Palawan luxury beach resort, Philippines
| country: | Philippines |
| location: | Palawan |
| price: | From PhP 13500 (approx £165) - PhP 18500 (approx £225) per person per night based on twin sharing and depending on season & accommodation chosen |
description
A resort set in a lush forest, with a magnificent view of the bay and the sunset. It is the biggest and most luxurious resort in the area.
This resort believes in respecting its natural resources through responsible tourism. The resort work closely with the local community in the prevention of illegal fishing, promotion of coastal clean-ups, environmental education campaigns, monitoring of snorkeling sites and dive sites, and installation and maintenance of mooring buoys. Having been operating in El Nido since 1981, the resort has gained extensive knowledge of the area. From this knowledge and experience evolved a distinct quality of service that allows guests to have an enriching holiday.
The resort offers activities as diverse as the environment. Sunbathe or have a picnic lunch in secluded beaches, kayak in secret lagoons, explore isolated islands, take a mangrove tour, snorkel with colourful tropical fishes, have a relaxing massage or spa treatment, rock climb or go scuba diving. There are more than 20 diving sites, all easily accessible from the resort!
Due to the resort’s first-class facilities and impeccable service, the prestigious Philippine National Tourism Awards “Kalakbay” has bestowed the resort with numerous 'Resort of the Year' awards for (category) AAA Resort. It is also a recipient of the ASEAN Green Hotels Award and the only Philippine property to have made it to the 2006 Conde Nast Green List. It was also a finalist in the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2007 for the Investor in People Category.
The resort guarantees its guests an incredible list of free activities such as: Guided tour at the Big Lagoon Kayak in the small lagoon or at your leisure at our 3 islands Snorkel at the Miniloc house reef Swim with our 1.5 meter jackfish Relax at the Pangulasian Beach Club Hike to panoramic Pangulasian lookout Introductory dive Photograph Snake Island's sandbar Explore Cudugnon Cave Sunset cruise or cocktails at our Wreck Bar Bottom fishing Mangrove tour and birdwatching (subject to tide) Hike and kayak at Lagen Introductory rock climb 
Sunbathe in over 100 private locations Learn to windsurf at the resorts Hobie cat sail around the islands Pedal boat at the resorts Volleyball and badminton at the beach clubs
Pool: The resorts has a 12 x 25 meter swimming pool, designed with an even depth of 4 feet so as not to touch the roots of trees that lie underneath. It is located in front of the clubhouse. Nearby is the poolside bar.
This resort believes in respecting its natural resources through responsible tourism. The resort work closely with the local community in the prevention of illegal fishing, promotion of coastal clean-ups, environmental education campaigns, monitoring of snorkeling sites and dive sites, and installation and maintenance of mooring buoys. Having been operating in El Nido since 1981, the resort has gained extensive knowledge of the area. From this knowledge and experience evolved a distinct quality of service that allows guests to have an enriching holiday.
The resort offers activities as diverse as the environment. Sunbathe or have a picnic lunch in secluded beaches, kayak in secret lagoons, explore isolated islands, take a mangrove tour, snorkel with colourful tropical fishes, have a relaxing massage or spa treatment, rock climb or go scuba diving. There are more than 20 diving sites, all easily accessible from the resort!
Due to the resort’s first-class facilities and impeccable service, the prestigious Philippine National Tourism Awards “Kalakbay” has bestowed the resort with numerous 'Resort of the Year' awards for (category) AAA Resort. It is also a recipient of the ASEAN Green Hotels Award and the only Philippine property to have made it to the 2006 Conde Nast Green List. It was also a finalist in the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2007 for the Investor in People Category.
special things to do and see here
The resort guarantees its guests an incredible list of free activities such as: Sunbathe in over 100 private locations Pool: The resorts has a 12 x 25 meter swimming pool, designed with an even depth of 4 feet so as not to touch the roots of trees that lie underneath. It is located in front of the clubhouse. Nearby is the poolside bar.
rooms, food and facilities
This island resort has a total of 51 rooms: 18 water cottages built on stilts, 9 beachfront cottages with a view of the entire cove and sunset, 20 forest rooms and 4 forest suites built on the fringes of a tropical forest. Every room is air-conditioned and has private toilet, shower, hair dryer, mini-bar, stereo with CD player, and IDD telephone.The 2-floor clubhouse, conveniently situated at the center of the resort, boasts elegantly furnished facilities such as the air-conditioned dining room, boutique, game area, library, clinic, and conference room.
Right in front of it is the 12 x 25 meter swimming pool, poolside bar, and billiard hall. The resort's marine sports center has a complete line of diving and snorkeling equipments as well as kayaks, windsurfs, and hobie cat.
Activities offered at the resort include lagoon tours, cave tours, mangrove river tours, bottom fishing, bird watching, hat making, picnic lunches, sunset cruising, kayaking, windsurfing, hobiecat sailing, snorkeling, diving, and (with prior arrangement) dive courses.
Other services and facilities: Family friendly: Children 2-6 years old sharing room with adults get free accommodation, meals, tours, and transfers. The resort offers various family-oriented activities. Our guest activity coordinators assist our guests in planning and designing their preferred itinerary during their stay at the resort.
Baby friendly: Baby sitting services are available at an hourly or daily rate. Prior arrangements may be made with our reservations office.
Disabled access: The resort has two rooms suitable for disabled guests. These rooms have ramp access and bathroom fittings for the disabled.
how to find us
The fastest and easiest way is via a 19-seater aircraft. Daily chartered flights, approximately 75 minutes, depart Manila at 7:30am, 11:30am, and 3:00pm. Return flights depart at 9:30am, 1:00pm, and 5:00pm daily. From the El Nido Airport, guests are to take a 40-50 minute scenic boat ride to get to the resorts.
how this holiday makes a difference
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This resort is committed to what we have been doing for the past twenty five years – being good neighbours by providing meaningful and worthwhile employment, livelihood and training opportunities to the local communities; being faithful stewards of the natural environment.
The forests on the ancient limestone cliffs on Lagen Island that have been home to over 110 bird species, fifteen of them endemic only to Palawan, have been preserved by the resorts' environmentally friendly practices and guest activities. Guests have been treated to sightings of Palawan Hornbills, Palawan Shamas, and many others in their natural environment. Lagen Island was also the site of the first ever Philippine Cockatoo Translocation Project which aimed to re-introduce previously captive, extremely endangered Philippine Cockatoos to the wild, in the hope of re-stocking their population. The Resort continues to monitor the birds that were released in November 2006. To minimize the use of disposable plastic water bottles, El Nido Resorts recently implemented its “refillable drinking water system”.Instead of giving complimentary bottled water, each room is provided with a refillable flask which is replenished for every nights stay. In addition, an El Nido Be GREEN water bottle, with unlimited refill, is also on sale at the resorts and beach clubs. This will reduce the purchase of bottled water during activities and meals whilst in El Nido.Aside from being cost-efficient, this new system aims to reduce negative environment impact of having to disposable empty water bottles which, more often than not, end up in landfills. The resort has also been the steward of a successfully maintained and protected giant clam garden. In all, these are but a fitting legacy to the first resort in the country to have undergone an environmental impact assessment and continue to successfully implement its stipulations. |
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