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Bacau Bay Resort |
This 4-star, 1.5-hectare resort, opened last March 23,
2019, is managed by Anya Hospitality Group,
the same company which manages Anya Resort Tagaytay in Cavite and Club Punta Fuego (a premier membership leisure club and residential resort), Terrazas de Punta Fuego, Aquaria Water Park, Crusoe Cabins and Amara Residences, all in Batangas, and 5 franchises of Go Hotels.
One of the resort's building clusters |
The resort was so named after the bakawan, the local
name for mangroves. And rightfully so as mangroves line the resort's
private port. Palawan is home to 42,500 hectares of mangrove forests
and 90% of the known mangrove species that is found in the country.
Upon arrival at the resort, we were ushered into a Zen-inspired resort lobby and reception area which
also, on the other end, opens into a vista of swimming pools, fountains,
walkways and a sprawling garden planted to banaba, pepper, mulawin, duhat,
cashew and acacia trees plus bougainvillas and bamboo trees, all
surrounded by clusters of buildings housing the resort's 80 non-smoking rooms.
The Zen-inspired resort lobby |
The 32 sq. m. Deluxe Rooms (64 units) has two queen-size beds while
the 47 sq. m. Premier Suites (15 units) has one king-size bed. Both have balconies.
The 144 sq. m. Presidential Suite, which can accommodate 4 persons (ideal for a family or group), has a living room and 2 bedrooms - a master bedroom with
king-size bed and a sitting area and second bedroom with a queen-size bed.
De Luxe Room |
De Luxe Room |
Each airconditioned room, elegantly designed in the
Minimalist style, has a flat-screen, 32" LED cable TV, phone, digital
alarm clock with Bluetooth speaker, minibar, safety deposit box, writing desk,
turndown service, espresso machine, balcony/terrace and complimentary drinking
water.
Its private ensuite bathroom has a rainshower head, bidet,
hair dryer with free toiletries, dental and vanity kit. Bathrobes and slippers
are also provided. Free wi-fi is offered in the room as well as in public
areas. Hung along the walls of the rooms as well as other areas in the
resort are paintings by Anton Cunanan.
Premier Suite |
Living Room at Premier Suite |
Presidential Suite |
Bacau Bay Baby Back Ribs |
Dessert Station |
The airconditioned, 80 to 100-pax Amihan
Restaurant,with its rattan-lined coffered ceiling, offers indoor (80-pax) and
al fresco (50-pax) outdoor dining (with patio umbrellas) of buffet and a la carte
local and international dishes. Breakfast is served from 6 – 10 AM (last call
at 9:30 AM), lunch from 12 noon to 3 PM (last call at 2:30 PM) and dinner from 6
– 10 PM (last call at 9:30 PM). Morning snacks are offered from 10 AM
to 12 noon and afternoon snacks from 3 to 6 PM.
Amihan Restaurant |
Al fresco dining area - Amihan Restaurant |
Hammock underneath a tree |
The building we stayed in |
There three outdoor swimming pools, open from 6 AM to 10 PM, all
with varying depths. The round children's swimming pool has a 2 ft. depth
ideal for kids.
A similarly rounded swimming pool, beside it, has a 7 ft.
depth ideal for introductory dive sessions. The free-form swimming pool, the
largest of the three, has a 4 ft. depth ideal for adults. All are
surrounded by sun loungers shaded by patio umbrellas. Nearby is the Isla poolside
bar (open 8 AM – 11 PM).
The resort's three swimming pools |
The poolside Isla Bar |
Recreation Information Center |
Passenger Golf Cart |
Strategically located along the walkways are 3-person metal outdoor swings with
canopies while near the buildings, underneath trees, are free-standing
hammocks.
The 24-hour fitness center is equipped with Matrix gym equipment - two stationary bicycles, one
treadmill, weights (in pounds) and TRX suspension trainers.
The recreation information center, open 6 AM – 10 PM, books van transportation and island hopping tours (including exclusive day tour, including meals and water sports activities, to Malcapuya Island) for guests. It also has a small boutique with souvenir items.
Fitness Gym |
The 32 sq. m. Alon Spa, open from 11 AM to 12 midnight (last call at 10 PM), has two massage rooms. It offers volcanic rock massage, traditional "hilot" massage, Swedish massage, Shiatsu massage, Thai massage and Combination massage as well as head massages and body scrubs.
Alon Spa |
Check out "Spa Review: Alon Spa"
The 151.55 sq. m. Culion Ballroom, with its coffered
rattan-lined ceiling, can accommodate 80 persons, depending on the setup,
while the 46.46 sq. m. Malcapuya meeting room can accommodate 50
persons, also depending on the setup. Other resort facilities include a 24-hour Front Desk, a dive shop;
a 24-hour business center; and a pavilion.
Malcapuya Meeting Room |
Lounge area at the end of the private port |
Walking along the 200 m. length of the pier |
Slung along the sides of the boardwalk are four
sturdy rope hammocks, two for watching the sun set and the other for the sun
rise.
The exclusive private port |
The author relaxing on the rope hammock slung at the side of the pier. Great for watching the setting sun |
The resort's motorized outrigger boat and bamboo rafts |
Kayaking along the resort's mangroves |
The resort has two speedboats as well as a 14-pax motorized outrigger
boat.
From here, you can board any of the resort's three bamboo
rafts with picnic table and benches where you can dine al fresco or
do kayaking and stand up paddle boarding among the mangroves or out at sea.
One of the resort's two speedboats |
Kiddie Activity Center |
Sand Lot |
The sprawling garden of the resort |
The resort also offers concierge, luggage storage, laundry,
airport transfers, water sports (kayaking, paddle boards), daily housekeeping and room service (7 – 10 PM, last call at
9:30 PM).
The resort at night |
The resort's management and staff |
Bacau Bay Resort is located 2 kms. from the National Highway, a 16.9 kms. (30-45-min. drive) from Francisco B. Reyes Airport, 100.7 kms. from San Jose Airport and 2.5 kms. (a 5-min. drive) from the Coron town proper. It is also 780 m. from Coron District Hospital, 940 m. from the Coron Shopping Building, 1.02 km. from Coron Fishport, 1.8 km. from Mt. Tapyas View Deck, 1.12 km. from the Municipal Hall and 7 kms. from Twin Lagoon.
Bacau Bay Resort Coron: Governor’s Drive, Sitio Jolo, Poblacion 5, Coron 5316, Palawan. Mobile numbers: (0995) 760-3444 and (0995) 760-3445. E-mail: info@bacaubaycoron.com.
Manila Sales & Marketing Office: Anya Hospitality Corporation, 5/F Pilgrim Building, 111 Aguirre St., Legazpi Village, Makati City 1229, Metro Manila. Tel: +63-553 8888 loc. 34-36. Fax: +632 874-0426. E-mail: reservations@bacaubaycoron.com. Website: www.anyahospitalitycorp.com.
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