Atlantis Beach Resort Puerto Galera is on the island of Mindoro (South of the island of Luzon and West of Verde Island) and one of the nearest and fastest destinations outside the city of Manila .

Each of our forty guest rooms and suites are elegantly designed to give you maximum comfort, privacy and relaxation throughout your stay.  All rooms have one bedroom and benefit from the following amenities:

 

Climate controlled air-conditioning (and four speed fans)

A well-stocked mini-bar including a supply of emergency toiletries

Cable TV (with free movie, news & sport channels)

In-room digital safety deposit box

En-suite facilities

Hot water

In addition Suite rooms have

Complimentary coffee and tea making facilities


High-speed LAN internet access


Hairdryer

Private balconies

All room rates include complimentary breakfast

Deluxe Rooms

Double: These stylish rooms have all the comfort our guests have come to love and expect.  Rooms enjoy shared terrace or patio space and feature one queen size bed.

Twin: For twin sharing or ideal for small families; these rooms all feature the unique design of Atlantis. Rooms enjoy shared terrace or patio space and feature one queen size bed and one single bed.

Standard Seaview Rooms

While smaller than our deluxe rooms you can wake up overlooking the beach ˆ these rooms are right on the seashore

Flintstone House

The ideal family room with two fancy bunk beds and one big bed all in our own unique design. Located just by the pool on ground level this room has plenty of space inside and out
flintstone room
Flintstone Seaview Suite Rooms


These are spacious luxury family apartments with private terraces. One of our newest rooms and already our most popular; right on the seashore. One king size bed, two fancy single bunk beds.

Coconut Room


This room features a private terrace and poolside view; inside enjoy all our usual room amenities along with some suite room features.  The room has two small queen size beds making it ideal for friends sharing or small families

Seaview Terrace

This room affords stunning views of the Verde Island passage and quite simply a huge private terrace fromhoneymoon suite which to soak up the tropical sun.  Inside enjoy all our usual room amenities along with some suite room features; the room has two small queen size beds making it ideal for friends sharing or small families

Executive Suites

These are spacious luxury apartments with private terraces. Treat yourself to some of the best accommodation in the area; rooms have king size beds, large screen TVs and suite amenities

Standard Rooms deluxe rooms

Our standard rooms are at the back of the beach front building overlooking the dive shop.  Although smaller than our deluxe rooms these rooms have all our regular amenities and are ideal for those on budget or who don‚t require to much room  


Resort Amenities


Dive Shop
: Atlantis PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center offers you state of the art dive facilities. We guarantee your diving and diver training will be of the highest quality available.


Swimming Pool: Refresh yourself in our private pool or relax in the sun. A 100+sqm, 1m-shallow and 3m-deep pool that is filled with non-chlorinated water and sheltered by trees. A perfect place where you can have your relaxing massage.


Pool Bar
: Located next to the restaurant area where you can have a relaxing time, enjoy beer, music, snacks and pizza while playing billiards. Perfect time torestaurant have a peaceful night with friends and company. 


Seaview Bar
: A beach front cocktail bar that most people go where you can listen to great music, meet new friends, and enjoy the company of Atlantis Team. Bar opens at 4:00pm and closes at 2:00am.           


R
estaurant :
Atlantis offers you the opportunity to eat the best international and local gourmetseaview bar dishes at Franco's or just soak up the atmosphere in the bar. 


Conference Room
:
A cozy Conference Room comfortably seats 15 with desk space for 35, complete with climate controlled air conditioning, whiteboard, LCD projector, TV and video, and wireless internet. This room is ideal for small business meetings. Snacks and drinks can be served or have your own mini-bar in the room for complete privacy. Positioned in the main building it has easy access to the comfort rooms, pool area and restaurant.


Retail Shop
: Everything you need while away from home. We stock practical stock up items such sun screen, t-shirts, swim wear, sarongs, caps and beautiful silver dive jewelry. conference room

A complete line of ScubaPro equipments, accessories & computers and everything from souvenirs, fridge magnets & fragrant soaps.  

There’s also lots of fun stuff for kids as well as travel books, fish books and postcards.  


Internet Connection:
If you're kind of tech savvy and can't leave without connecting to Internet, Atlantis is equipped with high speed satellite connectionretail shops either LAN or WiFi. We also provide Internet computer rental for those traveling in light. Should you need special connection such as dial-up our front desk is more than willing to assist you.

ATM is available in the lobby  

 

 

Diving  

Puerto Galera is a great 'all year round' dive destination, the water temperature varies from between 22c in February, to 29c in May and June and it's unusual for the visibility to drop below 15m. Big tidal exchanges make for some exciting drift dives, in fact during the summer months we can treat you to some of the most challenging dives you're ever likely to go on. 

