Planet Dive or Arthur's Place in Anilao?

[Lyndon]

Need to book a resort in Anilao for next month and have narrowed it down to Planet Dive or Arthur's Place. Cant make up my mind. Arthurs seems a bit cheaper.

Would like to hear what peoples experiences are. I got some good info from Wisnu's thread about Arthurs.

What is the proximity to the good dive sites from both resorts? I think Planet Dive has Twin Rocks as a shore dive so thats a huge plus.

Lastly what is the most affordable way to go from Manila to Anilao? Being quoted some crazy amounts for a one way trip. Anyone have any reliable private taxi or the like?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Lyndon]

This post summed it up for me...

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/5158483-post11.html

So i guess the issue now is transportation to Anilao! Anyone going there on the 12th May morning?

 

[geurtd]

I hope you chose Planet Dive ?
If not. **** i need to hurry and book arthurs. We've been coming to Arthurs place for 4 years now and it's my home away from home in Anilao. As for transport, look on facebook for Anilao Shuttle Service. Maybe they can help

 

[Kilili]

From Manila, one can typically get to Anilao by taking a bus bound for Batangas City (Buendia terminal) and asking the conductor for drop off at the Mabini/Bauan jeepney terminal. By request, a Mabini jeepney driver will then take passengers to the Mabini dock area. From the Mabini docks, visitors can hire a driver to any one of the resorts.

 

[Lyndon]

Anilao Shuttle Service doesnt seem to be active on FB anymore. Looks like the person running the service (kiko?) passed away last year after suffering a heart attack after a clean up dive.

Still looking for travel options.

Surprising that people in Manila / Batangas havent seen this as a business opportunity to transport people across for a more reasonable fee.

 

[BettyfromToronto]

After seeing this thread I sent an e-mail to Arthur's Place to get a quote and the van transfer to/from airport is 8,000 pesos ($178 CDN) for two people. Not too bad when I've seen a lot more; over $100 for just one way.

Prices for accommodation including 3 meals/day plus diving was quite reasonable. It's that transfer that is a killer; especially for only two people.