Liberty's Community Lodge and Diving
Malatapay - Apo Island Ferry
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The staff is quite friendly”
“Pinky the manager is lovely, as are all the staff”
“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…”
“Location and diving center”
“Fantastic location overlooking the beach”
“Breakfast”
“Great Breakfast great location Awesome staff”
“Simple, neat, and clean accommodation”
“The place is very clean and the staff is welcoming and takes care of all needs”
“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
Vilma
solo_traveller
April 13, 2026
Location and diving center. Breakfast .
francesca
solo_traveller
April 3, 2026
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
Jan
family_with_children
February 28, 2026
Sea view
justin
solo_traveller
February 19, 2026
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.
Jordan
solo_traveller
February 15, 2026
Great Breakfast great location Awesome staff
Conrad
couple
January 26, 2026
“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.
Martin
couple
December 21, 2025
“Need more love from the owners”
ofer
solo_traveller
November 25, 2025
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.
Laura-Lee
couple
November 24, 2025
“Great snorkelling location”
Great location for snorkelling. Saw turtles lots of fish moral eel staff helpful and friendly. Accomodations basic but it worked
Franciu
solo_traveller
October 8, 2025
“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.
Sofie
family_with_children
August 27, 2025
Only cash payment! Take enough money to Apo lsland!
Chris
couple
May 4, 2025
“Back in time!”
Position of rooms gave beautiful sea view and sea breeze. Staff were very helpful!!
Ricardo
solo_traveller
March 23, 2025
Island vibe, off-grid
Manuela42
family_with_children
March 5, 2025
“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.
Paulo
solo_traveller
March 3, 2025
“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
Lukas
family_with_children
January 28, 2025
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
Jasna
family_with_children
January 22, 2025
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.
Christoph
couple
April 14, 2024
“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.
Tim
couple
March 23, 2024
“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.
Aaron
solo_traveller
February 26, 2024
“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.
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.
Standard Double Room
This double room features a desk, a terrace, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This double room features a desk, a terrace, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.
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