My current go to to Isla Reta was my second time. The primary was approach again in 2011 (couldn’t imagine it was that lengthy). The resort has modified lots (and for the higher) since then. There are extra and higher lodging now than earlier than. They’ve enhanced extra areas alongside the shore to supply more room for guests. Really, Isla Reta by no means fails to offer an excellent place for rest – for individuals who need for a pleasant city escape.
If you’re in search of a spot for a weekend getaway and in case you love sand and solar (and turquoise water), then Isla Reta is usually a excellent place for you. This well-liked seashore resort has been attracting a lot of vacationers for years… and for the correct cause.
Situated in Brgy. Santa Cruz, Talicud Island, Island Backyard Metropolis of Samal, Isla Reta prides itself with a protracted stretch of white-sand seashore and crystal clear water that friends can absolutely get pleasure from – be it for household gatherings, bonding with associates, and even for a solo trip.
Whether or not you might be planning for a day tour or an in a single day keep, Isla Reta seashore resort is able to offer you your wants; they accommodate guests across the clock.
THINGS TO DO IN ISLA RETA
You are able to do fairly a lot of issues whereas staying on the resort. Other than, clearly, swimming, Isla Reta is a spot ideally suited for individuals who desire a camping-like keep. You may simply arrange tents for tenting – alongside the shore or underneath towering bushes.
If you would like snorkeling, the place additionally affords an superior spot for that. Although not that gifted with corals like some diving areas in Talicud, nonetheless the resort supplies a spot that may be loved by anybody who needs this exercise.
One other well-liked exercise being provided on the resort is helmet diving. On this exercise, you may be submerged underwater for about 20 to half-hour; you get an opportunity to see and revel in totally different number of fish and different sea creatures.
Or you may simply dangle round, calm down and benefit from the ocean breeze alongside the shore .
Additionally, you would possibly need to go to the close by group to expertise native feels (and acquire some associates).
AMENTITIES
- Open cottages
- Dormitory
- Rooms for {couples}, household (concrete, native)
- Perform corridor
- Pavilion
- Canteen/Shops (contemporary catch/fish accessible on the market on the resort)
- Grilling areas
ISLA RETA ACCOMMODATION RATES, SERVICE FEE, CONTACT INFOÂ
Listed below are Isla Reta’s lodging charges, entrance charge, service charge, and make contact with info [ 2022]
ENTRANCE FEE:
Day Tour – 6:00 AM to five:00 PM
In a single day – 6:00 AM to five:00 PM the next day
- Grownup (11 yrs outdated & above)
-  Day tour – P200/head
- In a single day – P400/head/night time
- Youngster (4 to 10 yrs outdated)
- Day tour – P100/head
- In a single day – P200/head/night time
- Youngster (3yrs outdated & under)
ACCOMODATION:
Entrance charge, meals, towel & toiletries NOT included – room verify in – 3:00 PM ; room take a look at – 12:30 PM
TENT RENTAL
- 400/tent/night time (Good for two)
- Matte is separated from the tents charge
- Single foam rubberized is 50.00
- Single foam is 60.00
- Pillow is 20.00
- Blanket is 20.00
LONG HOUSE
- 800/per night time/per room
- 3 single measurement mattress
- No electrical fan
- No outlet
- Frequent restroom
- Good for 3 particular person
CONCRETE ROOM
- 900/room/night time
- 1 matrimonial mattress
- 1 electrical fan
- Personal cr
- With outlet
- Good for two
DORMITORY
- P6,500/night time
- Â 11 double deck beds for 22pax
- with electrical fan
- with dressing room
- Frequent restroom
PICNIC HUT
- P400/hut/night time
- open cottage
- good for 10-15 particular person
- with out outlet
BEDDINGS RENTAL:
- Foam single – P60
- Foam single – P50 (small)
- Blanket – P20
- Pillow – P20
COOKING SERVICES (all substances have to be offered by the visitor)
- Rice – P50/kilo
- Meat – P100/kilo
- Poultry – P100/kilo
- Seafood – P100/kilo
- Egg – P75/dozen
- Fruits – P50/kilo
- Canned Items – P20/150g
CORKAGE:
- No Pork Allowed (uncooked/cooked, any by product because of ASF)
- No Pets Allowed
- Delicate drinks & liquor – 25% of resort worth per bottle
- Meals, water & powdered juice has NO corkage.
- Tent corkage – 100/tent/night time (any sizes)
OTHERS:
- Sound system & projector rental – P350/hr
REMINDERS:
- Rice cooker, water heater, any electrical equipment, extension wires, sky lanterns are NOT allowed.
- No pets Allowed
- Solely settle for CASH as a mode of cost.
- Costs might change with out prior discover.
Swimming time – 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Canteen hours – 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Kitchen hours – 6:00 AM to eight:00 PM
Noise lower off – 10:00 PM to six:00 AM
Gate – 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
PHOTOS
Check out a few of the images I’ve taken throughout my current go to…
HOW TO GET THERE
From Davao Metropolis Correct, take a journey going to Sta. Ana Wharf. If you’re using on a jeepney, journey one plying the Magsaysay route (Sta. Ana Wharf is simply beside Magsaysay Park).
Fare: Minimal – PHP 10.00
From Sta. Ana Wharf, board a barge going to Isla Reta. Simply inform the particular person in-charge on the ticket sales space that you will the resort. You’ll be guided accordingly; you have to be disembarked on the resort itself.
From STA. ANA WHARF to ISLA RETA/ TALIKUD ISLAND
9:00 AM to – Isla Reta (Davao – Isla Reta)
• 10:00 AM – Pacific (Davao – Talikud)
• 12:00 PM – Jessa (Davao – Talikud)
From ISLA RETA/ TALIKUD ISLAND to STA. ANA WHARF
. 6:10 AM – Robjan (Talikud – Davao
• 6:15 AM – Talikud Specific (Talikud – Davao)
• 3:00 PM – Isla Reta (Isla Reta – Davao)
• 3:00 PM – Pacific (Talikud – Davao)
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BOAT FARE
•3years outdated and above -Php200/head/approach
• Senior and PWD – Php160/head/approach (discounted)
• 2years outdated and under -Freed from cost
Public Boat – Php100-135 per head per approach
BOAT REMINDERS:
• All boats are a primary come, first serve foundation
• Talikud Specific, Pacific and Robjan are public boats
• All boats will go away instantly as soon as it reaches its full seating capability
• Schedule might change with out prior discover.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Freshwater is scarce on the resort; the wash-up water is fairly salty (a combination of freshwater and seawater). So, if you wish to really feel extra contemporary after the seashore, I might recommend that you just put aside a liter or two of bottled water for wash-up (identical to what I did). In any other case, simply bear a reasonably salty pores and skin till you get dwelling and have a faucet water to clean up.
- Deliver meals that’s sufficient in your keep; merchandise, together with meals objects are fairly costly on the resort. Lechon (pork) and mushy drinks have corkage, so that you would possibly need to keep away from bringing these things into the resort; simply purchase from there. The remainder of the meals objects are freed from corkage.
- To keep away from inflicting public disturbance, or worse, confrontations with different friends, obey guidelines and laws. As an illustration, swimming is till 9 PM solely; making noise after 10 PM is prohibited; no swimming past the required distance restrict from the shore.
- The primary boat departure to Isla Reta is at 9AM, higher be at Sta. Ana Wharf early on to safe tickets for the primary departure schedule. Going to Isla Reta takes about an hour (or somewhat extra), You get extra time to benefit from the resort in case you catch the primary journey.
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