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Ogtong Cave Beach Resort

  • November 23, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by manlalakbay from davao, Philippines
Ogtong Cave Beach Resort

The resort belongs to the same owners of the Sta. Fe Beach Resort. It is much newer, and actually quite more beautiful than its predecessor. While Sta. Fe is just a building in front of the beach, Ogtong Cave resort is landscaped, with grassy lawns and concrete walkways leading to the beach and the swimming pool. The swimming pool uses fresh spring water which comes from the cave.

For those staying in the Sta. Fe Beach Club, you can get to Ogtong Cave Beach Resort for just a fee of thirty pesos. They have regular trips in the morning and the afternoon to and from SFBC. Once you are at Ogtong Cave, you can enjoy all the amenities for free if you are lodging at SFBC.

The cave is not the usual bat infested (though there are a quite a few farther down the cave’s belly). The water inside it is quite clean and clear, in varying depths with the deepest at chest level. It’s actually quite relaxing to take a dip inside, since the water is fresh and you are protected from the sun since you’re inside. 30-40 people could probably fit there, but 20 or less would be ideal, just so it won’t be too crowded for everyone.

When the sun is a little lower in the horizon, it is the perfect time to go down the beach. It is not actually very ideal for swimming since the water just reaches the shin to knee height a few hundred meters from the shore. But it has a spectacular view of the sunset that hangs over the resort. The sand is also quite soft and fine, that staying too long in one spot, you’d sink a few centimeters. It’s actually quite soothing to burrow one’s feet into the sand. Sunset is the best time for picture-taking too!

We were also able to enter the exclusive area of the honeymooner’s villas which was usually exclusive to those renting in the area. The villa is quite luxurious, with a canopied matrimonial bed, wide-screen television, a sofa set in the bedroom, as well as an elegant bathroom with a Jacuzzi.

It costs P12,000.00 which may be a little steep, but is actually cheaper than most honeymoon resorts. There is a separate pool for this exclusive area, also equipped with a slide and a bubbly jacuzzi. The area was also surrounded by fragrant trees which bloomed white flowers which probably adds to the romance for the newlyweds.

Ogtong Cave Beach Resort is quite relaxing and beautiful, and probably the best resort I have been to. You may also check the website of Sta. Fe Beach Club (www.stafebeach.com) which has features and photos of Ogtong Cave Beach Resort as well.

From journal A Relaxing and Blessed Weekend in Bantayan Island

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