Luxury staycation is going to become Badian’s next brand.
Badian Island Wellness Resort in Zaragosa Island in Badian, Cebu, is giving its guests a taste of what other things this town can offer. The resort prides itself for its holistic natural and organic approach in soothing the minds and calming the souls of those who will set foot on this eight-hectare paradise.
Badian has captured the hearts of local and foreign risk-takers and thrill-seekers, serving them with action-packed activities. But amidst all these energy-draining adventures, a tranquil resort thrives in an island that’s a few minutes boat ride away from the mainland Badian.
Badian Island Wellness Resort gives a contrast of what the town is already known for: a gentler and quieter way of living the Badian lifestyle.
This is the only resort in the small island near the southwest coast of Cebu. Its main concept revolves around the pursuit of health and well-being and the quest to bring us back in harmony with nature. The fact that it’s away from the city crowd makes the island an almost-pollution free haven, treating everyone with a literal breath of fresh air.
While here, you can fill yourself with the joy of living the island life – peaceful, tropical, natural. It flaunts a picturesque scenery of the Badian Bay and the mountain ranges of Cebu. Feel the heat of the sun while strolling around their white sand shores, or dive into the inviting sea and let the sublime feeling of infinite refreshment drown you.
The entire place dispenses nothing but pure positive vibes and a relaxing ambiance.
ONE-OF-A-KIND ACCOMMODATION
Designed with wooden floorings, the rooms and suites at Resort Badian Island is a showcase of the traditional and modern Philippine décor blended to produce elegant yet homey accommodation. The aesthetics are well-complemented with an overlooking view of the lagoons and the mountains from its private balconies.
There is even a place here, the Thalasso Pool Villa, with a private pool containing ionized seawater that is released from a built-in waterfall and equipped with a swim jet system for an ultimate relaxing dip.
SOOTHING THE SOULS:
HE SPA VILLAGE, YOGA ACTIVITIES AND THALASSO WATERFALLS
Calming our senses is one thing that is guaranteed in this island resort. Our fast-paced lifestyle and the noisy environment in the city have sandwiched us in between stress and pressure. We know that in order to diffuse some of the steam, we need to submit ourselves to a relaxing knead on our backs.
The Spa Village in Badian Island Wellness Resort allows you to choose from a variety of massage, wellness, and Thalasso treatments incorporated with aromatic essential oils and caring hands of their professional spa therapists. Massage by the beach, why not? They offer Badian Deluxe Four-Hand Massage, Warm Seaweed Bath, Seaweed Massage, and Pure Virgin Coconut Oil Massage.
You can also join their yoga and meditation sessions and let go of all the things that cloud your mind. Release hidden stress and tension from your system and achieve relaxed continence by synchronizing each movement with systematic breathing known as Vinsayas.
One of the highlights too in this resort is its Thalasso Waterfalls and pools brimming with Ionized seawater. The water contains a complex blend of natural minerals and antibacterial properties. Submersion in this type of water promotes relaxation and is proven to rebalance the body’s mineral deficiencies.
IN-HOUSE RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Badian Island Wellness Resort not only houses one or two but three food and drink destinations that will surely satisfy your food cravings.
- Panorama Restaurant – This restaurant serves a wide variety of international and Filipino cuisines to delight the foodie in us. They also have beauty options from the freshest ingredients hand-picked from the resort’s own organic garden.
- A la Carte – 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Monday – Sunday)
- Breakfast – 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Monday – Sunday)
- Lunch – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Sunday)
- Dinner – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Monday – Sunday)
- Shell Beach Bar – It’s time to grab that wine glass and suit yourself to the tropical cocktails and high-grade spirits at the Shell Beach Bar located along the white sandy beach of the resort. It has a sundeck which serves as an outdoor small dinner venue with lively acoustic music. Chill time kicks off early in this bar with Happy Hour starting at 4:15 in the afternoon until 6:00 in the evening.
- Opening Hours: 10AM -10 PM (Monday – Sunday)
- Bangka Bar – For the health-conscious, health and beauty drinks, and tropical cocktails are served at the Banca Bar located adjacent to the Panorama Restaurant. There’s always something for you in this island.
- Opening Hours: 7:00 AM -10:00 PM (Monday – Sunday)
LIVING THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
The place is committed to provide each guest healthy ways to promote well-being. It is evident with the organic garden that this place has. This garden is where majority of their vegetable and plant–based dishes and drinks ingredients come from. You can even see the garden and learn how these plants are being grown.
Zumba sessions are also conducted regularly to promote the benefits of exercise amongst its guests. As we all know, regular exercise can improve muscle strength and endurance. It also helps our cardiovascular system work more efficiently.
EXCURSIONS AND OTHER WATER ADVENTURES
The place may be a serene place, but it doesn’t fall short of fun and adventure too. For one, you can arrange excursions with this resort so you can also experience the exciting parts of Badian and other nearby towns. Whaleshark watching, visit to Kawasan Falls, Osmeña Peak tour and other nearby tourist destination side trips are something that you can look forward too during your stay here. Additional charges will apply.
