Calapan City is the capital of the Oriental Mindoro province in the Philippines, and tourists come to this region of the country for swimming and sailing in the South China Sea and the Verde Passage. The city features several waterfront resort hotels within 10 minutes of Calapan City's downtown area. These hotels are in the midst of tropical plants and palm trees, and they offer recreational facilities, private beaches and restaurants.
Filipiniana Calapan Resort Hotel
The Filipiniana Calapan Resort is in the center of Calapan City, and features an outdoor swimming pool with a bridge crossing over it, a fitness center, sauna, basketball court and on-site restaurant, the Halcon Bar and Grill. The restaurant features palm trees and tropical plants in its indoor and outdoor dining areas. The hotel also has a convenience store with snacks and souvenirs. The 20 guest suites have living rooms and kitchenettes.
The hotel is convenient to annual festivals that occur in downtown Calapan City, such as the Sinkaw Festival. This festival occurs every March and features fine art exhibits from local artists. A possible day trip from the hotel would be to Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is approximately 90 minutes south of the hotel. This recreation area offers opportunities for climbing, hiking and bird watching for species such as the Mindoro scops owl and the heart pigeon.
Parang Beach Resort
The beachfront Parang Beach Resort is on the eastern edge of Calapan, and provides has a private beach on Tayabas Bay, an inlet of the South China Sea. This boutique hotel was built in 2000, and features an outdoor swimming pool and a courtyard with walking paths. Calapan City's only seaside restaurant, Beachside, is located at the hotel, and serves Filipino barbecue dishes and international cuisine. Breakfast is included in room rates, and cottages with living rooms and kitchens are also available.
Hotel guests can take guided tours of the local Calapan City agricultural farms, including the Parang Coconut and Banana Plantation, a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The tour offers insight into the process of how coconut and banana trees are harvested; you also may get samples during the harvesting season. The restaurants and shops in downtown Calapan City are less than 20 minutes away from the hotel.
Anahaw Island View Resort
Situated in northern Calapan City, the Anahaw Island View Resort is on the shores of Tayabas Bay. The guest rooms have a beach-themed decor, including murals and plants. Some of the rooms offer views of the bay, while others are right by the outdoor swimming pool. One of the rooms has a private whirlpool tub. The on-site restaurant, Takom Foods, serves fried and barbecue Filipino cuisine items for lunch and dinner.
The hotel is one of the closest hotels to downtown Calapan City; it is only a five-minute drive from shops and restaurants in the downtown area. Tours of downtown Calapan City, boat rides to the Baco Chico islands and snorkeling trips to the nearby coral reefs can be arranged through the hotel. Complimentary transportation is provided from the hotel to the Calapan City Pier.
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