Riverside at Aninuan Accommodation and Food

Located close to the beach and restaurants. The staff is amazing. Thank you.

i like the price of my whole accommodation.

​We had a wonderful time at this property. The room itself was excellent. It was very spacious, spotlessly clean, and equipped with a super comfy bed that gave us a great night's sleep. ​Location-wise, you couldn't ask for better access to the beach. What truly made our stay special, though, was the hospitality. Both the owner and the staff were incredibly accommodating and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again!

Perfect Location and the staff are great

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旅店主人及員工都很親切 對於我們提出的需求都樂於幫助！

浴室的牆面及門後 沒有掛勾或是層架 對於需要放置毛巾及衣物有困難 希望往後可以解決！

First, I was arranged to the other bigger room which is located on the G/F. I could easily came from the beach after snorkelling. And the bathroom is big also so that I could dry my equipments fast. Besides, the air-con is enough cool, and I had nice sleep in quiet place. Moreover, I joined the dinner for 2 nights with the owners and the other travellers. We had wonderful chat and good moments together. I especially love the dogs and cats here. They’re adorable and really welcomed us! The most important things is, I love the owner Macrina very mich! She has a beautiful soul and kind heart. I enjoyed so much talking with her! She’s strong and passionate about her business. It’s my honour to meet her! I love Aninuan beach too! It’s so beautiful! I found turtles during snorkelling. I can’t wait to go back and have a longer holiday there!

I have everything that I need!

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Pas totalement satisfait

I absolutely loved staying here. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they organize “family dinners” every night. The food is just amazing, and it really feels like a family get-together with all stories told and laughs shared. I ended up staying much longer than I’d initially booked. It’s a few minutes walking from a beautiful but quiet beach, and close to a number of diving centers. I’d love to come back!

Super amazing family runs this place ! They serve breakfast and community dinner for guests. The pets that live there are awesome too.

Wish there was a way to sign for the dinners and products consumed there. After a week it’s hard to keep track. guests could occasionally experience power outages. (no fault of the property)

Amazing location with wonderful staff! I'd return!

Having to depart...

Удобная кровать, вкусные завтраки и красивый вид на гору.

За эту цену всё устраивает.

Amazing place, exceptional food and nice people. I chose to both extend my first stay and to come back again a week later.

The food is just amazing ! The best food in all Puerto Galera. The owner, makrina, and everybody here are so nice.

Nothing, it's perfect

Macrina est incroyablement gentille et généreuse, elle prend soin de tout le monde. Les dîners et petits déjeuners délicieux, la viande ou poisson sont séparés donc parfait pour les végétariens ! La plage est accessible à 5 minute à pied, sympa en snorkel, c'est calme, pour plus de vie White Beach n'est pas loin.

Замечательное место! Хозяева заботливые и классные люди, я чувствовал себя частью семьи. Не забуду наши общие ужины с шутками и обсуждением приключений. Бронировал неделю - остался на месяц :D Обязательно приеду сюда снова❤️

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Best place in mindoro

Macrina and Leigh are wonderful hosts. I stayed with them over Christmas and was made to feel a part of the family. Room was clean, good size with working air con. Ensuite fully supplied with toiletries. Location is a few minutes walk from the beach or 5 mins to White Beach by tricycle. Perfect accomadation and will be back next time I'm in Puerto Galera 😊

Friendly staff

We have been traveling around Southeast Asia for about five months now, visiting 6 or7 countries, and we’ve realized that it’s not the nature, food, or history that stays with you the most, but it’s the people. Our first week in the Philippines, while staying in Manila, wasn’t the best experience. But everything changed once we arrived on Mindoro Island, and especially when we stayed at Macrina’s place. Macrina and Ligh are two of the kindest, most welcoming people we’ve met on our journey. Every morning we had a different breakfast, and it genuinely made us excited to wake up. Almost every night they invited us to join their “family dinner,” completely free, and the vibe felt exactly like that -warm, homely, and full of care. The food was the best we’ve had in the Philippines, and the way they treated us made us feel not just like guests, but like long-time friends. We’re already looking forward to coming back and visiting Macrina and Ligh again. If you want a place with real heart, this is it.

