Popular Beach Resorts

The Philippines have hundreds of beaches situated all over the country. So as to make your vacation a remarkable one, make sure that you get to spend it at only the best and popular beaches in the country. Cebu, Palawan, Camiguin, Boracay Island, and Bohol are just few of the places where you can find the best beach resorts in the country.

So here are the top beach resorts that you can check out.

1. Alegre Beach Resort

Overview

Relax and enjoy Alegre Beach Resort’s breathtaking scenery and fun activities to make your stay an unforgettable one.

Enjoy a peaceful vacation in Alegre Beach Resort.

Location
Located in the northern part of Cebu, Alegre Beach Resort nestles in the serene town of Sogod.

Rooms and Amenities
Alegre’s private cabanas provide you comfort and luxury away from prying eyes. Perfect for those who are soul-searching, the resort has spacious rooms complete with elegant wood furniture and marble bathrooms for absolute comfort.

Conference rooms that can accommodate up to 100 guests are also available.

Visit the resort now and enjoy its white sand beach.

Restaurants and Bars
The Pavillion Restaurant and Bar is perfect for candle-lit scenes with your sweetheart. It boasts of sumptuous meals set on a romantic ambience, and a view overlooking the sea. The Cliff Seafood BBQ and Bar perks up your evening with its entertaining live music.

For those who prefer to stay in their cabanas, one can opt to request for a room-service dinner right at your own private veranda. The resort has an efficient staff that can surely accommodate your request for a romantic dinner.

Outdoor Activities
Enjoy hiking and biking on the resort’s unique landscape of high rocky cliffs. There are also two golf courses nearby that are less than an hour’s drive away. For those who prefer to stay indoor, the resort has a game room where one can play table tennis, darts, billiards, and mahjong.

Rates and Packages

Room Type Tariff Internet
Deluxe Room Php 15,900/night Php 12,900/night
Deluxe Ocean View Room Php 17,400/night Php 14,400/night
Deluxe Ocean View Room w/ garden Php 18,900/night Php 15,900/night
Suite Room (available upon request)
Charge for extra person Php 2,000/night Php 2,000/night
Peak Season Surcharge Php 2,400/night Php 2,400/night

a. INDULGENCE PACKAGE
Php 65,250 / couple
Inclusions:

• • roundtrip shuttle service from and to airport
• • welcome drinks upon arrival
• • fruit basket
• • four days/three nights deluxe room accommodation for two adults
• • daily full breakfast
• • one romantic dinner for two persons
• • one-time Alegre cruise with the chance to see dolphins (subject to weather conditions)

Spa treatments:
Day 1 : Alegre Orientale (75 min.)
Day 2 : Hot Stone Therapy (90 min.)
Day 3 : Exotic Indulgence (120 min.)
b. GOLF AND SPA PACKAGE
Php 59,150 / couple
Inclusions:

• • roundtrip shuttle service from and to airport
• • welcome drinks
• • fruit basket
• • four days/three nights deluxe room accommodation for two adults
• • daily full breakfast
• • one romantic dinner for two persons
• • one-time Alegre cruise with the chance to see dolphins
• • one round of golf at one of the prestigious golf courses in Cebu, the Club Filipino golf course

c. WELLNESS PACKAGE
Php 54,000/couple
Inclusions:

• • roundtrip shuttle service from to airport
• • fruit basket
• • four days/three nights deluxe room accommodation for two adults
• • daily full breakfast
• • one romantic dinner for two persons
• • one-time Alegre cruise with the chance to see dolphins
• • spa treatment (Exotic Indulgence – 120 mins)

Note: Check alegrebeachresort.com for more details on rates and packages.

2. Amanpulo Beach Resort

Overview.

If you are thinking of that great escape from the tensions of work brought about by a busy day, an island trip to the country’s foremost resort destination would be a good idea. If you want to enjoy a very private vacation, visit Amanpulo.

Its powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, and azure skies, conjure up an image of heaven on earth.

Location.

Amanpulo is one of the many beautiful islands located in Palawan. It is situated on its own island of Pamalican, in the Cuyo island, southwest of Manila, with seven square kilometers of reef surrounding the island.

A breathtaking view of Amanpulo’s beach.

Getting there.

Amanpulo is accessed by scheduled chartered flight from Manila. Guests are met at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and taken by complimentary transfer to the Amanpulo lounge. Guests fly directly to Pamalican Island in a 19-seat, twin-engine turboprop, landing at the resort’s private airstrip. Flight time is one hour. The cost of the roundtrip air transfer — Manila-Amanpulo-Manila — is US$350 (US$375 from 1 November, 2008) per adult. Baggage is limited to 20kg per adult, including carry-on luggage.

Rooms.

Stay in beach-, treetop-, hillside-, and deluxe casitas where one can enjoy fantastic views of the neighboring island and the white sand beaches. The west and southeast villas offer a relaxing retreat to guests who come in groups.

Facilities.

The resort also has a beach club, a lagoon club, a sea sports hut, a library, a boutique, galleries, meeting rooms, massage and beauty services, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a gym, and Internet access.

Be one with nature.

Restaurant.

The Restaurant, located at the Clubhouse, features Asian and Continental cuisines; it serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Rates

Rooms 1 June – 31 Oct, 2008
1 Nov, 2008 – 31 May, 2009
Treetop Casita US$ 655 US$ 880
Hillside Casita US$ 705 US$ 980
Beach Casita US$ 730 US$ 1,030
Deluxe Hillside Casita (39/40) US$ 830 US$ 1,130
Nature Villa – 4 bedrooms US$ 2,830 US$ 3,930
West Villa – 2 bedrooms US$ 2,300
West Villa – 3 bedrooms US$ 3,300
West Villa – 7 bedrooms US$ 7,900

Rates from amanpulo.com

3. Camiguin Highland Resort

Overview.