'Kilima Drift' is a favorite for those who  prefer roller-coaster dives, but if you prefer a leisurely hour at 12m, 'Coral Gardens' and 'West Escarceo' have unbeatable Table Corals, Fans, Basket Sponges and smaller aquatic life. If you want to venture further a field there are some great day trips to either Verde Island and the famous "Drop Off" or the volcanic "Hot Springs" at Chicken Feather Island where you can sit at a depth of 20m watching hot bubbles rise from the ocean floor. 

Puerto is also a convenient starting place for five-day liveaboard trips to Apo Reef and the Wrecks of Coron.

A feature of recent developments has been Dive Center collaboration. Several wooden boats have been sunk which have all made interesting sites and two years ago dive operators in the area got together to create "The Puerto Galera Dive Association". Since it's conception the association has worked to improve safety, dive shop communication, community involvement and general diving within Puerto Galera. The association meets monthly and is currently working on, amongst other things, conservation in the area and mooring improvements. Last year the Association leased with The University of the Philippines and assisted in a successful Giant Clam seeding project.  

Diving and the Dive Center

Over 32 dive sites just 5 to 15 minutes travel from the dive center via fast, convenient speedboats.

Small groups – maximum six divers

Five scheduled dives every day - the usual times are 9am, 11am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm (night) with a choice of sites at each time (you'll be fully involved in choosing the dives you want to go on).

Comprehensive briefings with details of marine life specific to the dive site and regular marine life presentations mean you will know exactly what you are looking for.

 

Facilities

Over 60 Individual, purpose built, equipment storage areas; keeps your equipment organized and easy to find.

*  Hot water shower

*  Fresh beach towel each day; snacks
    and drinking water

*  And we even have someone to carry 
    your equipment!

 

 

Underwater Photographer's Paradise 

In the wet area of the dive shop there is a dedicated rinse tub and set up area. Inside the resort there is a specialist “multimedia suite” with the following free services.

*  Sizable matted workbench area with
    lighting

*  Cubby holes' for storage

*  Multi sockets for recharging

*  Transformers for 220v, 110v and 100v

*  Magnifying glass

*  Towel dispenser

*  Air guns

*  Slide viewing

 

Scooter/Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diving

Scooter dives are dedicated dives with you and the guide on scooters (there are five (5) units available).

 

Nitrox

Choose your blend and enjoy the benefits of Nitrox on every dive. 

 

 

Tech Diving

Atlantis caters to divers who want to learn tech diving as well as to experienced tech divers with a range of TDI programs from Advanced Nitrox through to Trimix as well as gas blender training.  

 

Rental and Retail Equipment

We offer high quality, well maintained rental equipment and have a full range of scuba equipment for sale. Our instructors will gladly help you select the equipment which best suits your needs.

Rebreathers

Instruction and diving available

Puerto Galera Dive Sites

There are dives for all levels, from easy training dives amongst pristine coral to high-voltage drift dives. Diving is a year-round activity. The 30+ dive sites are all within a 10-15 minute boat ride from the beach, which makes for easy and convenient dive planning. Groups are kept to six divers or less and are always lead by Atlantis’ experienced guides.


All the dive sites are replete with huge numbers of splendid fish (triggerfish, parrotfish, pennantfish, moray eels, surgeonfish, snappers, groupers, Moorish idol, lizardfish, gobies, batfish, lionfish, trumpetfish, pufferfish, filefish, emperors, wrasses, fusiliers and trevally). Invertebrates from the tiniest transparent shrimp and neon-colored nudibranchs to huge basket sponges adorned with hundreds of multi-colored crinoids; anemones, sea cucumbers, starfish, worms and fire corals reside with vast numbers of hard and soft corals and gorgonian sea fans. Turtles, octopus, cuttlefish, Manta rays, Eagle rays and sharks make guest appearances.

 

Tours and Activities

Puerto Galera also offers numerous isolated coves and beaches just waiting for your visit, there are not many places left in the world where you can have a whole beach to yourself. Kayaking, hiking, swimming and snorkeling add to the list of non-diving activities. Some of the best views are from Ponderosa, a nine-hole golf course 1, 400 feet up a near-by mountain.

Beach and Island Hopping

Big La Laguna Beach

It is only about ten minutes walk from Atlantis Dive Resort if you don't want to go very far. There is an area where you can lie down on the beach and do your sun tanning. No need bring food because there is a restaurant where you can have lunch. This is suitable for kids to play on the beach, go for swim and snorkeling.

Haligi Beach

A fifteen minutes easy boat ride west of Sabang Beach. A good day out where you can have barbeque on the beach and bring your own drinks. There are some vendors on the beach that sells pearls and necklaces.

