“Take me somewhere I can breathe, I’ve got so much to see, this is where I want to be in a place I can call mine.” – Pure Shores, All Saints
I’ve always loved the beach. I do not know what draws me to it — maybe it is the scorching heat of the sun (I never really liked the cold), the sound of the waves crashing on the shore or simply the feeling that when you are at it, you have all the excuses in the world to bum and laze around. Yes, maybe this is why I love beaches so much.
So when I had the chance to finally visit Coron, I chose El Rio Y Mar, a nice little island hidden somewhere far away from the town proper.
After taking around 30-40 minutes of land and river travel from the Busuanga Airport, we finally arrived at El Rio.
We were greeted by some really cold watermelon shake and their welcome band singing their own “Welcome to El Rio” composition.
This picture is actually playing it forward. Even before I had this photo taken, we went to our quaint little cottage first and took a short rest before checking out the rest of the resort.
The Native Cabana
El Rio has several types of accommodations — the casa, the cedar and the native cabanas. For full description of each accommodation type, click here.
We got ourselves the native cabana. It features a private bathroom and shower, air-conditioning with refrigerator, minibar and complementary coffee and tea. It is located at the bayfront as well.
If you can’t live without TV though, opt for the cedar cabana.
After checking out the room, I went outside and found this nook. Quite impressive 🙂
After settling in the room, we decided to go out and see what the place has to offer. Considering that there is no TV, we needed to find some recreation… The place did not disappoint.
On the way to the Main Hall
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse has an infinity pool which you can enjoy if you really do not like the sea (kinda ironic, if that is the case, hehe)
The Clubhouse has an infinity pool which you can enjoy if you really do not like the sea (kinda ironic, if that is the case, hehe)
After passing by the pool, we reached the restaurant where we had our meals every day. We got fullboard meals which took care of our breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The resto then leads you back to the wharf where the Port Caltom’s Bar is. Edzel and I were here every night to have some nightcap 🙂
Want to check out what more this place has to offer? Wait for my succeeding posts . In the meantime, if you want to check their rates and packages, you can contact Jayjay, my very friendly reservations officer at:
Manila Office: Regent Bldg. Malunggay Rd., FTI Complex, Taguig City
Direct Line: +632 838-4964/ +632 838 – 4957
Trunk Line: +632 838-4956 to 60 loc. 121
Fax No. +632 838-0595
Cellphone No: +63 928-500-6015
E-mail: info@elrioymar.com
Fax No. +632 838-0595
Cellphone No: +63 928-500-6015
E-mail: info@elrioymar.com
24-Hour Resort Number: (+63) 920-951-5009 or +632 668 3929
Website: www.elrioymar.com