. If you are charged 3k/night, I assume you are 4 persons?
Quote "Dré"
April 17th, 2008 at 11:23pm
Hi, thanks for the info posted here. I am going to Puerto Galera also together with my team in the office. My budget though is not that big, if it will not be asking too much, would appreciate if you can refer me to a cheaper place to stay (safe). We’re all excited to go coz’ most of us have not been there for ages.
Quote "Ariel Veslino"
April 17th, 2008 at 11:51pm
Hi,
If you are looking for a cheap place to stay that is safe at the same time, you can try HSL Beach Resort, or V.M. Beach Resort. I will be there this coming weekend so I will be collating more information on the other resorts. The above listed are some of the places that I recommend.
Quote "Dré"
April 19th, 2008 at 9:04am
hello, thank you for promoting puerto galera. we manage the website puertogalera.org - please check out our new listing. hope you enjoy ur stay this weekend.
Quote "netmagus"
April 24th, 2008 at 12:52am
I *heart* you. You just made my life a whole lot easier.
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Quote "Ann"
April 24th, 2008 at 8:41am
hi!! ask ko lang if wat ang kaibahan ng sabang sa white beach? wud it be ok if sa sabang ung hotel namin taz punta kmi sa white beach? hindi ba maxado malayo na un dun? hindi ba ganun kaganda compare if dun kmi sa hotel ng white beach? thnx
Quote "barochi"
April 24th, 2008 at 6:52pm
barochi wrote:
From what I know Sabang is quite far from White Beach and you need to rent a boat to go to White Beach. Also, most of the time at Sabang, the shore is covered by boats and it is not that good for sunbaking or swimming. I suggest you head on to White Beach.
Quote "Dré"
April 24th, 2008 at 6:54pm
Ann wrote:
You’re very much welcome!
Quote "Dré"
April 24th, 2008 at 8:54pm
thankies!! can u recommend must see at must experience while we’r in pg… ^-^
Quote "barochi"
April 25th, 2008 at 11:22am
Thanks for the very useful information. I have been to Puerto Galera but the company I work in paid for our stay and the place where we stayed was quite expensive, but very nice. I can settle for a not-so-grand inn but I also prefer a beachfront place. Do you know of any? Thanks so much!
Quote "Ivy"
April 25th, 2008 at 11:26am
so are you saying that White Beach is better than Sabang? they say the ‘gimiks’ are in Sabang.. have you been to la laguna resort? would you know if it’s a good place to stay?
Quote "debo"
April 25th, 2008 at 10:04pm
Ivy wrote:
The ones I recommend are already listed on my post
Quote "Dré"
May 5th, 2008 at 9:47am
Hi. How was your stay in La Solana? My family is planning on a weekend stay in Puerto GAlera and I am considering La Solana. Kindly give me feedback. Thanks.
Quote "evelyn fernandez"
May 5th, 2008 at 4:55pm
evelyn fernandez wrote:
You may refer to this post about my stay at puerto galera: http://dre.onewickedsoul.com/puertogalera2008/
Anyway, my stay at La Solana was pleasant. The staff was so nice and accommodating. The place is clean and quiet.
Quote "Dré"
May 6th, 2008 at 1:59am
Hi! Me, my husband & my son we have plan to have vacation this coming july in Puerto Galera.My Husband is first time to have vacation in our country and im thinking to have vacation in Puerto Galera(3 days) .My questions are: can you give me suggest in what resort we can go there?; in la salona suite & resort, there food is good?; and my son going to enjoy if we stay in la salona? Im hoping for your response.Thanks!
Quote "Helena"
May 6th, 2008 at 2:01am
Hi! Me, my husband & my son we have plan to have vacation this coming july in Puerto Galera.My Husband is first time to have vacation in our country and im thinking to have vacation in Puerto Galera(3 days) .My questions are: can you give me suggest in what resort we can go there?; in la salona suite & resort, there food is good?; and my son going to enjoy if we stay in la salona? Im hoping for your response.Thanks!
Quote "Helena"
May 6th, 2008 at 9:41am
Wow, thanks for this very informative post! It’s very useful as people want to be sure of accommodations before going there!
Quote "kumareng grace"
May 6th, 2008 at 1:35pm
Helena wrote:
Hi, all the resorts that I’ve posted here on my post are the resorts that I recommend that will offer a good and comfortable stay in Puerto Galera. As for La Solana, we had a very nice stay, the place is clean, nice and quiet. Another resort that you may enjoy is Hollywood Palm Beach Resort, it is quite far from the beach, about 10mins walk, but, it is a very nice hotel to stay in. They offer 24/7 shuttle to and from the beach. For the food, there are so many places to choose from. In La Solana, they mostly offer home cooked meals, the ones by the beach offer seafood or grilled ones.
Quote "Dré"
May 8th, 2008 at 12:12pm
hi!
thanks for your blog, i was able to choose from different resorts at puerto galera.actually, it will be our first time to visit the place that’s why we’re gathering a lot of information..we’ll be staying at la solana this may 23-25.can you suggest some places where the food is really affordable?and the room we’ve reserved is just beside the pool..is it alright in there? plus, how far is the beach from the resort?we’re anxious on where to leave our things when we go swimming since our place is not by the beach..please help..thanks.
Quote "Jenny"
May 12th, 2008 at 8:56pm
Hi Jenny,
My post has been updated.
Quote "Dré"
June 3rd, 2008 at 9:49am
hey mae,
just wanna say thanks for posting galera’s hotels. need a place to spend my 5th anniv with my girl and this site is a good reference. post more helpful tips and recommendations.
rock on! -rez
rezs last blog post..Tagging along with the Collectors
Quote "rez"
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:52pm
@rez: You’re welcome, but my name is Dré not Mae.
Quote "Dré"
July 31st, 2008 at 5:12pm
hi yung budget na 3k each for a group of four for how many dasy yun? 2 nights and 3 days? inclusive of transpo and accommodations?
Quote "frapi"
August 2nd, 2008 at 1:00pm
frapi wrote:
Hi Frapi,
12,000 is more than enough for 3days/2nights but make sure to bring an extra 1k each just in case you need it.
Quote "Dré"