The view from the Thalasso Pool Villa is just breathtaking // Photo source: Badian Island Wellness Resort
Are you looking to find a place of refuge from the busy city life and would want to treat your mind and body really well? You should come to Badian Island Wellness Resort. Situated on a separate and small island from Badian, the resort will seem like the most perfect getaway. If you’re looking to be treated as gods and goddesses, this is where you’d want to spend some time.
The famous eight-hectare island resort opened in 1982 and is one of Cebu’s pioneers when it comes to tourism and hospitality business. Owned by the German philanthropist Hartwig R. Scholz and a Filipino business partner Maria E. Catral. They decided to establish the resort to provide employment to local residents and also to help boost tourism.
Badian Island Wellness Resort’s main goal is to provide “The pursuit for health and well-being of guests; and the quest for harmony back to nature. The place will make you forget about city life for sure. Take it all in – the lovely scenery of Badian Bay and the stunning mounds of Cebu Mountains. Badian Island Wellness Resort will give you a sublime feeling of being completely one with nature and the mystical sea.
For those who love stargazing at night, the resort’s pollution-free environment makes it possible for you to stargaze. Being away from the city lights and buildings, you can just sit down here or take a stroll and be mesmerized by the thousand stars on a clear night sky.
Badian Island Wellness Resort offers the first-class room accommodations, Wi-Fi connection, entertainment in the evenings and beach-poolside dinners. As well as a number of watersports including Scuba Diving, Island Hopping, Whale Shark Adventure and many other fun water activities.
The luxurious 5-star resort offers a unique type of pool – the Thalasso outdoor pools and waterfalls. Thalassotherapy pools are intended to help improve the body’s circulation and help with joint pain. As well as heal and revitalize the body from the absorption of trace minerals found in seawater.
The resort focuses on sharing the gift of holistic well-being by offering Organic Healthy Cuisine and Drinks – with ingredients picked directly from their organic garden. As well as introducing Natural Spa Treatments in their Spa Village and Yoga.
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Badian Island Wellness Resort has a total of 42 rooms consisting of 18 Junior Suites, 10 Family Suites, 8 Badian Suites, and 6 Pool Villas.
These are the types of Rooms at the resort:
The suite brings a humble elegance in traditional Filipino style. The charming suite is one of the popular room accommodation choices in the resort. It emanates ingenious Philippine interiors of wooden floorings, doors, windows, and furniture under romantic lighting filtered in Capiz shells.
There is a comfy hammock in its private balcony facing the garden and sea view. As well as an open-air marble bathtub which is so inviting. Guests can enjoy a more solemn union with nature under a warm bubble or flower bath.
A creatively Filipino-inspired sentimental dwelling, this suite is the perfect place for families and friends sharing a memorable luxury holiday experience at the resort. The suite blends together classy antiquated interior room pieces to reflect the close and cozy Filipino family. It has wooden flooring, doors, windows, and furniture accentuated with Capiz shells.
There’s also an extra private room behind a wooden sliding door is the unique feature of the suite. The suite gives you a tropical garden view in its private balcony and also comes with a comfortable and spacious hammock perfect for sharing with the love ones. The suite also has an open-air marble bathtub that makes a warm bubble or flower bath a more indulging experience.
A stylish and spacious suite that offers a native Filipino comfort. The classic luxury nest is the most premium accommodation suite at the Badian Island Resort. Quite spacious, and very rustic — with a charming touch of the country with its wooden floorings, doors, and furniture. All under the unique native ceiling decked with dried tobacco leaves and Capiz shells.
The Badian Suite has a private balcony with a roomy hammock and faces the view of the mountain and the sea. Take a nice warm bubble or flower bath while stargazing at night in its glass-roofed marble bathtub. It sounds like a perfect way to end a long day.
Perfect for couples on a honeymoon or simply for couples who wish to share a lot of intimate moments combined with luxury. A lush cocoon that’s designed for the ideal exclusive comfort – the Thalasso Pool Villa is the finest of all the accommodations at the resort.
The luxurious suite radiates a rustic yet elegant ambiance. It has a private sundeck and is facing the picturesque Badian bay and the mountains. The therapeutic private pool contains ionized seawater that’s released from a built-in waterfall. The pool is also equipped with a swim jet system for a very relaxing dip.
And to end the night, take a nice warm bubble or flower bath while stargazing at night in its glass-roofed marble bathtub.
* For booking rooms at Badian Island Wellness Resort, we suggest that you book through Agoda. They will give you the most affordable rate for the rooms compared to other websites. Or you may book directly through their website or Facebook page.
* Please note that rates are subject to change without prior notice.
* Breakfast is included in the room rates. Set breakfast is served daily. Additional breakfast is PHP 1,200.00 per adult and half price for children 4 to 12 years old.
* Children 3 years old and below are free of charge sharing existing bedding. 4 to 12 years old will be subject to half of the regular extra person charge.
* Check-in time is 2:00 PM and checkout time is 12:00 Noon
The feature that separates Badian Island Wellness Resort from the majority of the resorts around the province is their main focus on improving one’s total well-being. They do this by offering organic foods and beverages, the unique Thalasso pools and their specialized spa treatments.
Badian Deluxe Four-hand Massage
The signature indulgent tandem massage performed by 2 therapists mirroring and with synchronized movement. The massage takes 75 minutes and will bring you to a state of peace and divine relaxation.
