Blue Star Dive And Resort - Anda (Visayas)

PADI 5-star dive resort on the oceanfront in Anda, Visayas

Diving and Marine Adventures

Blue Star Dive And Resort operates a full PADI dive center with courses for all levels, from Discover Scuba to Open Water and Advanced Open Water. The resort offers exclusive access to the house reef 'Paradise Gardens', where guests can snorkel or dive among soft corals, sea turtles, and macro critters like frogfish and nudibranchs. Dive guides like Yam, Jason, and Aya are known for spotting marine life and writing critter names on slate underwater.

Rooms and Ocean Views

Accommodations include Ocean View Bungalows with private balconies overlooking the sea, Garden/Pool View Deluxe rooms, and Pool View Deluxe rooms. Standard amenities in each room are an electric kettle, personal safe, wardrobe, and minibar, with en suite bathrooms that have showers. Some rooms feature comfortable king beds, and the resort's cliffside location provides direct sea views from the higher-level bungalows.

Dining and On-Site Restaurant

The Blue Star Restaurant serves local, Asian, and European cuisines, with special diet menus available on request. The wood-fired pizza oven operates on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, though some guests suggest the pizza quality could be improved. Breakfast is included in the rate, with fresh juices and a set menu, and the bar offers drinks and shakes throughout the day.

Location and Nearby Attractions

Blue Star Dive Resort is a 2.5-hour drive from Panglao Airport, with pre-arranged transfers available from Cebu via ferry and van. The famous Chocolate Hills and Loboc River are within a 1.5-hour drive, while Can-umantad Falls (the highest in Bohol) and Candijay Rice Terraces are closer. The resort also offers tours to Lamanoc Island with ancient cave paintings and the Danao Adventure Park with a zipline over a gorge.

Relaxation and Resort Amenities

The outdoor swimming pool has a shallow end and is open seasonally, with sun umbrellas and pool/beach towels provided. Massage services on site include full body, foot, and deep tissue massage, with therapist Rakel receiving high praise from guests. Other facilities include a billiards table, board games, a sun terrace, and daily housekeeping with ironing service.

• House reef: Exclusive access to 'Paradise Gardens' with soft corals and sea turtles
• Diving: PADI 5-star dive center with courses from beginner to advanced
• Location: Oceanfront cliffside resort near Chocolate Hills and Can-umantad Falls
• Dining: On-site restaurant serving local, Asian, and European cuisines
• Wellness: Full body massage and deep tissue massage available on request
• Rooms: Ocean View Bungalows with private balconies overlooking the sea
• Activities: Snorkeling, billiards, board games, and guided tours to nearby islands