We were searching for a quiet spot to spend a 3-day weekend. Our criteria was to go somewhere not too far. So we narrowed it to two choices: Batangas or Puerto Galera. Batangas resorts were full so we had to check out Galera. Knowing how crowded and over rated White Beach was, we surfed the net for a a quiet and private resort in Galera. Found a few resorts: Oceana, La Laguna and Sandbar. We finally decided to check out Sandbar Resort in Puerto Galera. http://www.dynastydivers.com/sandbar/resort.php
Booking a room was easy but getting there was another story. We first had to drive from Manila to Batangas Port, which took 3 1/2 hours due to the traffic. When we got to the pier, we were harassed! This port was so unorderly and inefficient! We had to line up 3x to buy tickets (P380 roundtrip), pay eco tourism tax and a pier fee! After being mauled by vendors for a good 30 minutes, we were finally escorted to a very big and very FULL bangka. Some passengers were already shouting, “overloaded na!”. Official capacity was supposedly 80 pax, Im pretty sure we exceeded that number.
After an hour and a half in the bangka, we finally reached White Beach. (Note: if you get seasick easily, I suggest you take Bonamine!!!) Most passengers got off on White Beach, while we stayed in the bangka, we were being dropped off at Muelle where the resort’s van was waiting for us.
Sandbar Resort was just what we wanted, small and quiet. The rooms were decent. We also had free access to the kayaks, cabanas and lounge chairs. The beach itself was so-so, it was pretty to look at but not so nice to swim in. We had a nice time watching people learn how to windsurf though.(P500/hour to learn). We also saw some kids training on their cute sailboats.
For serious swimming, we used the pool. We also hired a bangka (P1500) for some island hopping/snorkeling. But primarily, we spent most of our time chilling, which was really our goal anyways. The sea breeze was constant and relaxing in this place… lulled us to sleep most of the time. 
Food was quite pricey for the quality. Average of P250 per meal, it wasnt bad, but it wasnt memorable either.
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Hi, thanks for posting this! Sandbar’s website is still under construction so this would really help. i plan to go there offpeak. hopefully hindi ba stormy nun hahahah (that’d be this first weekend of june) crappy i know thats the only available time i have.
ok thanks for posting it again!
you’re welcome
Good luck on June!
Sand Bar Beach Resort is now under new management. It will guarantee your most precious time of relaxation and all needs for a vacation. Forget whatever you have experience in the past now only everything is better.
The new General Manager Carlos and I, both NAVSOG (Navy Special Operation Group) trained will assist you to learn basic scuba diving in our pool for your own personal experience underwater. It is a very rewarding experience.
My cell is 0927 787 8202
Hello Carlos,
are you interested to fill 10, 20 or more rooms every day for the next comming years, then please contact me for a meeting. Important for me and my partners in Germany is the rental rate per month - think about it.
Regards
Willy
Small Tabinay
Hi, do you have the official website of Sandbar and the contact person. I’m really interested to spend my holy week there. Please contact me through my email address (wassup_8@yahoo.com)
Thank you!