“People don’t take trips, trips take people.” – John Steinbeck

Taking trips on a holiday must be a wonderful experience, not just to relax but to unravel the things that we may encounter during our trips. Sleep under the stars in the arms of your love one, in a strange city must be a dream. Taking a dip in the sea water while feeling the sea breeze and the fine sand on your feet or just simply mesmerizing the ambiance of the place and watching the sun rise and set on the horizon with your love ones must be a special moment you can share. Mostly people tends to take trips not knowing that in fact, trips take people on the reason of wanting to experience adventure that will surely boost there adventurer soul. Trips takes people indeed, and the moment you step into the island, mountain, city or province, you surely do not want to leave.
There are times when the stress of city life can become too much for anyone. We, human, sometimes feel irritated by small things because of stress from work or studies. During these times, a good beach trip with friends may be the best treatment you can have. All you have to do is to relax and take a dose of a stress reliever, and that is the nature.
Philippines is naturally rich in terms of natural resources. Human made or not. We have tons of tourist spots; mountains, landscapes, falls, beaches, valleys and many more, just name it and we have it. Our beaches are oftenly compared to Maldives, Hawaii, and other places or countries that are famous in beaches. And we are lucky enough that we are born in this wonderful country every single human is dreaming of. And yet, everyone, let me introduce to you the island you will never forget, the island that will capture your heart and soul. The Queen City of the South, Cebuuuu.
Cebu is well-known to have the best beaches in the archipelago. In fact, it can compete with other beaches and wonders globally because of its spectacular and breathtaking views and tourist spots, especially if we talk about beaches. It has numerous resort options that caters the needs of tourists, both local and foreign. Many resorts offer delightful amenities such as the Estaca Bay Garden Resort in Compostela, Cebu.


The Estaca Bay Garden Resort was formerly known as the Stakili Beach Resort. It is probably the most renowned beach resort in the northern town of Compostela. It is also one of the preferred venues for get-togethers of family and friends, company events, and beach parties. In fact, we celebrated one of our dear friend’s birthday here last year 2018, and we enjoyed the fun and the amenities they provided. Of course, the two outdoor pools was very satisfying. Me and my friends enjoyed swimming until we got exhausted after all the pool games we played from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon. You surely do not want to miss the fun 🙂
While many guests stay a night or two at the resort, the place also accepts walk-in guests who want to take a dip in their swimming pool or frolic at the beach until the sun sets over the horizon. Walk-in guests can also make use of their cottages for a fee if they are not keen on staying overnight. The resort also allows people to set up tents for a minimal charge. The resort also offers air-condition rooms for certain fees. They can reserve rooms online or directly into their office.
The resort has two swimming pools, one for the kids and one for adults. The deepest point of the kids’ pool is at five feet while the deepest point of the pool for adults is six feet. The resort also offers a karaoke machine for rent for those clients who wants to sing and enjoy. Estaca Bay Garden Resort also has a conference room, which makes the resort ideal for meetings and conventions.
Estaca Bay Garden Resort is surrounded by numerous coconout trees that makes you wonder if you are in Hawaiian beach. It is also a intagramable site where at any corners of this is a picture-perfect place. High quality beach with low cost fees which you can avail and enjoy the resort into the fullest. I can not wait to come back in this superb beach.
For guests who just want to use the facilities of the resort, they have to pay an entrance fee of PHP50 during weekdays and weekends. Room rates start at PHP1,470 while cottage rentals start at PHP550. Camp tent charge at the resort is at PHP150. Day use at the pool costs PHP100 for adults and PHP75 for kids, but if you want to go swimming at night the rates are at PHP120 and PHP100 for adults and kids, respectively.
If you want to go to Estaca Bay Garden Resort, from JCentre Mall terminal, you can get on a jeepney going to Compostela and tell the driver to drop you off at the resort. The resort is well-known and is situated along the road going north. You can also get on a bus going north at the Cebu North Bus Terminal.
©ROLET REPDOS