It’s all that space that gets you. The newly-opened Bluewater Panglao on the quiet side of the island is sprawling in a sense that none of the structures rise above two stories, spread over 5.5 hectares of well-planned space with an eco-responsible turn.
“Eighty percent of the wood we use here is recycled,” says the resort’s General Manager Marty Jastillana, as he runs his fingers over the scuffed surfaces of the Bluewater signature cantilevered beds. Salvaged from old homes, designer Benji Reyes made sure only minimal manipulation was done on the repurposed pieces, keeping their raw edge and lending their character to the otherwise freshly-painted patina of a brand new resort.
“Even the ceiling of Aplaya, our main restaurant, is made from recycled pieces of rattan,” adds Jastillana. The unusable short tips from the making of outdoor furniture are arranged in a repetitive pattern, echoed throughout the sister Bluewater properties: the 21-year-old Bluewater Maribago on Mactan Island, Cebu, and the private island getaway with the famous shifting sandbar that is Bluewater Sumilon between Dumaguete and the southern tip of Cebu island.
True to their promise at the onset of the development stage, the natural contours of the seafront remain untouched, too. The craggy rocks stand like sentinels, with a convenient staircase descending straight into the welcoming ripples of Panglao, hewn in between. “There is a marine sanctuary just 150 meters from our beach line,” says VP for Corporate Affairs Delia C. Cespon. “It is protected by the DENR and the Municipality of Panglao.”
The resort’s Aquamania sports outlet encourages their alternatives to adventures that may require motorized vehicles like jetskis. “Why don’t you to try kayaking or paddling instead?” she continues. Having a protected area also means a built-in bonus: there is a teeming fish life and an intact variety of corals for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore up close. Here you can be one with the bluewater, green and guilt-free.
About Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort
Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort is just 30 minutes from Tagbilaran Airport and the Tagbilaran City’s shopping and commercial district. It is close to popular tourist destinations, such as the historic Baclayon Church, world-famous Chocolate Hills, Loboc River Cruise and Tarsiers. The resort boasts of 54-elegantly appointed guest rooms and villas, full service restaurant, poolside bar and the pampering treatment of Amuma Spa. In the Pool Wing, all ground-level rooms have a private veranda with direct access to the pool. First-floor rooms have private balconies. For guests who prefer a more luxurious accommodation, the Villas offer premier rooms with private outdoor dipping pool.
Press Contact
Carlo Luna
032 492 0100 loc. 512
web: www.bluewater.com.ph
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