Puerto Galera's Hollywood Palm Hotel: Complementing your love for outdoors

MANILA, Philippines — The Hollywood Palm Hotel and Beach Resort in Puerto Galera is a cozy, budget-friendly accommodation for those set to explore the town's alluring waters, mountains or the yearly international music festival.

Compared to the standard city hotel with superfluous amenities, the Hollywood Palm is somewhat bare bones. But it complements the guests' intent in Galera for the outdoors and do not want to spend much time inside hotels.

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A small but inviting pool.

This does not mean, however, that the Hollywood Palm does not have anything to offer to those who want to stay behind. It has a small, but inviting pool and a windy lobby with a loghouse feel where guests can spend an afternoon sipping coffee and reading a book.

The hotel's location alone is near perfect--a seven-minute walk to the White Beach. Some night swimmers complain about such distance, while those who want an uninterrupted night's sleep will find in Hollywood Palm a place to go home to. Those who are not fond of walking may avail of the hotel's free shuttle.

Its staff are friendly and would gladly hail a tricycle from the highway for the guests. They also possess quite a knowledge of the town and its tourist spots, restaurants, and even the daily Mass schedules at the local church.

The hotel's air-conditioned rooms have the basics, of course, but may surpass your "budget" accommodation expectations: It has a queen-sized, five-star bed, cable television by request (and for free), hot and cold shower and enough power outlets for you to charge all your gadgets at day's end. - Camille Diola