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    Boracay Sailing

    Boracay Sailing

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.0 km

    It's a great way to enjoy a sunset. You spend days and evenings watching boats go up and down the…read moreisland. This wasn't originally one of the activities on our radar but then we checked with our contact on the beach and it was so cheap that we decided that one of the sunsets would be out on the water. I don't know how it would be in the middle of the day but splashing on the water in the heat would be welcomed. In the evening, there was a nice breeze and the warmth of the sun on the face made it perfect. Both guides were great about taking pictures for us. We didn't even ask; They know people want some shots :-). The only thing to be aware of is the 'net' that you sit on. They aren't nets. More like zip ties. You can manage when you're in a comfortable position but it's not somewhere to sit or lay however you want. You only have a few choices. It's a must activity to do while in Boracay. On the next visit, it'll be something we do again.

    One of the things that stand out once you get to the beach on Boracay are these small sailing boats…read morewith blues sails on the water from dawn to past sunset. They are called Paraw and are described as a double outrigger, which a framework projecting over the side of the boat to stabilized it. .You don't sit is the haul which is vary narrow but on the the nets that is stretched on the outriggers The ride on the water is smooth and brizzy with a few splashes of water you will travel from one end of the island to the other, My guide told us about the key points you can see from the boat while we sailed. The boats are also popular as a romantic or photo taking ride during sunset. You can book online or just get some tickets on the beach at many stores that sell tourist activities, Cost was 750 pesos per person, that is $15 for a one hour ride. The nets can be uncomfortable so I do not recommend it if your body is sensitive to how or what you sit on.

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    Boracay Sailing
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    Henann Palm Beach Resort - Grand Room with Beach View

    Henann Palm Beach Resort

    2.7(12 reviews)
    0.9 km

    This Hennan branch (currently 7 in Boracay, soon to be 8) is situated near the border of Stations 3…read more& 2. It's about a 15-20 min walk to D'Mall. They have lounge chairs by the beachfront for guests. Outdoor showers & foot rinses are available. The suites are spotless with comfortable beds, linens, & welcome chocolates. Bathrooms are clean, spacious & essential toiletries, soft bath towels & bathrobes. Our family of 7 booked 3 rooms & availed the 8-day breakfast buffet, which was def the best choice! The hotel rotates main dishes, so there are repeats but not identical every day. The selection is extensive! A heads-up: if you want peace & quiet, request rooms near the lobby. Caveat: As soon as you step onto the beach, vendors will frequently approach with the same offerings (island activities, food). Even worse, vendors stay close to the beachfront, pestering guests with direct sales or loud voices, disrupting relaxation. Resorts should regulate this. I respect the hustle, but designated spots would help. We came to relax on the white sand, listen to the ocean, or read a book. Keep that in mind.

    People are all accomodating, very respectful, rooms are clean, pool looks clean. anywhere you go…read moreand anyone you see they will greet you with a smile. everyone is willing to help. I totally recommend anyone who wants to stay or looking for a place to stay.. Breakfast is included- sumptuous breakfast. The front entrance is not that great, it looks cheap, but we only pass that place twice, upon checking in and checking out. They do not have connecting rooms but you can ask for side by side instead, they give welcome drinks, they will handle your pick up and drop off of luggages. oh! there's just so many info! Massage by the pool ($10) or in- house. I did the in-house (room massage) for $20 that's because it's late but I think $15 if a little early - I did not like the masseuse but it's ok. just pm me! I have a lot to share if you have questions. I enjoyed our stay so you as well- and that's for sure.

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    Henann Palm Beach Resort - San Miguel Beer & Mojito at Palm Restaurant

    San Miguel Beer & Mojito at Palm Restaurant

    Henann Palm Beach Resort - Grand Room with Beach View

    Grand Room with Beach View

    Henann Palm Beach Resort - Breakfast Buffet at Palm Restaurant

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    Breakfast Buffet at Palm Restaurant

