The name Eskaya refers to the only known indigenous people of Bohol. The resort is located halfway through Panglao Island, and is situated at the southernmost tip of Bohol. The sprawling property covers approximately 16 hectares.

Topography is varied. The area has a gradually ascending cliff, flat land, a ravine, caves and has commanding views of both sea and mountain. The beach is a long stretch of white, powdery sand totaling up to five kilometers in length, 600 meters of which belongs to Eskaya Beach Resort & Spa.

The resort is exclusively boutique-style. The architectural concept is decidedly Filipino with a touch of modernism. The thatched villas or “balai” are single-detached and built with sturdy construction materials indigenous to Bohol such as bamboo, cogon and wood.

An infinity pool lies at the center of the resort, complemented with breathtaking views of the Mindanao Sea. The spacious Lantawan Restaurant gives guests a feeling of genuine Filipino warmth and hospitality serving delicious international cuisine throughout the day. Dining can also be set up at the beach, bonfire-style, or al fresco by the poolside or at the garden.

A variety of sports activities is available such as volleyball, badminton, table tennis and water sports like jet ski, snorkeling, etc. In-room spa services are available upon request.

Other Attractions
Guests have the option to visit some of Bohol’s natural wonders such as the famous Chocolate Hills, Loboc River Cruise, a man-made forest trek, or visit an endangered species called the Tarsier. They can also go island-hopping, scuba diving at Balicasag Island, whale-watching at Pamilacan Island or if you are lucky, get a chance encounter with dolphins. All these can be arranged at the resort upon arrival.

Villa (Balai) Types & Specifications
Each villa boasts a luxurious whirlpool good for two persons with an indoor garden setting.

The Pool Villas have their own private pool amenity with its own landscaped garden.

The Family Villa have two bedrooms each and a living room with a whirlpool good for four persons

The luxurious Presidential Villa has a colonial tub plus an outdoor spa.

All villas feature either king or twin beds, high thread count sheets, spacious outdoor bathroom with vanity, a complete array of bathroom amenities and towels, mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, safety deposit box, hair dryer, a compendium, IDD telephone access with two extensions, flat screen television with cable, DVD player and Ipod speaker. All pool villas have LCD screens.

 

QTY	Accommodation	Lot Area	Floor Area
4	Whirlpool Villas with Seaview	250sqm	90sqm
3	Private Pool Villas with Whirlpool	300sqm	90sqm
3	Private Pool Villas with Whirlpool (Creekside)	250sqm	90sqm
2	Infinity Pool Villas with Whirlpool (Seaview)	250sqm	90sqm
1	Infinity Poll Villa with Whirlpool (Handicapped)	250sqm	90sqm
1	Family Villa (Balai Banai) with Seaview	300sqm	150sqm
1	Presidential Villa with Seaview (2-Bedrooms)	400sqm	200sqm

Climate
Panglao Island is shielded from the harsh effects of tropical cyclones by mainland Bohol and the neighboring islands of Cebu, Mindanao and Siquijor. As in most parts of Bohol, the climate is tropical without too much variations. The best period to stay is from November to February, when the climate is slightly cooler. Summer time is from March to May, while heavy rains are expected from June to November.

Clothing
Lightweight clothes made from cotton and linen is highly recommended.

Language
Both English and Filipino (tagalog) are widely spoken while Visayan is the local dialect.