2021 • 11 • 15
Puerto Galera is among the most popular weekend destinations for weekend warriors from Metro Manila. After being closed to tourists because of the pandemic, this beach paradise is finally open to leisure travelers again, provided that they submit the requirements and follow the health and safety protocols in place. This is a part of the efforts to revive the local tourism.
If you’re considering a trip to Puerto Galera, you must have an S-pass account. In this post are more details about what you should do before you visit and the requirements that you need to prepare.
What are the requirements to visit Puerto Galera?
First, you need to register with S-Pass. To sign up, go to s-pass.ph and click REGISTER. Upload your travel requirements prior to your travel to get a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP). To get one, here are the requirements:
- Valid ID. A photo of your ID must be uploaded.
- Vaccination Card, for fully vaccinated individuals. You are considered fully-vaccinated if it has been 2 weeks since your final dose of the vaccine.
- Confirmed Hotel Booking. For the list of DOT accredited accommodations, you may check the list below.
How to Get an S-Pass Travel Coordination Permit
Here’s a step by step guide on how to get a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP).
- Log in to your S-Pass Account. On the next page, click APPLY PERMIT.
- Enter your current location and your destination. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page and click APPLY FOR TRAVEL COORDINATION PERMIT (TCP).
- Fill out the Travel Coordination Permit Application. First, select what type of traveler you are. Then, enter your travel details including your date of arrival and departure, address of your origin, address of your destination, and mode of transportation. Once the details are complete, click PROCEED.
- Upload the required documents: photo of your valid ID, vaccination card, and confirmed hotel booking. After all the documents have been uploaded, click SUBMIT.
- Wait for the LGU action for your application. You may check the status of your TCP application on the Travel Permits tab on the S-Pass website.
DOT-Accredited Puerto Galera Resorts
Here’s a list of accommodation establishments that have been accredited by the DOT as of 26 May 2022. This includes hotels and beach resorts, as well as properties classified as Mabuhay accommodations (tourist inns, hostels, guesthouses, transient houses, etc.).
- Angelyn’s Beach Resort
Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Steps Garden Resort
Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Talipanan Infinity Paradise Resort Inc.
Sitio Talipanan, Brgy. Aninuan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - El Galleon Beach Resort & Dive Camp, Inc.
Small Lalaguna, Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Mermaid Resort
Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - La Laguna Beach Club
Big La Laguna Beach, Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - La Laguna Villas
Small La Laguna, Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Francesca Resorts And Hotels, Inc.
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro - Sunset At Aninuan Beach Resort
Brgy. Aninuan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Friday’s Puerto Galera
Boquete Island, Brgy. Sto. Nino
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - JNA Nicole Lodge
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro - Agasi Hotels Seashore Beach Resort Inc.
Brgy. Sabang - Fishermen’s Cove
Brgy. Sto. Niño - Glb Wight Accommodation And Restobar
Sinandigan - White Beach Hotel Bar And Restaurant
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Minshuku Hotel
Barangay Aninuan, Sitio Talipanan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Punta Del Este Resort Corporation
Small Tabinay, Brgy. Tabinay - Las Villas Del Natividad Hotel
Brgy. San Isidro - Liza And Liro’s Hotel
Brgy. San Isidro - Lerma House Rental
Brgy. San Isidro - Hakuna Matata Resort
Sitio Aplaya, Brgy. Sinandigan - Sabang Haven Resort
Brgy. Sabang - Badladz Beach Resort
Small Tabinay, Brgy. Tabinay
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Residencia La Estela
Brgy. San Isidro - Tita Neri’s Lodging
Brgy. San Isidro - Bayview Palms Hotel
Sitio Caber, Brgy. Sinandigan - At-Can’s Accommodation Reservation Services
Brgy. Sabang - Felina Guest House
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Helen’s Lodging Hauz
Brgy. San Isidro - Peter’s Inn
Brgy. San Isidro - Villa Anastacia Inn
Brgy. San Isidro - Bellevue Resort
Brgy. Sabang - Delgado’s Resort
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Jalyn’s Beach Resort
Brgy. Sabang - Mendelluke Suites
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Tribal Hills Mountain Resort
Brgy. Aninuan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - South View Suites And Beach Resort
Brgy. San Isidro - Villa Bienvenida Beach Resort
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Blue Laggon Dive Resort
Small Lalaguna, Brgy. Sabang - Finesse Residencia Cocktail Bar And Restaurant
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Playa Blanca Beach Resort
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Villa Lato Montagna Resort
Brgy. San Isidro - Edgewater Dive And Spa Resort Inc.
Sitio Kabilang Gulod
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Scandinavian Divers Inc.
Big Lalaguna, Brgy. Sabang - Scandi Divers Campbell’s Wing, Inc.
Big Lalaguna, Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Victoria’s Bed And Breakfast
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Casa Marco Suites Hotel
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Rem’s Virgin Island Hotel
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - The Mang-Yan Grand Hotel
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - The Summer Connection Beach Resort
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro - Arkipelago Beach Resort
Small Lalaguna, Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - La Solana Suites And Resort Inc.
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Joan Beach Resort
Sitio Talipanan, Brgy. Aninuan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Rold And Roub Suites
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Blue Pagong Apartment
Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Amami Beach Resort
Brgy. Aninuan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Ilaya Island Suites
Brgy. San Isidro - White Beach Resort, Bar And Restaurant
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Molly Resort
Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - D’ Mountain Beach Resort And Restaurant
Sitio Talipanan, Brgy. Aninuan - Villa Monica Hotel
Brgy. San Isidro - VM Beach Resort
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Dream Hill Real State Inc.
Kaber, Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Villa Pamana Inn
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - White Beach Lodge And Restaurant
White Beach, Brgy. San Isidro - Orient De Galera Beach Resort
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Bamboo House Beach Lodge And Restaurant
Sitio Talipanan, Brgy. Aninuan
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Jack Daniel’s Realty Corporation
Brgy. Sabang
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Mjd Lodging Inn
Brgy. San Isidro - Villa De Galera
Brgy. San Isidro - Dolphin Bay Beachfront Resort Corp
Brgy. Palangan - Squares Apartments
577 Small Tabinay, Brgy. Tabinay
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Livio’s Lodging House
Brgy. San Isidro - Buena Lynne’s Lodging House
Brgy. San Isidro
Check Rates & Availability! ✅ - Puerto Galera Sea View Resort
Sitio Purok, Brgy. Sandigan - Rey-Alexandra Suites
Brgy. San Isidro
Frequently Asked Questions
Are children/minors allowed to visit?
Yes, but take note of the following:
For unvaccinated minors aged 3-17, a negative antigen test result conducted within 24 hours before the travel date must be submitted.
For minors aged 2 and below, antigen test is not required.
Once you’re in transit and you arrive in Puerto Galera, always follow all the health and safety protocols:
- Wear a face mask at all times.
- Wash or sanitize hands with alcohol or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Observe proper physical distancing.
Kahit po hndi maghohotel need paring na s-pass