The locals call the area “Bagalangit” which translates to...Almost Heaven!
It is a breathtaking piece of nature where the land meets the sea. Clean sea air... Pristine waters with an abundance of sea life... Fantastic panoramic view of the bay... Exquisite sunsets... It is serene, magnificent and adventurous.
Once a privately-owned vacation villa, the property has been fully developed and is now considered the biggest and best resort in the Anilao-Mabini area, frequented by well-to-do Filipinos, expats and foreign tourists.
People are drawn to this area because of the pristine waters, scenic islands, rich coral reefs, and the abundance of sea life. Eagle Point sits strategically in one of the best places for scuba diving and snorkeling - the tip of the peninsula in the lower mouth of Balayan Bay is a protected marine sanctuary.
Plankton rides the currents that frequently flow into the bay, guaranteeing the abundance and variety of marine life. A visiting German marine biologist while diving in front of the resort commented that he found a greater variety of fish within 100 square meters here than in all of the Great Barrier Reef. A team of UK marine biologists confirmed that there are more than 250 coral species in this area, more than anywhere else in the world. Nowhere else within 5 hours driving distance from Manila can one find such pristine water and varieties of colorful sea life.
Eagle Point Resort sits in the middle of this maze of dive spots, making it the most ideal starting point for divers.
With 30 dive spots that abound with life and blessed with clear visibility, divers are here practically all-year round.
However, Eagle Point is determined to not just cater to divers but to their families as well. You don’t have to be a diver to enjoy yourself with us.
This seaside haven was developed with adventure and comfort in mind for everyone.
Coral Conservation:
Eagle Point Resort's Commitment to Nature
Because coral reefs are the basis for all life at sea, Eagle Point Resort is an active supporter of organizations committed to their preservation. The resort actively participates in efforts that not only seek to increase awareness for their conservation and protection but to ensure their propagation. An effort now in place is the use of mooring buoys located at the different dive spots. Boaters are encouraged to tie their boats to the buoys and avoid dropping their anchors which damage these underwater treasures.
The resort also takes an active role in discouraging the use of dynamite and cyanide fishing which not only harm marine animals but destroy these precious coral reefs.
Eagle Point is Resort located in Anilao, Batangas, by the beautiful Balayan Bay, on the tip of the Calumpang Peninsula in the Province of Batangas; about two and a half hours drive from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. This seaside haven was developed with adventure and comfort in mind, a year-round destination for divers and nature lovers.
How to get to Eagle Point Resort
Take the South Luzon Expressway and exit at Batangas Exit. Upon reaching the Star Tollway Entrance, take the exit to Cuenca and drive south west past Bauan General Hospital (do not go east to Bauan town proper). Continue driving south west to Mabini (not entering Mabini town proper) passing Keppel on the east; then take the way going south to Eagle Point Resort.
Eagle Point Resort is a seaside getaway where the rustic charm of nature and the comfort and convenience of modern living meet seamlessly. Guests can really feel one with nature while never having to have left home. We have a range of living arrangements that promises to suit the most discriminating taste.
Terrace Hotel
Seaside hotel with 32 deluxe terrace rooms and 8 superior rooms, air-conditioned with bathrooms and satellite TV. The terrace rooms have spacious balconies overlooking the sea.
Casablanca
A 3-bedroom condominium, air-conditioned with 3 bathrooms, living room and satellite TV.
5 hotel-like rooms (3 twins and 2 singles), air-conditioned with bathrooms and satellite TV.
Villa Suites
2 one-bedroom suites, air-conditioned with bathrooms, satellite TV and a large veranda overlooking the sea.
Cottages
18 twin-sharing cottages built in clusters of twos, air-conditioned with bathrooms, satellite TV and balconies overlooking the sea.
Cottage Suite
1 two-bedroom cottage, air-conditioned with living room, 2 bathrooms, satellite TV and a large balcony overlooking the sea.
Native Cabanas
10 units with bathrooms and balconies overlooking the sea.
Clubhouse and Restaurant Eagle Point's centerpiece is the Main Core, consisting of the
Front Office, Restaurant & Bar, air-conditioned conference room, gift shop, game room and the kitchen. Its design is based
on the Samoan Long House, where gatherings are held. The Main Core's interior is graced with a very high ceiling supported
by thick Narra wooden beams and trusses. From its high vantage point, guests are treated with an overwhelming majestic view of the sea.
The restaurant can boast that we have the best food in the area, matching the quality of that of the 5 star restaurants. Guests
have a variety of choices from our menu. For our menu covers seafood dishes, continental and oriental as well as Filipino cuisine, guaranteed to delight your palette.
