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.
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.
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.
International Market - Peak Season January 1-7 (New Year), February 1-10 (Chinese New Year), March 14-23 (Holy Week), April 25-May 5 (Golden Week), October 24-November 4 (Halloween), and December 20-31 (Christmas-New Year)
Low Season: June 1-October 23, 2008 (except Peak Periods) High Season: January 8-May 31, November 5-December 19, 2008 (except Peak Periods) Peak Season: January 1-7 (New Year), February 1-10 (Chinese New Year), March 14-23 (Holy Week), April 25-May 5 (Golden Week), October 24-November 4 (Halloween), and December 20-31 (Christmas-New Year)
Child Rate:
Children 2-6 years old sharing room with adults get free accommodation, meals, tours, and transfers. Children 7-11 years old sharing room with adults will automatically be charged Child Supplement of US$ 55 nett per night. Children 12 years old and above are considered adults and shall be charged adult rates.
Inclusions:
• Overnight accommodation in an air-conditioned room
• Round trip boat transfers (El Nido Airport – Lagen – El Nido Airport) on the regular airport shuttle
• Three international buffet meals per day in a variety of unique settings
• 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 mask, snorkel and full foot fins for duration of stay
• Use of all water sports equipment (hobie-cats, windsurfers, pedal boats and kayaks)
• At least 20 exciting land and water activities you can enjoy (on a standard 3-day/2-night holiday, subject to weather and tidal conditions)
• Taxes
• Service Charge
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. The round trip airfare is US$ 365 nettt per adult and US$ 284 nett per child, inclusive of terminal fees, insurance, fuel surcharge, applicable taxes, and use of private passengers' lounge with complimentary light refreshments. Luggage allowance is 12 kilograms per person. Excess luggage is US2+ per kilogram. The daily flight schedules are as follows:
Manila - El Nido
ETD
7:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM
El Nido - Manila
ETD
9:30 AM, 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
• Loading of excess luggage 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.
• Schedules and fares may change without prior notice.
Compulsory charge for boat transfer if guests arrive via SEAir or ways other than El Nido Resorts' ITI chartered flights:
Round trip boat transfers (1-5 persons): US$ 140 nett
Additional person charge: US$ 28 nett per person
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 (maximum of P200.00). This fee is collected by the Protected
Area Management Board for the conservation of the El Nido Protected
Area and may be settled at the El Nido Resort.
Romantic Dinner for Two
Intimate. Personalized. Special.
Enjoy an intimate dining experience at El Nido Resort Lagen Island. Let the pictureaque scenery set the mood and be treated with the most personalized service one could ever find. Let loose. Relax. Celebrate. All these and more without sacrificing the elegance that private dining usually suggests.
Choose from a wide selection of charming locations - from lagoons, private islands, even breathtaking spots within the resorts - for your unique dining experience. Enjoy the moment with your loved one, bond with family and friends, seal that business deal, and allow El Nido Resorts to take charge and prepare for you an exclusive banquet.
And this is what private dining is all about. Intimate. Personalized. Special.
Couples rates are US$10++ per person for private dining within the resort
and range from US$30++ to US$50++ per person for other private venues outside the resort.
Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 12% VAT.
Please book private dining at the Front Desk or with your Guest Activity Coordinator at the Resort.
Terms and Conditions
• Rates are in US Dollars per person per night, with above indicated inclusions.
• These specially discounted internet rates can only be availed if booked and paid through TravelMart; and can not be availed in combination with other promos, except with Travel Advantage Rewards Program.
• Rates may change without prior notice.
• Booking(s) have to be paid in advance before the check-in date and issuance of voucher(s). Unpaid bookings are not guaranteed.
• Payment by credit card will be billed upon confirmation of booking.
• Upon receipt of payment, voucher(s) will be faxed or emailed to guest.
• A wash down or decrease in the original number of rooms/persons reserved/booked shall, to the extent of the decrease in the number of rooms/persons, be considered a cancellation and shall be subject to cancellation charges.
• Any and all cancellations/wash downs must be done through email to bookings@travelmart.net. Any and all wash downs/cancellations on the phone will not be honored.
• If guest fails to show up on check-in/tour day without prior notice to TravelMart, the No-show charges shall be applied.
• One-night rate as Cancellation or No-Show charge includes room charges, meals, tours and other arrangements.
• There shall be no refund for shortened stays including rooms checked-in and checked-out on the same day. • A Rebooking Fee of US$ 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.
Cancellation Charges (including bookings paid through credit card)
Bookings Received 24 days or earlier prior to check-in date
Off-Peak Periods
At least 17 days prior to check-in date
US$ 10 + 5% of the
total amount paid in credit card
4-16 days prior to check-in date
1-night rate or 55% of the total amount paid (whichever is lower) + 30% of the airfare
2-3 days prior to check-in date
55% of the total amount paid
On check-in date
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
No Show
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
Shortened Stay
Unused amount is non-refundable.
Peak Periods
At least 47 days prior to check-in date
US$ 10 + 5% of the total amount paid in credit card
32-46 days prior to check-in date
1-night rate or 55% of the total amount paid (whichever is lower) + 30% of the airfare
23-31 days prior to check-in date
55% of the total amount paid
Less than 23 days prior to check-in date
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
No Show
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
Shortened Stay
Unused amount is non-refundable.
Bookings Received 17-23 days prior to check-in date
At least 10 days prior to check-in date
US$ 10 + 5% of the total amount paid in credit card
1-9 days prior to check-in date
30% of the total amount paid
On check-in date
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
No Show
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
Shortened Stay
Unused amount is non-refundable.
Bookings Received 10-16 days prior to check-in date
At least 3 days prior to check-in date
US$ 10 + 5% of the total amount paid in credit card
1-2 days prior to check-in date
30% of the total amount paid
On check-in date
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
No Show
Total amount paid is non-refundable.
Shortened Stay
Unused amount is non-refundable.
Bookings Received less than 10 days prior to check-in date
At least 1 day prior to check-in date
US$ 10 + 5% of the total amount paid in credit card
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