BORACAY ISLAND: CROWN REGENCY RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
The
famed White Beach of Stations 1 to 3 is the norm when one exclaims I’ve been to Boracay Island. But things have changed in my
perspective. To be specific, I haven’t
set foot on the white beach of Boracay Island on my last visit to the island
one weekend.
On a rainy weekend, together with a few of the best travel buddies I had, we
took refuge at Station 2’s landmark - Crown Regency Resort and Convention
Center. Though not a beach front resort
accommodation, the experience was more than sufficient for a different kind of
Boracay experience – it was jam-packed and comforting at the same time.
DELUXE POOL VIEW
With
the line-up of activities in store sans the White Beach visit, it became vital
if our accommodations can provide the necessary rest and comfort that we long
for.
Assigned
in a Deluxe Pool View room, it was refreshing the first time I saw the room
layout. The terrace gives a good vantage
of the hotel’s amenities. To simply be
seated at the terrace and drink coffee or people watch is a treat in itself.
The
air-conditioned room has two full-size posturepedic beds, a 32-inch LCD cable
TV, kitchenette, mini-bar, full bath with hot and cold water, basic bathroom
amenities with complimentary toiletries, operator-assisted phone facilities and
desk.
Click to check other room types and rates.
FACILITIES
What
makes Crown Regency Resort and Convention Center a standout from others, is the
fact that it offers a variety of facilities that gives an ultimate tropical
adventure while inside the comforts of the hotel.
The
iconic grotto that sits on Station 1 is becoming an inevitable gauge of whether
one has visited Boracay Island or not.
Surprisingly, we were not able to visit the same. But the facilities of the hotel more than
compensates for the island experience.
A
peek through the terrace of our room, the 1800 square meter wave and surfing
pool comes into view. It complements
well with the buildings that surround.
WAVE RIDER
The
country’s first surfing pool known as the Wave Rider is positioned at the
center of the vast property. It is next
to the tsunami wave swimming pool alongside a kiddie pool. Indeed, recreation at its finest.
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| Photo grabbed from Carla of blissfulguro.com |
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| Photo grabbed from Kirk of kirkanatomy.com |
For
a good vantage of the colorful life underwater, where marine creatures freely
roam, there is an underwater bar featuring the oceanarium window. While at the lounge, we were able to witness
the performance of the mermaids along with a hawksbill sea turtle that goes
along with the performers. If you happen
to ask why are the sea turtles here?
They are under rehabilitation and are scheduled to be released on open
seas. They are never held in captivity
for the pure cause of entertainment.
The
Ocean Bar and KTV has private rooms as well which is good for friends and
family bonding over countless songs while drinking. This is best for guests who don’t want to
socialize much and compete with other guests when doing the videoke.
FABULOUS FIFTIES CAFÉ BAR AND RESTAURANT
I
had so much fun in the 1950s themed resto bar of the hotel that goes by the
name of Fabulous Fifties. It is actually
open even to non-guests and we did enjoy the crowd while we lounged one
evening.
We
had the best videoke session while in
Boracay Island at the said restaurant.
Apart from the given tasty meals and refreshing drinks, service is also
prompt and efficient.
WANG SHAN LO CHINESE RESTAURANT
Next
to the reception area of the hotel, there is a restaurant that serves Chinese
cuisine. I actually loved the
presentation and ingenuity of how the sets of dish were served.
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| PATA TIM (PhP550.00 whole) |
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| FRIED RICE WITH WHOLE PINEAPPLE (PhP380.00) |
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| THE NEWEST CREATION - PURPLE YAM BRULEE & MANGO PANDANUS IN BETWEEN |
The
Boracay Oceanarium provides a variety of experiences as well. You could either dive inside the oceanarium
or view the marine life while strolling on glass enclosed oceanarium. We did both.
The
Boracay Oceanarium is home to one of the world’s largest discovered pearl that
weighs 9 kg and a diameter of 18 inches.
SERVICE
Apart
from the facilities and room amenities of the hotel, service is definitely
outstanding. They provide a very
personalized service and equally as VIPs.
The cheerful staff even made our stay homey.
We
may not have experienced all of the facilities of the hotel but having tried
its major highlights made us conclude that going to Boracay Island doesn’t only
mean sunbathing and swimming on the world-renowned beach, as accommodations do
matter as well.
CROWN REGENCY RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER
Station
2 Main Road Barangay Balabag,
Malay
Aklan, Boracay
(036)
506 3029
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Thank you Attorney! Sa Cebu naman.
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