Erik and Raul from Bluewater Sumilon picked us up from Florentina Homes and we were ready to move on to our next adventure. Erik was with us from beginning to end!
We took a bangka/pumpboat from Dumaguete to Bluewater Sumilon for around 40 minutes
Since we were a big group, we hired the whole boat, but if not, there is a schedule for the boat to get you to and from the resort
So easy to spot our family’s luggage – RED for de Jesus 🙂
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Equipped with life vests and towels 🙂
Of course no smoking on the boat 🙂
Sumilon which is in Southern Cebu
Full house on the boat
Bluewater Resort – I heard about this place from our friend, Laura Verallo de Bertotto. I had seen her photos last April and I asked her to help arrange our trip with the owner and the Manila office. I was told that this resort used to be owned by some Japanese and they just abandoned it. Bluewater ( Maribago group ) took over whatever was left and now they are starting to renovate the place slowly
The villas
The pool
I like the island because it is secluded. Some visitors come only for the day to swim for a fee but during our stay, there was not many and it felt like we had the island to ourselves. There are 27 villas and I was hoping we could fill that all up so we could literally have the island to ourselves 🙂 You could actually do that if you were a big group 🙂
Very friendly staff
We all went to the Pavilion
For orientation and briefing – I think this is good especially if you are in a big group
Map of the island
The Pavilion which is their main area for meals
Swimming pool which has such a beautiful view. I was told they will be renovating this and maybe even adding another pool
Below this pool, there are three couple pools!
Bar
Huts to hang out in
The villas. All Villas have sea view which is good!
I always try to ask what the best villas/rooms are in a place and they told me it is # 1 and # 2 – they say it is the best because it is renovated and the location is the best being nearest all the facilities. This is Villa 1 going down from the Pavillion
Villa 1 and 2 are in one structure and has a door to connect so you can get both or just use 1
In front the villas, there are sofas or hammocks to relax in.
The place is rustic and if you will see that is the water below the villas – it was low tide so that is how it looks. When it’s high tide, it’s all covered
Different views of this area at different times of the day
Morning wake up view 🙂 Since it was habagat season and if the wind is strong, you can hear the water /waves at night while sleeping
Villa # 1 🙂
Skylight in the bathroom ( looking up from the bathroom )
We shared one room for us and our two sons since there are two queen beds
If you want to be secluded, the best room for you will be the farthest one from Villa # 1 🙂 I suggest you ask for RENOVATED rooms. Not all rooms are renovated yet so make sure you get the renovated rooms. The other good rooms after # 1 and # 2 are – # 12 and # 14 ( deluxe rooms ) and # 16 and # 17 ( deluxe rooms ).
Deluxe rooms are the regular rooms yet are more prime because of location but if you do not mind being far from the pavilion – then the Premiere Deluxe rooms are bigger – again specify RENOVATED rooms
Raul and Jeanne and 4 kids stayed in the Premiere deluxe room. You just have to pay for additional persons
This is outside a Premiere deluxe room – Raul moved all the chairs nearer their room! 🙂
Buffet breakfast which comes with the room rate already
From the Pavillion, you need to walk down to get to the beach
You can pass the stairs
Or through this path
The beach is very rustic. It’s not white sand and it’s rocky. Don’t expect Boracay or Amanpulo when you get here. To me, it’s part of the charm that the island is untouched and is just in it’s natural state
They have a tram that can take you from the Pavillion to your rooms or to the sandbar area
You can also GLAMP – for the day or overnight. This is located by the lagoon and beach area
The beach lagoon
Huts by the beach
Security guards in the island 🙂
Saying goodbye 🙂
They have a Manila office and thanks to Margie and Edna, we planned and coordinated everything from here
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I took some photos from their website so you can see how beautiful it is
We had a nice brunch in the conservatory facing the bay
Warm Harley Farms Goat Cheese Gratin
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