Amazing, warm and family staff Katerina at the forefront. Generous and varied breakfasts.

Beautiful mountain views all around. Kind hosts and very tasty breakfast. Hot water for shower and also free coffee! Its a few minutes walk to an amazing beach.

Location, affordable and accommodating staff.

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Our stay was absolutely exceptional! I made a special request and mentioned to the host that it was our wedding anniversary. Was only expecting the complimentary breakfast they mentioned, but to our delight, they went above and beyond and surprised us with a beautiful anniversary room decor! We also received a free upgrade to a much bigger room, which was such a generous gesture. The room was clean, fragrant, and very cozy. The food was delicious and we truly enjoyed the complimentary breakfasts each morning to the hotel's dining area with a mountain view! We also love the unlimited free coffee/water! The owner and staff were all so warm, kind and accommodating. It was a memorable experience, and we'll definitely be back! BIG THANKS again!

None, we almost like everything there.

The staffs and owners are kind..They will treat you not just guest but family. They will give/assist you what you need. Ms. Thea (business partner) tour us also using her car around Mindoro Oriental and some place in Occidental for free. Our room consist of 3 king size bed and one double deck bed, that made us very comfortable to sleep. With this, i can say that Riverside is really recommend.

the staff were accommodating and friendly and the place is clean and safe. Accessible wifi. They also provided motor bike rental which is superb!

im not sure if there is any make up room option.

Staff will make sure you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Good mattress, tp, towel, warm shower, drinking water, breakfast, aircon or fan option, outside porch sitting areas, a few restaurants and mini marts very close, beach a 5 minutes walk, days and dogs, waterfall an hour away. Would be better if buses or jeepneys served the baranngay. It's a constant negotiation with tricycle drivers over the transport price. Overall an excellent budget option if you don't have to stay right on the beach

Super-friendly staff and guests with a really chill vibe. Delicious, large breakfasts. Cute doggies, kitties, and especially little puppies. There's a beautiful balcony 360 degree view and even a full-sized, hanging punching bag. This is the best place to de-stress ever. The staff didn't want me to leave, haha.

As someone with bad allergies, I would prefer if every hotel didn't use any kind of fragrance on the sheets. (I can't be that picky though, we live in the real world.)

Had a great time staying here. Wonderful hosts. I felt like a part of the family. And we shared some good laughs. Super. Will come back definitely.

A nice small room for a really good price.

Overall, nothing stands out.

Amazing homestay. The people were amazing and so helpful and friendly. We were made to feel like part of the family. The food was absolutely delicious and we would loved to have stayed forever. You couldn’t find a better place. A true home away from home. Thank you MACRINA, Lee, Pepe, Thaya, Jason, Bell, Curtis and all the animals for making our stay so memorable. We will definitely be back!

It was well located and close to a fun and semi-private beach.

There were a bunch of bugs in the room. It was very, very basic, which is fine, but it didn’t feel super clean. Breakfast was also very basic - just eggs and rice.

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff is súper kind and friendly, it’s located very close to a beautiful Beach, breakfast was plenty and delicious, my room was very clean and confortable and wifi was very good. I also met super nice and friendly people here. I wish I had stayed longer. Super recommended!

Everything

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Great location near a good beach and waterfall. Staff and owners are wonderful.

It felt like home from the moment I arrived. Wonderful family and staff. I liked it so much I extended to stay longer than I had planned.

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Everything was perfect! The food was amazing, the host was really kind and for every minor.problem there was a quick solution. She helped us out so much. I absolutely would come here again. I am so thankful for everything. It is really the best place that we stayed at on our whole journey.

There wasn't really anything bad. Just that the shower didn't heat up, but it was not a bad problem, because we were allowed to.use another shower. So everything was perfect.

Fun talking and bonding with the owner, very kind 😂

Everything is a false advertisement. Worst accommodation ever! I can’t understand why they got a Superb reviews in Booking.com

Very small bedroom that squeezed 3 guests in a very tiny room . When I requested an option 2 which is a Single bed and a double bed , they gave us a mattress on the floor squeezed beside the double bed . Mattress are so thin , dog bed is better than their mattress. Airconditioning unit Not working it’s blowing fan , and switched off itself at 2am , it’s outdated and need to be scrapped! Common area has no airconditioning unit! No foods available unlike the one they advertised that foods available upon request. Toilet and shower are dirty and water supply so slow running . Towels are worn out and so dirty looking ! Staff even agreed that their air con is not working and their bedrooms are not suitable for 3 guests !

