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Liberty's Community Lodge and Diving

Hotel

Malatapay - Apo Island Ferry

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$241

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$241

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

The staff is quite friendly

Pinky the manager is lovely, as are all the staff

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

The rooms are fairly basic but that is part of the charm

I stayed in a deluxe room, which was spacious and had a large balcony with beaut…

Great location
9 mentions

Location and diving center

Fantastic location overlooking the beach

Breakfast available
7 mentions

Breakfast

Great Breakfast great location Awesome staff

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Simple, neat, and clean accommodation

The place is very clean and the staff is welcoming and takes care of all needs

Free Wi‑Fi
2 mentions

The Lodge is Very basic , but in the end it works well if you manage your expec…

Coin machine for wifi (5 p

Overview

Facing the beachfront, Liberty's Community Lodge and Diving offers 4-star accommodation in Dumaguete and has a garden, terrace and restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Apo Island Beach, 600 metres from Rock West Beach and 400 metres from Apo Island. The accommodation offers room service and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and Italian options. Guests at Liberty's Community Lodge and Diving will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dumaguete, like hiking. The nearest airport is Sibulan, 30 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

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Vilma

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

9

Location and diving center. Breakfast .

F

francesca

solo_traveller

April 3, 2026

7

The sea it’s just one step away. The Lodge is Very basic , but in the end it works well if you manage your expectations ( the island has no running water and just a couple of hours of electricity per day, but there is internet coverage with PH SIM card). The lodge was recently equipped with small showers with water from a tank, so you can even get a shower. The staff is quite friendly

J

Jan

family_with_children

February 28, 2026

2

Sea view

J

justin

solo_traveller

February 19, 2026

10

I loved staying here. Fantastic location overlooking the beach. The rooms are fairly basic but that is part of the charm. Great food. Pinky the manager is lovely, as are all the staff.

J

Jordan

solo_traveller

February 15, 2026

8

Great Breakfast great location Awesome staff

C

Conrad

couple

January 26, 2026

9

Simple Island Living, Perfectly Located

Perfect location right where the boats arrive. Simple, neat, and clean accommodation. I stayed in a deluxe room, which was spacious and had a large balcony with beautiful views of the boats and sunset. The deluxe room is connected to a generator, so the fan can run at night, definitely worth the extra cost. The owner is helpful and arranges everything. There is a dive center below the lodge with a discount for guests, and a large on-site restaurant with sea views and simple breakfast options included. Staying overnight on the island is a big advantage, allowing you to snorkel and dive early in the morning before the day-trip boats arrive. This is a basic accommodation with a simple bathroom. The shower has very limited running water, but there is a basin with a scoop for washing, which is how the locals do it. It takes a little getting used to, but it works perfectly fine.

M

Martin

couple

December 21, 2025

7

Need more love from the owners

O

ofer

solo_traveller

November 25, 2025

10

When evaluating a place like this, you should always know in advance that it is a small island, without electricity and therefore no hot water, so for those who do not indulge and want to experience real nature, I highly recommend Liberty! Stunning place, Pinky upgraded my room from what I booked, a lovely and excellent diving club, the restaurant is good and the food is very tasty! The place is very clean and the staff is welcoming and takes care of all needs.

L

Laura-Lee

couple

November 24, 2025

7

Great snorkelling location

Great location for snorkelling. Saw turtles lots of fish moral eel staff helpful and friendly. Accomodations basic but it worked

F

Franciu

solo_traveller

October 8, 2025

10

A beautiful beachfront stay with warm staff, clean spacious rooms, and amazing food

I had a wonderful stay here! The location is simply stunning, right on the beach, with beautiful sea views from the rooms. The rooms are basic but spacious, clean, and comfortable — perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The staff were incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. And the food? Absolutely delicious! Every meal was a highlight. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Apo Island — a true gem where you feel at home.

S

Sofie

family_with_children

August 27, 2025

8

Only cash payment! Take enough money to Apo lsland!

C

Chris

couple

May 4, 2025

9

Back in time!

Position of rooms gave beautiful sea view and sea breeze. Staff were very helpful!!

R

Ricardo

solo_traveller

March 23, 2025

8

Island vibe, off-grid

M

Manuela42

family_with_children

March 5, 2025

8

A real gem

Considering the remoteness of the island where fresh water and electricicy are scarce, this place is a real gem. Very beautiful open air restaurant where you can socialize with other guests. Tasty food, all meals for 300 p. including crispy pizza. Some evenings young boys play guitare and sing songs, adding a plus to the breezy and relaxing atmosphere. I stayed 4 nights (1'100 p. incl. good breakfast) in a simple concrete room with bathroom and a balcony overlooking the sea. Shower like indonesian mandi : you use a bowl to take water and pour it to your body. Two huge buckets full of : 1) sea water for toilet flush and 2) fresh water, this bucket is always covered so there is no stagnant water for mosquitos to lay eggs. Excellent mattress, mosquito net with some holes, but there were absolutely no mosquitos at all. Very kind and helpful staff. The hotel has been built by an Aussie 20 years ago. Electricity from 6 pm to 10 pm only. Coin machine for wifi (5 p. for 15 minutes). No fan in the room but open windows let sea breeze enter. No noise from cars or scooters but yes from roosters : this is nature ! Plenty of green big turtles that you can admire while snorkling.

P

Paulo

solo_traveller

March 3, 2025

1

Apo island, think well

It's apo island,no water and or electricity as we know. But the place should be a lot better clean. Was even raining in my bed. There crap everywhere

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Lukas

family_with_children

January 28, 2025

8

Attentive and friendly staff Excellent restaurant with a great selection (including vegetarian) - tasty and large breakfasts and portions of meals Awesome view to the ocean and proximity to the port/beach with a coral reef

J

Jasna

family_with_children

January 22, 2025

10

Beach location, amazing staff,good big breakfast, you can choose between many options, big,comfortable room,nice view from balcony, nice terrace.To get there you pay just 300 php, Menager really responsible, she stays in touch with me and explane, ewerything.

C

Christoph

couple

April 14, 2024

10

Thank you for an unforgettable time, Pinky!

The staff is very nice and helpful. We felt very comfortable there. It’s a place for relaxation, and the diving nearby was fantastic. The accommodation is great, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Thanks to the wonderful and hearty hostess.

T

Tim

couple

March 23, 2024

10

Amazing if you are OK with four hours electricity and basic way of living

Staying on Apo is a blast. Accommodation is perfectly located and has good standards, given the basics on the island. It feels like you are one of 30 tourists on an island with 250 inhabitants. One of our best times in the Philippines.

A

Aaron

solo_traveller

February 26, 2024

10

Wouldn't have missed staying out here on this lovely island, and really enjoyed our friendly hosts.

Breakfast was great, the staff were super friendly, and the view from our room was heavenly.

Facilities

Activities

Massage, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Chapel/shrine, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Pool and wellness

Sun loungers or beach chairs

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Check-in kiosk in the lobby

Services

Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Ironing service, Packed lunches, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

This double room has a desk, a terrace, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a bath. Guests can enjoy a terrace and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 7 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This double room features a desk, a terrace, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This double room features a desk, a terrace, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 7 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 10:00 to 17:00
Check-outFrom 06:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 5:19 PM

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