Seaweed Massage
Detoxifying and releases stress takes 60 minutes and will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.
Pure Virgin Coconut Oil Massage
Massage that uses pure virgin coconut oil that will really penetrate your skin to keep the skin hydrated and balance. The massage takes 60 minutes.
Warm Seaweed Bath
A warm extracted seaweed is used for a therapeutic and relaxing body bath. It takes 30 minutes and is perfect for nourishing and moisturizing the body.
Traditional Herbal Massage
The massage is a combination of Badian Hilot and Island Paradise Massage. It makes use of an herbal pouch pounded in your body to help detoxify and relax muscle spasm and aches. The massage takes 90 minutes.
Badian Hilot
The massage is a combination of a traditional Filipino and Swedish massage- with long strokes focusing on some areas of the body with imbalances. Manipulation is more on the back to normalize body function and helps to increase blood circulation, and takes 60 minutes.
Paradise Massage
A type of massage associated with stretching focusing on the legs to release muscle tensions and aches. The massage takes 60 minutes and is indicated for people with long travel and beneficial for water retention in the legs.
Ginger and Nut Scrub
This scrub helps cell rejuvenation and rids the body of dead skin cells and toxins leaving your skin soft and supple. The scrub takes a good 30 minutes.
Coffee Scrub
The coffee scrub is an anti-cellulite treatment, to keep skin revitalized and firm; and takes 30 minutes.
Seaweed Body Wrap
An intensive, natural, and healthy way for toning and firming the skin. The seaweed wrap will keep the skin radiant and smooth.
Clay Rose Mask
For rejuvenation and rids the body of dead skin cells and toxins leaving your skin soft and supple.
Carrot Mask
Invigorates the senses as much as the skin.
Cucumber & Seaweed with Lavender Aromatherapy Body Mask
This is the perfect way to moisturize the body after a good sunbathing. This treatment uses the calming and healing properties of Cucumber and Seaweed to hydrate the skin, leaving it fresh and cool. Blended with Lavender oil, this delightfully aromatic treatment will help to relax the mind as it heals the skin.
Guava Bath
A natural antibacterial and antiseptic fruit bath good for the prevention and cure of various skin disorders.
Cleopatra Bath
A nutritious kind of bath using milk will automatically loosen the body’s impurities and will make your skin polish and soft.
Aromatic Herbal Bath
Soak in traditional wooden tubs infused with aromatic herbs and spices, this kind of bath aims of easing muscular tension, joint complaints, or just for complete relaxation.
FACIAL TREATMENTS
Seaweed Renewal Facial
Mineralizing and anti-aging Facial Treatment.
Pure Honey Lemon & Cucumber Facial
Cooling and toning and promote new cell generation.
Spa-manicure
A pampering hand treatment to beautify the hands and nails.
Spa Pedicure
A foot treatment that removes hard, dry skin and beautifies the feet and nails.
Head and Back Massage
A soothing head and back massage with essential oils help to penetrate the bloodstream and central nervous system to cleanse and balance the internal systems and energy centers of the body.
Pure Indulgence – takes 180 minutes
Lavender Body Wash
Body Scrub & Body Mask
Health & Beauty Bath
Badian Deluxe Four-Hand Massage
Refresher Facial
Tropical Island Delight – takes 150 minutes
Lavender Body Wash
Body Scrub & Body Mask
Health & Beauty Bath
Badian Deluxe Four Hand Massage
Badian Unique Discovery – takes 120 minutes
A double treat package composed of BADIAN HILOT Massage and Pure Honey Lemon & Cucumber Facial.
Harmony Badian Package – takes 120 minutes
A ritual composed of Badian Hilot Massage and a Lavender Body was perfect for rejuvenation and relaxation.
Finland Dry Sauna
Cleanses the body and melts your stress through sweating for 60 minutes.
Thalasso Waterfalls and Pools with Ionized Seawater
The Greek word “Thalassa” means the power of seawater for good health. Our Thalasso Pool uses the curative benefits of filtered seawater. It contains a complex blend of natural minerals and antibacterial properties, submersion in seawater promotes relaxation and is proven to re-balance the body’s mineral deficiencies. Treat yourself at the thalasso waterfalls and pool for 60 minutes.
Perfect Combination
Enjoy the Thalasso Waterfalls and Pools with Seawater & Finland Dry Sauna for a whole 120 minutes.
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Badian Island Wellness Resort is located in Zaragosa Island, Badian, Cebu 6031.
CAR: The best and easiest way to get to the resort is through a private or rental car. Just search Badian Island Wellness Resort on Google Maps or Waze. Follow through the instructions given to the resort.
BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, get on a bus that’s bound for Moalboal – Badian. Then tell the conductor or driver you’d like to be dropped off at the Badian Town Proper. Then take a tricycle or habal-habal to take you to Badian Wharf. And from there you’ll take a 10-minute boat ride to Badian Island right across.
PICK-UP: One-way airport car transfer is PHP 3,200. Please contact the resort for more details.
For more information and inquiries, you may visit their Facebook page – Badian Island Wellness Resort
You may also check their official website – http://badianhotel.com/
Call them on the following contact numbers: Mobile – +63917 727 4931 / +63920 952 6293/ +63920 953 3362 / +63917 727 4931 and; Telephone – (032) 401 3303 to 05 or;
Send them an e-mail at [email protected]
