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Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

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A pool area with a view of the sea, a thatched roof structure, and a wooden deck. - Blue Ribbon Dive Resort (Mabini)
A neatly made bed with blue and white pillows, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains. - Blue Ribbon Dive Resort (Mabini)
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A room with a blue and white color scheme, featuring a large desk with a computer and various items, shelves with storage, and a tiled floor. - Blue Ribbon Dive Resort (Mabini)
A table set for two with a view of the sea, a wicker basket, and a bottle of wine. - Blue Ribbon Dive Resort (Mabini)
Consider a stay at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, and artwork on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two blue pillows, a white robe hanging on a door, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A terrace with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mabini, Blue Ribbon Dive Resort is near the beach. Basilica dela Immaculada Concepcion and Taal Heritage Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Puerto Galera Mangrove Conservation and Extreme Sports Puerto Galera. Visit our Mabini travel guide
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National Road Ligaya Mabini Anilao, Mabini, Calabarzon, 4202

What's nearby

  • Philpan Dive Resort
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mt. Gulugod Baboy Trailhead
    20 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • University of Batangas
    50 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Batangas City Sports Center
    52 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • SM City Batangas
    52 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport (MNL)
    150 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ortega's Cofee/Cacao Store
    8 min drive
  • Jollibee
    8 min drive
  • Lawom Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Frido's Grill & Resto
    8 min drive
  • Lanai
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PHP 1000.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PHP 5000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: PHP 5000 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PHP 1000.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Ribbon Dive Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Blue Ribbon Dive Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

Check-out is at 2 PM.

Does Blue Ribbon Dive Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PHP 5000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Blue Ribbon Dive Resort located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Halo Dive Resort House Reef and Philpan Dive Resort. Mt. Gulugod Baboy Trailhead is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was not a good stay. The room itself (6) was clean and large but lacked furniture. The safe did not work. The shower was poor. We did not sleep well due to things dropping on the roof of the room. The pool itself was small but lovely but there were no seats or loungers by it. Breakfast was free and was the best meal they cooked. We did not enjoy the rest of the food and went out to eat. The diving was not the best either with little planning and a guide who missed a lot of the smaller creatures
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just ideal

The resort is very comfortable and clean! Staff are very friendly helpful and good at what they do. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and will definitely visit again. I work in Manila so it is less than three hours from Manila to the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Blue Ribbon - a small hotel designed for divers. The diving was excellent and Jeff was a first class frogfish spotter (although we tried but ultimately failed to find a waddling one...). All the staff working at the hotel/dive centre were kind, friendly and hard-working. The rooms are basic but you have everything you need, and the bed was comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the food offered by the restaurant. For such a small hotel there really was an exceptionally large menu and everything we ate we would have re-ordered. We recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for Divers and others

I stayed 2 nights there. Friendly staff and the fantastic view of the resort as well as numerous food. I ordered several dishes and all are satisfying. I and my kid are not divers but had happy time there at the shore. One thing that needs to be corrected is the time of check out. The page at Hotels.com says it's 2p.m., but actually it is 12p.m. If you want the private picking up service, please contact to the resort. Thanks for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third visit 3 years running staying and diving at Blue Ribbon. They have everything right for a relaxed, but safe, diving vacation. The rooms are fine and everything is convenient. You walk a few meters from your room to eat and not many more to dive. The resort has a friendly family feel to it and the staff were all fabulous. The food is also excellent with lots of variety and its all cooked fresh. Portion sizes are good and prices are reasonable. We did 16 dives over 4 days and our guide Jeff Zapata was first class. I can't wait to visit again. Jon's super friendly dog ('mush') was a delight and it made our day the day he came with us on the boat diving. I look forward to returning soon. Keep up the good work team Blue Ribbon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Mixed

A simple diver resort, which conveniently does single dives in the afternoon as well as double dives in the morning at a reasonable price. We have visited the area several times in the past, in this resort we did not feel particularly well, including after the dives (the reason is hard to pinpoint, may or may not have to do with the resort). Room 1 had some half-dead cockroaches crawling around. Otherwise, the dining area on the terrace is nice and serves good local dishes, including coconut-based curries. The aircon is not particularly strong but can cool the room down to 22-23C. Wifi is not bad most of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at BR for five nights. It’s definitely a good dive resort. We are snorkelers who snorkeled every day. The beach is pretty rocky so wear water shoes. The food was good. Lots of selections, and a very good selection of breakfast foods. We ate there every day. I would recommend most of the items we had, except maybe the Ceasars salad, the dressing was strong for me. And have your bread toasted if you get a sandwich. The beer was very cold. Good shakes. Ice bucket was provided if asked for. Two great waiters, Justin and Zed. The room was small, but luggage fit under the bed. We spent a lot of time on our balcony which was fantastic and overlooking the bay. Very comfortable chairs and table. That’s where we spent our time if we weren’t eating or snorkeling. Dave the front desk guy was very helpful. He helped me pay a bill from our last hotel that got overlooked by using g cash, which I do not have. The staff was great. Be prepared for a workout with the stairs, but the staff muscle helped with heavy luggage. Anilao town a ten minute drive. Paid cash at the end cause credit card reader wasn’t working. I thought our last bill was very reasonable. We ate and drank for five days and it was about $110 USD. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staffs, atmosphere and beaches are good. but a little far from the bus terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place on ocean. Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff very accommodating. Pool and beach area were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Redreshing Day Away

It was a relaxing trip for some fresh air
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort, it was a short stay, but definitely going back one day. Amazing stuff, fun to be with. 5 starts from me
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

