I always love the beach. It gives me a sense of tranquility that I cannot find in this urban jungle. Looking at the sky and the waves of the sea just reminds us that we are just one of God's creation. So when I got a call inviting me to Misibis Bay, it didn't take me long to decide to go with them.
Going there was quite exhausting. After boarding a 1 hour flight, we rode a van for another hour going to the Pier, cross the sea for 15 minutes in a speedboat, and take another 20 minute winding ride to the resort. The trip is not for the disabled. There were instances we have to hike up and down crude stairs with steps that were just 1/2 inch wide and are so steep , estimating to be at around 70 degrees angle.
The staff were commendable. They really serve you the extra mile. I have been terribly spoilt by the staff. They gave us fruit platters in our rooms every night. Sometimes, they surprised us with burgers for the kids. If I just hinted to the staff that I fancied a particular dish, I could readily expect it to see in my room later. And any request for extra towels and amenities were given with that big smile on their faces.
The pools are magnificent! You would never experience crowding in the pool. The pools on the entrance are long and winding , which reminds us of the pool in Sofitel , except that theirs are longer and cleaner with lounge chairs in the middle of the pool. Nice! And the pool in front of the beach is their crown jewel. It is amazing to be swimming in that pool, overlooking the beach and the sky. And when you get tired of swimming, just hang out in the pool bar located inside the pool too. As if that weren't enough, our room comes with our own infinity pool. Small and yet exclusively yours and also overlooking the beach.
It was also a bit monotonous to be eating at the same place every day, three times a day. The resort only has one restaurant. Good thing our room comes with a spacious balcony with a view of the sea. So on our second day, we asked the waiter to set up our meals there. The food is reasonably priced and is cooked well. They make good Sinigang na Hipon, laing and their pastas are quite good too. My personal favorite is the pizza "caraguay". That's their own rendition of pizza with laing and binangoonang baboy and hard boiled eggs. One thing I noticed though is that they lack consistency in their quality of food. The pinakbet today will be very different from the pinakbet tomorrow.
Now, let's talk about the rates. It's expensive. I don't think anybody will argue with that.
Room Rates:
Standard Garden View for 2 persons 13,800
Poolside Junior Suite Deluxe for 3 persons 18,800
Premiere Villa for 3 persons 18,800
One Bedroom Deluxe for 4 persons 26,800
One Bedroom Premiere for 4 persons 33,800
Beachfront Junior Suite Premiere for 3 persons 22,800
One Bedroom Luxury for 4 persons 30,800
Luxury Villa for 3 persons 40,800
So, after indulging in this resort for 4 days and 3 nights, do I want to go back? Yeah sure, if it's for free. Or if it's offered to me at half its rack rates. But considering the price and the place, I'd rather take my money to Amanpulo, where the beach is white and sandy, provides me with more exclusivity and consistency in the service, and a more relaxing trip going there.
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The rooms are beautifully done in modern asian theme. They have the beds overlooking the sea. And they have the day beds overlooking the infinity pool and the sea. They even have Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries. How swanky can one get! |
But the beach was a bit disappointing to me. I was expecting white sandy beach. Instead I got yellow sand with little rocks on the shore. And the beach needs to be cleaned regularly by the staff. I saw empty soda cans in the beach premises. You never get to see that in Amanpulo.
The pools are magnificent! You would never experience crowding in the pool. The pools on the entrance are long and winding , which reminds us of the pool in Sofitel , except that theirs are longer and cleaner with lounge chairs in the middle of the pool. Nice! And the pool in front of the beach is their crown jewel. It is amazing to be swimming in that pool, overlooking the beach and the sky. And when you get tired of swimming, just hang out in the pool bar located inside the pool too. As if that weren't enough, our room comes with our own infinity pool. Small and yet exclusively yours and also overlooking the beach.
It was also a bit monotonous to be eating at the same place every day, three times a day. The resort only has one restaurant. Good thing our room comes with a spacious balcony with a view of the sea. So on our second day, we asked the waiter to set up our meals there. The food is reasonably priced and is cooked well. They make good Sinigang na Hipon, laing and their pastas are quite good too. My personal favorite is the pizza "caraguay". That's their own rendition of pizza with laing and binangoonang baboy and hard boiled eggs. One thing I noticed though is that they lack consistency in their quality of food. The pinakbet today will be very different from the pinakbet tomorrow. Now, let's talk about the rates. It's expensive. I don't think anybody will argue with that.
Room Rates:
Standard Garden View for 2 persons 13,800
Poolside Junior Suite Deluxe for 3 persons 18,800
Premiere Villa for 3 persons 18,800
One Bedroom Deluxe for 4 persons 26,800
One Bedroom Premiere for 4 persons 33,800
Beachfront Junior Suite Premiere for 3 persons 22,800
One Bedroom Luxury for 4 persons 30,800
Luxury Villa for 3 persons 40,800
So, after indulging in this resort for 4 days and 3 nights, do I want to go back? Yeah sure, if it's for free. Or if it's offered to me at half its rack rates. But considering the price and the place, I'd rather take my money to Amanpulo, where the beach is white and sandy, provides me with more exclusivity and consistency in the service, and a more relaxing trip going there.