They also have water adventures that you and your family can enjoy for a day if you choose not to stay overnight. Of course, the underwater paradise is something you shouldn’t miss, and you can only appreciate the view and experience to its fullness when we know how to dive.
Conveniently located at the beachfront, the Badian Dive Center is equipped with the highest standard of diving equipment and follows PADI standards. Experienced dive guides and dive masters assure a safe and worthwhile dive. They offer beginner courses, divemaster courses, and specialty courses that include deep diver, night diver, multilevel diver, underwater navigator, and underwater photography.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE (ISLAND ADVENTURE):
- Online booking
- Opening Hours: 9AM – 5PM daily
- Rate 1: P2,500 nett/adult; P1,250 nett/child (6-11 y/o); free (0-5 y/o)
- Inclusions:
- Boat transfer from Manay-as to Resort & vice versa
- Use of beach towel
- Set lunch at Panorama Restaurant
- Use of beach and swimming pool area
- Use of floating GameHouse (billiards, darts, table soccer,sungka, & chess)
- Inclusions:
- Rate 2: P1,000 nett/adult; P500 nett/child (6-11 y/o); free (0-5 y/o)
- Inclusions:
- Boat transfer from Manay-as to Resort & vice versa
- Use of beach towel
- Use of beach and swimming pool area
- Use of floating GameHouse (billiards, darts, table soccer,sungka, & chess)
- Inclusions:
ROOM RATES:
- Junior Suite: P19,800 (good for 2)
- The 65 square-meter suite emanates ingenious Philippine interiors of wooden flooring’s, doors, windows, and furniture under a romantic lighting filtered in Capiz shells. Comfy capacious hammock waits in its private balcony facing the lush garden and sea view. It has an open-air marble bathtub.
- Family Suite: P21,100/night (good for 3)
- The Family Suite is the perfect place for families and friends sharing a memorable luxury holiday experience at the resort. The 65 square-meter suite has wooden flooring, doors, windows, and furniture accentuated with Capiz shells. There’s an extra private room behind a wooden sliding door.
- Badian Suite: P25,700/night (good for 2)
- The 85 square-meter suite reveals a charming touch of the country with its wooden floorings, doors, windows, and furniture below the distinct native ceiling decked with dried tobacco leaves and Capiz shells. It has a private balcony where a comfortable roomy hammock awaits for a restful lounging experience in front of the prime view of the mountain and the sea.
- Thalasso Pool Villa: P45,000/night (good for 2)
- The 98 square-meter suite exudes a rustically elegant ambience with its wooden floorings, doors, windows, and furniture under a native ceiling distinctly decked with dried tobacco leaves and Capiz shells. The suite is furnished with a pool containing ionized seawater.
EXCURSIONS:
- Badian Town Tour (Sima of high tide, Public Market, Church, Cockfight every Sunday)
- Minimum of 2 persons: P1,000/person
- 3-4 persons: P800/person
- 5 persons and above: P600/person
- Kawasan Falls Tour (Swim with the falls, Jump at the falls, Unlimited Slide, Unlimited Monkey Swing)
- Minimum of 2 persons: 2,000/person
- 3-4 persons: P1,800/person
- 5 persons and above: P1,600/person
- Whale Shark Watching (Swim with the shark included and snorkeling equipment)
- 1 person: P9,000
- 2-3 persons: P5,500/person
- 4 persons and above: P4,500/person
- Whale Shark Watching with Tumalog Waterfalls and Cuartel
- 1 person: P10,000
- 2-3 persons: P6,500/person
- 4 persons and above: P5,500/person
- Whale Shark Watching with Kawasan Waterfalls
- 1 person: P10,500
- 2-3 persons: P6,800/person
- 4 persons and above: P5,600/person
- Whale Shark Watching with Tumalog Waterfalls, Cuartel, and Kawasan Waterfalls
- 1 person: P11,500
- 2-3 persons: P7,800/person
- 4 persons and above: P6,600/person
- Osmena Peak Tour
- Minimum of 2 persons: P2,500/person
- 3-4 persons: P2,200/person
- 5 persons and above: P1,900/person
- Kandungaw Peak & Cave and Strawberry Farm Tour
- Minimum of 2 persons: P3,000/person
- 3-4 persons: P2,700/person
- 5 persons and above: P2,400/person
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Online booking
- Contact numbers: 0920 952 6293 / 0928 559 3886 / 0917 191 3888 / 0917 191 5888
- Email address: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.badianwellness.com/
- Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BadianIsla/?_rdc=1&_rdr
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Zaragosa Island, Badian, Southern Cebu – approx. 3-4 hours away from Cebu City.
BY COMMUTE: From Cebu City, head on to the Ceres South Bus Terminal. Ride on a bus that will pass by Badian. Alight at Badian town proper. From there, ride a tricycle on your way to Manay-as wharf, then a boat to Zaragosa Island.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Badian Island Wellness Resort” in Zaragosa Island, Cebu. You will have to look for a parking space in mainland Badian or around Brgy. Manay-as before you can get to Badian Island Wellness Resort.
