Ocean Bay Resort is one of the best man-made resorts in Cebu. Surrounded by lush green vegetation and facing the expansive blue sea makes it a perfect destination for R & R or business purposes.
If you trying to break from that typical summer escapades and wanting to try something new aside from those salty sea waters, why not check the luxurious beach resort in Cebu, where nature and man-made technologies had blended into an equally refreshing tourist haven.
Ocean Bay Resort natural setting is visible with its surrounding greenery and the crystal clear waters. Also, it offers the best artificial pools and many modern conveniences that other resorts don’t have. If one side of your personality wants to bask under the tempting summer heat, it is possible without leaving the vain side of yours be dismal.
When the sun is too hot as it may damage your delicate skin, Ocean Bay Resorts offers another alternative. A swimming pool with roof to protect from the harmful UV rays especially at midday. Aside from spa, there is a pool especially designed for active children. Another side of the pool is for diving instructions for about 2.40 meters deep.
Aside from pooling, strolling or sun-bathing, the resort offers other outdoor activities for adventurous kind of people. Fronting the resort is the 1.5 kilometer-long reef and 50 meters wide making it a very ideal place to snorkel where tons of different species of fishes, corals and other interesting marine organisms.
It also provides diving pastime and has an arrangement with the diving centre and instructor in the next town. Teaching might be done in group or individual basis. But a two-day notification is needed.
Boating is also very much available. With the resort’s own motor boats, one can hire a captain for driving or rent a row boat for private use. A two-day notification is as well recommended.
If hunger dawns you, the resort caters several services to accommodate you cravings. Airy gazebo is opened for guests as it accommodate 36 people where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at your convenience. At the same time, videoke is available for singing enthusiasts.
If you want to make your own meal, 3 different areas are available for preparing your own food. Barbecue area is for grilling meat or fish. The main barbeque area can accommodate 16 people sitting at ease. It also has its own wash basin. A stove can be provided at expense of php 100.00.
Another sumptuous eating offered by the “best dining experience in the province”, the Dalaguete Beach Café, prepared by the no other than the best chefs in the province. International and local yet urbane cuisines are available. Try different mixes of beverages, be it cold or hot or savor the sweetness of natural thirst-quenchers.
Other Amenities
Ocean Bay Resort is applicable for any celebrations as it caters banquet for personal events like weddings, birthdays, and christening. It also facilitates business-related events like product lounges, outings, seminars, and different enhancement programs. Printing, photocopying and fax services are at hand.
A conference room can be availed with bar facilities and small kitchen. Big enough for 36 people sitting comfortably, it is good for conferences where sound system, projector and stand are available by request.
For those who are staying in the resort for a longer period of time, several rooms are available like Standard Rooms, Studio Rooms, Bedroom Family and Captains Rooms.
Standard Room has double-bed room with TV, refrigerator, cabinet and bathroom. Shower is in hot and cold water. The terrace faced the pool and the ocean.
Studio Room is resembled like the standard room but with more space and has a personal small kitchenette.
The 1 Bedroom Family has a living room with coffee table and TV, small kitchen with refrigerator and a built-in bathroom. The bedroom is fully air-conditioned. The 2 Bedroom Family has two bedrooms and same facilities like the first.
The Captain Rooms are the most luxurious rooms. It has a double bed and a single bed, desk, cabinet, safety box, TV with satellite connection and a bathroom with Jacuzzi and shower. A private terrace faced the ocean.
Souvenirs and other personal items can be bought at the Gift Shop. Well-crafted souvenir items can be brought home. Different items are offered like DVD’s and players wherein available on rent. Cars are also available with or without drivers but requested 2 days prior.
The resort is complete with generator. In case of power stoppage, it can still provide lighting, refrigerating and laundry and dry cleaning which are available upon request.
Location
Ocean Bay Resort is sited in southern part of Cebu, specifically in Poblacion, Dalaguete. You will reach Dalaguete by traveling the agonizing 85-kilometer ride from Cebu City, either by bus or by taxi. You can choose whether an air-conditioned or an open-windowed bus which will leave every half hour from South Bus Terminal in Cebu City.
Active and outdoor lovers as well as silent nature lovers cannot resist the temptation of Ocean Bay Resort. No other than a “Holiday Destination”, enjoy the ecstatic view of the calm ocean, the scenic Bohol Island where the sun rises.
