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Balai Resort Anilao

San Teodoro, Mabini, Luzon, Philippines
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Balai Resort Anilao
Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Mabini
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
3
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I will talk about Balai Resort in Bgy. Abung, San Juan Batangas. We had a wonderful family BONDING moment in this resort last march 17-18,2012. My family decided to go earlier & we got a little lost because the two directional signs are too small & low, so we suggested to them that they should put bigger signs along the... More

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manila
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
6
people found this review helpful

Reservation was thru bank deposit and fax/email option of deposit slip. We had Kawayan Room which is good for 5 adults and costs P5400 less 10% discount because of recent resort promo. Meal package was P950 per adult;kids P450;Ages 3 below are free. The place is very peaceful...good for relaxation and time out from city life. The room has no... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

If you want to take some time off work/ school and diving is your kind of sport, then take a trip to Anilao, Batangas where there is an abundance of reefs to explore. And while you're there, check-in at Balai. The food is great with various choices and all complementing one another. In addition to that, the staff are friendly... More

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Manila, Philippines
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

Awesome inclusive buffet meals makes your stay all worth it! Wooden rooms are cozy and clean but could be tidier. There are insects in the bathroom roof sometimes from trees outside. Excellent service from friendly staff and divemasters. Location is central to diving spots but an hour from the Anilao pier main road. More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2010

Nothing beats Balai Anilao and Laiya. I miss diving there with Lito and Mona. I miss the good food and drinks. Now, the waters here in the U.S. is too cold. If you guys wanna dive there, try to get in touch with Mel and Casty of Sea-cid. They're damn good dive instructors. They certified me few years back. More

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Manila, Philippines
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010

We booked balai after I found out that there will be a long weekend. Booking was ok, the person I talked to was straight to the point and not a sales person. Not to much signs of Balai going to the resort. The good thing is you can check in early and leave late. They forgot to give us our... More

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Oslo
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010
1
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Great service and food but very shabby rooms and the beach is awful. Rough sand, filthy water, very few activities, snorkelling on the nearby reefs was very disappointing. It may be better in Winter (we stayed in Summer) and may be acceptable to Manila residents fleeing the noise, dirt, crowds and pollution for a weekend. I'm an expat having lived... More

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Manila, Philippines
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

Reservation is easy with a Manila number you can call. Going to Laiya is a breeze, compared to 2 years ago, when the roads were rough. Travel time is about 2.5 hours from Manila. Staff - courteous and friendly. Food - the buffet is yummy. Their tuna sashimi has not gone through refrigeration and is very fresh. The desert, mango... More

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Quezon City
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2010
4
people found this review helpful

I checked out the reviews and blogs before settling on Balai sa Laiya as our summer destination with the kids. It was really worth the research. Balai was everything that the reviews say it was: (1) Reservation is a breeze and efficient. I would suggest reserving ahead of time coz the rooms are limited and reserving the seaside rooms is... More

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Santa Rosa, Philippines
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Our stay at Balai was wonderful. It definitely exceeded our expectations! The resort's theme is native and back-to-basics. I love the nipa huts! The rooms were small but they were very clean. Smelled like fabric softener. There were two double beds and they also provided clean towels. The bathroom was nice. Spacious, clean and has hot and cold water. They... More

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Address: San Teodoro, Mabini, Luzon, Philippines

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