You might be wondering how a five-star hotel in Baguio City in the Philippines came to have such a name. The Manor Hotel is built within the 250 hectare Camp John Hay.  it was constructed in 1903 to act as a recreation center for American servicemen. Hence the name!

Towering pine trees surround the manor and give it, along with its chalet style architecture, a somewhat alpine appearance. The stone and shingle exterior is complimented by the Colonial style wooden paneled walls and furniture. A warm and comfortable atmosphere! There are over 180 rooms available in the four story structure, divided between studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom sizes. The larger units have cooking facilities.

The Manor restaurant, Le Chef at The Manor offers great dining with five-star service. Lunch, breakfast and dinner are served encompassing a wide range of international foods. There is also a delicatessen for snacks and pastries. The piano bar is a cozy lounge with a fireplace, a good place to relax with a drink and friends.

Other facilities to be found at Camp John Hay Manor are the Palm Garden Health Spa, a completely equipped business center and the lobby shop for souvenir shopping.

Camp John Hay Manor is a comfortable, first-class hotel in a park-like setting of towering pine trees with a great view of the mountains and caressed by their cool breezes.

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Bellaroca means beautiful island in Spanish and this is lush, green, mountainous paradise certainly lives up to its name. If the natural beauty is not enough for you, take heart! Bella Roca Marinduque is also home to the fabulous Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa.

The resort has been designed to combine the facilities of a luxury leisure resort with those of a holistic spa facility. It is located on Bellaroca, off the coast of Marinduque, an island at the geographical center of the Philippines. The rugged terrain and the Mediterranean style architecture are quite reminiscent of some of the Greek Islands.

If you wish, you may relax and take advantage of the wellness center and the full line of holistic treatments that it offers. For those in a more energetic mood the resort offers water sports activities such as scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing and deep sea fishing. If you don’t want to get your feet wet there is a nine hole golf course that is only for the use of guests, as well as hiking, biking and local tours. There are also facilities for children complete with qualified personnel and educational and artistic activities.

In summarizing the attractions of Bella Roca Marinduque we must mention the holistic well-being center, with its full line of spa treatments and the range of sports activities that are available both on land and in the sea. A beautiful rock indeed!

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Nagsasa Cove is a well-kept secret even though it is close to several other better known spots. The pristine white beach is backed by mountains with streams and waterfalls running down to the sea. The ocean itself is crystal-clear and shimmers with an inviting azure shade of blue in the warm sunshine.

Unlike Anawangin, a popular cove nearby, Nagsasa Cove is nearly deserted most of the time, allowing you to relax and enjoy the beauty of the natural surroundings.

The northern end of the beach provides a camping site that includes good, clean bathrooms. There are usually only a few tents to be seen at this site. The caretaker of the site and the other few local people are very friendly and helpful to the travelers who come here.

It remains to be seen how long this wonderful place can remain as unknown and as unspoiled as it is at the moment. If you are a person who loves untouched, beautiful, natural settings then you will find yourself very much at peace here.

In conclusion, Nagsasa Cove is nearly deserted, completely unspoiled and has some of the most gorgeous scenery in this part of Luzon.

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Simple and clean rooms.

Spartan and clean rooms right just at the warf.

Comfortable accommodations in nipa huts. A restaurant is located in the premises.

Telephone: 0918 338 8756

A resort that sits in a beautiful beach cove.

Telephone: 0917 844 7023

A beachfront resort with several types of accommodations: cottages, duplexes and large rooms. A restaurant is also located in the property.

Telephone: 3332242

Rooms with harbour views in Masbate. A bar is open right next door.

Telephone:

Very spartan accomodations.

Telephone: 333 2180