Solitude Acacia Resort - Bluewater Dive Travel

Solitude Acacia Dive Resort

4.5
(2 REVIEWS)

Destination: Philippines

Barangay Ligaya, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines | Full board from $230++/ppn

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solitude acacia Resort Quick Pitch

Having opened its doors in 2020 after a complete two-year renovation, the Solitude Acacia Resort is the perfect getaway located along the tranquil coast of the Philippines. Here, guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as scuba diving and island hopping, or simply relax and get away from the hustle of city life.

 

Quick Information 

  • No of Rooms: 25
  • Dive Center: On-site
  • Amenities: AC, swimming pool, restaurant, bar, babysitting, dive center with camera workstations
  • WiFi: Yes, free
  • Nearest Airport: Manila International Airport
  • Airport shuttle: Yes, surcharge
 

 

How to Get There

International guests can fly into the Manila International Airport (MNL.) From there, it is approximately 120 - 180 minutes by car to the Solitude Acacia Resort. The Solitude Acacia Resort can arrange a car or van transfer to and from the airport for guests for an additional cost. 

 

Dive Overview 

The Anilao diving scene is dominated by its world-class muck dives, a wide array of rare critters, and unique blackwater diving experience. Prepare your critter list, pack your underwater photo gear, and head to Anilao. You'll be surprised how many you manage to cross off within a week of scuba diving Anilao.

Saying that Anilao is a critter haven and paradise for macro underwater photographers is almost of an understatement. There is more to this Philippines diving destination that you could ask for. With healthy reefs nearby, wide-angle opportunities are also present. 

Watch this awesome video to give you a great feel for what it would be like to dive in Anilao!

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Accommodations

Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos

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solitude Resort Accommodation Overview

The Solitude Acacia Resort's 25 spacious rooms are all fully airconditioned, come with free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee/tea making facilities, a refrigerator/mini bar, and an LCD TV. The accommodates are all designed with a modern aesthetic and come complete with an ensuite bathroom.

 

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  • The Sea View Suite is located on the highest floor and gives an amazing view of the sea and horizon. There are a total of 4 Sea View Suites, all of which are 42 square meters and feature either a twin bed or a king bed. The suite can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children (below 12 years old.)

 

  • Similar to the Sea View Suite, the Garden View Suite is configured with either a twin bed or a king bed. While the room does not have the same view as a sea room, the Garden View Suite more than makes up for it with its size. It is one of the largest rooms in the hotel, being 56 square meters. The suite can comfortably accommodate two adults and two children (below 12 years old.)
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  • Located on the ground and first levels, the Sea View Deluxe offers guests an amazing view of the resort's swimming pool and the ocean. There are a total of 9 units that are configured with either a twin bed or a king bed. The suite can comfortably accommodate two adults and one child (below 12 years old.)

 

  • Located near the reception area, the Deluxe Rooms are also just a short walk away from the resort's other amenities such as the restaurant and pool. The rooms range from 27 to 37 square meters and also come with either a twin bed or king bed. 
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Resort Facilities

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Solitude acacia Resort Features

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Conference room
  • Laundry service
  • Dive center
  • Camera workstations & lounge

 

solitude acacia Resort Food & Drinks

Open from 7 AM until 12 midnight, Oliver's Restaurant serves guests a variety of local and international cuisine. The botanical-themed restaurant is located on the second level. Surrounded by 180° of glass, guests can enjoy the breezy atmosphere as they look over the sea and pool.

The Dive Bar is open from 4 PM to 9 PM and serves guests a variety of different beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, perfect to relax and unwind with. The Dive Bar is also located above the dive center, making it a great spot for catching up with other divers while enjoying the beautiful sunset.  

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solitude acacia resort activities

  • Scuba diving
  • Scuba diving courses
  • Beach hopping
  • Land-based tours

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Package & Rates

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RATES & AVAILABILITY

For information on rates, availability and to book, drop us an email at bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at +1-310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!

 

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Dive Information

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Diving in Anilao

Anilao is famous for its huge biodiversity (probably one of the highest in the world). So far, more than 800 different kinds of nudibranches have been identified in the area. 50 excellent dive sites for macro & muck but also great wide-angle, even a wreck and a cave (like the whole Visayas in one place) and also wild and colorful coral reefs. This is a special destination for nudibranch lovers.

Marine Life includes pigmy sea-horses, nudibranchs, anthias, gobies, frogfishes, rare shrimps and crabs, 5 types of octopuses including blue ring, flamboyant cuttlefish, jacks, turtles, triggerfishes, cardinals, fusiliers, damsels, giant clams, clown fishes, groupers, mandarin fishes, moray eels including blue ribbon, barracudas, idols, parrotfish, batfish, snakes, scorpionfish, stonefish, lionfish, rhinopias, ghost pipefish, leaf, squids, cuttlefish, pufferfish, soft & hard corals, gorgonias, crinoids, sweetlips…etc. 

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Dive Center Information

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solitude acacia resort Dive Center Overview

The Solitude Acacia Resort's dive center is fully equipped to cater to all levels of divers, from beginners on their first dive to the experienced on their 100th. Open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, the Dive Center is also a great place to hone one's diving skills with its 12-person capacity classroom and a swimming pool perfect for training. Both the staff and the equipment here are state of the art, offering only the best for the Solitude Acacia's guests.

The Solitude Acacia Resort also comes with a state-of-the-art camera room with 28 individual camera stations and an adjoining camera lounge with comfortable furniture, a work counter, and large. It a photographers and videographer paradise. 

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Practical Information

  • Electricity: 220 V, 60 Hz
  • Time zone: UTC+8
  • Languages: Filipino & English
  • Accept Credit Cards?: Yes (Visa & Mastercard)

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GOT QUESTIONS? READY TO BOOK?

Call us today at +1-310-915-6677 or email us bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com

And let us book your dream vacation!

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Underwater Gallery

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Reviews (2)

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We stayed at the Solitude Acacia in April 2023 for two weeks and loved it. We were so spoiled by all of the attentive staff in housekeeping, grounds crew, dining room and dive center. Our dive guide Barry was an amazing critter finder. One day we went to a site called “Bethlehem” which he referred to as the “nudi capital of the world” and this is already in Anilao which is nudi heaven! Every time he called me over with a new critter, I would find a few more on my way! Incredible. The Anilao Pier is a the site of a not- to be-missed night dive. One of our favorite non-nudi finds was seeing cardinal fish aerating the eggs in their mouths.
The resort was recently renovated and just beautiful and peaceful. The birds in the acacia trees were magical at sunrise and sunset. The room was spacious with a large balcony. The dining hall was very nice and the food was very good; many people (tourists and locals) came there just for a special meal. I only rated the food four stars because our options as vegans were limited. I never swam in the pool because I was always diving but the resort does use the pool for teaching purposes (PADI courses).
The resort is owned by Filipinos, but managed by Solitude (out of Singapore) . We met divers from all over the world there. The camera room is excellent with an adjacent lounge. The dive staff were helpful in terms of taking our camera and equipment on and off the boats , helping wash and hang wetsuits. The Solitude boats were newish and sturdy.
I would highly recommend this resort and the diving in Anilao.

Visited on 04/2023 - Submitted on 05/27/2023
RICHMOND, VA
United States
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Solitude Acacia is a very nice dive resort, clean and great location. Comfortable room, good food and pretty sunsets. Nicest compressor room I've ever seen (and newest in the area). Great photography amenities including 28-station camera room and a camera lounge with big screen TV. I filmed a lot of small sea creatures during my week. I thoroughly enjoyed my week there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTZDqPchhzI

Visited on 12/2023 - Submitted on 02/06/2024

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