The last few days I have been staying at Badladz Adventure Resort and Badladz Beach Resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Owners Sean and Mylene Cooney have put together two great locations for travelers to Puerto Galera that cater to both the diving crowd and those that just want to get away and relax.
I originally contacted John McIntyre, Marketing Director for both resorts and he was kind enough to offer a portion of my stay on the house so I could visit and tell everyone what a great place this is. Having never been to Puerto Galera John assured me I would have a good time and he was right.
Puerto Galera Resorts normally cater to the diving crowd with most facilities in Sabang but Badladz has made it easy for you to step off the ferry at Muelle Pier in Puerto Galera turn left and walk 50 meters to their Adventure Resort which offers PADI certification, fun dives, open water dives and more. Puerto Galera has long been known as one of the finest diving spots anywhere and Badladz Adventure Resort is known as one of the best places for divers to go.
After a day exploring underwater caves and wrecks you can relax at the Restaurant and Bar for a nice cold beer. The Restaurant offers great Mexican food along with traditional Filipino dishes, Sandwiches, Burgers and Breakfast. The Combination Mexican Plate is really good I can attest to that. Badladz Adventure Resort offers 13 rooms from single to double occupancy and has a great view of Puerto Galera Bay. The rooms offer comfortable and affordable accommodations and the staff is attentive to guests needs.
After spending 2 days at Badladz Adventure Resort I moved over to the Beach resort. Recently finished in December 2011, the Beach resort is tucked away on a semi private beach a short drive from the Adventure Resort and has 9 rooms. Badladz Beach Resort is still expanding and construction is underway for some larger double rooms since more and more people are finding their way here and enjoying the hospitality.
If you are looking to get away from the crowds and tourist attractions this is the place to go. The Beach resort offers the same menu at their Restaurant along with the same friendly and attentive staff. Here you can dine at the restaurant and look out onto Varadero Bay, relax in the beach chairs under the coconut trees or have a BBQ. When you are ready, head out onto the beach and have a swim in the bay. When I went the water was clean, cool and the waves were just right so as not to get a face full of salt water.
Whether you stay at the Beach Resort or the Adventure Resort there is a Van that will provide transportation between the two and also Sabang and White Beach along with other various attractions such as the waterfalls.
After checking in and dropping off my bags I went down for a cold beer and was greeted by name and since that time the experience at both the Adventure Resort and the Beach Resort have been fantastic with the owners and staff making sure all the guests were attended to and satisfied.
I can highly recommend Badladz Resorts for a truly great stay. If you are headed to Puerto Galera you can contact Badladz, one of the best resorts in Puerto Galera at [email protected] or call +63 919 577 2823
Dan says
That’s so cool! Glad you had a great time, I’m looking forward to visiting Mylene shortly.
thetravellingfool says
Hi Dan I heard from John you were headed this way, sorry to miss you. Maybe we will run into each other some day.
Inscriere in peste 2300 pagini - Promovare web says
Hey very nice blog!
thetravellingfool says
Thanks for visiting, hope you come back often.
Turtle says
Looks like a great place! I can imagine sitting out on the grass under the palms with a cold beer… ahhh…
thetravellingfool says
It is I had a great time and everyone was making sure I enjoyed the stay
Brock - Backpack With Brock says
Looks like an amazing place! Your photos are awesome.
thetravellingfool says
I had a great time there. Mylee and the whole staff were fantastic
Rich says
I love the hut in the beginning, but oh my goodness does this resort look amazing.
thetravellingfool says
It was great. If you ever find yourself in Puerto Galera Philippines you can’t go wrong. the staff does everything to make you feel at home.
Journeys and Travels says
great post. this will be handy when I get to go there. I have taken down the number of Mylene hehe so I will notify her when I am heading to Puerta Galera.
thetravellingfool says
Badladz is a great place, small enough to get personal attention from the staff. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly when I was there. When you get there tell everyone I said Hi.