Portulano is a small cozy resort in Batangas, Philippines. A perfect jump-off for your Philippine vacation. There’s excellent snorkelling and scuba diving right at the resort’s housereef, in Bauan, Anilao, and Tingloy, the popularly colorful Philippine dive destinations in Batangas.
Discover why the Philippines boasts of the greatest marine biodiversity and most colorful reefs in the world.
Rooms are directly fronting the sea giving you a bedside view of the ocean. Enjoy the privacy of your own veranda giving you breathtaking views and sunsets. There’s nothing like waking up to the gentle sound of the waves.
How To Get There
Public Transport:
Take the Tritran Bus or Van shuttle from Buendia cor. Taft headed for Lemery. From Lemery get off at the shuttle station right after Pansipit Bridge. Take a tricycle (P100/2-3USD) from Lemery to Balete Parking where the resort parking lot is located. Tell the driver you are headed for San Luis, BALITE Parking lot for Portulano Resort.
Own car:
This route takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours and the boat ride along the coast to the resort will take only 5 minutes. It’s a good alternative if you want to have breakfast or dinner in Tagaytay, or if you want to avoid traffic in Sto. Tomas Batangas approaching STAR tollway Saturday mornings. You can take either Sta. Rosa exit from South Luzon Expressway. An alternative is to exit Buendia to Roxas Boulevard headed for Coastal Road to Aguinaldo Hi-way to get to Tagaytay, it takes only 2 hours if you leave early around 6am.
Rates:
| Seaview Studio Aircon Room | |
| Quad Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 2,800.00 |
| Triple Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 3,000.00 |
| Twin Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 3,400.00 |
| Single Occupancy | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 4,200.00 |
| Seaview Studio Fan Room | |
| Quad Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 2,600.00 |
| Triple Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 2,800.00 |
| Twin Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 3,000.00 |
| Single Occupancy | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 3,700.00 |
| Seaview Hillside Room | |
| Twin Sharing | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 2,500.00 |
| Single Occupancy | |
| Rate per person per night | PHP 2,800.00 |
| Dive Rates: (for certified divers only) | minimum of 2 divers |
| Shore Dive | 750.00 PHP per dive per person |
| Boat Dives (Island Boat Dives minimum 2 dives out) | 1,300.00 PHP per dive per person |
| Tank Upgrade to Nitrox (requires Nitrox Certification) | 300.00 PHP additional per tank/dive |
| Scuba and Snorkelling Gear Rentals: | |
| Full Gear Rental: BCD, Reg, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Wetsuit | 950.00 PHP per day |
| BCD | 275.00 PHP per day |
| Reg | 275.00 PHP per day |
| Mask & Snorkel | 85.00 PHP per day |
| Wetsuit | 275.00 PHP per day |
| Booties | 65.00 PHP per day |
| Fins | 65.00 PHP per day |
Amenities:
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkelling
- Trekking
- Kayaking
- Lounging
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