If there’s one thing we take pride in, it’s the beaches of Antulang. White and pristine against the beckoning turquoise-blue seas, few guests have resisted its allure. Take a walk down a winding staircase from your cottage on the cliff and stroll along the shell-cluttered, secluded beach as you welcome the sunrise. And keep an eye on the water, you just might see a jumping sailfish or a glimpse of a resident spinner dolphin!

Antulang is home to 17 documented dive sites. Manta rays, hawksbill turtles, groupers and a multitude of marine life await the most discriminating diver. Our night dives come highly recommended–guests swear it’s like diving in your very own private aquarium! And if snorkeling is more up your alley, Antulang’s shallow corals are home to colorful clownfish, butterfly fish, eels and the occasional octopus.

While you wander around the resort, you may notice some fruit-bearing trees which are endemic to the area, so by all means, indulge and help yourself to some manzanitas (bears fruit all-year round–try to get some ahead of the fruit bats and birds), sereguelas (abundant in April and May) bayabas (wild guavas, available most of the year) and wild passion fruit; just stay away from the fruits of the noni tree, which are not edible, and the fruits of the ubiquitous tigpud trees, which is strictly for the birds!

And speaking of birds, expect to listen in on their chirping, especially in the early mornings. Meanwhile, please don’t be surprised to spot the occasional monitor lizard (locally called “halo”), hermit crabs (“umang”), sentinel crabs (“kagang”) and geckos (“tuko”) who, like you are also out to enjoy themselves in their natural habitat.

Other than diving and snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding and rappelling are offered along with scheduled cruises to famed Apo Island and nearby Tambobo Bay. An added highlight for our guests: Although sunrise and sunset are both visible from the resort, at certain times of the year one can marvel at Antulang’s sunset and the simultaneous rising of a full moon.

Scuba diving is all about that elusive, natural high of an adrenaline rush, that blend of exhilaration and anticipation that comes with every dive…So no matter how you define diving—sport, hobby, profession, a spiritual experience—at Antulang you’ll discover that first and foremost, diving is all about having fun, respect for nature and the realization that we are indeed very privileged underwater guests who need to be mindful of our safety and environment.

Antulang is home to numerous lush, spectacular dive sites, most of which are a 5-minute boat ride away, with some barely a few meters from our shores. Guaranteed to captivate both novice and seasoned divers, we think one Australian PADI dive instructor put it best: “Unlike other dive spots where you expect to see one or two specific species of fish or coral, at Antulang you are at once immersed in a smorgasbord of marine life! There’s so much variety that every dive goes beyond your expectations.”

How to get there:

FROM MANILA:
4 daily flights to Dumaguete City Airport. Travel time: 1 hour. Book with Air Philippines or Cebu Pacific Air.

FROM CEBU:
2 daily trips to Dumaguete City Seaport via fast ferries. Travel time: 3 1/2 hours.

Benthel Resort Hotel Corp. is a Filipino owned company which owns, operates, and markets its two resort-hotel destinations in Cebu, Philippines – Cordova Reef Village Resort and Island and Sun Beach Resort.

The market niche that the company was created for is that exclusive segment of travelers who recognize quality and require luxurious accommodations in a tranquil, natural environment.

In its desire to provide the ultimate guest experience, the company continuously upgrades and introduces new facilities, which have been meticulously designed, as they are integral components of the overall development plan.

Individually, Benthel Resort Hotel properties are unique on their own. However, both hotels evidently share a distinct character that is expressed through its special attention to quality, excellent food and wine, elegant and luxurious accommodations, personalized service, preservation of the natural environment, and an atmosphere of absolute privacy and exclusivity.

The management team of the hotel is a collaboration of minds of professional individuals who come from highly esteemed hotel and resort establishments which have put the Philippines back in the world map of tourism. It is only inevitable therefore, that the bringing together of these competent individuals guarantee excellence in service and hotel operational standards.

Marketing efforts are primarily geared towards the individual travelers from three major areas — Domestic & Regional, Western, European and Asian. Facilitating this objective is the company’s affiliation with select Travel Professionals and membership in major Travel and Tourism Organizations both in the local and international front.

Cordova Reef Village Resort has an excellent location beside the beach and is ideal for relaxing or beach activities. The hotel provides guests with a variety of outdoor activities, particularly water sports such as snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing, and open water scuba diving certification.

Golfing can also be arranged for guests at a nearby golf course. The hotel can assist guests with airline reservations or reconfirmation, foreign exchange, laundry and dry cleaning, transportation, and medical assistance. The hotel also has massage and aromatherapy services, and life guards overseeing swimmers at the beach and the free form swimming pool.

