The natural beauty of the island - with its picturesque location just off the Southwest Coast of Cebu - warmly embraces its visitors on their arrival. Here, the resort’s lush palms speckle the private sandy beach that slowly slips into the azure lagoon. A white tongue of sand whisks you out into an inspiring world between heaven and ocean. Fishing outriggers slip silently past the enchanting silhouette of the Mountains of Cebu, an atmosphere worth more than ten thousand words.
Our greatest asset is our personnel, known for their unrivalled warmth and hospitality - we know what makes you feel comfortable.
Badian Island Resort & Spa is at the Southwest Coast of Cebu, just abtout a 2 1/2 hours' car drive from Cebu International Airport.
Nonstop flights from Hongkong, Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Seoul, Pusan, Taipeh, and Doha arrive at Cebu International Airport daily. Domestic flights are only an hour from Manila per Airbus or Boeing 737 or Boeing 747.
All the suites are generously large and luxurious, with impressive style and atmosphere. The secluded balconies with enticing hammocks unfold amazing panoramas.
All rooms have a private balcony, sea and mountain view, a king size bed (or twin) beds, air-conditioning, 24-hour hot water, bath tub and shower, toilet, bidet, minibar, hairdryer, bath robe, slippers, tea/coffee maker, telephone, safe (with interior loading facility for laptops and cellphones), CD cassette player with radio, and 220 V electricity outlets.
Family Suite (10 units)
The ideal accommodation for a family or a small group of 3-4 persons, each Family Suite is nicely furnished with 1 king size bed, plus a small bedroom with 2 single beds behind a sliding door.
Our special attraction is the OPEN-AIR BATHTUB! Indulge in a fragrant flower bath in our remarkable OPEN-AIR Marble Bathtub with picturesque views beyond the resort's tropical gardens to the sea and the island of Cebu in the back ground - bathing underneath the sky!
Floor Area: 65 sqm (not including balcony)
Junior Suite (18 units)
Generously large and beautifully furnished, the Junior Suite has the following facilities in addition to the facilities in Family Suite: elegant sofa bed, OPEN-AIR Marble Bathtub with separate shower room.
Floor Area: 65 sqm (not including balcony)
Badian Suite (8 units)
Luxurious, elegantly designed Badian Suite has an extravagantly decorated high ceiling, finest furniture and materials surpassing international standards. In addition to standard room facilities, each Badian Suite has the following the facilities: elegant sofa bed, panorama bathroom, separate WC and bidet.
Experience the ultimate relaxation in a fragrant flower bath enjoying enraptured views of the lagoon and Badian mountains through scenic Panorama window & glass roof!
Floor Area: 85 sqm (not including balcony)
Pool Villa (6 units)
Stepping out from the luxurious interior of the Badian Suite, the Pool Villa has a private balcony with an adjoining sundeck (14 sqm), gives direct access to your own, private seawater pool (6 x 4 meters). Plunging into filtered seawater, or relaxing in a giant shell, you will enjoy the heavenly invigorating massage and soothing effects of seawater on your entire body. Likewise, it is a wonderfully refreshing experience to inhale the therapeutic evaporation bubbling out of the water jet inside the pool and from the small waterfall. With the most picturesque views facing Badian Bay and the Mountains of Cebu in the background, there is a mystic feeling of infinity that makes you one with the sea.
Panorama Restaurant - Beach and Poolside Dinner facilities Traditional and Exotic
Every meal is a culinary delight! Our ingredients are from the surrounding waters and land. The exquisite wines are imported from across the world: California Chablis, Red wines from Bordeaux and Australia.
Special Menus
Our experienced first class Chefs are very flexible. They will satisfy all culinary desires, which harmonize with Philippine, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and other Asian and International cuisine, your wish is our command.
Romantic Dining on Board of Pleasure Yacht DOLPHINA (anchored in Badian Bay)
Romantic Dinner on board of our Ourtrigger Boat anchored in picturesque Badian Bay. Enjoy balmy evenings listening to harp or guitar music.
Meet friends and other guests at the Panorama Bar, or enjoy the most delicious tropical cocktails at our romantic Shell Beach Bar - our guests' favourite meeting point, not only during HAPPY HOUR!
The Badian Natural SPA offers all the serenity of Asian beauty secrets combining the mysteries of old recipes, handed down from generation to generation of ancestors, with a touch of modern trends in health, wellness and beauty – an ultimate refuge for body, mind, and soul.
