Agta Beach Resort

Eastern Visayas


A popular resort hotel with several pools. The rooms aren't flash, but they do have marble floors and flat-screen TVs. Has decent food (try the roast chicken), Biliran's only dive centre (P1800 per dive including all gear) and offers a multitude of tours and excursions to offshore islands and around Biliran. Kayaks, snorkelling gear and SUPs are available for rent.


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1. Agta Beach

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