Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT is proud to be the only resort in Negros Island with private pool villas as well as suites and cottages equipped with heated outdoor Jacuzzis, satellite TV, DVD/audio players and mini-bars. Suspended on ten sprawling hectares of sheer cliffs peppered with bright-colored bougainvilleas, swimming pools and premium rooms are positioned right at the cliffs’ edge, ensuring guests a commanding view of an endless sea, while winding staircases lead directly to a kilometer’s stretch of isolated white sand beach.

The Beach

If there’s one thing we take pride in, it’s the beaches of Antulang. White and pristine against the beckoning turquoise-blue seas, few guests have resisted its allure. Take a walk down a winding staircase from your cottage on the cliff and stroll along the shell-cluttered, secluded beach as you welcome the sunrise. And keep an eye on the water, you just might see a jumping sailfish or a glimpse of a resident spinner dolphin!

Coral Reefs
Antulang is home to 17 documented dive sites. Manta rays, hawksbill turtles, groupers and a multitude of marine life await the most discriminating diver. Our night dives come highly recommended–guests swear it’s like diving in your very own private aquarium! And if snorkeling is more up your alley, Antulang’s shallow corals are home to colorful clownfish, butterfly fish, eels and the occasional octopus.
Nature Tripping
While you wander around the resort, you may notice some fruit-bearing trees which are endemic to the area, so by all means, indulge and help yourself to some manzanitas (bears fruit all-year round–try to get some ahead of the fruit bats and birds), sereguelas (abundant in April and May)bayabas (wild guavas, available most of the year) and wild passion fruit; just stay away from the fruits of the noni tree, which are not edible, and the fruits of the ubiquitous tigpud trees, which is strictly for the birds!

And speaking of birds, expect to listen in on their chirping, especially in the early mornings. Meanwhile, please don’t be surprised to spot the occasional monitor lizard (locally called “halo”), hermit crabs (“umang”), sentinel crabs (“kagang”) and geckos (“tuko”) who, like you are also out to enjoy themselves in their natural habitat.

Activities Galore

Snorkeling

Antulang’s shallow corals are home to colorful clownfish, butterfly fish, angel fish, eels, and the occasional octopus. Discover how time flies when you put on that snorkel pack and browse through the water! Note: It’s more fun to snorkel with a partner!

Kayaking

Whether alone or in tandem, kayaking at Antulang is always fun. For the more adventurous, exploring nearby Tambobo Bay by kayak has proved an even more exhilarating experience!

Rappeling
To quote an eager participant, rappeling is “all about conquering your fears.” Easier said than done when it’s your turn to go down that cliff with the 20-meter drop, albeit a picturesque 20-meter drop! But seriously, our guide says the rope can hold up to 4 tons, so it’s worth at least one try!

Horseback Riding
With a thoroughbred (Siaton’s Best), a Morgan (Lightning) and 2 native ponies (1997 and Small One) to choose from, we urge our guests to have a go at horseback riding, either around the resort, at the beach or to a nearby hill peppered with boulders and fossilized giant clams. Seasoned trail riders will be glad to know we use western saddles built for comfort and safety.

Tambobo Bay Tour
Let the resort’s luxurious trimaran Annabelle Lee take you on a cruise to one of the island’s best-kept secrets. A natural marina encompassed by mangroves and bamboo, the bay is a haven for more than two dozen sailboats and yachts from all over the world. Up the romance factor by timing your cruise at sunset, with cocktails served onboard. Or better yet–arrange for a cozy dinner for two as you wait for the rising of a full moon!

Apo Island Tour

Located 5 kilometers off the southeast coast of Negros Island, 72-hectare Apo Island has been lauded as southeast Asia’s most successful marine sanctuary. A divers’ paradise, Apo’s residents are vigilant when it comes to protecting their sanctuary, so diving with gloves are not allowed to discourage touching of corals. Started by Silliman University of Dumaguete City, the marine reserve program is now a prototype for neighboring Asian countries like Vietnam.

Dolphin Watching at Bais Tour

Two hours north from Antulang is Bais City, now famous for its dolphin watching tours done mostly by the very fishermen who used to hunt them for a living. From Bais Bay, a short ride on a large motorized outrigger takes you to Tañon Strait, a natural habitat for numerous species of dolphins and if you’re lucky, migratory pygmy killer whales. Best done between the months of March to November, head for the boat’s bow and dangle your legs—you’ll have dolphins literally at your feet!

ACCOMODATION:

Pool Villa
Indulge in the good life…our cliffside pool villa comes with your own swimming pool, heated outdoor jacuzzi and zen garden! Proudly the first and only accommodation of its kind in Negros island, Antulang’s pool villa offers guests that elusive factor when on holiday: guaranteed privacy in paradise.

Executive Suite
Hidden amongst a grouping of trees, our Executive Suite comes with a charming, Vigan-tiled azotea overlooking the ocean, naturally shaded with trees and wild vines. Although the suite is the room nearest to the infinity pool, it remains one of our most private accommodations and, like the pool villas, is accessible only through a small, gated entrance.

Presidential Suite
Perched on a huge boulder by the sea, the marvelous view from this suite is nothing short of panoramic. And thanks to a floor-to-ceiling glass wall, even the bath overlooks both the ocean and nearbly Apo Island! An added bonus for guests is actually fishing from your own balcony at high tide.

Family Suite
Located in a wooded section along the cliff, this sprawling suite also comes with a large bathroom, giving an infinite view of the ocean. Deluxe Cottage
These cottages, one of which sits beside an authentic lighthouse by the cliff, have been refurbished to accommodate private outdoor jacuzzis, complete with its own pocket garden.

Seaview Cottage
Slightly smaller than the deluxe cottages but furnished with the same amenities, the tree-shaded seaview cottages come in duplex type, with adjoining balconies separated by a door. Ideal for families and friends vacationing together! Standard Cabana

Our smallest and most quaint of accommodations, the rooms come with matching linens and curtains, with fragrant hardwood walls. Trellises of multi-colored bougainvillas line the balconies outside.

LOCATION

FROM DUMAGUETE:

Head south on the National Highway. Make a left right before kilometer 32 (or when you see the ANTULANG sign). Stay on this road, following the signboards posted along the way. Travel time: 1 hour.

FROM MANILA:

4 daily flights to Dumaguete City Airport. Travel time: 1 hour. Book with Air Philippines or Cebu Pacific Air.

FROM CEBU:

2 daily trips to Dumaguete City Seaport via fast ferries. Travel time: 3 1/2 hours.
Book with Oceanjet and Weesam Express.