Altamare Dive & Leisure Resort, formerly known as El Pinoy, sits directly on the shoreline of Barangay San Teodoro in Mabini, Batangas. The resort features 30 rooms designed in rustic Filipino style with modern comforts, spread across a property that offers sweeping views of Balayan Bay, Maricaban, and Sombrero Islands. What sets Altamare apart is its combination of full-service diving facilities with leisure amenities like an infinity pool, spa services, and complimentary water sports equipment—making it equally appealing to non-diving companions.
The 30 rooms range from Standard to Deluxe and Suites, all featuring air conditioning, LCD TVs with satellite cable, coffee and tea facilities, and balconies with sea views. Standard rooms have two single beds while Deluxe and Suites offer queen-size beds with some including sofa beds. Every room comes with hot and cold showers and modern Filipino décor.
Beyond diving, guests have access to two pool areas including an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, a spa offering various massage treatments from couples massage to foot massage, and complimentary unlimited use of kayaks and snorkeling gear. The game room features darts and billiards. LaCocina Bar & Restaurant serves ocean-view meals with continental or Asian breakfast options. A function hall accommodates corporate events.
Altamare’s in-house dive center includes a dedicated camera room and full gear rental services for exploring the house reef or surrounding sites. The dive shop caters to both introductory and certified divers with well-maintained equipment and knowledgeable dive masters.
Their introductory dive program runs 1.5 hours, beginning with a one-hour orientation covering diving basics, techniques, and safety routines. Participants practice first in confined water or the pool before the dive master accompanies them into the sea. Certified divers can access sites directly from the resort’s beachfront, where rich coral reefs, diverse fish species, and colorful nudibranchs await just offshore. Sea turtle encounters are possible during the right season.
The dive center provides comprehensive briefings and equipment checks, maintaining standards that allow divers to focus on the underwater experience rather than logistics.
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Altamare works well for groups mixing divers with non-divers, thanks to its substantial leisure facilities that keep everyone entertained. The resort’s relatively larger size (30 rooms) makes it suitable for corporate retreats or dive club gatherings, while couples appreciate the spa services and romantic sunset views. Families with older children who can manage the stairs will find the kayaks and snorkeling gear keep kids occupied between dives. If you want Anilao diving without sacrificing resort-style comforts, Altamare delivers both.
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