Located in the province of Occidental Mindoro in the Philippines, San Jose is named for its patron saint, St. Joseph. The city is Mindoro's main commercial port and is also the main source of business and entertainment. It is also the main tourist venue in the province, with its lovely Apo Reef Marine Park--a prime attraction for divers. The city also has several hotels and resorts.
Started by Swiss and Austrian resort managers and experienced professional divers, the Apo Reef Club has a diving center offering opportunities for both novice and advanced divers. Eight spacious bungalows are available, seven of which are air-conditioned with hot and cold running water and one native-style bungalow for those seeking a more authentic experience. A bar and restaurant is also available, offering both local and European cuisine, and a massage is available upon request.
Apo Reef Club
Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro
Philippines
+011-0917-815-2499
aporeefclub.com
Located in San Jose and close to the region's Insulman Mountains, the White House Safari Beach Hotel is a two-story lodging surrounded by a black sand beach. Rooms are simply and comfortably furnished, with marble bathrooms. Several of the rooms have terraces with ocean views. Guests wishing to explore the surrounding countryside may rent a jeep or a motorcycle.
White House Safari Beach Hotel
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
Philippines
+011- 043-491-1656
Since its opening in 1984, the Sikatuna Beach Hotel has expanded from a small seven-room hotel to one of the premier hotels in San Jose. The hotel and resort has 29 guest rooms and two fully staffed rooms available for a variety of events. Air-conditioned rooms offer private bathrooms, color TV with cable and telephones, along with transport to and from the airport, rental cars, a launderette and even a tour service. Cuisine includes both Asian and international fare, with an emphasis on seafood, and guests can take a stroll along the China Sea on the hotel grounds or take a Bangka to more remote areas.
Sikatuna Beach Hotel
Airport Road
San Jose, Mindoro Occidental
Philippines
+011-043- 491-4108
sikatunabeachhotel.com
