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Beach Resorts Close to Iloilo City
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Iloilo beaches and beach resorts. If you’d like to spend time in Iloilo City but want to stay at a nearby beach resort, here are a couple of options. Nes and Tat’s Beach Resort in Oton is closer to the City and has a pool, Sol y Mar Beach Resort in Tigbauan is quieter and has a better beach. Don’t expect to find Boracay quality white sand beaches near Iloilo City. The sand is brownish.
Sol y Mar Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo
Sol y Mar is a beach resort in Tigbauan, on the National Highway, about 20 KM west of Iloilo City. While we have not stayed there overnight, friends have, we have dined there, looked at the cottages and had a tour of the resort facilities. We now live only a short walk away. There is a restaurant offering basic dining options; grilled seafood, chicken and pork as well as sandwiches. Especially recommended are the buko shakes and brewed coffee.
Cottage at Sol y Mar
For us, Sol y Mar is the best option for those who want stay overnight at a real beach resort, one good enough for swimming, but still close to the urban amenities of Iloilo City. It’s also a good option for those in Iloilo City who want to get away to the beach for the day. One big advantage of Sol y Mar is that the resort itself controls quite a large beach front, plus adjoining large properties are undeveloped. This means the water quality is better because there are no failing septic systems nearby. Sol y Mar is a venue for many weddings and photo shoots.
Many local beach resorts cater to a busy local clientele. They can be crowded and noisy, especially on weekends. This can be enjoyable, but may be a disappointment for a foreigner seeking quieter pursuits. Sol y Mar is ideal for the later.
Reception - Sol y Mar Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo. All buildings are of natural materials.
You can come and use the beach for a P40 per person (P20 for children). You can rent a very nice picnic shelter for the day for P300 or you can rent an air con cottage for P1400 to P1500. The cottages are nicely designed and the entire resort well landscaped and meticulously maintained. The restaurant is open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Sol y Mar Beach Resort, Tigbauan, Iloilo
From the resort you can walk the beaches but can also walk into Tigbauan proper, visit the extensive market or the 18th century Spanish church. Ask the resort owner for directions for a short and pretty walk to the atmospheric ruins of a Muscovado sugar mill, sheltered under huge Acacia trees.
You can get to Sol y Mar via a Tigbauan, Guimbal or Miagao jeepney or by taxi from the airport or from Iloilo City.
Phone: 033-511-8288
Mobile: 0919-891-4555
e-mail: hrzayco@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.solymariloilo.com
Another Good Iloilo Resort Option: Nes and Tat’s Beach Resort, Oton Iloilo
Nes and Tat's Beach Resort, Oton Iloilo
Nes and Tat’s Beach Resort is an attractive option for visitors to Iloilo City who want to stay at a beach resort nearby. It’s in Botong, Oton, perhaps 15 km west of Iloilo City. It has a nice pool, a dining pavilion, lots of pretty picnic shelters and cottages so you can go there for a day or overnight. Admission is P15. Use of Pool is P40. Picnic shelters are P250 and up. There is a restaurant but we have been disappointed with it. Room rates (4 persons) P2400. The location is on the National Highway but the resort is nicely landscaped so you probably won’t be too bothered by traffic noise. Contact 033-337-8353 or 033-337-8392. Sol y Mar in Tigbauan is a little further from Iloilo City and may be better for those seeking peace and quiet.
Cottages at Nes and Tat's Beach Resort, Oton, Iloilo
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