Misibis Bay Resort
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Published in Sidetrip Travel Magazine Jan-March 2011The Trail to Paradise
Whether you arrive by a chartered plane from Manila via Misibis Aviation, on board a luxury fast craft for a 20-minute ride from the Legazpi Port Area or an hour-long drive by land, the trail to this tropical hideaway is part of your luxurious adventure and cultural awakening.
It’s quite interesting to note that most guests still prefer to travel by land. En route to Misibis Bay, guests are picked up at exactly 8 o’clock in the morning at the dock area of Embarcadero de Legazpi. The hour-long drive would take you on a quick heritage road tour of the different districts in Legazpi City–Rawis, Arimbay, Bigaa, Padang, and Sto. Domingo.
Barge Ride to Misibis Bay
Guests are given a short yet rich history of the famous landmarks in each district. You can make a quick stopover at the Typhoon Reming Memorial Shrine, at the age-old Sto. Domingo Church, and even at the famous black sand beach resorts in the Sto. Domingo district. You need to cross the Sula Channel in order to get to Misibis Bay. The barge ride will only two minutes before you set off for another 15-minute ride before reaching the secluded paradise that is tucked away in south-easternmost part of Cagraray Island.
Welcome to Paradise
Upon reaching Misibis Bay Resort, guests are embraced with a warm welcome from the staff as well as a demonstration of the traditional Ibalong dance ritual. Guests are handed cold towels and welcome drinks and then ushered to the high-ceiling, all-glass reception area overlooking the resort.
The Traditional Ibalong Dance Ritual
After the brief welcome remarks and complimentary snacks at the reception area, guests are directed to their respective villas. Day Tour guests are given a receiving villa where they can leave their luggage and refresh themselves before starting their Misibis Bay Resort Day Tour.
Luxurious Accommodations
Misibis Bay Resort offers a variety of elegant, spacious, and ultimately relaxing villas that are all perfectly suited for honeymooners, friends, and families.
ADVENTURES IN MISIBIS BAY
Click to enlarge.The villas are strategically scattered across the property to offer guests with the feeling of seclusion and serenity. Both spacious and unpretentious, each villa features a tasteful intermingling of modern chic inspirations as well the smart and elegant use of native materials like abaca, banig, and ratan.
The more luxurious villas have a large reception area, a kitchenette, a Jacuzzi, a private pool entrance and even an exclusive plunge pool that is located at the balcony. Each villa is furnished with a massive bed, a sitting area, a spacious bathroom, a stocked mini fridge, an LCD TV and an iPod dock complete with speakers, and the other modern conveniences that guests could ever ask for.
The wall-to-ceiling glass windows give a fantastic view of the beach or the lagoon and infinity pools (depends on which villa you choose) as you enjoy another grand welcome gesture of complimentary drinks, snacks, and lavish foot wash.
Take a dip at the resort’s three main pools: The infinity pool, the “lagoon” pool that snakes its way to about half of the 3-storey structures where some villas are located, and even the kiddie pool with your children.
For a more serene way of spending the day at the resort, you can de-stress at the lavish beach front cabanas and sunbeds or go The Essences Spa, which is located the highest building in the area where you can get not only the signature Mt. Mayon Stone Therapy Massage (that makes use of lava rocks) but also an amazing panoramic view of the entire Misibis Bay Resort.
ADVENTURES IN MISIBIS BAY
But if you’re itching for some seriously fun land and water sports adventures, Misibis Bay Resort is famous for that. All-terrain vehicle (ATV) rides are also available in Misibibis Bay (1800+/Hr / per ATV).
If you’re a fan of zip lining, you can also do that at the Eco-Energy Park, which is located a short drive from the resort. The Misibis Bay Resort’s Escapade Package includes the use of non-motorized outdoor activities such as the Hobiecat Sailing, kayaking, snorkeling (inclusive of protective gear), windsurfing, diving, and mountain biking. The resorts charges separately for motorized water activities like the banana boat ride, jetski, speed boat rentals and other sport activities.
BUSINESS + LEISURE IN PARADISE
Dela Playa Beach Grill and Tapas Bar
Rate (PhP) / Per Person | Rate (PhP) / per tour | Remarks | |||
Water Sports: | Banana Boat Ride | 2500++ | per 15 min | ||
Jetski | 2000++ | per 30 Min | |||
Wake Boarding | 2,000++ | per 30 Min | |||
Knee Boarding | 2,000++ | per 30 Min | |||
Speedboat rental / 1 hour | 4000++ | per hour | |||
Regular Dives (Boat, Tank, Weightbelts) | 2000++ | per dive | |||
Introductory Dives | 1,500++ | per person | |||
Dive Equipments (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit) | 1000++ | Per Day | |||
Dive Instruction | 16000++ | per lesson / per pax |
Outdoor Activity: | ATV Rides / 1 hour | 1800+/Hr | per hour/per ATV | |
Zip Linning ( Eco-Energy Park) | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
SEGWAY PT-X2 | 2,000++ | per 30 Min | ||
SEGWAY PT-X2 | 6,000++ | per 12 hours/ 1 day | ||
Bottom Fishing | 500++/per pax | 3,000+++ | per hour/max of 6 pax | |
Sunset Cruise | 500++/ per pax | 3,000+++ | per hour/max of 6 pax | |
BUSINESS + LEISURE IN PARADISE
The resort has other recreational activities the Segway rides along the beach front and Misibis Bay property; indoor games like table tennis, billiards, board games, and dart; and even a KTV and Mahjong room that doubles as a waiting area for guests. A small gym facility is also available as well as a huge, fully-equipped playroom for the kids complete with Wii and Play Station units, an indoor playground, and a sandbox.