Other Facilities, Amenities, Services and Activities
Eagle Point Resort offers facilities to accommodate even those that do not dive. Comfort and privacy is what guests can expect with us. Sitting by the sea and surrounded by flowers and trees, the natural beauty will take hold of you. Many guests have said that it was like being transported to a far exotic island but still be conveniently close to Manila.
The Main Core
Front Office, Restaurant & Bar, Gift Shop, Game Room
This is the centerpiece of the resort. The original concept came from the design and purpose of the Samoan Long House from which all activities emanate. It is the first place that welcomes you to an environment of relaxation and convenience in an atmosphere that is in harmony with nature.
Descending a flight of stairs from the driveway, you are welcomed with a cool refreshing fruit drink and the awaiting staff of the front desk. After check-in, you descend another set of stairs and then pause to take in the beautiful panoramic view of the sea through the restaurant's windows.
The restaurant and bar occupies the main floor as well as a second level of the Main Core. Here, you will find a delectable menu of both local and international cuisine. Of course, we do recommend our seafood dishes.
Multipurpose Function Rooms
Eagle Point have for function rooms the largest of which an old about 100 people.
The Reef Pool (saltwater)
From the swimming pool deck down a short flight of stairs to our our watersport pier next to the Safety Stop Dive Shop is our Reef Pool. This pool is about 12 feet deep. For easy in and out access, six broad steps descend about 4 feet down. For many of our guests, this pool is a real attraction mainly because they get to swim with baby sharks!
Beside being a launching pad and training tank for novice scuba divers and snorkelers, the reef pool was concieved for those who were afraid to swim in the ‘big blue sea’. So, what we had in mind was an extremely large aquarium filled with different sea creatures where you can swim in it with no fear.
At first, the pool had only small fish but then a guest donated a sea turtle named Charmaine which grew up in a bath tub. You can well imagine how happy she was when she had more space.
Three years later, with the help of the Dept. of Fisheries [DOF] who tagged her, Charmaine was released into the wild.
Later, we rescued six baby black tip sharks from the nets of a fisherman which stayed in our pool for about a year before they were released. Then other baby sharks found their way in our pool every year until they were ready for release which were monitored by DOF. At first, we worried about guests not using the reef pool but then guests loved swimming up close to Jaws Jr. Take note that though the baby sharks are docile, you will be reminded that they are still wild animals. So, the rule is look but no touching.
Besides the sharks are not what you should really worry about. You have to watch out for a 12 pound grouper [lapu-lapu] with a mean disposition mainly because when we rescued him he had a spear sticking out of him. We nick named him Gus.
Aside from being a temporary home for several species of marine animals, our Reef Pool is also used by the local marine conservation authorities as a rehabilitation pool for injured or juvenile animals that are either too weak or too young to survive in the wild. Animals are kept with the resort until they are well enough or old enough to be released back into the open sea. This is Eagle Point Resort’s contribution to the preservation of marine life.
Safety Stop Dive Shop
(description to follow)
Other Recreational Facilities and Amenities
Double-level Swimming Pools with water slide
Although Eagle Point’s main attraction is scuba diving, the resort has three (3) swimming pool facilities. Adjacent to the Main Core is our double level [fresh water] swimming pool connected by a fun water slide. The upper (kids) pool has two waterfalls; and next to it is a playground and a butterfly park.
Children's swimming pool - When the swimming pool area was first conceived back in the early 90s, kids having lots of fun was always forefront in the owners’ mind. So, the concept of double decked swimming pools connected with a 30ft long water slide and children’s play area was born.
The top level pool area is complete with a large children’s wading pool no deeper than 2ft. This pool can easily hold as many as 25 to 30 kids. Kids can enjoy themselves by being doused by any of the two protruding waterfalls that cascades into the side of the pool. Of course, the biggest attraction for the kids is to go down that 30-foot waterslide into our lower pool.
Note to parents: for safety reasons, kids are not allowed to climb up the waterslide.
Adjacent to the wading pool is our playground made from heavy safety plastic and an enclosed butterfly park.
• Butterfly Park and Playground - Our butterfly park is located right next to the playground and children’s pool. It is basically an enclosed garden filled with a variety of plants, flowers and small trees. When we decided to have our own butterfly park back into 2002, we really did not know where to start. So, we found an expert who established a number of these butterfly parks and brought him to Eagle Point. After we had the enclosure built, our butterfly expert brought with him about 100 cocoons. After about two weeks, we had a variety of multicolored butterflies fluttering their wings through out the park.
Note: a butterfly’s life span is very short and they are very delicate to maintain properly. So, do not be too disappointed if you are not covered head to toe with butterflies.