He was OK but not great but comfortable stuff is not hundred percent it’s OK for two nights Stand
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional dive masters for diving… wish them to complete their extension to have more rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

maybe again, but

There are 101 stairs from the road down to the resort, so if you have any problems with your legs, this place is not recommended. Down somewhat easier, but up.... Worst thing was that owners dogs and cats were all over and that was very annoying. One dog urinated on my bag on the floor at the table while we were eating. What kind of restaurang is this? Disgusting. Otherwise place was nice and staff friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myself and my girlfriend have just stayed for 11 nights at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort in March 2023. Basic accommodation but with sunset views to die for each evening from the seawiew balcony. What a great place with fantastic diving every single day at so many different locations! Quite simply it is run by divers for divers. They have wonderful coral reef diving with exceptional sites, some just minutes from the resort, providing daily sea turtles, amazing brightly coloured nudibranch and sea creatures for macro photography. There is also a wreck dive or the beautiful Sombrero island that is sightly further away. Every dive instructor we had was so professional and knowledgeable, especially Jeff, Dang and Ogie. The office and bar staff were also friendly and extremely helpful when needed.  The resort has a first class local and international menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner with all meals cooked to order (a lot of the divers staying elsewhere would eat there before returning to their hotels). We would normally go out to eat in the evenings but there was simply no need to. They have some lovely, well looked after dogs It's fairly obvious that all of the Blue Ribbon staff are happy in their work, which is usually a very good sign, and this is one of the reasons that we will definitely be back again 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go somewhere else

I wasn't expecting much but I was still disappointed. Hot and cold showers or having only one plug to charge your phone, I was expecting.What I wasn't expecting was the complete lack of care and attention to detail.The shower was completely covered in limescale so hardly any water came out.There are still signs up for social distancing.There was a dirty pair of pants near the pool that was there when we arrived and was still there when we left, the same with rags and buckets that are just left around the pool area. Trash left in the garden and beach. 3 small dogs that live at the hotel that bark a lot, especially at night and early morning.1 of the dogs pees in the lobby next to the kitchen because no one walks it. Food was terrible, worst pizza I have ever eaten, barely cooked with raw tomato slices on top of thick layer of rubbery cheese, omelette at breakfast was runny and raw in the middle, you have to eat at the hotel because there is nothing near by, but even Filipino food wasn't good, way too salty. At best the food was edible but we didn’t have a good or tasty meal during our stay. There is plenty of staff, mostly on their phone without headphones,smoking around the corner of the terrace or laying in the gazebo by the pool. All I can say is the beds were comfortable enough and the sheets clean. Our rented dive equipment wasn't checked before we left, when we did our own checks, we had a leaking regulator and a leak in a BCD. They are no longer PADI certified.
Hardly any water can come out of the shower since it is so dirty.
The shower handles were covered in limescale and would come lose from the wall.
Trash in the garden around the pool, no one cleans the small beach infront of hotel either.
Gazebo with hole in the floor and dirty sofa.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit underwhelmed & room for improvement

Check-in: There’s a steep flight of stairs heading down to the resort. We tried the intercom to ask for assistance, but it wasn’t working. We eventually lugged down our own luggages. Upon checking-in, they only prepared one room instead of my two room booking. It was eventually resolved, but I was scared we wouldn’t have enough accommodations for a few minutes as it was a small resort with few rooms. Room: Pretty basic, but clean. What I didn’t like though was that we could hear the sounds of footsteps from the floor above us and there seems to be some cigarette smells coming in from somewhere. Property: Landscaping could be improved for a better vibe. A few more plants can go a long way. Seeing just a lot of soil looks kinda sad. Common areas are just okay. Wifi connection is on/off, but this is expected in the area. Food: Hit and Miss, I personally recommend the Tikka Masala, Fajitas, and Curries. Serving is quite big, can be shared by two in some instances. For breakfast, stick to the Filipino options or the omelette. I think some of the menu items are a bit overpriced. Dive Shop: Quite good and complete, price is competitive as well among the options in the area. They tend to group divers from the resort into one boat that typically leaves at 9AM. Others: I like that their checkout time is at 2PM, right. Take note that in settling your balance, there is 5% surcharge if paying by credit card. Should have informed us beforehand so I could prepare cash.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

bon séjour pour la plongée

bel endroit pour un séjour plongée avec une équipe "diving" sympa. Bonne restauration sur place, chambre satisfaisante, climatisation bruyante mais fonctionnelle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was friendly and helpful, but were talking loudly early in the morning right outside the guest rooms. We loved the deep pool. The roof had a leak and the restaurant menu didn’t have much variety. But the hotel allowed us to use snorkeling gear and arranged a nice boat trip for us. Beware you must be able to climb a long flight of stairs to go to and from the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good and big portion of food, free water, coffee and tea. The room is clean and big enough. The diving gear is in best condition. The knowledge of the divemasters is excellent. Im happy to choose Blue Ribbon for my holiday. Can only recommend for everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ריזורט טוב

המלון מרוחק מהעיר, הרבה מדרגות, צוות המלון ומועדון הצלילה מאוד נחמדים, מומלץ למי שרוצה שקט ולצלול
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of property close enough to Manila. I like that it is small and personalized. Dive was amazing. Instructor and guides were great. Staff were very friendly and the meals were very good. Only drawback is the looooong stairway up and down to the resort. But to someone who is more fit I'm sure it's a minor issue. Thank you, John for an overall excellent stay! We enjoyed it very much and no doubt you will be seeing us again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hideaway spot

It is in a remote spot but nice place for sunrise and sunsets. They live up to their name being a prime spot to learn how to dive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Truly From My Heart!

Amazing sunset view at the bar and dinning area. Cosy; staff are friendly and welcoming! Good Value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small resort was clean, quiet and causy. The staff and the owner were helpful and nice. The room was clean and quiet. The dive gear was new and well maintained and the dive staff was competent. The food was good too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018