ROMBLON BEACH AND DIVE RESORT, Romblon

The resort offers an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and an infinity pool that is open all year with a view of the sea. Guests have direct access to a private beach area and a garden with a terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the reception staff speak English, Filipino, and Chinese.

All rooms are family rooms with sea views, air conditioning, and a balcony. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a dining area, and a tea and coffee maker. The rooms also have a wardrobe or closet and linen and towels are provided.

Guests are served three meals a day with snacks available, featuring a mix of Taiwanese and Filipino cuisine. The chef prepares home-cooked dishes such as herbal chicken soup, pizzas, donuts, and porridges in an omakase-style menu. The dining area is open-air, allowing guests to enjoy their meals while looking at the sea.

The resort is run by a couple with global underwater photography experience, offering a camera room and expert guidance for macro photography. The house reef is just a few steps from the shore and teems with rare critters such as nudibranch, Pygmy seahorse, and sea dragons. Dive guides provide professional diving services, and guests can borrow equipment to try out before buying.

The resort is located on a tiny island with no roads or cars, offering a secluded beachfront setting. Access requires a boat journey from Batangas to Romblon, which takes at least 8 hours. The resort sets up transportation service to help guests reach the island from the mainland.

Diving: Macro photography haven with house reef and camera room

Dining: Taiwanese and Filipino omakase-style meals

Rooms: Family rooms with sea view and balcony

Wellness: Outdoor infinity pool, sauna, and private beach

Service: Expert dive guides and underwater photography guidance