Bayanan Beach

Privately owned half a kilometer beach which is thirty minutes boat ride. This a lot quieter beach but not much shade during midday. Best time to go is in the afternoon when the sun is setting.

Long Beach

It's in the same direction as Haligi Beach. Good spot for snorkeling and swimming specially for kids.

White Beach

A kilometer of white sand beach just after Bayanan Beach , where you can relax and have a good swim in the ocean when it's a little bit too hot. You have the great view of the sunset in the afternoon. There you will find some souvenir shops where you can buy some presents for a reasonable price.  

 

Excursions and Sports

Kayaking

Sea kayaks are available for rent; one and two seater.

Snorkeling

For nearly 50 years Puerto Galera has attracted scientists studying the Eco-structure of microorganisms, animals and plants. As for diving, snorkeling is famous for its diversity and guests return time after time to marvel at creatures large and small. This is something for the whole family! There are many deserted beaches in the vicinity, and most are easily accessible. Ask our Dive Team for recommendations! You can also rent snorkeling equipment for the day from reception, or purchase mask, fins & snorkel from our Underwater World shop.


Sunset Cruise

This is Atlantis' beautiful sightseeing tour around Puerto Galera Bay and it’s untouched beaches. Usual departure time around 4p.m. (Back at Atlantis around 7p.m.). Enjoy drinks and snacks while you relax with people from all over the world.

 

 

 

Tamaraw Falls

Located just 14 km from Puerto Galera and near the village of Villaflor. Taste the sweet natural spring water as you enjoy the outstanding scenery, the old growth forest, and beautiful rock formations. Bathe in the pools, bask in the sun, and just relax!

Mangyan Valley

The Mangyans are the aborigines of Mindoro. These "nomads of nature" use to travel in entire families from one place to another by foot, but settled years ago in the mountains. You will witness their daily life of primitive survival. Their huts are so small and simple that their shelter can be built in a matter of days. Because of their roving ways, they can be difficult to locate, so it's advisable to take an Atlantis guide if you wish to visit them.  

 


 

Excavation Museum

Located in front of the church, the museum displays antique coins jars, lamps, swords and other priceless artifacts from the early Chinese and Spanish trading period. Those were salvaged from shipwrecks and sunken vessels in the area.

Mt. Baclayan

Is the only barangay mountain in Puerto Galera and majority of people who live here are from Mangyan Tribes. Neophyte hikers and trekkers would rather take this for it's only an hour from the drop off to the mountain top. From here you will be able to see the embracing water and mountain of Puerto Galera.

Tukuran or Hidden Paradise

A 45min jeepney ride from town of Puerto Galera to the drop off. A real fun and hiking that you need to pass the four (4) rivers and see the natural made wonders of stream rivers. This also gives you the chance to cross the half kilometer infamous hanging-bridge. If you're a nature lover this is a must activity for you.

Mt. Malasimbo

Located at the far west side of Puerto Galera and one of the most favorite summit of trained mountaineers. Passing thru its trail you may have the chance to see rare animals such as wild boars, deer and the endangered animal of Mindoro, the Tamaraw, plus lots of natural habitats and variety of orchids.         

 

Organized Tours

Schedules and Activities

Atlantis Sunset Cruises

This is Atlantis' beautiful sightseeing tour around Puerto Galera Bay and it’s untouched beaches. Enjoy drinks and snacks while you relax with people from all over the world.

Usual departure time around 4p.m. and back to Atlantis around 7p.m.


Tarzan Trek

Destinations: View Point, Tamaraw Waterfalls, Hidden Paradise and Tukran Hanging Bridge

We leave at Sabang at 9am for a scenic 1∏ hour jeepney ride along the Mindoro coastline arriving just outside San Teodoro. From there we trek across spectacular hanging bridge and follow the river upstream for about an hour; you can either enjoy the walk or take a cart-wagon pulled by a caribou to Tukran Falls.  This rain forest paradise is a wonderful place to swim, relax in the calm pools and take lunch; there is plenty of time to explore the area, take photos, ride the rapids or just relax.  After lunch we hike back to our pick-up for the jeepney ride back to Sabang; arrival time back in Sabang around 4pm.

Days: Three Trips Weekly, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday (or on request)
Min group size: 8 persons


New Discovery “Hidden Paradise” Tukran & Paspasin

Where you can see the rain forest and wonderful place to swim, wondrous set of beautiful rapids with calm pools for swimming and a good shade spot lunch and were you can see lots of wild animals and plants. There’s a lot of time explore the area, take photo’s or just relax and enjoy the genuine tropical island paradise.


