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Big Apple Dive Resort

Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro 5203, Philippines
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Big Apple Dive Resort
Ranked #34 of 44 hotels in Puerto Galera
3.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Center of Sabang beach, with pool for swimming or diving lessons. Good and popular restaurant with pool table. Open air with sea view. Rooms are behind the restaurant and close to the pool. Staff were very accomdating with me changing rooms; no dramas. Think this is australian owned place and has relaxed fun atmosphere. More

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San Francisco, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Stayed there three nights at the end of Feb. The hotel staff is amazing. Incredibly friendly and efficient. The rooms are basic but comfortable. When you book, try to get rooms away from the bar. Otherwise, be prepared to hear music and partying from the all night bar and restaurant. Speaking of which the waitstaff in the restaurant and bar... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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We stayed one night at the Big Apple. We went to this hotel mainly because of its good references on Tripadvisor. It surely is a nice hotel with a swimmingpool. For us, the problem was the older foreigner men with, often young, Philippino women staying there. The place was crowded with it. So if you are a couple or not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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I have stayed here twice in the past year. The first time I stayed in a deluxe room, and this month I stayed in Condo B for 13 nights. The dive shop here is first rate. The staff is professional, friendly and accommodating. I took my Advanced OW class here and have logged about 50 dives with Big Apple. The... More

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Hong Kong
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

We have stayed here several times in the past. It's relatively cheap and convienient for short trips. The downfall is the online booking system is terrible or the way it is interpreted by the front office has a major problem. You book, pay deposit and hopefully the room you booked is available when you get there. Emails stating that you... More

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Elizabeth, CO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

The Big Apple has everything a diver could want. The staff is very helpful the rooms very clean and appointed. The air con is a must and it worked. The staff took care of everything from cleaning to getting the air con repaired. The food was very good the staff very helpful. The pool is a big plus and well... More

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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011
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Dove with Big Apple in May 2011. The staff is friendfly, proffecional and really know the divesite. The atmosphere is really relaxed and the choice of divesite is made together with the customers. Ex. someone want currents the try to select a divesite with currents. Someone want's to photograph macro, they a good macro site is selected ant the dive... More

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Banos, Ecuador
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011
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I spent a week at Big Apple and have zero complaints. My room was comfortable although spartan. I slept well every night I was there. The restaurant food was decent, although somewhat expensive for the area. As mentioned, I was there for a diving course and that's what Big Apple is all about. The beach at Sabang is not the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

I came to dive and chose Big Aple as it seemed pretty central with a dive shop attached. I stayed in one of the expensive rooms (2000 pesos per night so not exactly breaking the bank!) which was a good call as these are at the back away from the 24 hour sports bar so not noisy. The food is... More

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Bucheon, Korea
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2011
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Our stay was great until the last day. I took an Open Water Diving Course. I trained with Peter. He is a great instructor. I recommend him highly. Everything was going great and I was going to leave positive feedback. We ate there for dinner, as we had 3-4 times. It's a little pricy but good. I ordered some fruit... More

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Sabang Beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro 5203, Philippines
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