The Three P Beach Resort
Babangtan, Lonos, Romblon Island
5500 Romblon, Philippines
info@the-three-p.com
FAQ
We invite you to explore our FAQs and our information pages about scuba diving with us and traveling to our resort. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us— we’re here to help!
Reservation
There are several options:
- book online
- send us an email: info@the-three-p.com
- message us on Facebook
- use the contact form below
Payment Policy
To secure your reservation, we require full payment for accommodation and transfer services at the time of booking. This helps us guarantee your rooms and ensure seamless arrival arrangements.
All other services, including diving packages, equipment rental, restaurant meals, and additional activities, can be paid for during your stay.
For detailed pricing and booking terms, please review our rates and general terms of service.
We’re also happy to create a personalized quote tailored to your diving adventure needs.
Payment Options
We offer several convenient payment methods to make your stay as seamless as possible:
A) Digital Payment Methods
GCash
- No additional fees
- Instant processing
- Available for advance bookings and on-site payments
Maya
- 2% for online payments
- Instant processing
- Available for advance bookings and on-site payments
WeChat Pay
- Available through our payment processor
- Service fee applies (typically 3% for international transactions)
Bank Transfer
- Bank transfer fees may apply depending on your financial institution
- Suitable for advance bookings and larger amounts
- Many of our guests use digital money transfer services like Wise (previously known as Transferwise), Revolut, or Transferly to send the reservation fee to our bank account as they are fast and cheap.
PayPal
- Service fee applies to cover PayPal processing costs
- Secure international payments accepted
B) On-Site Payment Methods
Credit Card Payment
- Available at the resort only (not for advance bookings or deposits)
- All major credit cards accepted
- A 3% service fee applies to cover credit card processing costs
- Swipe payment available at our front desk
Cash Payment
- No additional fees
- We accept Philippine Peso (PHP), US Dollar (USD), and Euro (EUR)
- Available at the resort for all services and amenities
Other On-Site Payment methods
- You may also use the digital payment options mentioned above on-site
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- GCash
- Maya
Apart from the rainy season, Romblon enjoys a very stable climate, providing near-perfect diving conditions throughout most of the year. Our recommended dive season is from November through June, though diving is also possible during the low season (July to October).
For more detailed information please have a look at our diving seasons and weather conditions in Romblon.
You can visit our resort any time.
We are open all year round (12 months/year) during our main season and low season.
Traveling
You’re in luck— traveling to us is becoming easier every year!
At present, there are several options, all listed in detail in our Travel Guide.
We recommend either flying to Caticlan Airport or taking the Starlite Ferry.
For more detailed information about our custom pickup services from Manila Airport, Caticlan Airport, or the Port of Romblon, please contact us via email or social media.
As explained in our Travel Guide, there are several ways to reach us.
The most convenient options are taking the Starlite ferry from Batangas or a flight to Caticlan, where our private pickup service will be waiting to welcome you upon arrival.
For more detailed information about our custom pickup services from Manila Airport, Caticlan Airport, or the Port of Romblon, please contact us via email or social media.
No matter how you decide to travel, kindly let us know your arrival details so our team can arrange your pickup.
Depending on your home country, you might need to apply for a visa. However, many nationalities can enter the Philippines without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. Please check the website of the Philippine Embassy for the most up to date information.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival and should have at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
Yes, Romblon Island is a very safe destination for all travelers. The locals are incredibly friendly, and the island remains wonderfully unspoiled.
If you’re a solo female traveler, our Travel Guide includes helpful information on the best travel options for getting here on your own. You can also book our private transfer service from Manila Airport (or other locations) for a seamless journey. Please feel free to contact us for more details.
Diving
Most of our dive sites are only 5 to 25 minutes away from the resort. But we also offer special trips to dive sites further out like the Blue Hole, Agpanabat and the surrounding islands.
Our most famous critters including Pontohi pygmy seahorse, Melibe colemani, Butterfly seaslugs (Cyerce species), Pughead Pipefish and many more can be found all year round – during our main season and low season.
We offer up to 4 guided dives daily:
- a morning tour (2 dives)
- a 3rd dive in the afternoon
- sunset dive, night dive or Blackwater dives
Yes you can. We offer private spotter service/photo assistance and also private boats upon availability.
