El Nido Resort Lagen Island, Palawan - Philippines
Lagen Island Resort
is located in Bacuit Bay in the town of El Nido, Northern Palawan,
Philippines. Set in a marine reserve, Lagen Island is surrounded
by sheer limestone cliffs and pristine waters. Its numerous
coves are ideal for snorkeling and other marine sports. Its
lush forest is host to more than 70 species of birds, a large
number of which are endemic to Palawan.
El Nido has many fascinating natural attractions, which include
hidden lagoons, secret beaches, and cathedral-like caves. The
water in Bacuit Bay is crystal-clear for most of the year. Even
non-divers catch sight of sea turtles and colorful reef fishes.
Lagen Island is
located in the eastern side of the bay, its land area of 310
hectares making it the fourth biggest island in the protected
area. Lagen is a local Cuyunin word for "stone stove"
and the island was named Lagen because to the locals, its shape
resembles a primitive stove with funnels.
In one of the coves in the island is El Nido Resort Lagen Island, offering the best view of
the bay and the sunset. It
is the only resort in the island and the second resort under
the El Nido Resorts banner. It is also the most luxurious resort
in the area.
Lagen Island is accessible only by boat. It is a 50-minute scenic
ride from El Nido Airport.
How to get to El Nido Resort Lagen Island
The fastest and most direct way to get to El Nido is from Manila. Island Transvoyager Inc. operates daily flights to El Nido for El Nido Resorts using a 19-seater Dornier 228 aircraft. Flying time is approximately 75 minutes and lands directly at El Nido Airport. Flight reservations may be made through TravelMart.net Reservations.
At El Nido Airport, guests are met by resort staff and transferred to a motorized outrigger boat for a scenic ride to the resorts. The boat transfer takes approximately 50 minutes to Lagen Island.
El Nido Lagen Island Resort has a total of 51 rooms with a variety of accommodation types to choose from. There are water cottages built on stilts on both sides of its cove, Beachfront Cottages with a view of the entire cove and of the sunset, Forest Rooms and Forest Suites built on the fringes of a tropical forest.
All cottages, rooms and suites have floors made of antique wood, furnishing made of old wood from old Filipino houses and a full-height sliding glass doors that open up to a private verandah, and depending on the room, affords guests with views of the cove, the cliffs, the bay or the sunset. Each cottage, room and suite is air-conditioned and has a private toilet and shower with bath amenities and a hair dryer, a mini-bar, stereo system with CD player, and IDD telephone.
Built on the fringes of the tropical forest are the Forest Rooms & Forest Suites. If you are looking for that extra pampering, then a Forest Suite will fit the bill, where you may relax in your own bath or retire to watch DVD's in the privacy of your room.
Forest Rooms: 20 units, 50 sqm floor area
Capacity: maximum 3 adults, 3rd person must pay the Extra Person Charge
Forests Suites: 4 units, 70 sqm floor area, have larger private verandahs
Capacity: maximum 3 adults, 3rd person must pay the Extra Person Charge
Feel a part of nature as the sounds of the sea relax you while enjoying the views from the balcony of a Water Cottage or Beachfront Cottage. Each room is designed with high quality native furniture and is equipped with remote controlled air conditioning, IDD phones, CD Player and mini bar.
Water Cottages: 18 units, 53 sqm floor area
Capacity: maximum 3 adults, 3rd person must pay the Extra Person Charge
Beachfront Cottages: 9 units, 53 sqm floor area
Capacity: maximum 3 adults, 3rd person must pay the Extra Person Charge
The restaurant is located at
the second floor of the clubhouse, overlooking the pool, the
gardens, and the cove of Lagen Island. The air-conditioned main
dining area is enclosed by full height sliding doors, and provides
access to the terrace, bar, and reception area. An al fresco
style dining area is located at the clubhouse terrace. Enjoy
sumptuous buffet meals of local seafood and a variety of Filipino,
Asian and western specialties.
El Nido Resort Lagen Island provides a wide range of facilities
and services that meet the needs of discerning leisure travelers.