Contact Information:

Cordova, Mactan, Cebu Philippines
Location: Southeastern most tip of Mactan Island
Tel #: (6332) 2381878 / 2363343 / 2363344 / 4968079
Telefax #: (6332) 4968050
Mobile # 639228570236 / 639228570238
Email: benthelresorts@globelines.com.ph, reservations@cordovareef.com, cordovasales@cordovareef.com

Since then the municipality has grown in a bustling town with more than 50,000 inhabitants divided over 15,282 hectares and 33 Barangays.

Ocean Bay Beach Resort is a privately owned boutique beach resort situated on 4500 square meter of fore shore land, with a 120 meter long shoreline and an easy stroll away from the town centre with its historic church and buildings.

Amenities

The gazebo is good for around 36 people where breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served per a la carte menu. The local beer here cost 35 PHP only.

The Pool has a roof to protect you from the UV rays of the sun. There is a spa and children’s area. On one side the pool is 2.40 meters deep and can be used for diving instructions. There are swim jets for the sports people under the guest and the whole pool is fenced off.

The conference room can seat 36 people comfortable. There are bar facilities and a small kitchen from where guests can be served. On request, the resort can supply a simple sound system, overhead projector, lectern, etc.

There are 3 different area’s where the guest can prepare their own food. The resort can provide a stove for a fee of PHP 100.00 (US $ 2.00). Additional corkage will be charged for groups. The main barbeque area can seat 16 people comfortably and has it’s own wash basin.

The resort is happy to offer, quote and co-ordinate any banquet facilities that might be required for events like

The Gift shop carries some souvenirs and personal use items. It also houses our collection of video’s that can be borrowed and watched in the rooms. (DVD players are available for rent at the front desk)

Rental of cars, with or without driver, are available upon request but needs 2 days notice. Airport pick up and drop off can be organized for a fee and have to be booked in advance. The resort is about 2 hours away from the Mactan International Airport.

Accommodations

All rooms have there own air-conditioning system, bathroom with toilet and shower, and a terrace facing the ocean (Bohol Straight).

The standard room has 2 beds or a double bed, it has a TV with local channels, a refrigerator, a cloth cabinet and a bathroom where the shower has hot and cold water. Outside is a terrace facing the ocean and pool.

The studio room is like the standard room with more space and a small kitchenette.

The 1 bedroom family unit has a living room, small kitchen, and a bedroom with ensuite bathroom. The living room has chairs coffee table and tv. The kitchen has a refrigerator and the bedroom has air-conditioning.

The 2 bedroom family units have a living room, small kitchen, and two bedrooms with ensuite bathroom. The living room has chairs coffee table and tv. The kitchen has a refrigerator and the bedrooms have air-conditioning.

The Captains Room have a more luxurious layout, with a double bed and a single bed, desk, cloth cabinet, safety box, TV with satellite connection, split system air-conditioning, refrigerator, hot & cold water, a bathroom with double spa-bath (Jacuzzi) and shower. Outside is a private terrace facing the ocean.

Contact Information:

Guiwanon, Poblacion, Dalaguete,
Cebu, Philippines 6022
Tel: + 63 32 4848 003
Fax: + 63 32 4845 678
Email: info@oceanbaybeachresort.com,
reservation@oceanbaybeachresort.com

Swimming Pool

The pool can be seen from the terrace-bar. Here, you can forget the hectic life everyday and enjoy swimming in peace. Or sun-bathing or just reading a good book seems fun!

Ease on the grass while you enjoy a fruit cocktail. Looking at the majestic curvature of the island and the endless sea. The sound of the man-made waterfall and the cool atmosphere of the pool invites one of being lazy. The sea view calms the soul and comfort the aching heart.

Apart from various activities – offshore or in water – you can also frolick on a beach chair and ease simply under the sun. From our front yard – you can have a beautiful view of Bohol Island, it lies approx. 30 Km from Argao at any time by booked boat routes by Woodruffs Beach Resort.

Pavilion

From the Pavillion you have a view of the Woodruffs Beach Resort as well as the Islands of Bohol, Panglao and Balingasag. Pavillion by night is breathtaking! Enjoy a moment of peace for your soul.

The complete painting of Woodruffs Beach Resort is implemented into tender pink. What is marvelous on this resort is the situation. With us you can experience sunrise and sunset from the Pavillion!

Amenities:

* Internet Cafe
* Pool Billiard, Dart Game, Play Automats
* Beauty-Saloon
* Boat Routes & Fishing Rods
* Car Trips
* Video Karaoke
* Party and Fun

Contact Information:

Tulic, Argao, Cebu, Philippines 6021
Telephone: +63-32-367-7388
Cellphone Tom: +63-919-727 54 866, +63-922-548 36 00
E-Mail: info@woodruffs-beachresort.com, booking@woodruffs-beachresort.com

It is a long, broad beach located 5 km south of Gubat, Sorsogon. It is close to the turbulent San Bernardino Strait thus the big surfing waves that could thrill swimmers and most especially the surfers. The grey-sand beach itself is long and is at the center of a cove surrounding an extensive shoreline. Some say it is the best beach in Sorsogon and it is an ideal place for boating, swimming and beach combing.

