My latest go to to Isla Reta was my second time. The primary was method again in 2011 (couldn’t consider it was that lengthy). The resort has modified quite a bit (and for the higher) since then. There are extra and higher lodging now than earlier than. They’ve enhanced extra areas alongside the shore to supply more room for guests. Really, Isla Reta by no means fails to offer an excellent place for rest – for many who want for a pleasant city escape.
In case you are in search of a spot for a weekend getaway and in the event you love sand and solar (and turquoise water), then Isla Reta is usually a excellent place for you. This widespread seashore resort has been attracting plenty of vacationers for years… and for the correct purpose.
Situated in Brgy. Santa Cruz, Talicud Island, Island Backyard Metropolis of Samal, Isla Reta prides itself with an extended stretch of white-sand seashore and crystal clear water that friends can certainly take pleasure in – be it for household gatherings, bonding with buddies, and even for a solo trip.
Whether or not you’re planning for a day tour or an in a single day keep, Isla Reta seashore resort is able to offer you your wants; they accommodate guests across the clock.
THINGS TO DO IN ISLA RETA
You are able to do fairly quite a lot of issues whereas staying on the resort. Apart from, clearly, swimming, Isla Reta is a spot ideally suited for many who desire a camping-like keep. You’ll be able to simply arrange tents for tenting – alongside the shore or below towering bushes.
If you need snorkeling, the place additionally gives an superior spot for that. Although not that gifted with corals like some diving areas in Talicud, nonetheless the resort gives a spot that may be loved by anybody who needs this exercise.
One other widespread exercise being supplied on the resort is helmet diving. On this exercise, you may be submerged underwater for about 20 to half-hour; you get an opportunity to see and luxuriate in completely different number of fish and different sea creatures.
Or you’ll be able to simply cling round, chill out and benefit from the ocean breeze alongside the shore .
Additionally, you would possibly need to go to the close by group to expertise native feels (and acquire some buddies).
AMENTITIES
- Open cottages
- Dormitory
- Rooms for {couples}, household (concrete, native)
- Perform corridor
- Pavilion
- Canteen/Shops (contemporary catch/fish obtainable on the market on the resort)
- Grilling areas
ISLA RETA ACCOMMODATION RATES, SERVICE FEE, CONTACT INFOÂ
Listed here are Isla Reta’s lodging charges, entrance price, service price, and call data [ 2022]
ENTRANCE FEE:
Day Tour – 6:00 AM to five:00 PM
In a single day – 6:00 AM to five:00 PM the next day
- Grownup (11 yrs previous & above)
-  Day tour – P200/head
- In a single day – P400/head/evening
- Baby (4 to 10 yrs previous)
- Day tour – P100/head
- In a single day – P200/head/evening
- Baby (3yrs previous & beneath)
ACCOMODATION:
Entrance price, meals, towel & toiletries NOT included – room examine in – 3:00 PM ; room try – 12:30 PM
TENT RENTAL
- 400/tent/evening (Good for two)
- Matte is separated from the tents fee
- Single foam rubberized is 50.00
- Single foam is 60.00
- Pillow is 20.00
- Blanket is 20.00
LONG HOUSE
- 800/per evening/per room
- 3 single dimension mattress
- No electrical fan
- No outlet
- Widespread restroom
- Good for 3 particular person
CONCRETE ROOM
- 900/room/evening
- 1 matrimonial mattress
- 1 electrical fan
- Non-public cr
- With outlet
- Good for two
DORMITORY
- P6,500/evening
- Â 11 double deck beds for 22pax
- with electrical fan
- with dressing room
- Widespread restroom
PICNIC HUT
- P400/hut/evening
- open cottage
- good for 10-15 particular person
- with out outlet
BEDDINGS RENTAL:
- Foam single – P60
- Foam single – P50 (small)
- Blanket – P20
- Pillow – P20
COOKING SERVICES (all elements should be offered by the visitor)
- Rice – P50/kilo
- Meat – P100/kilo
- Poultry – P100/kilo
- Seafood – P100/kilo
- Egg – P75/dozen
- Fruits – P50/kilo
- Canned Items – P20/150g
CORKAGE:
- No Pork Allowed (uncooked/cooked, any by product because of ASF)
- No Pets Allowed
- Tender drinks & liquor – 25% of resort worth per bottle
- Meals, water & powdered juice has NO corkage.
- Tent corkage – 100/tent/evening (any sizes)
OTHERS:
- Sound system & projector rental – P350/hr
REMINDERS:
- Rice cooker, water heater, any electrical equipment, extension wires, sky lanterns are NOT allowed.
- No pets Allowed
- Solely settle for CASH as a mode of fee.
- Costs could change with out prior discover.
Swimming time – 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Canteen hours – 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Kitchen hours – 6:00 AM to eight:00 PM
Noise lower off – 10:00 PM to six:00 AM
Gate – 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
PHOTOS
Check out among the pictures I’ve taken throughout my latest go to…
HOW TO GET THERE
From Davao Metropolis Correct, take a trip going to Sta. Ana Wharf. In case you are driving on a jeepney, trip one plying the Magsaysay route (Sta. Ana Wharf is simply beside Magsaysay Park).
Fare: Minimal – PHP 10.00
From Sta. Ana Wharf, board a barge going to Isla Reta. Simply inform the particular person in-charge on the ticket sales space that you’re going to the resort. You can be guided accordingly; you need to be disembarked on the resort itself.
From STA. ANA WHARF to ISLA RETA/ TALIKUD ISLAND
9:00 AM to – Isla Reta (Davao – Isla Reta)
• 10:00 AM – Pacific (Davao – Talikud)
• 12:00 PM – Jessa (Davao – Talikud)
From ISLA RETA/ TALIKUD ISLAND to STA. ANA WHARF
. 6:10 AM – Robjan (Talikud – Davao
• 6:15 AM – Talikud Specific (Talikud – Davao)
• 3:00 PM – Isla Reta (Isla Reta – Davao)
• 3:00 PM – Pacific (Talikud – Davao)
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BOAT FARE
•3years previous and above -Php200/head/method
• Senior and PWD – Php160/head/method (discounted)
• 2years previous and beneath -Freed from cost
Public Boat – Php100-135 per head per method
BOAT REMINDERS:
• All boats are a primary come, first serve foundation
• Talikud Specific, Pacific and Robjan are public boats
• All boats will go away instantly as soon as it reaches its full seating capability
• Schedule could change with out prior discover.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Freshwater is scarce on the resort; the wash-up water is fairly salty (a combination of freshwater and seawater). So, if you wish to really feel extra contemporary after the seashore, I’d counsel that you just put aside a liter or two of bottled water for wash-up (similar to what I did). In any other case, simply bear a reasonably salty pores and skin till you get dwelling and have a faucet water to clean up.
- Deliver meals that’s sufficient to your keep; merchandise, together with meals gadgets are fairly costly on the resort. Lechon (pork) and comfortable drinks have corkage, so that you would possibly need to keep away from bringing this stuff into the resort; simply purchase from there. The remainder of the meals gadgets are freed from corkage.
- To keep away from inflicting public disturbance, or worse, confrontations with different friends, obey guidelines and laws. As an illustration, swimming is till 9 PM solely; making noise after 10 PM is prohibited; no swimming past the required distance restrict from the shore.
- The primary boat departure to Isla Reta is at 9AM, higher be at Sta. Ana Wharf early on to safe tickets for the primary departure schedule. Going to Isla Reta takes about an hour (or just a little extra), You get extra time to benefit from the resort in the event you catch the primary journey.
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