Indulge in a rare kind of pampering in an exquisite natural setting. The outdoor SPA and Badehaus Pavilions provide a wonderfully relaxing ambience and offer a breathtaking view of Badian Bay and the silhouette of the mountains.
Choose from a variety of Massages, Wellness and Thalasso treatments. We use only the best natural ingredients and aromatic essential oils. The caring hands of our professional SPA therapists will perform delicate pampering guaranteed to soothe your senses and do wonders to your entire being.
FINLAND DRY SAUNA
Cleanses the body and melts your stress thru sweating.
THALASSO, Waterfalls and Pools with Seawater
The Greek word “Thalassa” means power of sea water for the good health.
It uses the curative benefits of filtered seawater. Contains a complex blend of natural minerals, and antibacterial properties, submersion in seawater promotes relaxation and is proven to rebalance the body’s mineral deficiencies
WELLNESS-BADEHAUS
The BADEHAUSES, picturesquely in charming open-air pavilions, conceived and designed as a sanctuary for serenity. Discover the secrets of centuries old blends and recipes combined with the modern techniques to soft the skin, relaxing the body, mind and soul.
Sports
Enjoy the great variety of different sports like, Hobby
Cat, Jet Blast, Aqua Cycle, Banana Boat.
The equipment for the following sports are FREE: Windsurfing, Paddleboats, Tennis, Tabletennis,
Billiard, Darts, Badminton, Volleyball, Parlour Games.
Or just relax at the pool or our private beach, enjoy the unusual
sunsets or chat with other guests and friends.
Other Facilities and Amenities
• Private sandy beach at the Lagoon, Private Beach at Coral Garden
• Freshwater Swimming Pool with small waterfall
• Big Standby generator
• Safe water supply from natural spring source
• Drain-water disposal system
Excursions THE KAWASAN WATERFALLS
A brief trip brings you to the famous Kawasan Waterfalls, a three tiered cascade of crystal clear mountain springs. Enjoy the picnic to lush scenery, tropical forest, and a cool swim. A very unique experience.
GLASS BOTTOM BOAT TOUR
Be dazzled by the beauty of the coral reefs with colourful fish and big variety of untouched corals, see the houses of fishermen and their bancas along the shore in this round the island tour.
THE BADIAN BAY CRUISE
Challenge the seas in our very own outrigger, lean back and take in the natural beauty of Badian Island and the Cebu coast with its fishing villages, enjoy a breathtaking sunset to complimentary tropical drinks or beer.
PICNIC AT THE CORAL GARDEN
Snorkel in our radiant coral gardens located on the islands west side, a brief five minutes by boat or a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Experience the rainbow world of coral reefs and vivid tropical fish, a view of the beautiful Island of Negros and Pescadores, and treat yourself to a wonderful native barbecue in the atmosphere of a soothing sea breeze, towering palms, and the tropical sun.
THE ORCHID GARDEN FARM
A fascinating 25 minute drive by Jeepney through native villages and exotic landscapes brings you to the Orchid Garden Farm. This largest variety of orchids worldwide is renowned for its colourful pageantry of beauty and delicate fragrances.
BADIAN TOWN TOUR
Roam around Badian Town, meet locals, and visit the colorful market place.
Scuba Diving
The BADIAN DIVE CENTER is conveniently located at the beachfront of the BADIAN ISLAND RESORT & SPA, Cebu, Philippines. It operates all year round and is equipped with the highest standard of dive equipment. Experienced diving instructors will guide beginners as well as experienced divers into the rainbow world of coral reefs and vivid tropical fish.
It has a classroom with Video shows and follows the PADI standards.
The Dive School offers beginner Courses up to Dive Master as
well as Speciality Courses that include:
• DEEP DIVER
• NIGHT DIVER
• MULTI LEVEL DIVER
• MEDIC FIRST AID
• UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR
• UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
"Individual Diving is our Motto"
We have well trained Dive Guides, qualified Dive masters, and
one highly experienced International PADI-Instructor, who has
been contracted at the Badian Dive Center since 1995.
Safety
• Diving guides who know the area very well
• Complete medic-first aid kit including Oxygen
• VHF-Radio
• Emergency signal equipment
• Cellular phone
Diving in Badian Island
The Philippines undersea world has extensive reef systems, dense,
colourful marine life and warm tropical water (depending upon
the season 27°C to 30°C). It is estimated that in the
Philippine Reefs there exist most underwater species in the
world. There are more than 2000 species of fish and more than
800 species of soft and hard coral. Amazing visibility up to
50 meters and it is possible to dive 12 months of the year.