Schedules and Activities

We leave at Sabang at 9:30am for a scenic 11⁄2 hour jeepney ride along the Mindoro coastline arriving just outside San Teodoro (about halfway to Calapan). From there we trek across spectacular hanging bridge and follow the river upstream for about an hour. We start to walk for ride at cart-wagon or kanga by carabao up to Tukran Falls. Around 11:30 we reach the said area. At 1:30 prepare lunch for BBQ, after that we hike back to our pick-up for the jeepney ride back to Sabang. Arrival time about 4:00pm. 


Jungle River
Kayaking to the Ocean

We leave at Sabang at 9am, heading east from Puerto Galera. We take one hour ride through scenic mountains along the coastline to our destination - the San Rafael River Bank. After unloading the kayaks, we take a leisurely paddle downstream, breaking for a delicious BBQ lunch by the side of the river.  It usually takes around two hours (depending how fast the river flows) to reach the river delta where a Bangka (local outrigger boat) awaits to take us on a magnificent sunset cruise (with drinks) and return to Sabang at 6pm.

Days: Twice a week Monday & Friday (or on request)
Min group size: 6 persons  


Ponderosa Golf Course, Tamaraw Falls

Meet at 9am for the jeepney ride up to the Ponderosa Golf Club an ingenious 9 hole par 29 course cut out of the side of the mountain! You can try the course or simply relax in the club‚s bar and restaurant and enjoy the incredible view over Puerto Galera and Batangas.

Days: Sundays Only
Min group size: 8 persons  


 
Mountain Trekking

Destinations: Baclayan Mountain to Malasimbo and Talipanan Beach

We meet up at 8:30am for a short jeepney ride into Puerto Galera. From there it‚s a leisurely walk up Mount Baclayan . Around midday we‚ll reach a Mangyan Village (the native tribes of Mindoro Island) where we stop for lunch and a couple of hours to get to know the villages and explore the area.

At 2pm, we continue our trip along a trail through areas of outstanding natural beauty; past sheer cliffs, tropical rainforest, Kogon grass areas and of course the breathtaking panoramic view over Puerto Galera, Verde Channel and Southern Luzon. We reach the road back to Sabang at about 4:30pm for the half hour jeepney ride home.

Days: On request
Min group size: 8 persons


Adventure Trekking - Bogtong

We leave at Sabang Beach at 8:00am heading west out of Puerto Galera.  It is one hour ride to Kamagong Beach.  From the shoreline, we hike for 1 hour through one of the most beautiful valleys on Mindoro Island. With several easy river crossings, it is suitable for all ages because it is simple trail with steep climbs.  At around 11am we reach a large crystal clear pool surrounded by huge boulders.  This area is half native (Mangyan tribes) and half Tagalog.  Don‚t forget your camera as breath taking scenes abound.  We serve some sandwiches and drinks during the break.  You can also take walk through the magnificent rainforest, swim as you like, snorkel or dive. We hike back to the beach for lunch a delicious BBQ.  At 4pm we break camp and a Bangka boat will take us back to Sabang around 6pm.

Days: Once a week, Wednesday (or on request)
Min group size: 8 persons


Ponderosa Golf Club

This beautiful golf course situated at the foot of Mount Malasimbo has a challenging 9-hole course and stunning views (some of the best in the area).  Don‚t miss this opportunity to view Puerto Galera and the entire bay and surrounding area from 2000ft and don‚t forget your camera!

All clubs, balls etc. are available for rent; they will even provide someone to get your drinks.

Days: On request
Min group size: None


Medical Information and Evacuation

This is a brief overview of facilities and services available to you if you were taken sick or to be injured while on holiday.  Puerto Galera is full of adventure and fun, but it is a remote destination in terms of comprehensive medical care.

At Atlantis: We have a full Emergency Assistance Plan that covers communication with other resorts, local hospitals and chambers.  It also covers evacuation by sea and Air Force Helicopter.  Atlantis has two full O2 kits and first aid kits.  

In Sabang: There is a 24 hour doctor's clinic with a doctor on call‚ at all times; they could be in the resort within 5-10 minutes.  Local medical supplies are limited.

In Puerto Galera (5km from Atlantis): There is one clinic that is a basic doctor's surgery facility equipped with more comprehensive supplies & drugs than Sabang. Puerto Galera also has two full pharmacies.

In Batangas (30km from Atlantis): Batangas is about ninety minutes from Atlantis by boat and does have two adequate hospitals including St. Patrick's. These are equipped with a full pharmacy and life support equipment and operating theatre, plus recompression chamber.

In Manila (120km from Atlantis): Comprehensive medical care is available at Makati Medical Center and V. Luna Hospital / Chamber. This would be the most likely destination in the event of serious illness or injury.  The hospitals provide European standard‚ of care.  Manila is about 3 hours by boat and ambulance or about 40 minutes by helicopter (allow 50 minutes for the helicopter to reach Atlantis).

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