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Coral Bay Beach & Dive Resort

National Highway, Bray 5 | coron busuanga, Popototan Island 5316, Philippines
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Melbourne
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This is a pretty straight review there are some good and bad things about this place. The Good -Great remote setting little island on the edge of the South China sea, remote and peaceful. -Decent hiking around the Island to keep you occupied for half a day. -Great kayaking around the island, well worth a day or an evening as... More

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trimixPhilippines, Owner at Coral Bay Beach & Dive Resort, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Hi. Thank you for your feedback, it is nice to hear, so we can change, what ever is possible. The good part, we are happy you enjoyed your stay. Happy you enjoyed your upgrade. We actually often do that, when we have better rooms available, not just because of something... we try to give our guest what we can. Maybe... More

italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

When we arrived, Monica welcomed us by saying "welcome to our little paradise". And so it was. Beautiful quiet place, great diving, excellent food, great for kajak excursions. Perfect service. We loved it.

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Edmonton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Like many other reviews of Philippines resorts, I will begin by saying that if you want a 5 star experience, this place, like many others, is not the place to go. Even the owners (Ulf and Monica) of this fine establishment will tell you the same thing. Like many others, it has limited power (6pm - 6am), no hot water,... More

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Maassluis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

It's a small paradise. Very nice bungalows with beautiful views. Great staff and service. A bit pricy and the food is ok. But the snorkeling on the housereef is super! Very healthy reef and lots of fish. And the diving with Steve and Gerald is the best. The wrecks are amazing and just a boatride away.

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manila
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Our stay in coral bay was more than we ever expected. We were prepared for the isolation of the place, as well as the lack of airconditioning and televisions in the room. When we arrived, however, we found that we didn't even miss them! The island runs on fuel and a generator so it is quite understandable why there is... More

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Darwin, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

My husband and I just returned from 3 nights at Coral Bay Resort and am starting to wonder if I was at a different resort to the previous poster. We found the resort to be beautiful, relaxing and well maintained, particularly taking into account the remote location. Our transfers went smoothly, in fact at the last minute the resort arranged... More

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Monica w, Owner at Coral Bay Beach & Dive Resort, responded to this review
28 February 2013

Thank you All for making our efforts and ideas worth doing, by sharing your good experience with others. We love the place, the sea, the people, - and do wish to make a difference for those who work for us,with us and all guests visiting, - we all try to give our guests the best stay, in a very special... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Upon traveling many hours into the feeling of distance, the final boat trip lets you collect your thoughts, while the islands float past you in a steady pace. The further you get, the more colours emerge, excitement starts to build - expectations are beginning to rise, the development of some island resorts on the way gives a hint of what... More

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Munich, Bayern, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Pros: - Extremely quiet - Good atmosphere and character - Friendly staff Cons: - Far away from the beauty of Coron and its surrounding islands - No compassion to assist us with our transfer to the island (which is stated "included" in the costs), even though we advised our arrival 2 months in advance, the manager only sent an email... More

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Monica w, Manager at Coral Bay Beach & Dive Resort, responded to this review
20 February 2013

Thank you for your review. I'll try to answer as nice as possible. 1. Transfer: We have 2 free transfers a day, time benefitting the flight arrivals and departures , it is stated clearly on the web-site , on your voucher. And by mail direct to you.. You did not want to join the schedule, and mailed, that you would... More

Holland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2013 via mobile

Go to Coral Bay and get it all. Spacious housing in native style with neccesary mosquito net and hammock on the terace. We stayed there for 5 days and they were full of snorkling and well cooked meals by the kichenstaff with a lot of vegetables in every meal, the serving staff is very wel trained and smile all day.... More

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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

My family and I stayed just before Xmas 2012. Thanks goodness we weren't there at the same time as the people in the review below! The resort is very peaceful - no music so you just get the sounds of nature. The beach is not the best aesthetically but interesting ecologically with the mangroves. Great reef right off the resort... More

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Also Known As:
Coral Bay Beach & Dive Hotel Busuanga
Coral Bay Beach And Dive Resort
Coral Bay Beach & Dive Hotel
Address: National Highway, Bray 5 | coron busuanga, Popototan Island 5316, Philippines
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Region: Philippines > Mimaropa > Popototan Island
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Coral Bay Beach & Dive Resort is a Green Resort, sited in the middle of The Conservation Marine Park area in Busuanga.You can enjoy our unspoiled Coral Reef with corals and fishes in all colours, shapes and sizes, from the smallest Nudi Branches to Nurse and White tips. Turtles and Dugongs (Manatees).Exiting trekking in Rainforest valleys, Bamboo forests and Stiff Limestone cliffs. Kayaking in our Mangrove forest, where you will meet Monitor Lizards, Monkeys and thousands of Parrots and rare birds.Island hopping tours to desert Islands with caves, beaches waterfalls and other nature wonders.Our Dive Center offer exiting dives on Reefs and the famous World War ll wrecks, less than 30 min. away.PADI Courses are done by professional Instructors with max. 2 students at the time. Our Dive Trips are made in groups depended of the certifications and never more than 4 people in one group.The Resort are build on a long sand bank, with terraces direct on the beach, all with the comfort you need, to enjoy your stay.When it comes to restaurant / food. We serve a mix of Fresh seafood, Local and international dishes. Barbacue, Fruit, cakes and desserts. All served as Buffet, which will be included in your stay. ... more   less 
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