Undoubtedly, Anilao in Mabini, Batangas is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines. Being one of the "best diving sites in the country," Anilao offers a wide array of exciting water activities and has numerous high-quality beach resorts, top-notch hotels, guest/pension houses and inns for you to stay in. Be it a high-end hotel or beach resort, a mid-range pension house or a backpacker's inn, you'll definitely find one that will suit your specific budget and needs when planning a trip to Anilao, Mabini Batangas.
Being half Batangueño, the Province of Batangas has always been one of my favorite destinations whenever I want to have a quick weekend getaway near Metro Manila. Summer most certainly won't be complete without a visit to one of the beaches in Batangas. That is why, when Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort invited to experience their resort, I quickly said yes.
The beaches of Anilao has always been one my favorite beaches near Manila. I'v been here several times, that I already lost count of how many times I've been here.
Anilao is where most people go to learn how to dive since the 1960's. Many also believe that this it is where scuba diving originated in the Philippines. But Anilao is not all about scuba diving. If you're not a diver, you can always just chill at the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, or go island hopping in the several tiny islands and islets surrounding the area. Being one of the beaches near Metro Manila and with its popularity among local and foreign tourists, Anilao offers a lot of resorts and hotels along its shoreline to make your stay a lot more fun and convenient - one of them is Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort.
Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort
Upon arrival at Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort, we were hospitably welcomed by the resort's staff, greeted us with warm smiles, and assisted us with our booking. Checking-in was quick; it only took about 5 minutes to check-in. The staff then gave us our room key and we were accompanied to our room at one side of the resort near the swimming pool.
Anilao Batangas Terrace Hotel
Our room is located at the resort's Anilao Batangas Terrace Hotel. It is spacious and well-appointed Mediterranean-inspired deluxe room with a touch of Filipino interiors. It is highlighted with two double beds and equipped with essential amenities needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay.
The beds are soft and comfortable. It has clean white sheets, fluffy pillows and thick comforters. I quickly tried it and my back loves it! Very relaxing!
Other essential amenities include an en suite toilet and bath, television set with cable channels, work desk, luggage rack, cabinets, a mini bar with complimentary bottled water, and a personal refrigerator.
The en suite toilet and bath is also spacious, clean, and well-organized. It has a separate shower area with hot and cold shower and excellent water pressure, clean water closet with bidet spray and a sink with mirror. Toiletries such as shampoo and bath soap were provided. Fresh and clean bath towels were also provided for guests' comfort. What else can I ask for? Almost everything we need are here.
At one side of our room is a full-length glass window with sliding doors leading to a private veranda and can also be opened to let the sea breeze in. This is one of our most favorite parts of the room where we spent most of our time just hanging around while sipping a good cup of coffee and enjoying the stunning view of the beach. It is also one of the best spots to watch the sunset. We certainly loved it!
Eagle's Nest Bar and Restaurant
During our 3 days/2 nights stay, Eagle Point Beach Resort's Eagle's Nest Bar and Restaurant spoiled us with their sumptuous and delectable menu of local and international cuisines from breakfast to dinner.
The restaurant's interiors were built with traditional and modern elements, inspired by the design and purpose of the Samoan Longhouse. It is so lovely! Here, every guest could enjoy a hearty meal by the window overlooking the breathtaking and stunning view of Anilao Bay.
Buffet Breakfast
The buffet breakfast that comes with every booking at the resort is served at Eagle's Nest Bar and Restaurant from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. The buffet table has an array of carefully selected dishes that will surely be a delight to every guest. It changes everyday; so even if you're staying for more than a night, you won't get bored with their breakfast buffet.
Ala Carte Menu
For lunch and dinner, we tried their ala carte dishes, desserts and drinks from their menu. Must-try are their Bulalo, Pandan Chicken, Shrimp Sinigang, and Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce. Here are the dishes we got to try during our stay.
Salad
Bulalo
Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce
Pandan Chicken
Chopsuey
Shrimp Sinigang
Fillet Mignon Steak
Mango and Ice Cream
Fresh Fruit Shakes
Other Resort Amenities and Facilities
An array of amazing resort amenities and facilities await every guest at Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort Batangas. Aside from the restaurant, they also have 2 swimming pools, a dive center, spa, boutique and souvenir shop, coral pool, several function rooms ideal for any corporate and social events, parking lot and helipad, aviary, game room, among many others that the family and group of friends will surely enjoy.