Facing the Pacific Ocean, this place isn’t as developed as one might think, which is actually good in some way. Although resorts have sprouted in its vicinity (old Duana resort and new places like Vera Maris) where travellers and vacationeers can stay the night, the rawness of the place have been somewhat preserved.

To date, there is still no entrance fee to the swimming public and although there is paid parking for your vehicles, cottages can still be rented (about 500 pesos/cottage/day) on a first-come, first-served basis.

But if you’re like us, we went at around 3 pm and stayed until almost six. Thus, no need for a cottage, just for a nice relaxing dip and play on the beach.

Rizal Beach Resort Hotel in Gubat, provide cottages and basic rooms in a long, two-storey building. They have their own restaurant.

Amenities

* Restaurant
* Souvenir Shop
* Swimming Pool
* Conference/ Function Rooms
* Basketball Court
* Beach Volleyball
* Boat Rentals
* Massage Room
* Beach Cottages

Contact Information:

Barangay Rizal, Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines
Tel. Nos.: (63) 056-311-1829 to 1830
Tel. No. (63) 02-631-0153
Email: rizalbeachresort@yahoo.com

Thrill yourself from the exciting slides, one could easily become captive of its surreal charms, or could be mystified by the splaying of vibrant colors on its stupendous skyline.

Villa Teresita was named after their mother Mrs. Teresita Santos. The Santos family was formerly from Bulacan. The family always enjoy of going out together for leisure and to rejuvenate. The business started when they came here in Cebu during the early 90’s. They built a house at Barangay Biasong Talisay.

They made 2 pools and 4 cottages just for family use, but surprisingly their neighbors noticed their pool and wanted to go swimming begging their owner to let them use with the agreement that they will just pay for using the facilities. As the years pass, they slowly developed, added services and enhanced the placed. it is now called Villa Teresita Resort.

It has more pools, restaurants, function rooms, 24-hour room service, videoke, disco (Saturday Only), billiard, laundry & pressing service, catering service for all occasions, and package tour accommodations. Villa Teresita has been known to the public for more than 10 years.

Contact Information:

#1, Zone 3 Biasong Talisay City Cebu
Tel # +63.32.272-4646, +63.32.273-0151, +63.32.273-0185
Email: villateresita@ymail.com
Web: www.villateresitaresort.com

Accommodation

The Waling-Waling offers world-class accommodations that meet the standards of discriminating travelers. Beachfront rooms look out onto the white powdery sands and crystal clear waters. Our spacious rooms feature modern amenities, including package air-conditioning, hot and cold shower, minibar, cable TV and IDD telephone.

Facilities

In the crisp tropical light, the sea shimmers and sparkles like a jewel, turquoise by the shore and sapphire as it recedes into the horizon.

Start the day with the refreshing taste of tropical fruits, and then take an invigorating stroll along the beach, leaving footprints on the pristine sand. As the sun climbs to its zenith, go sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, water skiing, and scuba diving – or if you prefer to remain onshore, play golf, tennis, badminton or beach volleyball. Of course you could always do what most people come here for – bask in the sun and swim in the cool blue waters. In the afternoon, doze off in a hammock in the shade of a palm tree. Rouse yourself in time for the spectacular sunset. After which, feast on the day’s catch in an alfresco candlelit setting. Then, as a finale, dance the night away under a glorious star-studded sky.

Map

Ideally situated at the prestigious north-end of the famous 4 km. White beach, near the rock landmark of Boracay. Caticlan 1 hour (Plane ride) + 20 minutes (Boat ride) Kalibo 45 minutes (Plane ride) + 1 hour 15 mins. (Bus/Van ride) + 1 hour 20 mins.(Boat ride)

For sea lovers, the resort has a full range aqua sport toys such as kayaks, hobie cats, pedal and banana boats for those who would rather be on the water than under it.
2 function rooms are available for meetings and conferences.

FACILITIES

Fully airconditioned rooms with cable TV
Hot and Cold Showers
Mini-bar on deluxe rooms
Sun Deck and Bar
Al Fresco dining area
Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
Function Rooms
Karaoke, Billiards and Game Room Complete scuba diving facilities: gear rental, air refills, tanks and boat rental
PADI Diving courses from beginner to instructor level
Multiple open rinse showers
Free Parking
Internet access available

WATERSPORTS:

Scuba Diving
Banana Boat
Kayaks
Pedal Boats Wind Surf
Hobie Cat
Snorkeling
Island Hopping

OTHER SERVICES:

Learn Wind Surfing
Learn Hobie Cat Sailing Learn Scuba Diving
Massage Services