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Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
View from property
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$102
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

Map
National Road Ligaya Mabini Anilao, Mabini, Calabarzon, 4202
  • Mt. Gulugod Baboy Trailhead
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mainit Point
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Masasa Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room massage
  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room massage
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room massage
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
In-room massage
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, rollaway beds

Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Mabini

At Blue Ribbon Dive Resort, you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Mt. Gulugod Baboy Trailhead and 8.1 km (5 mi) from Mainit Point. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Mabini hotel include University of Batangas and Laurel Park.

What's nearby

  • Mt. Gulugod Baboy Trailhead - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mainit Point - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Masasa Beach - 55 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Montemaria International Pilgrimage and Conference Center - 57 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Sombrero Island - 66 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Manila (MNL-Ninoy Aquino Intl.) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ala Ehnimals Buko HaloHalo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marilyn's Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Altrov’e Anilao - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lawom Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Destino Beach Club Dive Resort and Hotel - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Ribbon Dive Resort. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mabini hotel.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Ribbon Dive Resort offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Mabini hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 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
  • On the beach
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM
Contactless check-out

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Mabini
Blue Ribbon Dive Mabini
Blue Ribbon Dive
Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Hotel
Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Mabini
Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Hotel Mabini

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

As of 7 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort on 10 May 2025 start from AU$102.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

Yep, Blue Ribbon Dive Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

The closest beach to Blue Ribbon Dive Resort is Masasa Beach (10.1 km).

Does Blue Ribbon Dive Resort have a pool?

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes Blue Ribbon Dive Resort a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort.

Does Blue Ribbon Dive Resort serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 2 PM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Ribbon Dive Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Blue Ribbon Dive Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Wellingborough

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Keisuke

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

10/10 Excellent

Amine

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

8/10 Good

jeff

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Wellingborough

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Dominador

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Che wei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Frank

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Kendra

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Arye

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

10/10 Excellent

Gene, Quezon City

Travelled with family
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