Philippine Tourism News

Cocobana Beach Resort opened its doors to the public last December 1992. The name Cocobana was inspired by the four words Corals, Coconuts, Bananas and Cabanas. The location of the resort affords it to boast of fine white sand beach with waters that are teeming with rich marine life that is perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. Cocobana Beach Resort is situated in the beautiful island of Malapascua in Barangay Logon, Daan-Bantayan, Cebu.

Cocobana Beach Resort offers its patrons a choice of cottages and deluxe rooms for its accommodations. The cottages are equipped with air-conditioning, electric fans, private toilet and bath with hot and cold shower, refrigerator, satellite TV and a balcony with a fantastic view of the beach. Between the cottages and the deluxe rooms is a verdant flower garden that is a labor of love by the resort personnels.

Aside from enjoying a day with the sun, sea and sand, the resort also offers other activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, beach volleyball, boating, water skiing, billiards and table tennis. The resort also has a floating bar. When the sea is calm and there is a sufficient number of guests on board the floating bar, it will be pulled by bancas to circumnavigate the island. It has become a very popular two-hour trip for the guests and it is always fun. Diving the waters of the island is a unique experience. Popular with divers are wreck dives and the Cave of Gato Island. Especially popular is Shark Point with its famous but rare Thresher and Hammerhead Sharks. At certain times of the year the great Manta Rays can also be encountered there.

A walk around the entire island will take at least three hours. Guests will pass several villages along the way as well as numerous beaches and hills with spectacular views. Visitors can climb up the lighthouse for an even better view. Numerous stores are scattered along the way where guests can buy food and drinks. Guests can also rent an outrigger to tour the island. Guests can choose a nice spot of beach to stop and have a picnic at the beach before returning to the resort.

The resort can be reached by land and by water. Between Maya and Cebu City (from/to your hotel or Mactan Airport) there is now an official Minibus-Service. For reservation please contact, at least one day ahead, the reception desk at Cocobana Beach Resort. Travelling time from Cebu City to Maya nonstop maximum 3 hours. Buses from Cebu City to Maya depart between 5am and 11am. Buses of the companies “Cebu Autobus” and “D’Rough Riders” depart from the northern bus terminal, which is located near the Shoe Mart Shopping Center. The 145 kilometer bus trip takes about 3 hours 30 minutes up to 4 hours. A taxi ride will take approximately 3 hours. From early morning to late afternoon several boats from Maya run directly to Cocobana Beach on Malapascua Island. The boat ride takes about 30 minutes.

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