    Henann Crystal Sands Resort

    Henann Crystal Sands Resort

    4.1(14 reviews)
    0.3 km

    After an exhausting journey from the airport in Coron to Manila, then from Manila to Boracay…read moreAirport, followed by a shuttle to the boat, and finally another shuttle to our lovely hotel, we arrived. Whew! Just like in Coron, we were 15 sharing six rooms at the hotel. By the time we arrived, it was too late for us to enjoy the complimentary drinks. Unfortunately, my daughter and I never got the chance to return during our 4-day stay. My daughter and I stayed in a clean comfortable room that featured a queen bed and a twin bed, similar to the Zuri Hotel in Coron. However, the living area and bathroom were smaller, and our view of the old buildings wasn't as impressive. Despite this, we enjoyed our stay. The hotel was conveniently located close to the beach, restaurants, and shops. Each morning, breakfast was included at the Sapphire restaurant downstairs. The buffet offered a variety of selections, with some items changing daily while others remained the same. My family and I would sit on the patio overlooking the beach. Occasionally, we would hear someone shout "taho," one of my favorite Filipino desserts, and we would buy a few cups from him. The staff gave us a plate with a nice message with two small desserts every morning. Very sweet and thoughtful! What I liked most about this hotel was the Sky Pool. It offered a stunning view of the beach, and we enjoyed going up there during sunset--absolutely beautiful! The bar had friendly bartenders and an intriguing drink menu featuring items like Ube Colada, Blow Job, and Orgasm. They also offered a variety of food options, including nachos, calamari, BBQ chicken, and several main dishes. One of the best features of the pool was its consistent 4-foot depth, making it perfect for those of us who don't know how to swim. I could easily walk to the edge to take in the beach view and watch people on the sand.

    Everything about our stay at the Henann Crystal Sands Resort was amazing. We used their transfer…read moreservice (from the airport to the hotel via speedboat and van) and it made everything much less stressful. A quick note that they charge ~$36 USD or ~$50 CAD for the round trip transfer which is considered a very luxurious price on the island. You can transfer from the airport to the hotel from much cheaper using other services, but if you have a little extra to splurge, this service, albeit on the very expensive side, can be worth it after a ~21 hour travel day. They will carry your suitcases and load the van, the boat, and then the van again before bringing it into the hotel for you. The check in process was smooth. We arrived around 11 AM and the room wasn't ready until 2:30 PM. In the meantime, we were given a complimentary drink voucher at their restaurant. We had time to explore the surrounding area before getting into our room. We were assigned a room on the first floor and couldn't open the balcony/window since the area was covered by plants for privacy. Everything about the property was clean. The morning breakfast buffet was amazing. They had a rotation going for the buffet items so we wouldn't be eating the exact same items daily. The selection was vast and it really helped us try some Filipino foods and delicacies without having to commit to an entire order at a restaurant. Our favourite dishes were the pork adobo and fresh cut papaya our Saturday morning breakfast. Other notable items were the pork belly, carbonara pasta, peach macaroni salad, and coconut fish. For drink selections, they offered apple/orange/mango juice, iced coffee, hot coffee, and cucumber lemonade. In addition to their buffet, their a la carte/room service menu offered some delicious food. We ordered a fresh mango and a Seafood Binakol at their swim-up sky pool bar. Delicious. Memorable. Everything was phenomenal. They gave us two beach towel cards that were redeemable at various pool towel stands on the property. The towels were very useful for when we decided to swim on the property, and participating in water activities. The greatest benefit was that all Henann resorts had the same green and blue striped pattern so we could exchange it at any of their properties (beneficial if we were exploring far away from our resort). The workers were very welcoming and polite. They would give Japan a run for their money in terms of hospitality. I would be open to staying here again or another one of their properties to see if it is as amazing as Crystal Sands.

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    Henann Crystal Sands Resort
    Henann Crystal Sands Resort
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    Astoria Boracay

    Astoria Boracay

    4.4(17 reviews)
    0.4 km
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    Returned to the Philippines after sometime and bringing along both my adult…read moreDaughters visiting the Philippines for the first time from the U.S. I wanted for them to have a wonderful experience. We booked our stay in Astoria as time share members and it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived at the airport, our driver from the hotel with our private van was already waiting for us and everything was all set up and the process of getting to and from was smooth and stress free! When we arrived at the resort we were greeted warmly by all the staff and was escorted to our suites . The resort looked beautiful. It was clean, very well maintained and has a relaxing tropical vibe to it. Our room was clean, organized and everything we will ever need was prepared and ready. The resort also has a private security and we felt safe the whole entire stay. The restaurant buffet at the resort was great but we also was close enough to explore the beach grounds for several other restaurants and shops to enjoy. The resort also assisted us in booking all the activities we wanted to go to and the process went smoothly without issues. Prices were all at an affordable range. Overall, it was a wonderful experience for myself and both my daughters and family. We all had an amazing time!

    Had an exceptional stay at Astoria!! From the front front desk to housekeeping to the kitchen and…read morefloor staff you had all made us feel welcomed !! Special Thank you to Ollie and Shea managers at this resort who lead there employees well !! Maraming Salamat po Sa lahat! We will be back soon!! GOD bless you all ! Actually 10 stars!!!!

