Puerto Galera · Oriental Mindoro
A quiet family guesthouse a four-minute walk from Aninuan Beach — with air-conditioned rooms, a shared garden, and a long dinner table where nobody eats alone.
Why Guests Come Back
Breakfast is cooked fresh every morning — banana pancakes, local specialities, fresh pastries. It is included free on some rates and available to pay for on arrival on others, so check the rate you are booking. Vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options are prepared on request, and dinner at one long communal table is the reason most guests extend their booking.
Aninuan Beach is 200 metres away and stays calm and uncrowded. Talipanan Beach is a seven-minute walk, and White Beach — with its bars, shops and dive centres — is 1.2 km down the road by foot or tricycle.
Staff scored 9.7 out of 10 across 106 reviews. Macrina responds to every message within an hour, arranges island hopping, waterfall trips and dive courses, and has been known to organise a surprise cake without being asked twice.
Shared lounge, terrace, garden and gym are open to all guests — but the rooms lock, the WiFi works, and nobody will mind if you want a quiet evening.
Rooms
Every room is air-conditioned with its own private bathroom. Rates are set in Philippine pesos; other currencies convert at checkout on the booking platform.
A quiet double on the upper floor with its own bathroom, air conditioning and a small table by the window. Steps from the shared balcony.
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Corner room on the upper floor, bright on two sides, with a full wardrobe and air conditioning.
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Our big ground-floor family room, with its own shaded veranda onto the garden — no stairs, and space for everyone to spread out.
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A second ground-floor family room with air conditioning and a table to sit around — the easy choice for groups and friends travelling together.
Check datesExtra beds are available for guests aged 5 and over at ₱750 per person per night. Cots for infants under one year are free on request. The booking platforms also list single occupancy and dorm-bed rates in these same rooms — pick the configuration that suits you at checkout.
Food
Macrina trained her kitchen across nine years of hosting and a stint living in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Breakfast is a buffet of local dishes, fresh pastries, eggs and fruit, with American and Asian options and special diet menus on request — included free on some rates, payable on arrival on others, depending on the booking type you choose.
Dinner is optional, themed, and communal. Guests sit down together most evenings, which is how a Belarusian traveller, two Italians and a solo backpacker from the Netherlands all end up trading stories over the same plate of adobo. Cooking classes and local food tours can be arranged with a day's notice.
Things to Do
Tell Macrina what you want to see and she will book it, price it, and tell you honestly if it is worth the trip.
Reviews
Macrina and Leigh made me feel at home from day one… the food is amazing, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the conversations with great music made every visit special.
Alejandro · England · Airbnb
Special thank you to mommy Macrina for being the best host, for always cooking good food… I really enjoyed dinners here bc of the conversations we had.
Erika · Airbnb
The place was incredibly clean and well-maintained… just a quick 2–5 minute walk and you're already enjoying the sea breeze… Talipanan Falls — a hidden gem just a short 10–15 minute trail hike away.
Jhoter Jone · Airbnb
We booked at around 11pm, and surprised that Miss Macrina accepted our booking and waited until we arrived… She is the best host we ever met here in Airbnb.
Melissa · United Arab Emirates · Airbnb
I love how it's so close to a quiet beach, away from the crowds… it genuinely feels like being part of her family. The place looks exactly as shown in the pictures.
Cathy · Philippines · Airbnb
The place is literally a home away from home, your typical Filipino home. The host and the staff is everything you could wish for… We got our money's worth and more.
Iris · Airbnb
Location & Getting There
From Manila, take a bus or van to Batangas Pier (roughly 2–3 hours), then the ferry to Puerto Galera (about an hour). From the pier at Muelle or Balatero, a tricycle to Aninuan takes 15–20 minutes. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 134 km away. Airport shuttle and car hire can be arranged in advance for an additional charge — message ahead and Macrina will meet you.
On-site parking is available at ₱100 per day; reservation is not required.
FAQ
Check-in runs from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is from 6:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Let us know your arrival time in advance so someone is there to meet you.
It depends on the rate you book. Some booking types include breakfast free; on others it is available to pay for at the property. The rate you select on Booking.com, Airbnb or Hostelworld will say which. Either way, vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options are available if you tell us ahead of time.
Aninuan Beach is a four-minute walk. White Beach is 1.2 km — walkable, or a short tricycle ride.
Pets are welcome on request, and charges may apply. We keep pet bowls and baskets on hand. Please ask before booking.
Yes, on-site public parking at ₱100 per day. No reservation needed.
Very. Rooms have locks, the property has 24-hour security and CCTV in common areas, and the nightly communal dinners mean you will not be eating alone unless you want to.
There are facilities for guests with disabilities, including a raised toilet and wheelchair access. Contact us first so we can match you to the right room.
Not indoors. There is a designated smoking area outside. Quiet hours run from midnight to 1:00 AM.
No pool — the beach is 200 metres away and the sea is better.
Book Your Stay
Pick whichever site you already have an account with — live availability, live prices, and instant confirmation. Or send Macrina a message on Facebook and she will reply within the hour. She always does.
Check-in 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Check-out by 12:00 noon · Please bring photo identification. Rates are set in Philippine pesos; other currencies convert at checkout on the platform.
