SECDEA BEACH RESORT | ISLAND GARDEN CITY

If you are looking for an amazing tropical getaway for your next holiday this summer, Samal should be one of those places on your radar.There's nothing quite like paradise. Just 10-minute boat ride from the city-proper and you're off to a luxurious escapade you've never been before.Considered by some as the largest resort city in the country. The newest addition is the SECDEA Beach Resort. Secdea Beach Resort is popular among international Guest and tourist because of their first-class accommodations.

Secdea Beach Resort is one of the high-class Resort in Samal Island. It has 56 hectares land area located at San Isidro Babak. There are many things to do in the Resort such as Snorkeling, Kayaking, Banana Boat Ride and Jet Ski. The beach resort is one of the most recommended resort to stay overnight. What about day-tour tripping? Worry not, SECDEA offers day tour trip for only 1000php that comes with a sumptuous buffet lunch, free use of the pool, mangrove walk and tour around the resort. This is just a 2-minute walk from a 56-hectare beach that has white sand and clear blue shallow water. If you think that this beauty is well-suited for a group of friends or couples, well, let me tell you that this is actually one of the best places for families to stay at as well. It may not get the same attention like other parts of the Philippines, but once you have seen some of its beaches, I think you too will fall in love with Samal’s charms.

_{In the summer months particularly, when the weather is good, it looks stunning.}

I love the tranquillity of the place, a wonderful place to laze by a beautiful beach while enjoying some of the finer things in life. Saviour a relaxing cocktail (at happy hour) sit back and enjoy an amazing tropical sunset. Their infinity pool is an option if you don’t want to swim in the sea. Its also a beautiful location for photo shoots. But the white sand and the blue sea is inviting and welcoming. Fresh water or sea water, both are relaxing.

Oh I so loved the panoramic vista infront of me. It seemed endless and very therapeutic. I loved the cabana and the open cottages scattered all over the place. And of course, the mangrove area. They put up a wooden bridge so people can walk around or enjoy wading their feet in sea water. And at the same time, see the fishes and other creatures lurking/growing in the mangroves. Just the thought of that is amazing right? Imagine, doing so!

_{The colors of the waters just blow me away.}

_{One of the most recommended things to do while in SECDEA is the Mangrove Walk. It features wooden and concrete bridges perfect to stroll around the mangrove mini-forest. Inside the area is a mangrove nursery where Patapat and Bakhaw are grown.}

How To Get There:

Getting there is very easy.If you are from Davao City, go straight to Sasa Wharf and catch the 24 hour ferry to Samal Island. Then take a habal habal (motorcycle) and ask the driver to drop you off at Secdea Beach Resort. Fare should cost you Php75 with an estimated time travel of 20 - 30 minutes depends on the speed going to the resort.

The Villas:

Secdea takes pride of its picturesque beach setting, floating cottage, multi-sports pavilion, a clubhouse, posh cottages for overnight stay and brilliantly-designed furniture. The price of Secdea’s villas may be quite expensive for some since it can exclusively accommodate a big group of guests but nonetheless, it is all worth it since offers only well-to-do, hotel-resembling accommodation.

Rooms Rates:

• Seaside Rooms(2 pax)- Php 3,900
• Seashell Rooms(3 pax) – Php 4,900
• Sea Breeze Lodge(4 pax) – Php 7,400
•Villa Secdea Two/2nd Floor (12 pax)- Php 15,900
• Day Use(inclusive of Entrance, Lunch and Pool use)
• Adult Rate- Php 1000/pax
• 7 years and younger Php550/pax

The Food:

"There is nothing quite like a Filipino feast.
Amuma means going all out for every guest. It means we won’t just serve a feast, we’ll even join you in song, to create exquisite moments you won’t soon forget."

Your trip will never be complete without sumptuous meals that will surely fill not only your tummy, but also your heart, and the resort will not disappoiny you as they offer limitless and delicious buffet!
The restaurant serves Filipino, Asian and continental cuisines. It is also where the daily buffet breakfast and both ala carte and buffet lunch and dinner menus are served. Highlight of the restaurant is its entertainment on Saturday nights, popularly known as the Barrio Fiesta Event, featuring live serenades and a cultural dance show.

Ammenities:

• Jetskie - Php 4,000 per hour / Php2,500 per 30 min
• Kayak (Single) – Php 300 per hour / Php 200 per 30 min
• Kayak (Double) – Php 400 per hour / Php 250 per 30 min
• Paddler Boat – Php 200 per hour / Php 150 per 30 min
• Banana Boat Ride(4 pax min) – Php 300 per 30 min
• Life Vest Rental – Php 150 per day
• Bicycle – Php 400 per day / Php 150 per hour

More information:
Applicable Rates and Charges

Day Tour Rate :
inclusive of entrance fee, lunch, pool and beach use (until 5pm only)
Php 1,000 - adult
Php 650 - children 7 years old and below.

Address : San Isidro, Babak, Island Garden City of Samal
Contact : (082) 295 7912 / 305 2774 / 305 4028 / 0923 724 4938 / 0925 892 6072
Website : http://www.facebook.com/secdeabeachresort
Email : [email protected]

Till my next travel,
@franceshannah