BARRIO BALABAY
Superior First Class Traditional Hotel
300 kms to the nearest airport (kalibo airport) Close to the beach
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locationThe resort is located on the northern end of Boracay, on the right side of Boat Station 1 (Landmarked by Tourist Centre) along the 3.8 km-stretch White Beach, which is the white sand beach that Boracay Island is famous for. Fridays is about 20 minutes away by motorized outrigger boat or "banca" from the Jetty Port Terminal to Cagban Jettyport, which is a few minutes walk away from Caticlan domestic airport or 1,5 hours drive from Kalibo domestic airport. Both airports are located 55 minutes south from Manila by airplane
roomsThere are 34 native cottage styled rooms with thatch roofs and wooden floors, fully equipped with air-conditioned, mini bar, bathrobes, cable TV, telephone access and hot & cold shower. All cottages have a private veranda, native hammock and inter-connecting rooms are available.
restaurantThe resort's restaurant & bar is outdoors and covered and is large in size with view of the beach. The decor is native and displays a very warm atmosphere. The food and beverage menus offer regional Asian, authentic Filipino, European as well Fusion items. On some days there is a large food buffet for dinner accompanied by cultural dances.
exteriorThe resort is a native Filipino cottage type resort surrounded by palm trees and sand with full view of the beach.
lobbyThe lobby is mall size with seating arrangement. The decor is native Filipino style.
generalThis is a 4 star, First class property. In the country it is rated as a Triple A category resort. It is a large and safe property. The resort offers plenty of water sport activities and has PADI certified instructors available. The resort has an own boat which can park just in front of the property. It is recommended to all travellers to pre-book transportation to the property and to wear adequate footwear which will allow to walk in the water from the boat to the beach. (AN May08)
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