• Walk-thru Aviary - (description to follow)
• Eagle Cage - (description to follow)
• Upcoming Development
Because our sales team has been doing a great job in attracting more corporate accounts which however resulted in the congestion of the pool and restaurant area, we decided to expand our recreational facilities.
We are currently developing a new recreational area by the sea located just south of our cottages. This facility will be complete with a restaurant, a larger swimming pool with a waterslide [of course], shower rooms, rest rooms and a very large deck with a pool bar.
This new pool facility should be completed by the summer of 2007.
• Sepoc Beach Center
Maricaban Island
Eagle Point’s beauty lies in its synergy with nature. With this in mind, we acquired a beautiful stretch of white sand beach at the very tip of Maricaban Island about 20 minutes boat ride from the resort. Sepoc beach is truly a small neck of a peninsula where on one side the beach faces the distant Mindoro coast while the other fronts one of the best dive spots: Sepoc Wall.
In this natural island paradise, you are encouraged to explore this unspoiled and sublime natural wonder. Its crystal waters also offer guests a chance to go snorkeling and be one with the sea and all its wonders. An incredible coral reef garden lies not far from the beach.
Sepoc Beach Center also boasts of other recreational facilities like a beach volleyball area and a hiking trail for the adventurous spirit.
Again your comfort and convenience are always up most concern for us. So, the beach center also has comfortable dining facilities where you can enjoy a good meal. Want to lay back and nap? A number of hammocks encircle the center just waiting for you. And of course, the bath and rest room facility ensures that you never miss the comforts of modern conveniences.
Other Amenities, Facilities and Services
• Helicopter pad
• Tennis Court
• Parking Lot - The parking lot have room for 30 cars. Guests would park their cars here and ride a shuttle service down the hill to the front desk.
• Airport pick-up
• Car rental
• Masseuse service
• Kayaks
• Jet ski
• Island hopping Tours (via motorized boats)
• Speed boat
• Games room - Billiards, Ping-pong table, Dart board
• Rates are in US Dollars per room per night, with above indicated inclusions.
• These specially discounted internet rates can only be availed if booked and paid through TravelMart; and can not be availed in combination with other promos, except with Travel Advantage Rewards Program.
• Rates may change without prior notice.
• Booking(s) have to be paid in advance before the check-in date and issuance of voucher(s). Unpaid bookings are not guaranteed.
• Payment by credit card will be billed upon confirmation of booking.
• Upon receipt of payment, voucher(s) will be faxed or emailed to guest.
• A wash down or decrease in the original number of rooms/persons reserved/booked shall, to the extent of the decrease in the number of rooms/persons, be considered a cancellation and shall be subject to cancellation charges.
• Any and all cancellations/wash downs must be done through email to bookings@travelmart.net. Any and all wash downs/cancellations on the phone will not be honored.
• If guest fails to show up on check-in/tour day without prior notice to TravelMart, the No-show charges shall be applied.
• One-night rate as Cancellation or No-Show charge includes room charges, meals, tours and other arrangements.
• There shall be no refund for shortened stays including rooms checked-in and checked-out on the same day. • Check-in time is 2 pm. Check-out time is 12 noon.
Cancellation Charges (including bookings paid through credit card)
Inclusions:
• Two dive sessions
• Weights and belts
• Two air-tanks
• Service of a dive master
• One boat trip to dive site
• Complimentary use of resort facilities (accommodation not included)
• Taxes
• Service charge
Please note that all divers must present a C-card or a diving logbook with a record of training in any level. All diving lessons are supervised by a Dive Master.
• Rates are in US Dollars per person per package, with above indicated inclusions.
• These specially discounted internet rates can only be availed if booked and paid through TravelMart; and can not be availed in combination with other promos, except with Travel Advantage Rewards Program.
• Rates may change without prior notice.
• Booking(s) have to be paid in advance before the check-in date and issuance of voucher(s). Unpaid bookings are not guaranteed.
• Payment by credit card will be billed upon confirmation of booking.
• Upon receipt of payment, voucher(s) will be faxed or emailed to guest.
• A wash down or decrease in the original number of rooms/persons reserved/booked shall, to the extent of the decrease in the number of rooms/persons, be considered a cancellation and shall be subject to cancellation charges.
• Any and all cancellations/wash downs must be done through email to bookings@travelmart.net. Any and all wash downs/cancellations on the phone will not be honored.
• If guest fails to show up on check-in/tour day without prior notice to TravelMart, the No-show charges shall be applied.
Cancellation Charges (including bookings paid through credit card)
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