Tamaraw Beach Resort (Aninuan Beach, Puerto Galera)

Me and 3 of my HS friends had a quick vacation this past weekend in Puerto Galera's Tamaraw Beach Resort. We were torn between staying in White Beach or Aninuan Beach, but since we would like to avoid the crowd, we decided to stay at Aninuan's Tamaraw Beach Resort.

Upon reaching Batangas Pier (via Bus) at 8AM last saturday, we proceeded to purchase Round trip tickets to Aninuan Beach. It cost 600 pesos RT compared to just 500 pesos if in white beach. If ever you purchase tickets for white beach only, trikes are available at the main road for P100 or less per chartered trike - 15mins ride (max of 4pax). Terminal fee at batangas pier is 30 pesos only.

Upon arriving at Tamaraw Beach Resort, first thing I noticed is how good the facilities are. There are beach cabanas for guest use, swimming pool, playground for kids, Breakfast area, and volleyball area. I also liked how the beach is free of litter. Kayaks, banana boat, jet skis are available for use. A restaurant overlooking the beach is also under construction. Package tours (tamaraw falls, aninuan falls, diving, glass bottom boat, etc.) are also available, just inquire at the reception.

Anyway, we got our room for P4000 for 4pax inclusive of breakfast. Room has 2 double beds, A/C, hot & cold shower, mini ref. 2 pull out beds are also in the room which can be used if you brought kids with you. I'm just not sure if every room has them. Water dispenser is available near the rooms so no need to bring distilled water as its provided by the hotel for free. They have a bar just in front of the beach if you'd like to just chill and enjoy the view.

Shuttle service to white beach is available but only at designated times. Inquire at the front desk as it may be changed according to guests need.

our room

the pool is cleaned everyday

sample menu

sample menu

Tamaraw Beach resort left a good impression on me. I'll definitely be back. ^__^

Puerto Galera 2012

"ang biglaan lakad natutuloy, ang lakad na pinaplano yun ang nacacancel"

Me and 2 of my friends were talking about this on our way to Puerto Galera. We only had a few hours to prepare for this trip. We've had plans before of going but it always gets cancelled. This time, kahit walang budget, walang plano and 3 lang kami, tinuloy na rin namin. We were practically hoarding infos about hotels & inns in PG a few hours before our bus trip to batangas. Lahat ng tinext kong hotel, fully booked(this was a week after Holy week 2012). Finally, I found the website of Felinas Gusthouse, a non-beachfront inn pero clean enough(based on pics). Texted the hotel at midnight and hoped that they'll reply.

After just 4 hours of sleep, I woke up at 4:30AM, showered and prepared my things as I needed to go to Buendia for the bus ride to Batangas. Met up with my friends and got the bus ticket. Can't remember the price pero around P200 yata yun. No wifi on the bus so we were contented to just catch a bit of sleep during the ride. 

We arrived at the Batangas pier at 8AM. We were surprised kasi ang dami pa rin tao papunta ng PG. 1 of us lined up while the other 2 bought the tickets needed (environmental, fastcraft, etc). We got the Montenegro lines boat as I've read that their boats are better & bigger than the others (P500 - RT).

The boat trip was 1 hour and we arrived at PG at around 9AM. During the boat ride, I was already in contact with a staff of Felinas Guesthouse and that we can meet up at the alley after Dreamwave resort. We met up with him & he lead us to Felinas. The inn was around 5mins walk to the beach, room was clean & big enough for 3 people. Paid for the room (P1500 - peak season price) and settled in.

Review of FELINA GUESTHOUSE

fruitshake on a hot day

Our first day was spent beach bumming, eating and partying. It was my first time to have a taste of Mindoro Sling. It tasted like juice na may konting alcohol but I noticed its effect when we went home that night. Feeling mo umiikot ang mundo ha! ha! Ubusin ba naman namin yun 1 pitcher eh 3 lang kami. Went home at a little past 12PM, still lots of people at the beach. Sa gabi(or madaling araw) ang buhay sa PG.

tipsy na?

Next day, we had breakfast first sa malapit na eatery. Had fried fish, longganisa, rice and coffee. Nothing beats having breakfast with a view of the beach. Sarap! After that, we went around PG na. Visited shops, bought souvenirs, took pictures. We then decided to walk sa pinakadulo, near where the boats dock. As we were nearing the end, we decided to stop for a while and just enjoy the view. This part is very very quiet compared to the main beach, some of those who doesn't want to stay in hotels/inns stay here with their camping gears.

After magsawa sa view, time to dive inn and enjoy the beach again.

Had a swim and stayed at the beach until 10AM. Needed to be back at the hotel since we had to shower, pack up and catch our boat back to batangas at 12. It was a short vacation but it was enough. I don't think you need to stay here long since theres really not much to do here aside from activities. At most is 3 days 2 nights, any longer than that and you'd be bored.

at the batangas pier

**On the way back to batangas, always take the early boatrides until 1PM. Masyado na maalon after that. There have been instances wherein boats capsized because of the waves so to make sure just take the early rides.**

had merienda at mcdo buendia before going home

Felina Guesthouse - Puerto Galera (Review)

stairs

view from the room

view of the room (left - cr, room in front)

2 can sleep here, pero walang harang yung bed. not advisable for kids or those na malikot matulog

lower deck (2 - 3 pax can fit here)

view from outside the door

shared bathroom

FROM FELINAS TO THE BEACH:

this alley is just a few steps from felinas

go straight to the end then turn right

turn left

another alley, that in the end is the way to the beachfront

beach

Review:

Felina is around 5mins walk from the beach. You can reach it through the alleyway beside Dreamwave resort. Walking through the alley is not a problem in daytime but may be dangerous at night. The alley is not lighted well and there are places where thieves may hide to vicimize unsuspecting tourists. It may not be a problem though if you're always in a group. 

The room that we got was basic, with a small cabinet, a double deck bed that is good for 3, aircon(old/noisy)and electric fan. Shared bathroom for our room but heard there's a private CR for other rooms(higher price). The shared bathroom is cleaned everyday so its ok. Got the room for only P1500 on peak season. The place is not noisy at night so you'd still get a good nights sleep after the partying at the beach. Staffs are trustworthy and nice. We left some of our gadgets on our room out in the open and they are still there when we came back. They also allow guests to leave their drinks on the ref and we can also eat at their dining table. I heard we can also cook our own food if we want to.

All in all, the place is good enough. There are pros & cons on staying here, it just depends on what you value more.

http://felinaguesthouse.com/