This was my first solo trip and i was very nervous but Ik glad i picked this property at no point did i feel alone i automatically had a family when i walked in the door.

The staff and owner were helpful. They overbooked and bumped us to a nearby house.

Aircon and bathroom

Nice beach,staff lovely

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A customer-oriented approach that made me feel like part of the family.

Lovely home in village atmosphere, beach 5 minutes away . Nice pancake

The dorm bed, more like sofa was too soft, it sagged in the middle when you lie on it . It was overpriced by Mindoro / Philippines standard unfortunately

This is my second time at Riverside. I have met a lot of international travelers and made many new friends here. Everyone that I have met here comes back here because we all feel like we are part of a family when we stay here. Call it a home stay or your family home in the Philippines and that is what it has become for me. The home made Filipino Fusion food is superb, the staff super attentive and Madame Macrina is the best host mother you will ever have. The location is close to beautiful beaches and attractions. The neighborhood is super safe along with great surrounding views and too put it simply the value for your stay is awesome.

A second house cat to keep Mochi the cat company would have been cool.

This place is absolutely amazing! The most attentive and friendly staff you can imagine, a perfect location neat a nice beach where you can even go to snorkel with nice corals, plenty of fish and even turtles. You will get fresh and tasty food, also vegetarian by request. The owner is often around as well and makes you feel like you are part of the family. Just perfect!

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Macrina was wonderful and helped with all my needs. I, being disabled, made breakfast and dinner for my diet needs.

It was very homey stay with Tita Macrina (the owner) being so hospitable, sweet, and caring person. The place is located with a beautiful mountain view and a 2 min walk to the beach. Everything went so smooth and comfortable. Will surely come back again with family and friends.

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All i can say price worth it.Actually this is my 4th Times i guess to stay in this place.I used to booked airbnb ..bt first time to booked booking.com macrina ang belle the daughter is so kind and good hosT.Breakfast was always yummy take note it is nt a plated bfast .She treated all the guest as a family.Bonding all the guest when eating bfast... Animals not a problem at all.coffee is unlimited.. View is beautiful. Its close to aninuan beach Too. Wht else to say sissy...Hahaha we became and treated like a sisters now guy... money worth it..And u can nt find cheap price like macrinas place in puerto with bfast..Take note guys...

I guess nothing i dont like....jst love her place

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everything was not clear!!! they moved me to a different room, telling me different things always coming from different people! the owner was not there to clarify and to manage things, my room was not ready when I came, the facility was dirty and fool of dogs and cat's one of the worst experiences I've ever had in my life!!!!

Great value accomodation with the most welcoming host!...and the best breakfast...There are plenty accomodation options in and around White Beach but Macrena makes this place special...

It was the best experience I have ever had in my years of traveling the Philippines. You could not ask for better accommodations A beautiful place lots of room to hang out for free time.(huge Rooms, great Wi-Fi, awesome food ) The owner and all the staff treated us like relatives they had not seen in a very long time. Every resort and hotel I have ever stayed in over the years could take lessons from this place. They set new standards. Not to mention a 3 minute walk to the semi private beach. And 5 minute ride to white beach with all different types of food and night life. What an awesome place and priced well below value for your money. Do I recommend, I’d say it’s your loss if don’t stay here. I can say more but you really have to experience.

There is literally nothing not to like.

The staffs especially Ms. Macrina and Ms. Charles were really a great host and very approachable. Their breakfast is one of the best. Feels like having a second family with their homey accommodation.

That I have to leave the amazing place and go back to the normal routine.

