Staying at Eskaya Beach Resort

From Bohol Bee Farm, we moved to Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa, the only resort from the Philippines that was included in the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club Yearbook for 2015. The prestigious book features only the best luxury hotels, resorts, and hotspots in the world.

Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa is a sprawling estate covering 16 hectares, perfect for vacationers seeking the utmost privacy.

When we arrived, we were first brought to the Dawatan Reception where we were given refreshments.

The property being vast, a golf cart was utilized to bring us to our room after check-in. 

We were assigned to Balai 1, a  detached one story villa that has a Filipino theme.

Our villa was very spacious and had all the modern convenience of the city without losing its relaxed, slow paced resort vibe.

There was a jetted bathtub in the middle of our outdoor bathroom, a feature which I'm sure is most appreciated by honeymooners.

My favorite part of the villa was our own private pool, accessible directly from the room. 

The pool is shallow, ideal for a leisurely swim. 

It was hard to leave the comforts of our villa, but we eventually forced ourselves to explore the private beach of Eskaya.

While the beachfront of Eskaya was impressive with its perfectly manicured white sand, it can't compare to the natural beauty of Palawan or Boracay. 

What sets Eskaya's beach apart though is the privacy and seclusion it offers. It's rare to spot other guests frolicking by the shore so it's like we had our own pocket of paradise.

Eskaya's infinity pool is what lured us to stay a night at the resort and it did live up to expectations. The infinity pool with the ocean backdrop was as mesmerizing at it was in pictures.

Aside from the complimentary breakfast, we also ordered ala carte during our stay at Eskaya. Unsurprisingly, having dinner there was not cheap but the food we had was well above decent.

We capped our Eskaya experience with massage at the resort's Haduraw Spa.  Impressive facility,  tranquil ambiance, and masterful stokes... we couldn't have asked for more! 

I'm glad that I was able to visit Eskaya but I will not be back anytime soon. While I had a completely pleasant experience, I feel that Eskaya is a bit overpriced for what it is offering.  I would only recommend it to couples who are willing to pay premium for privacy.

Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa is located at Barangay Tawala, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. Room rate starts at 18,000php per night. For more information, call (+632) 576 – 3082 or click here.

Food at Bohol Bee Farm

Breakfast for those staying at Bohol Bee Farm consists of fresh vegetables and fruits with hearty Filipino staples such as tocino and daing thrown in the mix. While not vast, the spread had enough options to keep every guest satisfied. Here's a small portion of what to expect:

Fresh Vegetable Salad

Hot Soup

Vegetarian Pasta

Protein

Fruits

We also had dinner at Bohol Bee Farm and appreciated the restaurant's emphasis on healthy/organic eating. Our favorite of the night was the Spicy Flower Salad which not only had a beautiful presentation but also delivered in the flavor department.

Menu

Complimentary Bread

Vegetarian Cassava Chips (160php)

Spicy Flower Salad

Halang-Halang Soup

Cheese Pizza

Fresh Herb Pasta

Bohol Bee Farm is also known for its ice cream because of the ice cream's unique cassava cone. Good to try once but truthfully nothing to write home about.

Ice Cream with Cassava Cone

When in Bohol, I would recommend a meal at Bohol Bee Farm because food is good and thoughtfully prepared. It's also a welcome break from the usual grilled/seafood fare we always end up having while on a local holiday. 

Bohol Bee Farm is located at Dau, Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. For more information, call (+63)38-510-1822, email,  or click here.  

Food at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort

Aside from the good service and picturesque landscape, another thing I appreciated about Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort is the satisfactory food it prepares for guests. 

Breakfast is included in the room rate and we got to choose from a Japanese, American, or Filipino plate. Best value of the lot, we feel, is the Japanese meal of grilled fish, rice, and eggs as it includes a cup of miso soup.

Japanese 

American

Filipino 

When we arrived at Bluewater, we were hungry and tired so we ordered from room service. The pizza and burgers were good and filling while everybody loved the lechon kawali. We also made sure to try the famous banana bread recommended by friends but it was average at best. 

Pineapple & Ham Pizza 

Sumilon Burger

Lechon Kawali

Banana Bread

For dinner, we ate at The Pavilion which houses the restaurant of Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort and had a feast of mainly Filipino classics.  The succulent lechon kawali from room service was such a hit that we reordered it. If there's one dish to avoid, it's the grilled tanigue because it was overcooked and not fresh.

Shrimp & Papaya Salad

Grilled Tanigue

Grilled Squid

Lechon Kawali

Sinigang

Nasi Goreng

To those wondering, pricing of food is reasonable for an exclusive island resort. Be prepared to pay Manila rates.

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort is located at Sumilon Island, Bancogon, Oslob, Cebu, Philippines. For more information, call (32) 318 3129 or 0917 631 7512. Email the resort at sumilon@bluewater.com.ph or click here for their website.