Overview

Cerulean sky and turquoise sea merge at The Resort, a whisper-quiet private island retreat in the Philippines. Part of the Cuyo Archipelago, northeast of Palawan Island, guests arrive by private plane to the island's own airstrip.
A private island retreat and a serene haven.

Step from the deck of this 9,633ft2 resort Villa onto a path leading to the beach, a 6,5 kms strech of pure white sand hugging the entire island. Or explore the unspoilt tropical wilderness of the island'sinterior, zipping along sandy tracks in the villa's electric buggies. Birds flit though the trees while the reefs offshore abound with sea life, this natural kingdom is a paradise for Villa owners and guests alone.

On remote, reef-fringed Pamalican Island, the Resort offers Crusoe luxe, with snow-white beaches, crystal-clear seas, pristine diving and endless watersports. After a tough day on the beach, recoup in the spa, then retire to your airy casita deck. The 'peaceful island' delivers on the elusive fantasy of getting away from it all.

Accommodation

A private holiday home just metres from the sea, the single One-Bedroom villa lumina features a bedroom, living and dining pavilion, a private swimming pool and the service of a cook and maid.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Bedroom 1
En-suite bedroom with king-size bed, Large bathroom with Cebu marble accents, twin vanities, bathtub and rain showers.

Posibility 2 extra beds for childrens.

Living & Dining Areas

Living and dining pavilion,  kitchen and outdoor his-and-hers divans.

Comfort & Amenities

Confort      
 Articles de toilette  Draps  Serviettes  Serviettes de piscine
 Serviettes de plage  Ventilateur de plafond    
Electromenager      
 Bar  Cafetière  Cuisine complète  Fer à repasser / planche à repasser
 Nespresso  Presse agrumes  Sèche cheveux  Serviettes de plage
Enfants      
 Activités pour les enfants  Chaise bébé  Equipement bébé  Lit bébé
Extérieur      
 BBQ  Jardin  Parasol  Repas en plein air
 Salon de jardin  Transat    
High-Tech      
 Equipement de musique  Téléphone  TV  TV par satellite
 Wi-Fi      
Personnel      
 Concierge  Cuisinier  Femme de ménage  Jardinier
 Manager de villa  Pisciniste    
Personnel extra      
 Baby sitter  Coach sportif  Masseuse  Skipper
 Yoga      
Sécurité      
 Coffre fort      
Services      
 Cocktail d'accueil  Concierge multilingue disponible 24h/24  Formalités d'arrivée/de départ rapides  Repas
 Véhicule      
Services extra      
 Achat des aliments et des boissons  Activités et excursions  Boutique  Carte des vins
 Massages  Nettoyage du linge  Pressing en une heure  Remplissage de la villa
 Restaurant  Service de blanchisserie/nettoyage à sec/pressing  Service de repassage  Services et équipements pour les enfants
 Soins esthétiques  Vélos  Yoga  
Sport & loisirs      
 Cours de tennis  Equipement de plongée  Equipement tennis  Gym
 Kayaks  Salle d'exercice  Salle de fitness  Spa
 Tennis collectif  Vélos    

Staff & Services

One of the greatest advantages of staying in villa Lumina is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.

Villa Lumina staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Manager
Your villa manager and staff will be on hand throughout your stay to pour your morning coffee, serve dinner in the evenings and provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers, other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.

Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.

Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the villa.

Private Chef
The villa offers the services of dedicates personal chefas weel as a housekeeper. Every meaal is prepared from the freshest ingredients, including locally-caught seafood and island-grown vegetables and herbs. Menus are curated to suit to personal preferences and tastes, with special meals such as picnics, intimate dinners and beach BBQs easily arranged.

Pool & Garden Attendant
An attendant ensure the pool and the garden look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.

Pool

Private swimming pool.

At the Resort:
Poolside
Bordered by vibrant bougainvillea trellises, the 30-metre, aqua-tiled swimming pool stretches out in front of the Clubhouse. Bask on your umbrella-shaded sun-bed or one of the three open-air salas where comfy mattresses reign supreme.

Swimming pool
There isn't a dedicated children's pool, but the main pool sports inflatables, floats and arm-bands.

Location

Cerulean sky and turquoise sea merge at the Resort, a whisper-quiet private island retreat in the Philippines. Part of the Cuyo Archipelago, northeast of Palawan Island, guests arrive by private plane to the island's own airstrip.
Resort's powdery white-sand beach stretches the full 6.5-kilometre perimeter of the island, enclosing an unspoilt tropical wilderness. A pristine coral reef awaits exploration just offshore.

Planes
The island has its own airstrip and is only accessible by plane. Fly into the Philippines' capital's Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (www.manila-airport.net), where you can pick up the super-scenic 70-minute flight to the island (not included in rates; 20kg weight limit a passenger, including hand luggage). Enjoy panoramic views as you wing your way there on the 19-seat twin-engine plane.

Activities

Your villa manager will have a wealth of information about places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the area too. Most will live nearby and can give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of local life...

Family-friendly Resort's kids' activity coordinator hosts a range of indoor and outdoor distractions, including arts and crafts, movie nights, tree-planting and organic gardening. Older kids will enjoy the resort's active mix of tennis, nature walks, cycling, swimming, snorkelling, marine sports (such as windsurfing, kayaking and sailing) and dive centre (for kids aged eight or over only). Little ones will love watching turtles hatch in season.

