Beaches and Resorts in the Philippines: Badian Island Resort and Spa
The Badian Island Resort and Spa Showcases a Picturesque Location with Its Sandy Beaches, a Natural Spa Center, and a Dive Center Operating All Year Round
The sites around the resort offer refreshing vistas of lush palms that speckle the private beach. The white sand complements the azure waters of the island. The serene sound of nature adds to the relaxing atmosphere, while some fishing outriggers slip silently past the enchanting sights of the Cebu mountains.
Badian Island Resort and Spa contact details: Badian Island, Cebu, Philippines; +63-32-475-1102 to 1106
Transportation
Badian Island Resort and Spa is located on the southwest coast of Cebu. If coming from the airport, travel time is about two and a half hours. Domestic flights from Manila takes only about an hour. There are also non-stop international flights coming from Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Singapore, Shanghai, and Doha.
Guests can take advantage of the resort's complimentary roundtrip airport transfer services for a more convenient travel from the airport to the resort. VIPs can also arrange a helicopter service through the resort. Travel time for a helicopter ride takes less than 30 minutes.
Accommodation and Amenities
Resort accommodation comes with standard luxury facilities and amenities including a private balcony, sea and mountain view, king-size (or twin) beds, elegant sofa, entertainment system, in-room air conditioning control, mini bar, tea or coffee maker, open-air marble bathtub with a glass-roofed panorama bathroom and a separate shower room, complimentary bathrobe and slippers, telephone, hairdryer, and in-room safe (with interior loading facility for laptops and cellphones).
Badian Island Resort and Spa also provides a children's playground and babysitting service. Other resources offered by the resort include the use of the clubhouse, TV-video room, boutique, a big standby generator, safe water supply from natural spring source, and drain-water disposal system. Guests can also enjoy a "Good-bye Serenade" and a shell lei before leaving the resort.
Badian Island Resort and Spa is also popular for its natural spa and massage treatments. All treatment rooms provide guests with a private balcony with magnificent sea and mountain views.
The Badian Natural Spa and Thalasso and Sauna allows guests to enjoy the open-air wellness pavilions, waterfalls, bubble baths, and wading pools. Massage services, beauty and relaxation treatments, and health and beauty baths are also available at Badehaus.
Sports and Recreation
Guests can try many sports and leisure activities around the resort including windsurfing, paddleboats, badminton, parlor games, darts, table tennis, and volleyball, all free of charge. There is also a no-cost five-minute boat ride to the private beach at Coral Garden, a popular area for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring the resort's "house reef." Other unique sports activities in the area include the hobby cat, jet blast, aqua cycle, and banana boat.
The Badian Dive Center aptly located at the resort's beachfront is open the entire year and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and experienced diving staff and instructors. Its dive school offers various courses meant for both beginners and experienced divers.
Dining
Guests have many options of dining establishments around Badian. Resort guests can try the Panorama Restaurant. Couples can enjoy a romantic dinner on board the Outrigger Boat which is anchored in Badian Bay. Others can go to bars like the Panorama Bar and Romantic Shell Beach Bar that features exquisite Asian and European cuisines. They typically offer exquisite wines imported from across the world like the California Chablis and the red wines of Bordeaux and Australia.
The resort also hosts many fun activities including beach and pool parties, folklore evenings, dance parties, and singers and musicians mostly playing guitar, piano, or harp.
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