Abaca

Having seen the family oriented Crimson Resort, the feeling I had at the Abaca Resort (also in Mactan Island) was a bit different.  The place was much smaller, more intimate, suitable for honeymooners and couples.  We had to honk our horn for the guard to open the gate, and as we entered, the tranquil Zen-like gardens signaled our minds to "power-down" in order to relax and enjoy.  With only 3 rooms and 6 suites (two of which have its own plunge pools), the resort is known as Mactan's best hidden getaway.  We had no time to have lunch (its cafe was overlooking the sea), but I noticed that set meals were reasonable at around P600 per head.  The hotel's infinity pool was very inviting, and although the seaside area had no sandy beach, the steps into the sea water was well made and I would guess the feeling entering the sea would be akin to stepping into a swimming pool.  Room rates though, were a bit on the high-end (rooms at P12,000 a night, while the suites go up to P21,000 per night).  Well, if the intention is to lock yourselves in the room, isn't that all worth it?  ;-)