Experience
The turquoise waters of the Pamalican Island, home to vibrant coral reefs, are the focus of exploration and enjoyment at this private island hideaway

Adventures
Whether it is sailing or scuba diving, windsurfing or simply frolicking in the water, Resort offers an abundance of aquatic activities, all available to novices and experts alike. On land, tennis courts and bicycles are complemented by nature walks, which take in the lush indigenous plants as well as the dozens of bird species that make seasonal homes on the island and the nesting sites of green and hawksbill sea turtles. At night, an astronomical refracting telescope helps get up close to the stars

  • Powdery white sand encircles the whole of Pamalican, perfect for circumnavigating the island barefoot.
The sand near the Beach Club is lined with umbrellas and reclining chairs; all meals are served in its open-air pavilion and pillow-strewn deck.

  • Gentle breezes make sailing and windsurfing year-around pleasures at the Resort.
A number of watercraft and windsurfing gear suitable for all abilities is available at the Sea Sports and Windsurf Huts, as well as kayaks and fishing equipment.

  • Seven square kilometres of pristine coral reef start just 300 mètres from Resort's white-sand beach.
Clear waters ensure excellent visibility, and scuba and snorkelling guides can cater to divers of all abilities, including complete beginners.

Cruise
resort's large fleet of boats is available for a variety of activities and excursions, as well as private charters. Visit nearby islands or stop at offshore reefs for snorkelling; fish in the turquoise waters, guided by the resort's expert staff; or enjoy lunch as you drift along in the cooling breeze.

  • Explore the chamging hues of the waters surrounding pamalican from the pontoon boat as the sun sets, with a cocktail in hand.
Moonlight and starlight cruises are also available, offering a different perspective on the island; return to a private barbecue and bonfire at your villa.

  • Resort's fleet includes several motor boat as well as a pontoon boat and a number of sailboats.
Whether it is island hopping, sailing the cooling winds or cruising in the pristine waters, Resort' watercraft are at the ready, with instruction and guides available to accompany you.

Services included

Exclusive use of Villa Raina booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, private chef...

Villa is staffed with a dedicated chef and a personal villa attendant who oversees all arrangements, requests and activities. Owners also have access to all resort services. These include concierge, buggies, guiding and babysitting services, as well as Villa maintenance and security.

Villa owners have privileged access to all of Resort's facilities and amenities, including the Clubhouse Restaurant, Beach Club, Lagoon Club, Aman Spa, Pilates studio, yoga studio and gym.

Additional Notes

Children
Welcome: baby cots and extra beds or day-beds for under-12s can be provided for free. Babysitting with hotel staff can be arranged  with 48 hours' notice.

Children old enough to swim and enjoy the wide range of watersports and kids' club activities.

Children are welcome in the hotel's Clubhouse restaurant which offers a kids' menu, and at the Beach and Lagoon Clubs. Lunch at the Windsurf Hut is bound to be a hit, with pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven and consumed on the sand.

Dining
Locally-caught seafood and island-grown vegetables and herbs take prominence on Resort's menu. Served across venues from the Clubhouse Restaurant and Beach Club to private salas and beach barbecues, dishes can be centred around ingredients that guests pick themselves from the island's organic garden.

  • Grouper, crabs, lobster and sea urchin are among the daily catches by local fisherman, along with a variety of other seasonal seafood.
The island's garden grows four varieties of tomato, a range of herbs, aubergine, pumpkin, beans and much more, and all further ingredients are locally sourced in the Philippines

  • A bamboo platform raft with thatched roof, the Kawayan bar was made for lounging, snorkelling and enjoying the sea.
Afloat on the pristine waters by the Pamalican Island, a bartender serves cocktails before an on-board picnic or barbecue, as schools of vibrant fish swim by.

  • Enjoy a private barbecue on the beachfront of secluded cave or up high in gary's nest, overlooking the pier.
Whether it is an intimate, romantic evening or an afternoon gathering for the whole family, a Filipino barbecue creates a memorable ambiance.

Spa
World Spa Awards: Philippines' Best Resort Spa 2016
Resort is a place of peace, where relaxation and wellness, go hand in hand. The large spa is set on a hillside above, the treetops with far-reaching views to the turquoise waters. Designed as a tranquil sanctuary, the connected pavilions are made from native wood with seashell-lined ceilings and are interspersed with outdoor relaxation salas.

  • The yoga and meditation studio is a peaceful space for quiet contemplation and revitalisation.
Panoramic views of the island and sea complement sessions with yoga and Pilates practitioners who cater to all experience levels.

  • Derived from the traditional healing arts of the Philippines, the hilot massage alternates hot and cold to rebalance areas of tension.
One of many soothing therapies available in the spa, the Hilot treatment makes use of local products such as banana leaves and cold-pressed coconut oil.

  • With floor to ceiling windows, the gym looks out over the island's vegetation to the sea.
Outfitted with the state-of-the-art cardio machines and free weight equipment, the gym is a space to revitalise body and mind, with a personal trainer available to guide workouts.

Events

Consummate privacy and a paradisiacal setting ensure a memorable occasion, be it a destination wedding or private retreat.

Eco friendly
The hotel is involved in turtle conservation and supports the surrounding island communities through the Andres Soriano Foundation. Food is locally sourced, with organic and homegrown produce where possible, and most staff are local.

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