Guest Review: Best Place to Stay in Sabang Puerto Galera

I’m a frequent traveler in the Philippines. And one thing I’ve noticed is that many places – hotels, resorts, and restaurants lose their luster over time. The once good service starts becoming terrible, the rooms start aging and look like they have arthritis, and the stellar food that once was is now bland and inedible.

Not with this place. I was last here 7 years ago and just like a good bottle of wine, it gets better over time. I had a remarkable time at Verde View in 2016 and an even more exceptional time last week. The service is extraordinary from their driver Jun to their supervisor Ann. We were there for just 2 nights and it felt like home. They took care of you not just like guests but like family. Ann even booked us tickets going back to Manila when we moved to another island in Mindoro. The owner Anthony knows hospitality so well and naturally because once you stay there, you’re bound to return. He got us 2 rounds of drinks, so that we could relax, but he didn’t have to at all as everything – the rooms, the view, and the service was in a word, impressive. It rivals any 5 star resort. In fact, it’s the only place I’d stay in Puerto Galera. They pick you up at the port- free of charge, and offer a free shuttle going to and coming back from Sabang town.

Perched on a hill in Sabang, overlooking two different bays, the view is simply breathtaking. They have their own private beach for snorkeling, a delightful bar that makes wonderful cocktails- try the Mindoro sling- and a restaurant that serves delectable food. I know because I’m a chef. Any dish that we tried was proper good food- from the pasta, the pizza, the cordon blue and the miracle soup were finely executed. You can’t ask more from a resort.

Don’t waste your time and money staying in some resort on the main strip- it isn’t what it used to be and has lost its sparkle. For value of money, for feeling like you’re truly on vacation, for excellent food, and fantastic service, stay at Verde View. This place made us happy. And it will make you happy too.