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The first thing to note about PG, or more specifically Sabang Beach and Big and Small Laguna, is that it is a very compact resort; a brisk walking pace will take you from end to end in 15 minutes or so. This means that wherever you find to stay, you will never be far from the dive centres, bars and restaurants etc, so don't worry too much about that.
Another thing to note is that many of the dive centres and some of the hotels cater specifically for Korean visitors, so bear this in mind when looking around.
I have made three trips to PG in recent years, and have stayed in a number of different places. You can really pay any price you like, and clearly many places are cheaper off season. During my first visit, I stayed at Angelyns resort, and can vouch for the comfort of their rooms. Last time I was there the reception and restaurant are was being rebuilt. More recently I stayed at the Seashore Resort, and paid 1000 per night for a huge room, on the understanding that the aircon is not used. I quite liked this place, and would stay there again. There are other rooms and small hotels this end of the resort that are similarly priced. The cheapest I paid was 800 for a basic room at seabreeze... Again more than adequate for a good nights sleep, and looking right out over the sea. Also visited some friends last trip who were staying in the Oriental Sabang Hill Resort.. Very impressive with pool, bar restaurant and great views... At around 40 USD per night. Another obvious choice would be Big Apple... Central, a range of room prices, but I probably wouldn't choose to dive with them.
As for the diving, I have personally dived with South Sea Divers (just down from Angelyns) and would recommend them. During my last few trips I have dived with Mark at SeaRider.. And again would highly recommend them.. Good centre run by locals with very reasonable prices. As mentioned elsewhere they can arrange accomodation for you also, at whatever price range you want to pay. There is a small block of rooms right next door, available at very competitive rates.
If you need any specific information, then please feel free to pm me. Am hoping to be back there in February/April myself.
Another thing to note is that many of the dive centres and some of the hotels cater specifically for Korean visitors, so bear this in mind when looking around.
I have made three trips to PG in recent years, and have stayed in a number of different places. You can really pay any price you like, and clearly many places are cheaper off season. During my first visit, I stayed at Angelyns resort, and can vouch for the comfort of their rooms. Last time I was there the reception and restaurant are was being rebuilt. More recently I stayed at the Seashore Resort, and paid 1000 per night for a huge room, on the understanding that the aircon is not used. I quite liked this place, and would stay there again. There are other rooms and small hotels this end of the resort that are similarly priced. The cheapest I paid was 800 for a basic room at seabreeze... Again more than adequate for a good nights sleep, and looking right out over the sea. Also visited some friends last trip who were staying in the Oriental Sabang Hill Resort.. Very impressive with pool, bar restaurant and great views... At around 40 USD per night. Another obvious choice would be Big Apple... Central, a range of room prices, but I probably wouldn't choose to dive with them.
As for the diving, I have personally dived with South Sea Divers (just down from Angelyns) and would recommend them. During my last few trips I have dived with Mark at SeaRider.. And again would highly recommend them.. Good centre run by locals with very reasonable prices. As mentioned elsewhere they can arrange accomodation for you also, at whatever price range you want to pay. There is a small block of rooms right next door, available at very competitive rates.
If you need any specific information, then please feel free to pm me. Am hoping to be back there in February/April myself.