Ate Macrina is so accommodating, and so is Charles. Although she was busy with her Food Shop, she made sure that we get everything we need. I thought people who's given a review was exaggerating when they said that her food is nice. But they weren't. She really is a good cook. And that's big coming from our family, since my sister is a chef. It's very close to Aninuan Beach which for me is better than the White Beach. It's really quiet and peaceful and there weren't that many people around unlike the White Beach which is very crowded now. But if you want the night life, and buy stuff like souvenirs, you can go to the White Beach. It's only a 3 minute drive. It's not our first time in Puerto Galera. It's our go-to vacation place but Macrina's place is the one I liked the most. Because of the quietness. Definitely going back!

Whaaat a wonderful stay we've had. So wonderful people, Macrina, Charles, Belle (and the guests Gary and Anthony). Leaving after three days and we already take them in our hearts. The breakfast is the best we've had in Philippines (even compared to much more expensive places). Macrina is a cook and an extraordinary one. She adapted for us eating vegetarian and not just anything to check the box, delicious food. We went to the karaoke with them at Macrinas restaurant and had a great night. Lots of laughs. The beach, 3 minutes walk, is great. We went snorkeling and enjoyed it. A stay we just won't forget.

The cleaning wasn't perfect, although we arrived too early, they prepared a room for us in the time they had. And also the light was gone in all the area at that time (difficult to see). Acceptable, just improvable. We needed to stay one more night and having the hostel full they did magic to host us.

Macri and Charles are the best. It felt like home away from home. I'd love that booking had the option "∞/10" because "10/10" is not enough. I'd definitely stay here again if i go back to Puerto Galera.

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Amazing breakfast, friendly staff

Accommodation is very basic, but AC is new and not noisy

Really nice people, you'll get a very nice insight about the local attitude here. I could come to the owner with all my needs and she made it easily possible for a fair price (like renting a scooter eg) would come back any time.

The bathroom needs some attention

My stay was very comfortable. The owner and the staffs are all so hospitable and accommodating. Had a little problem on my way because I was arriving late, but Ate Mac was so sweet and gave me free dinner to lessen my stress. And breakfast is always BIG. Keeps me full until afternoon.

Such lovely people and great atmosphere. 10/10 i'm gonna try to come back one day

Very responsive and kind host. Excellent location with private beach.

Take tricycle to go to White beach

People rented a motorbike they Ask 800 and thé Price is 400 normaly Everything is broken all thé équipements in the shower

the cost benefit was exceptional, large and airy room, comfortable bed, super quiet environment at night, the room had an incredible view of the mountains, and they were extremely attentive and helpful with me! To access Praia Branco there are several taxis very close by, and they charge an average of 1 dollar to take you to Praia Branca in 3 or 4 minutes, or if you want to walk by yourself it will take 20 minutes

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I like how they treat you like a family. It feels like home.

Merci mama'macrina ❤️ you were like a mother to me. Arrival sick Macrina took care of my well being. she got up at 5 a.m. to prepare my takeaway breakfast for me on the last day! and gave me a sweater from her daughter Belle so that I don't get sick during transport... the house is clean and you can share meals with the family. beautiful quiet beach 3min walk. city ​​center 5 min by tricycle or scooter.

Tita Macrina and Sir Rommel are good hosts. They made me feel home or I'll go home haha. They also made amazing food.

Ms. Macrena is always sunny, ready to welcome guests at anytime. You will feel welcome. Pets like Totoro, other furbabies are so friendly and you will miss them. Sir Rommel and his kid gave me a wonderful tour and very supporting. I could not ask for more.

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Super chill accommodation and very friendly and helpful staff

Wonderful stay. As a solo traveler you need friendly hotel staff. The owner and staff are exceptional. Made me feel like part of the family. I was out very late watching world cup, woke up at noon. They made my breakfast just for me, eat outside with mountain view's ; spectacular. Quiet. Aircon.

No safe box in the room. Not a serious complaint. I just believe every hotel room in the world should have this. If the credit card or passport is stolen by intruder, the relaxing holiday is over.

beautiful building in a quiet neighbourhood, 4 minute walk to what feels like a private white sand beach. 15 minute walk to white beach if you want to check out the bars. Plenty of things to do nearby including an amazing waterfall and a few really great restaurants/ cafes. The staff were incredible, Makrina and Justine always went above and beyond for us. if you’re heading to Mindoro this is the place to be!!