Must-do Activities when Staying at Eagle Point Resort Batangas
Visit Sepoc Island
When staying at Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort, you shouldn't miss a visit to Sepoc Island. It is a nice and lovely beach cove with clear waters, semi-white sand, and surrounded with high stone cliffs. We visited it on our 2nd day at the resort where we also had a sumptuous lunch by the beach.
Here, you could enjoy swimming in the beach's clear waters, bask in the sun, climb the hill, go picnicking, or just about anything. Don't forget to take a lot of Instagram-worthy photos!
Here's a 360 degrees video of the clear waters of Sepoc Island, taken with my Nikon Key Mission 360 Action Camera.
Sepoc Island is also an awesome place if you plan to conduct a team-building activity for your company. They have a huge pavilion ideal for any events and some facilities that can be used for your company team-building events.
To get to Sepoc Island, you just need to rent a boat for PHP 2,464 pesos good for 8 persons. Just ask one of their friendly staff at the front desk to schedule your day trip to Sepoc Island.
Learn how to Dive
As "Luzon's premier dive destination,", learning how to dive is also one of the best things to do when in Anilao. Eagle Point Resort also offers several diving packages for certified divers as well as "Intro to Dive" lessons for those who want to experience scuba diving for the first time.
During our Intro to dive lesson, we got to see a turtle swimming freely in the sea, beautiful corals, fishes, and giant clams.
INTRODUCTORY DIVE RATE AND INCLUSIONS:
- Discover scuba diving at reef pool and at 20ft open water
- Complete with skin diving equipment done by the Dive Instructor
- Php 3,360.00/person
Rates for the other activities around the resort
- Kayak: Php 504.00 Net/Unit/Hour
- Mask and Snorkel for Snorkeling: Php 224.00 Net/Person/Day
- Dive Guide: Php 1,200.00/dive
- Dive Master (night dive): Php 1, 250.00/dive
- Dive Boat (min. charge): Php 2, 464.00 minimum/round trip
- Guided Snorkeling: Php 1,200.00.00net/person
WIFI Internet Connection
Complimentary WIFI internet connection is available at the resort's reception area and at the restaurant. Connection is fast and reliable. I loved it! So, if you're someone who likes to be online most of the time or needs to connect to the internet for work, you'll definitely enjoy the hotel's free internet access.
Unfortunately, WiFi internet access is not availble for free inside the rooms. If you want to access their WiFi internet service inside the room, you may avail it for around PHP 150 pesos per day.
Other Resort Accommodations
Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort also offers other accommodations ideal for families, small and big groups, as well for company outings. They have cottages, cabanas, suites, villa suites and 2 bedroom cottages to choose from. They are all complete with essential amenities and facilities for a comfortable, relaxing and memorable stay. For the complete rates, visit www.eaglepointresort.com.ph/rates.
Overall, we had an awesome and memorable stay at Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort in Anilao, Mabini Batangas! The staff are courteous and very accommodating, the food at the restaurant were great, and it offers a vast array of activities that everyone will surely love.
Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort is ideal for couples, families, and group of friends looking for a nice and lovely resort in Anilao Batangas for an amazing beach getaway. It is also perfect for any corporate events such as team-building activities, meetings, and seminars. I highly recommend Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort for your next Batangas beach holiday!
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Eagle Point Beach and Dive Resort
RESORT ADDRESS
Address: Barangay Bagalangit, Anilao, Mabini, Batangas, PhilippinesMobile: +63 917-8463958 and +63 918-8463958
E-mail: frontdesk@eaglepointresort.com.ph
MAKATI SALES OFFICE
Address: Ground Floor, Cacho Gonzalez Bldg. 101 Aguirre cor. Trasierra Sts.,Legazpi Village, Makati City, Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 813-3553, Fax/Ph: +63 2 813-3560
Mobile: +63 917-5625223 / 917-8164950 / 917-7125024 / 920-9776694
E-mail: reservations@eaglepointresort.com.ph
BOOK ONLINE: Click here to see room rates and book online
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For more information on room rates, amenities, facilities, and how to get there, visit their website at www.eaglepointresort.com.ph
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