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    Astoria Boracay
    Astoria Boracay

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    The District Boracay - Pool area

    The District Boracay

    5.0(20 reviews)
    0.3 km

    I LOVE BORACAY, PI. AND I LOVE THE DISTRICT BORACAY !!! They were the cherry on top with our stay…read more First off, flying to the PI from the US is long and on top of that taking another flight to Caticlan AND then a 15 min drive AND then a speed boat AND then another drive to the hotel!!! It's overwhelming just when you land in Manila. However, once we got to Caticlan the District takes care of everything else. At the arrival of meeting a District staff member at the airport I just felt so relieved knowing we can relax and be worry free. Staff reassured us we were going to be taken care of. All of the staff on the boat and cars were so welcoming and took photos of our landing. When we got to the hotel, we were welcomed with cold eucalyptus towels (which you're gonna want bc of the humidity) & a refreshing cucumber cooler drink ! Check in was an ease and we got to our room without much of a wait. Room is probably the better of the ones in station 2 with AC & tv with all streaming services. We get a cute balcony. They have night time getting ready turn around and fully daily room service. All inclusive breakfast buffet which changes daily and beach access chairs with umbrellas. My BF and I every day would walk the beach, get our seats, & the. swim/relax for the day. No need to claim as there is always plenty. They have a spa and it is fantastic ! We got 3 massages on our 5 day stay and shout out to Grace - hands of an angel! Best massages ever, with a variety to choose. They were well needed after our flight. They have a pool, but we avoided bc the beautiful beach is right outside the hotel. We did however sit by the poolside to escape the sun during peak hours. They have a very small basic gym, which had everything we needed. It was great to get our workouts in cause that's a part of our lifestyle. There's also three other restaurants in the hotel which was delicious. Higher prices compared to restaurants on the station, they deliver to the beach if you're sitting there. Try their Japanese restaurant, very fresh high quality fish. I will say the hospitality in the PI is 10/10 & the hospitality at The District was 100/10. They were on top of everything and always greeting with the smiles. Please make sure to tip them for all their excellent work (including transportation and staff assisting with luggage) !!! Boracay is a tourist destination, & the beautiful staff assist us with over the top service and they deserve so much for what they are actually paid!!! If you can afford to travel to Boracay, you can afford to tip the amazing service. If you're looking for a nice stay, celebrating a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, etc stay here!!!

    Staying at The District made my husband and I's Boracay trip extremely enjoyable from the minute we…read morelanded at the airport to checking out and leaving. They made our transportation experience from landing at the airport, taking a boat to the island, and transport to the hotel very seamless. All of the staff is friendly and welcoming and the overall hotel is clean. We enjoyed their spa and really took advantage of it and went twice during our stay and enjoyed each session. It was definitely a soothing and relaxing massage especially from all the walking and being out in the hot sun. The beach is literally footsteps from the hotel making it super convenient and the hotel is located at station 2 making it a great location that is near Dmall and various other restaurants, stores, and more. If I were to ever return to Boracay, I'd definitely stay here again!

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    The District Boracay
    The District Boracay
    The District Boracay - Pool

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    Henann Regency Resort & Spa - Honeymoon Suite

    Henann Regency Resort & Spa

    3.6(17 reviews)
    0.6 km

    Comfortably priced 4-star resort for 2 pax room. The amenities are clean, spacious and well…read moremaintained. There are a few pools but the beach is not even a minute walk away from the property, with multiple restaurants and vendors boasting watersports activities close by. On site buffet also operates for dinner at a fee, but very delicious for the area. I would stay again! My only qualm was when they first took us to what we thought was our room was an already inhabited room. I suggested to them to please check their reservations and also update key coding to prevent this in the future.

    This place spoiled me and I'm all for it. From airport pickup/drop-off, they took care of us and…read moremade sure we arrived at our hotel with all our baggage in tow safe. Though we came in earlier than the check in time alloted, we got a room right away. We had booked a family suite which has 2 bedroom and pool access. They helped us to our room and showed us the ammenities included with it. Our room was only a few steps away from the pool and the towel service (which they gave you towel cards so you can borrow clean beach towels to use). This hotel was also a short walk away from the beach in which you can use their beach chairs (first come, first serve) and there's an attendant that oversee them. We spend the whole day at the beach! Included with your reservation (now I don't remember if we paid for it or not), was their breakfast buffet. Located at their Sea Breeze restaurant. You check in with the attendant, tell them your name and they'll show you to yoir seat. Their menu rotates, but they always have their regulars like rice, American breakfast and breads. My only complaint is from some guests that feels so entitled that they needed to be served like people who worked here is their personal help. Anyway, will definitely stay here again if we ever go back because This definitely was an awesome experience for us and we were so well taken care of that we didn't want to leave.

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    Henann Regency Resort & Spa
    Henann Regency Resort & Spa
    Henann Regency Resort & Spa - What does this even mean? We never took anything!!! Almost $100 down the drain!!! Wtf

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    What does this even mean? We never took anything!!! Almost $100 down the drain!!! Wtf

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