Tired of the usual vacation? Then take an island trip to the pear-shaped island paradise of Camiguin. To discover more about the island, better stay at Camiguin Highland Resort where you can stay as if you are just at home, while reliving the lives of the early explorers in the 16th century. Camiguin Highland Resort boasts of a three-story building designed with elegance and class.

Camiguin Highland Resort

Accommodation.

It has rooms elegantly designed to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The Superior Room is equipped with an entertainment area, a telephone, complete bathroom amenities, and air conditioning. The Deluxe Room has much bigger space than the Superior Room, while the Junior Suite offers a relaxed retreat to provide guests with all their basic needs. The Presidential Suite is a luxury with its expansive bedroom and classically designed interiors.

Facilities.

It has a Jacuzzi, a swimming pool, a lobby lounge, a coffee shop, and function rooms. For additional convenience of guests, there is a gift shop, a bar/karaoke lounge, a roof deck lounge, and an outdoor pool.

Rates

Room Type Rates/Night
Superior Room (single/double) Php 2,234.40 Net
Deluxe Room (single/double) Php 2,682.40 Net
Junior Executive Php 5,040.00 Net
Presidential Suite Php 9,856.00

Getting There.

The island is located 150 kilometers southwest of Cebu. One can visit the island by plane or by boat. Flight and boat schedules are as follows:

Flight Schedule Through Sea Air (032) 34-3021 to 22-23

Wednesday and Sunday

Cebu-Camiguin
ETD 11:30 am
ETA 12:10 pm

Camiguin-Cebu
ETD 12:30 pm
ETA 1 :10pm

Fridays

Cebu-Camiguin
ETD 09:30 am
ETA 10:30 am

Camiguin-Cebu
ETD 10 :50 am
ETA 11 :30pm
Boat Schedule From Cebu (Shuttle Ferry at Pier

Saturday

Cebu-Camiguin 7:00pm

Sunday

Camiguin-Cebu 7:00 pm

From Cagayan De Oro City

Cagayan to Balinguan (by land) 1 hour 30 mins
Balinguan to Camiguin (by boat) 1 hour 20 mins

Note: Check camiguinhighlandresort.com for more details and information.

4. Boracay Regency Beach Resort

Overview.

The island of Boracay is more than just a destination; it is a haven to those who need to be one with nature. That is why at Boracay Regency Beach Resort, you won’t just experience the crystal-clear waters and the powdery white sand beaches of the island, but you will also be treated with world-class service.

Boracay Regency allows you to enjoy its 285 elegantly designed rooms and at the same time enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea. Wine and dine in fancy restaurants or take a swim in the swimming pool. All these you can enjoy only at Boracay Regency Beach Resort.

Take a dip in Boracay Regency’s swimming pool.

Accommodation. Enjoy the spacious and luxurious rooms of the Main and North Wings situated right at the beach front of the island, and this perfectly describes why Boracay Regency is a triple-A rated resort of the island. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, cable television, high speed Internet access, a telephone, a mini-bar and refrigerator with complimentary bottled water, a coffee and tea maker with complimentary coffee and tea, pillow top mattresses, 300-tread court duvet, in-room electronic safe, an electronic room key, and an alarm clock. Standard bathroom amenities include hot and cold shower, towels, Boracay Regency toiletries, and a second phone.

Special offers and packages.

The Regency Escapade and Delight packages give you the chance to indulge in world-class accommodation and services right at the center of Boracay’s long beach. Both packages are for three days and two nights accommodations, with roundtrip transfers (via Caticlan), and breakfast and dinner meals at the Sea Breeze Café. To check the rates visit http://www.boracayregency.com/promos_1.php for more details.

Deluxe Room

Rates
New rates effective April 8, 2008:

Rooms Published Rate In US Dollars
Superior Room Main Php 6,048.00 $ 137.00/night
Deluxe Room Main Garden Php 8,176.00 $ 185.00/night
Premier Room Main Garden Php 8,960.00 $ 203.00/night
Premier Room (with access to pool) Main Garden Php 10,590.00 $ 240.00/night
Family Room Main Garden Php 12,208.00 $ 277.00/night

Suites Published Rate In US Dollars
Junior Suite Main Php 12,208.00 $ 277.00/night
Executive Suite Main Php 13,776.00 $ 313.00/night
Junior Suite (with access to pool) Main Php 13,838.00 $ 314.00/night
Honeymoon Suite Main Php 16,576.00 $ 376.00/night
Royal / Presidential Suite Main Php 24,080.00 $ 547.00/night

Note: Check boracayregency.com for more information.

5. Waling Waling Boracay Beach Hotel Resort

Overview.

Your holiday experience in Boracay becomes something extraordinary when you stay in Waling-Waling Beach Resort. Designed with the Mediterranean style, it offers world-class accommodations to meet the standards of both local and foreign tourists.

Beachfrom of Waling-Waling Beach Resort

Accommodations.

Just across each comfortable room, the sound of the waves will wake you up. Enjoy a morning walk on the white sand beaches, or ready the camera to capture spectacular sunset moments.

Activities.

You can spend the rest of the day snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing, or playing golf on a manicured 18-hole course overlooking the sea.

Rates

Room Type Rates / Night
Premiere Suite $ 280.00 USD
Deluxe $ 200.00 USD
Superior $ 160.00 USD
Standard (1 bed) $ 100.00 USD