Dive Spots BADIAN ISLAND: Directly at our island we have 5 dive sites.
(1). Coral Gardens: This is only 5 minutes away and is also our primary snorkelling area. There is a small sandy area on the shelf at 3 meters, which we use for our Open Water Training Dives.
(2). Garden Eels: You go down the drop off to about 30 meters. Then from 30 to 34 meters there is a large sandy spot covered with Garden Eels poking their heads out of the sand. You need to be down current and very still or the eels will go back into their holes.
(3). Badian Wall
(4). Fisherman’s Cave: These two spots are located on the north & northwest side of the island about 10 minutes away. The current is sometimes a little stronger here, so there is usually more fish activity.
(5). Sawang: This is a shallow dive that we sometime use for our first Open Water Training Dive, if we have large groups. It starts at 3 meters with sandy spots for skills and patches of corals. Then it gradually slopes. A good safe dive for beginners. We also use this spot for the Advance Open Water Navigation Dive.
At the first 4 dive sites the shelf begins at 3 to 4 meters then drops off to 30 to 40 meters. You can see many fan and large green hard coral. There is usually a school of 20 to 30 small Yellowtail Barracuda swimming by. Sometimes you can see turtles. It is a good area for night diving. The currents are small to medium and the visibility is 15 to 25 meters.
(6). PESCADOR ISLAND: It is located 20 to 30 minute boat ride from the resort depending on the weather conditions. It is one of the primary dive spots in the Philippines.
Gorgonian Colors: The Southwest side has a gradual slope to 10 meters with many hard coral with schools of small fishes. From 10 to 25 meters there is a great abundance of Gorgonian coral of many colors. Between 20 to 30 meters there are plenty of overhangs. You can see many Lionfish in this area.
Cathedral: The Cathedral is a very large hole that resembles a grotto, which begins at 15 meters and ends at 34 meters. There is a small cave inside that begins at 18 meters and goes up to 7 meters. There are other large cracks where you can see many Squirrel fishes. There are two large windows at 25 meters, which you can swim through. You will see Sweetlips around the area.
Snapper Point: The wall begins at about 4 meters. There are many overhangs and ledges between 15 to 30 meters. In this area you can see large schools of Black & White Snappers, Black Snappers, & Red Snappers.
All most all around Pescador the wall drops off to 50 meters then there is a very steep slope. At one small area there is gradual slope to 200 meters. All around Pescador you will see many Lion fish, Scorpion fish, Clown fish hiding in their anemone home, different color Trumpet fish, there are a few 10 to 15 kilo Groupers roaming the area. Sometimes the Tuna are passing by, schools of Bigeye Trevally, and you might spot a few Great Barracudas. If you are lucky there are a couple resident White-tip Sharks in deeper water. When the water gets down to 25°C, Hammerhead Sharks are spotted in deep water away from the wall. The currents can get strong depending on the tides, so it is the perfect place for a drift dive. Visibility varies between 15 to 50 meters and averages 25 meters. MOALBOAL: There are 3 good dive spots.
(7). Sampaguita
(8). Tongo Point
(9). Talisay Point: These 3 spots are 30 to 35 minutes away. The wall starts at 5 meters and drops to 60 meters. The fan & soft coral are plentiful. At about 30 meters there are some fan coral which are over 2 meters across. There are many overhangs with small caves, so bring your flashlight. We often see turtles. When the currents get strong we just drift along enjoying the view of Yellowtail Barracuda, Triggerfish, and many small tropical fishes. The visibility averages 20 meters. WHITE BEACH: (Only Day Tours) You can find one of the best beaches in the Cebu area 1 hour boat ride from Badian Island. There are two beautiful dive spots here.
(10). Saavedra: This spot is particularly rich in corals and a bigger variety of small fishes than most other dive spots, because of the stronger currents. There is one area at 20 meters that is sandy with some Garden Eels. Also there are many Triggerfish looking for food since this used to be a regularly fish feeding area. Also turtles are in the area.
(11). Copton Point (Wreck): A two seat airplane is sitting at 20 meters on a white sandy spot just in front of another dramatic drop off. The plane is already the home of a multitude of corals and fishes. LAMBUG REEF: Just 15 minutes away is two more dive sites.
(12). Lambug Beach
(13). Bolok Bolok: The wall begins at 3 meters and drops off to about 40 meters. Occasionally you can see turtles and a few sea snakes. The visibility is usually 10 to 20 meters, because of the lack of currents.