Most
of the resort facilities are lodged in the Clubhouse. These
are:
• A restaurant that serves a selection of fresh seafood
and a variety of local and international cuisine. The restaurant is divided
into two sections: the air-conditioned main dining area and
the al fresco dining area. • The Lobby Lounge and Bar • A game area with a billiard table, dart boards, and
table tennis facilities • The Resort Clinic equipped with basic medical facilities
and manned by a qualified nurse • An air-conditioned library and video room • The resort boutique; and
• A conference room with a maximum capacity of 70 persons,
fully equipped with audio-visual equipment including a television,
VHS player, slide and overhead projectors.
In front of the Clubhouse is the 12 x 25 meter swimming pool,
built at an even level of 4 feet so as not to disturb the underlying
root structures. Cushioned lounge chairs surround the pool while
the nearby Pool Bar serves a selection of cold drinks, wines
and spirits.
The Marine Sports Center, located at the pier, is well-equipped
with snorkeling and diving gear, kayaks, windsurfing boards,
water-skis, wake- and knee-boards, hobie cats, banana boat,
and donut ride.
Other
facilities and services:
• Airport assistance and transfers
• Baby-sitting
• Board games
• Disable-friendly rooms
• Fax and postal services
• Flight reconfirmation
• Laundry
• Massage services
• Medical assistance
• Safety deposit boxes at the Front Desk
• 24-hour electricity (220 volts)
A desalinating plant amply provides the water requirements of
the resort while the sewage treatment plant ensures that the
sewage generated would be rendered non-damaging to the environment.
Inclusions:
• Overnight accommodation in an air-conditioned room
• Round trip boat transfers (El Nido Airport – Lagen – El Nido Airport) on the regular airport shuttle for guests with Island Transvoyager flights
• Full board meals daily, excluding drinks, at the Clubhouse Restaurants or Beach Clubs
• Fruit juices during breakfast
• Freshly brewed coffee and tea during meals taken at the Clubhouse Restaurant and Pangulasian Beach Club
• One buri bag in the room
• A pair of native slippers per adult
• Drinking water in the room
• Services of our Guest Activity Coordinators from 7AM to 9PM daily
• Services of a Marine Sports Guide during day tours and activities
• Use of all non-motorized water sports equipment (hobie-cats, windsurfers, pedal boats and kayaks)
• Complimentary use of mask, snorkel and full foot fins for duration of stay
• At least 20 exciting land and water activities you can enjoy (on a standard 3-day/2-night holiday, subject to tide/weather conditions)
• Taxes
• Service Charge
Activities Guests can Experience with Just a 3-Day/2-Night Stay!
1. Guided tour of the Big Lagoon
2. Kayak in the Small Lagoon
3. Snorkel at Miniloc House Reef
4. Swim with our 1.5 meter jackfish
5. Relax at Pangulasian and Entalula Beach Clubs
6. Hike to panoramic Pangulasian lookout
7. Introductory dive
8. Photograph Snake Island's sandbar
9. Explore Cudugnon Cave
10. Sunset cruise or cocktails at our Wreck Bar (drinks charged separately)
11. Bottom fishing
12. Mangrove tour and bird-watching (subject to tide)
13. Hike and kayak at Lagen
14. Introductory rock climb
15. Sunbathe in over 100 private locations
16. Learn to windsurf at the resorts
17. Hobie-cat sail around the islands
18. Kayak at your leisure at our island resorts and beach clubs
19. Aquabike at the resorts
20. Volleyball and badminton at the beach clubs
Child Rate: • Children 2-6 years old on Holiday Package arrangement shall be extended complimentary meals from the buffet. Ala carte orders will be charged accordingly.
• Children 7-11 years old sharing room with at least one adult Holiday Package arrangement shall be charged Child Supplement of US$ 50 nett per night. Child rate is inclusive of 3 full board meals, use of resort facilities, boat transfers, regular activities, taxes and service charge.
• Children 12 years old and above are considered adults and shall be charged applicable adult rates on Holiday Package arrangement. Should a separate room be requested for children without any adult sharing the room, one adult shall assume the single Holiday Package adult rate.
