Anilao · Mabini · Batangas

Casa Escondida Casa Escondida

Where the Ocean Becomes Home

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort
30+ Dive Sites
Travelers' Choice Award
Breakfast Available
Island BBQ Experience
Rooms & Suites
Anilao, Batangas Philippines
Ocean-Front Resort
Private Jetty Access
Night Diving Available
Nitrox & Equipment Rental
Pool & Beach Access
4.5★ TripAdvisor Rating
PADI 5 Star IDC Resort
30+ Dive Sites
Travelers' Choice Award
Breakfast Available
Island BBQ Experience
Rooms & Suites
Anilao, Batangas Philippines
Ocean-Front Resort
Private Jetty Access
Night Diving Available
Nitrox & Equipment Rental
Pool & Beach Access
4.5★ TripAdvisor Rating
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4.5 / 5
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Casa Escondida pool deck and ocean view
Casa Escondida open-air restaurant interior Restaurant
Private beach with ocean view Beach
Sandy lounge area with umbrella chairs Lounge
Casa Escondida restaurant at night with warm lanterns Dining
Our Story

A Hidden Paradise
in Batangas

Nestled along the shores of Brgy. Ligaya in Mabini, Batangas, Casa Escondida — "The Hidden House" — is an intimate resort and professional dive center where world-class diving meets genuine Filipino warmth.

Anilao is the birthplace of Philippine scuba diving and a legendary macro photography destination. Our resort places you at the heart of this underwater kingdom — vibrant coral gardens, rare critters, and breathtaking marine biodiversity await.

Casa Escondida — "The Hidden House" — is an intimate resort & PADI dive center in Anilao, Batangas. World-class macro diving meets genuine Filipino warmth.

4.5 · 81 TripAdvisor Reviews
Scuba diver with sea turtles underwater Anilao
Dive Center

Dive Into Anilao's
Legendary Depths

Anilao is where Philippine scuba diving was born — and remains one of the world's finest dive destinations for coral diversity and macro life. Our professional PADI dive center puts you at the epicenter.

Accommodation

Rest & Recharge

24 rooms — 8 with direct ocean views — designed for the diving traveler. Fall asleep to the sound of waves, wake up ready to dive.

Standard Twin room
Standard
Standard Room

Each standard room has a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Choose between 1 king-size bed or 2 single beds.

18 sqmKing or 2 Singles Air ConPrivate Bathroom Free WiFi
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

The spacious twin/double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, and a terrace with sea views, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 double beds.

40 sqm2 Double Beds Sea ViewBalcony Free WiFi
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Suite with Sea View room
Suite · Most Popular ★
Suite with Sea View

Overlooking the pool and sea, these suites feature a private jacuzzi, terrace with sea and pool views, air conditioning, and flat-screen TV. Three suites offer 2 queen-size beds; 1 suite has 1 king-size bed.

50 sqm Sea View Jacuzzi 2 Queens or 1 King
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Breakfast available · All rooms non-smoking · Contact us for dive & stay packages →

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

4.5
★★★★★
81 TripAdvisor Reviews
🏆 Travelers' Choice
Cleanliness
4.7
Service
4.6
Location
4.6
Sleep Quality
4.6
Rooms
4.4
Value
4.1
★★★★★

Exceptional hospitality — the staff went above and beyond at every turn. The buffet was incredibly diverse and delicious. Woke up to an amazing view of the pool and the sea.

MR
Maria R.
March 2025
TripAdvisor
★★★★★

The dive center is top-notch. Our divemaster was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Hot showers at the dive shop were such a thoughtful touch after cold morning dives.

JT
James T.
February 2025
TripAdvisor
★★★★★

The island BBQ dinner was the highlight of our whole trip. The food was amazing, the atmosphere magical. Dive sites around Anilao are absolutely world-class.

SL
Sarah L.
January 2025
TripAdvisor
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Getting Here

Find Your Way to Anilao

Located in the heart of Anilao — the Philippines' diving capital — Casa Escondida is easily reachable from Manila for a perfect weekend or week-long escape.

Address
Brgy. Ligaya, Mabini, Batangas Province, Philippines 4202
From Manila Airport
88.5 km · Approx. 2–3 hours by car via STAR Tollway → Batangas City → Mabini
By Bus
JAM Liner or Ceres from Buendia → Batangas, then tricycle or jeepney to Anilao
Contact & Reservations
Reservations

Ready to Dive In?

Book your stay at Casa Escondida Anilao — ocean-front rooms, world-class diving, and warm Filipino hospitality. Enquire about dive & stay packages.

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