Moreover, the resort’s business center has an expansive library and fully-equipped rooms designed for business meetings. So it’s always easy to squeeze in a little business while you’re on vacation in this lush and secluded tropical paradise.
SPICE MARKET
Opening Hours: 6AM - 10PM
The resort’s main restaurant—Spice Market—offers a taste of pride Bicol dishes gourmet style. The menu basically features local delicacies with a finer twist like the Misibis Beef Steak Tagalog made with Angus beef, Kilawing Tanigue, and “Adobong Manok sa Gata.” Inspired by fishing villages of the region as well as Southeast Asian flavors, Spice Market takes great pride in their serving of freshly caught seafood.
Adobong Manok sa Gata
Kilawing Tanigue
Guests may request for the “Fresh Catch of the Day” on the menu and have their seafood prepared to suit their preferences. Unusual local ice cream flavors like sili, ginataan, and pinipig ice cream are also served at Spice Market. Their signature dessert, the Leche Flan turon, was created only by accident but ended up being a crowd favorite among the guests of the resort.
Misibis Beef Steak Tagalog
Dela Playa Beach Grill and Tapas Bar
Opening Hours: 6AM - 10PM
Apart from their grilled seafood and mouth-watering steaks, the Dela Playa Beach Grill and Tapas Bar also offers themed buffet for resort guests. Local Filipino delights such as dried pusit, tapa, danggit, sweet and spicy dilis are served along with other breakfast staples.
Sula Bar & Lounge
This is where the infamous Cagraray Sunrise cocktail was born. The poolside bar is the perfect location for a drink with friends or with that special someone while watching the breathtaking sunset of Misibis Bay.
Note: Complimentary pandan water, gourmet cookies, and “ice candy” made from seasonal fruits are afforded to guests all over Misibis Bay.
Indulge in Serenity…
Misibis Bay Resort’s lush location in Cagraray Island plays the biggest part in its allure both to the locals and foreigners. The vast waters of the islands, the gentle breeze and the world-class accommodation are only three of the things that make Misibis Bay Resort the talk of not only the province where it belongs, but also in different parts of the world.
Come and indulge in a different kind of serenity. Perfect for newly-weds,
Misibis Bay Resort is, true to its word, a dream come true.
MISIBIS BAY RATES FOR 2011 | ||||||
3 days and 2 night package NET RATE PER PERSON | ||||||
ROOM CATEGORY | Single | TWIN SHARING | TRIPLE SHARING | QUADRUPLE SHARING | ||
POOLSIDE | ||||||
Junior Suite Deluxe | 31,888 | 20,888 | 18,388 | N/A | ||
Premiere Villa | 32,888 | 23,888 | 21,388 | N/A | ||
One Bedroom Deluxe | 35,388 | 26,388 | 23,888 | 21,888 | ||
One Bedroom Premiere | 37,888 | 28,888 | 26,388 | 23,888 | ||
BEACHFRONT | ||||||
Junior Suite Premiere | 35,388 | 26,388 | 23,888 | N/A | ||
One Bedroom Luxury | 39,388 | 30,388 | 27,888 | 25,888 | ||
Luxury Villa | 43,388 | 34,388 | 31,888 | N/A | ||
Rates Include
- 2 Nights and 3 Days luxurious accommodation
- Full board meals ( 2 bfast, 2 lunch and 2 dinners)
- Round trip airport transfers ( LEG airport - Resort - LEG airport)
- Scheduled Activities to choose from(City Tour, Intro Dive, ATV , Island hopping, Bottom Fishing , Windsurfing, Snorkeling)
- Free use of non motorized sports equipment
- Guaranteed 30 activities to choose from in the resort ( see below activities)
- Welcome amenity
- Free access to the health club and the 3 swimming pool
- LCD television with cable programming
- IPOD Docks
- DVD / CD Player
- Mini Bar
- Wifi Access
- In room Safe
- Daily Newspaper
- Pool and Beach butlers
- 24 hour room service and butler service
- Full concierge services
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Rates are NET inclusive of service charge and resort fee
- Rooms are subject to availability
- Kids below 7 years of age are free to stay (ROOM ONLY) when sharing the room with parents (as long as no extra bed is required)