Airfare and Flight Schedule (via El Nido Resorts' ITI chartered flights):
Access to El Nido from Manila is via chartered flights from Island Transvoyager Inc. (ITI). The regular aircraft used is a 19-seater Dornier with a flight time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Airfare to/from El Nido:
Adult (12 years old and above): PHP 4,500 ++ per way, subject to prevailing surcharge and VAT
Child (2-11 years old): PHP 3,150 ++ per way, subject to prevailing surcharge and VAT
Infant (below 2 years old): Prevailing surcharge, subject to VAT
• Airfares are valid for flights operated by Island Trans-voyager Inc. (ITI) and arranged by El Nido Resorts.
• Airfares are subject to prevailing surcharge at the time of booking. Applicable surcharge includes terminal fees, use of private passengers' lounge with complimentary refreshments, insurance fee, aviation fee and fuel surcharge; and may change without prior notice. (As of this date, surcharge is PHP 1,600 per way.)
• 12% VAT shall be applied to total of airfare and applicable surcharge.
• Guests are entitled to 10 kg of luggage including hand-carry.
• Excess luggage will be charged PHP 70 per kg, inclusive of VAT, and loading is subject to space availability and aircraft load capacity.
• ITI may offload luggage in the event of aircraft overloading but shall send these to the resort via the next available flight.
• Check-in counter at ITI closes 15 minutes prior to departure. Gate at El Nido Airport closes 30 minutes prior to departure. Guests arriving after this cut-off may no longer be allowed entry at the gates.
• Schedules and fares may change without prior notice.
Manila - El Nido
El Nido - Manila
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7:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
4:15 PM
5:00 PM
6:15 PM
Private roundtrip boat transfer:
Guests requiring private boat transfers outside our regular airport boat shuttle shall be charged compulsory private boat transfer rate of PHP 6,000 ++ for 1-5 persons, and PHP 1,000 ++ per additional person, subject to 10% service charge and 12% VAT. Guests arriving/departing on flights other than Island Transvoyager or on other arrangements have option to wait at El Nido Airport and join our regular airport boat shuttle at no extra charge. Please check with Reservations Department regarding boat shuttle schedule on particular arrival/departure dates.
Meal Rates:
Buffet Breakfast: PHP 600 ++ per adult, PHP 400 ++ per child
Buffet Lunch/Dinner: PHP 750 ++ per adult, PHP 500 ++ per child
Above rates are subject to 10% service charge and 12% VAT. A la carte meals are also available at the Clubhouse Restaurants.
Rates are payable direct to the Hotel upon availment.
Private Dining
Private dining set-up fee ranging from PHP 1,000 ++ to 3,000 ++ per person shall be charged on top of meal selection for private dinner arrangements depending on location. Not applicable for buffet.
New Year's Eve Supplement:
We will be charging a New Year's Eve Supplement of PHP 1,500 ++ per adult to our in-house guests on New Year's Eve. With this one-time compulsory charge, guests will be able to enjoy an upgraded menu, a glass of Methode Champenoise, fireworks, entertainment, and a gift to welcome the New Year.
Conservation Fee:
All visitors to El Nido, 12 years old and above, are required by law to pay a conservation fee of P20.00 per person per night or a maximum of P200.00 for stays of more than 10 nights. Fees collected will be used by the Protected Area Management Board in the management, maintenance and administration of the El Nido Protected Area. These may be settled at the El Nido Resort.
Terms and Conditions
• 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.
• 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. • A Rebooking Fee of US$ 3 per person applies to any and all revisions after payment/finalization of booking/s.
• Check-in time is 2 pm. Check-out time is 12 noon.
• Force Majeure: In case of fortuitous events or any condition beyond control, Travelmart, El Nido Resorts/TKDO or our carriers shall not be held responsible for failure to deliver services some of which may result in missed international connections. In-house guests who have to extend their stay at the resort because of a cancelled flight will be extended complimentary accommodations available. Meals will be charged at full rate. Priority passengers for the next flight out will be those with connecting flights.
Cancellation Charges (including bookings paid through credit card)
Bookings Received 22 days or earlier prior to check-in date
Off-Peak Periods
Paid and confirmed reservation
5% of the total amount paid
At least 17 days prior to check-in date
US$ 8 + 5% of the total amount paid in credit card