We offer special diving packages for UW photographers:
Classic 4/1 – 4 divers/UW photographers and 1 guide/spotter
Superior 2/1 – 2 divers/UW photographers and 1 guide/spotter
Professional 1/1 – 1 diver/UW photographer and 1 guide/spotter (private spotter service)
Please don’t hesitate to send us a message— we’re happy to personally go over all the details with you.
There is usually no need to bring an adapter. All our aluminum tank outlets are equipped with DIN or INT connections, but we also have enough adapters for regulators, if needed.
You can find a table of the average water temperatures on our website.
Nitrox is currently not available, but many of our guests find it easy to dive without it since most of our dive sites are relatively shallow and currents are rare.
Yes, we do!
We’ve been offering Blackwater diving for more than three years, and the incredible footage (like this rainbow colored Blanket Octopus that was filmed by one of our guests) and the enthusiastic feedback we’ve received truly speaks for themselves. We can’t recommend this experience enough! You can learn more about the fascinating creatures you might encounter here: Blackwater Critters of Romblon
Yes, we do. For interested groups, we offer a special schedule of one afternoon dive followed by two Blackwater dives (no morning dives).
Please contact us for more details.
Additional Information
Yes, we do offer free WiFi for all our guests in all rooms (local internet provider + Starlink).
Yes, all of our rooms are equipped with water heaters for the shower.
Yes, all our rooms have air conditioning. If you would prefer an accommodation with fan only, please contact us.
Yes, we absolutely can and we will gladly do. Please contact us for details.
Our outlets are suitable for standard European and US-American plugs.
The standard voltage is 220 V in the Philippines (the frequency is 60 Hz). Your appliances are suitable for usage in the Philippines, if the standard voltage in your home country is in between 220 and 240 V (Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and most of Asia and Africa).
Yes we do.
Keine Lust umzudenken? Kein Problem.
Schick uns Deine Anfrage einfach auf Deutsch. Wir freuen uns Dir zu helfen. Das gilt nicht für die E-Mail-Kommunikation sondern auch für alle Fragen während Eures gesamten Aufenthalts. Hier im Resort sprechen wir je nach Wunsch unserer Gäste Deutsch oder English. Lasst uns einfach wissen was Euch lieber ist und wir richten uns danach.
We recommend to buy a SMART or GLOBE SIM card. Both work fine on Romblon Island and the area around.
You can easily convert the balance on your phone (LOAD) to an internet package in case you want to use internet when you are out for diving and not at the resort.
GLOBE LINK: https://www.globe.com.ph/prepaid/gosurf.html
SMART LINK: https://smart.com.ph/prepaid/promos#prepaid-promos
Don’t go anywhere else before diving with us– seriously.
Based on the wonderful feedback, we receive through personal messages, social media, and the diving and underwater photography community, we’re confident that our service, dedication, and experience provide everything our guests need and more. We believe this is why so many divers return to us again and again.
Still not convinced? Come see for yourself!
Necessary Documents
Passports have to be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.
All foreign visitors are required to present proof of onward travel (a confirmed reservation for a flight departing the Philippines).
Please register a couple of days prior to your departure:
online registration: https://etravel.gov.ph/
Flight and/or Ferry tickets (if applicable)
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Contact Us
We, the Three P Family and our team of diving experts, have made it our top priority to ensure your time with us is truly unique and unforgettable. We take great care to provide our guests with as much information as possible in advance, so please don’t hesitate to ask us anything— we’re here to help. We aim to respond to all emails and messages within one to two days. If you don’t hear back from us, please try contacting us again, as there may have been a technical issue. You can also reach us directly at info@the-three-p.com
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More InformationYou can find more information on our Facebook and Instagram social media pages pages, or just send us an email with any questions— we’ll reply as soon as we can. We can’t wait to be part of your next big underwater adventure!
No matter your question, feel free to contact us by email, WhatsApp or Messenger— we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible. We can’t wait to hear your ideas and help you create an amazing, unforgettable experience with us.
Feel free to stop by our dive shop and say hello— we’re always happy to meet new divers and chat in person. You can also reach us on social media or by message. However you get in touch, we look forward to meeting you.