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 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.

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort in Cebu

We stayed at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort for our first night in the Visayas as it was very close to Oslob. We were also encouraged by the reasonable rates and positive feedback from friends who have already been to Bluewater.

Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort is a private island in the middle of the sea so we first had to take a boat from Bluewater's jump off point in Oslob to the resort.  We were welcomed at the port with cool refreshments, exactly what we needed on a hot summer day. 

View From the Dock

They have a strict boat schedule which can be seen here. Plan your trip based on the schedule to avoid paying a fee.

The trip to the island from the mainland is just 15 minutes. 

Upon arrival, I couldn't believe what greeted us: Powdery white sand beach and the most beautiful shades of the deep blue sea.

We spent most of our time in the island swimming at this strip of paradise:

Paradise

From the back part of the island, we were transported to the main lobby using this small car. 

A staff welcomed and oriented us about the different facilities of the resort.

We explored the island in no time:

Library

Pool

Jacuzzi

Spa

Glamping (There Was Nothing Glamorous About the Tents. Best To Avoid)

Picnic Tables

Playground

Lagoon for Kayaking

We booked a deluxe room at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort.

Our Villa

The room was spacious and clean, making our stay very comfortable. 

Admittedly, the room isn't equipped with the most modern of equipment but we were in a secluded island after all.

View From the Room

I certainly enjoyed the experience and was impressed by the warm service and picturesque landscape of Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort. I would recommend the resort to beach babies who are looking for alternatives to Boracay or Palawan.

My next post will be about the food at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort.

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.