Eagle Point Resort (Anilao, Batangas)

It took us around three hours to reach this resort via the SLEX, end of the Star Tollway, passing Bauan, and finally arriving at Mabini, Anilao, Batangas. The drive was traffic free.  It was a Tuesday. I really do not expect traffic at the expressways but traffic is notorious and it can easily ruin travel plans at any given day. 

Our original plan was to visit Camp Netanya or what they call as the " little Santorini" of Batangas. However, when we arrived at Camp Netanya, the place is still undergoing construction. It had a "soft opening" according to social media but perhaps it needed more time before it finally opens to the public.

We then decided to head a little further. We passed by several beach resorts. Anilao is literally riddled with resorts ready for this very hot summer. Their Streamers are all over the road together with a number of political ads. But since we already heard and read a lot about Eagle Point Resort, we opted to give it a try.

We followed Eagle Point's streamer screaming its cellphone number. After navigating a paved private road in a seemingly forested area, we reached its parking lot.  A shuttle took us downhill barely surviving the sharp curves of the cliff. This ride on the shuttle reminded us of Palm Beach Resort. A few minutes later, we arrived at Eagle Point's reception where a pair of  Sulphur Crested Cockatoos entertained us while we waited. 

We understood the waiting time. It was past lunchtime and we arrived without a reservation. It was good that we came on a weekday with only a handful of visitors. We never had a problem getting a room for an overnight stay.  We had lunch at their restaurant with a commanding view of the sea. A photo or a selfie with this kind of view is definitely mandatory I thought while admiring the clear waters of the sea almost revealing the beauty of its marine life.

Eagle Point Resort is primarily for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Though it lacks a sandy beachfront, the resort provides easy access to a snorkeling paradise. Just in front of the resort is an area perfect for those who love snorkeling and appreciates the underwater fauna. The resort also provides training for scuba diving at a very reasonable price.

There are lots of activities to do at this resort. But, what I enjoyed most at Eagle Point is swimming with young sharks at its 12 feet deep saltwater reef pool. Sharks are graceful creatures often misunderstood and easily creates fear among swimmers and divers. While these are baby sharks, it is easy to imagine what it is like to be with their huge relatives in the vast sea. Eagle Point's reef pool also has other marine fauna aside from the sharks and is used for the training of beginner scuba divers and snorkelers.

Since Eagle Point is perched on a cliff and not easily accessible, guests are guaranteed with the much sought after exclusivity and peaceful existence. In fact, everything was well until the resort's water supply was interrupted due to a busted water pump. Imagine the inconvenience of lack of water in the shower after swimming in saltwater? But I have to give it to the staff at Eagle Point who did everything to alleviate such inconvenience. 

Eagle Point Resort, though without a beachfront, is a great weekend destination and a good jump off to Sepoc Island which is just around15 to 20 minutes boat ride from the resort depending on the weather.  A small boat can be rented from the resort and take you to Sepoc Island.