Edgewater Dive & Spa Resort

Crews and Receptionists are so very beyond kindly friendly willing to help us for everything Thank you so much ,Edgewater! could have had a wonderful moment!

Edgewater Dive and Spa Resort has secured a spot in the top 5 of our travel list due to its exceptional location, accommodation, and staff. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, we were greeted with warmth and received outstanding care. The owners, Richard and Vika, are present almost daily and display a genuine interest in their guests' well-being. Richard, being a passionate diver, provided us with valuable advice on dive spots and answered all our related questions. Thanks to him, we had incredible dives. Billy and Jun, the dive masters, took excellent care of us and introduced us to a variety of dive locations. The resort's convenient proximity to everything made our stay even more enjoyable. Speaking of accommodation, what you see is exactly what you get at Edgewater Dive and Spa Resort. We were delighted to find two spacious and clean rooms equipped with air conditioning and fans. The comfortable beds ensured a good night's sleep. Additionally, we indulged in the outdoor spa, which added to our overall relaxation. We cannot praise the hotel and restaurant staff enough. Jeff and his team made sure we never went hungry. The food was not only delicious but also served with a warm and friendly attitude. Our child especially loved the attention he received. In terms of managing expectations, it's important to note that the resort does not have a beach right on its premises. However, this was not an issue for us as they have a lovely little pool, and with only 12 rooms, it never felt crowded. It's worth mentioning that food preparation may take some time, so it's advisable to place your order ahead of time if you're in a hurry. The resort's slightly secluded location was something we appreciated, as it provided a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Despite this, the hotel staff goes above and beyond to make your stay as effortless and convenient as possible. They are more than willing to assist with booking boats for beach tours, arranging tuktuks, or any other transportation needs. We enjoyed our stay at Edgewater Dive and Spa Resort so much that we have already made plans for our next visit. A big thank you to the entire Edgewater team for making our experience truly memorable.

We had an amazing stay at Edgewater Resort. Everything was perfect. The service, location, cleanliness, food, … We also enjoyed the massages, beach hopping, and inland trips. Heaven on Earth. We will come back next year. Totally recommended!

After a three year delay due to covid and health issues we finally made it to Edgewater (many thanks to Richard the owner keeping our reservation open). Richard and his team provide fantastic service, every single person always went the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. The room was superb, the food excellent, the diving exceptional and a great massage overlooking the lagoon. If you want to chill and dive then this is the best place.

Confortable resort, very good restaurant, nice swimming pool, efficient dive operation in a good location to reach the sites, very nice staff. All in all we spent a very nice week to dive extensively in family Warm recommendation for divers , much better option than staying in the gloomy sabang beach

We chose this hotel for our scuba trip to Philippines because it looked to be a lot nicer than most of the accommodation on offer in the area. We were not disappointed. Booked directly with hotel and received significantly cheaper booking than that on offer from *********** etc. This meant we could afford the best room in the hotel which was really spacious with glorious expansive sea views. Excellent comms from hotel admin staff from the start. Very well organised transfer from airport to hotel via van and private water taxi. Be aware that you will be asked to pay a very small price for the use of the ferry pier at Batangas (no facilities there so unsure what we were actually paying for?). We didn’t have any local currency with us so had to pay in euros which didn’t go down too well). Throughout our stay we were knocked out by the warmth and friendliness of all the staff for which absolutely nothing was too much trouble. Rooms don’t provide tea making facilities but when asked we were provided with a kettle and mugs for our early morning cuppas (so take teabags and coffee!). The bar and restaurant area was lovely overlooking the wonderfully scenic bay. There is a very small pool which we didn’t bother with but was great for those learning to dive. Breakfast was good, our faves were the eggs Benedict and the Shanghai Rice. Lunchtime food was also greatly enjoyed on a daily basis and there was usually a daily ‘special’ on offer for evening meals. We were pleased to see a decent wine list with a good choice of great wines at a reasonable price. The hotel owners, Richard and Victoria live onsite and were wonderful hosts, sharing beers, good conversation and diving trips with us. The atmosphere around the place is extremely chilled, perfect for peace and relaxation, no horrible boom boom music to spoil my paperback reading and snoozing in the afternoons. This place would definitely not suit those looking for a more upbeat party vibe. If your primary reason for visiting this area of the Philippines is to dive then I would highly recommend staying at Edgewater. The diving centre is small but well stocked with gear and they offer 3 dives daily, 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. The dive masters were great, setting up our gear every day and taking us to a variety of local dive sites which did not fail to disappoint. The coral formations were fabulous and the amount and diversity of fish life was a joy to see. The sites were all very close to the hotel, so no long boat rides needed. Surface intervals were spent on land drinking coffee at another local dive resort which we really enjoyed. We were provided with individual water bottles on our trips and hot flannels for post dive wash downs (a simple but blissful touch which we will surely miss on our next dive trip). There was never more than 4 of us in a dive group and compared to other larger dive operations, we felt we were getting a much higher quality, safer and personalised experience. I o

I was delighted to find the beds, and bedding were great….even feather pillows! The bathrooms were nicely finished and everything was like new. This is a small resort at the end of the cove, it is private, quiet and has beautiful views all around. The Proprietor, Richard and his wife Victoria were very welcoming. I joined my sister and brother in law for a week of diving. Most dive sites are only 5-9 minutes away. The dive masters June, Billy and Rose were all great and took good care of us. They are happy to provide a refresher course for those that haven’t been able to dive in awhile. The restaurant was good, many great options for breakfast and portions for lunch and dinner are generous enough to share in many cases. I’ve been going to PG for over 15 years and this hotel is a great find!

While we did not stay at the resort, I did make 18 dives over nine days out of their dive shop. Had a great time. Prices were comparable to other local shops. The dive guide provided safe diving and the boat crew was friendly and helpful. Edgewater has a speedboat that doesn't care how many tanks are upfront. It's fast. At the end of each dive, divers were provided with full size fresh dry towels, hot wash cloths and freshwater from a sport bottle labeled with your name. Back at the dive shop there's a hot freshwater shower to rinse off. I stowed my dive gear there each day as they have a secure storage area. Could not have been happier with the service.