(14). SUNKEN ISLAND: A spectacular dive, for very experienced divers only, in the middle of Cebu and Negros islands in the deep blue. After dropping through 25 meters of open water with strong currents you will reach the top of an underwater mountain, where you can visit schools of Tuna, Bigeye Trevally, and Surgeon. The small bait fish are so plentiful that they block out the sun. You might see some Great Barracuda prowling the area. If you have time you also see large Lionfish , Scorpion fish, & all kinds of coral fishes. If you are lucky enough there are a few Frogfish to see. During the months of December to March Sharks sometimes visit this reef.
At all dive sites there are a large variety of Soft and Hard Coral, Barrel Sponges with Feather Stars and Cucumbers on them. There are more Starfish then you can count. The Sea Urchins come in all sizes and colors, which you see during the night dives. Then there is the view of the reef fish. The varieties include pairs of Butterfly & Angelfish, Lizardfish & Pipefish blending in with the reef, Lionfish under the overhangs. There are Stonefish, Scorpion fish, & Frogfish camouflage on the reef. Moray Eels hiding in their holes. Needlefish skimming the top of the reef looking for food. Sometimes schools of Tuna and Bigeye Trevally come cruising by, just to name a few. The list is endless.
Fun and Entertainment
Enjoy balmy evenings with Folklore performances rich in exotic music, dance and song; experience Philippine "joie de vivre" as our guest on Badian Island.
Dinner Dancing at the Clubhouse
Situated by the lagoon with a splendid view to the picturesque mountains of Cebu, the Clubhouse is perfect to arrange all types of special events and theme parties.
Filipiniana Night
Savour Philippine hospitality with romantic songs and cultural highlights amidst torches, native baskets and clay pots, fresh flowers, and tropical fruits.
Fiesta sa Baybayon
Relive the old days with traditional Filipino singing and dancing accompanied by a sumptuous buffet of delicacies served in true Fiesta style.
South Seas
Delight in the splendor of a star filled night, exotic songs and dances, and the irresistible delicacies prepared for you with your new crown or lei of sweetly scented flowers.
Cebu! Cebu!
Pulse to live Cebauano music highlighted by the Sinulog ritual, an ethnic dance offered to its patron Sto. Nino. Local culinary specialities are served.
Farewell and Mabuhay
And as the time comes for you to to leave Badian Island, we will sing to you our Good Bye Serenade. You will find yourself thinking "Can anyone come closer to Paradise?".
Single Occupancy Surcharge (for Junior Suite, Badian Suite & Pool Villa only)
35% of above rates
25% of above rates
Halfboard Package Inclusions:
• Accommodation
• Halfboard (Breakfast + Dinner)
• Welcome Drink
• Boat transfer to West Coral Beach for Snorkelling with Snorkel set
• Evening Entertainment
• Goodbye Serenade with Shell Lei
• Sports: Windsurfing, Paddle Boat, Volleyball, Badminton, Billiard, Darts, Table Soccer, Table Tennis
• 1 X2 (two) hours' use of the Thalasso Waterfalls & Wading Pools and Sauna
All-Inclusive Package Inclusions:
• All Inclusions of the Halfboard Package
• Unlimited Local Drinks: Local Soft drinks, Local Spirits/cocktails, San Miguel Beer, Local Mineral Water (except All Imported drinks)
• Excursions:
- Glass bottom boat tour to coral reefs
- Picnic at the Coral Garden
Peak Season Supplement (December 26, 2008-January 6, 2009): US$ 45 nett per night per person
Compulsory Surcharge for New Year's Eve party (December 31, 2008): US$ 100 nett per person
SPECIAL FREE NIGHTS!! (except December 26, 2008-January 6, 2009):
Stay 7-12 Nights: Pay 1 Night less; Stay 13 Nights & above: Pay 2 Nights less
Amenities for Honeymooners:
• Fruit Basket
• Flower Bouquet
• Love Tree Planting Ceremony
Round trip Transfers (Cebu Airport/Cebu City - Badian Island - Airport/City): US$60 nett per Person, minimum of 2 Persons
CHILDREN'S REDUCTION: When sharing parents' room
Children 4 to 12 years old receive 50% discount off adult rates
Children below 4 years old are FREE of Accommodation Charge; meals & drinks on parent's account
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Cancellation Charges (including bookings paid through credit card)
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