Welcoming summer at The New Beach Head Resort in Carles

4/25/2019 Randomly Candid 0 Comments

The town of Carles is getting known as one of the top summer destinations in Iloilo. It is where the famous Isla de Gigantes is to be found and there are a lot of white sand beaches and sandbars that you can visit here for your #SummerDiaries.

It takes a day for you to explore the whole of Gigantes Group of Islands and sometimes, tourists would opt to stay in island resorts. The problem with these island resorts is that most of them are very far from the mainland and they are not yet developed. Thus, basic necessities like mobile signal, water and electricity are scarce.

Good thing there are already a number of affordable resorts in mainland Carles which also offer island hopping tour packages and a more convenient stay to guests. And one of those resorts is The New Beach Head Resort.

We were invited to experience The New Beach Head Resort just recently in time for summer. I’ve been to some of the islands in Carles but mostly, for a day tour and I have been actually looking for a resort here where I can recommend to some friends who want to go to Isla de Gigantes.

Just like most parts of Northern Iloilo, The New Beach Head Resort was also greatly affected by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Since then, it underwent a lot of renovations to serve its guests better. And yes, as its name says, the resort is literally new.

Resting in a 5,000-square meter property in Brgy. Barosbos, Carles, Iloilo, The New Beach Head Resort offers a peaceful and relaxing accommodation for either family or group of friends. Plus, you can arrange an island hopping tour to see more of Carles including Isla de Gigantes.

The resort also serves fresh seafood and an array of affordable home-cooked dishes that will surely give you a satisfying meal like these:

🏨P1,000 - Deluxe Room (Good for 2 pax)   

🏨P1,500 - Supreme Room (Good for 2 pax)  

🏨P2,000 - Small Family Room (Good for 4 pax)  
🏨P3,000 - Medium Family Room (Good for 6 pax)  

🏨P4,000 - Large Family Room (Good for 8 pax)  

*All room prices may be subjected to changes

🌊P4,500 - Small Boat (Good for 3-10 pax)

🌊P7,000 - Big Boat (Good for 25 pax)

✈From the Iloilo International Airport, you can take a cab going to Iloilo Northbound Ceres Bus Terminal. Taxi drivers would usually charge passengers P500 (not metered).

🚗If you you’re on a budget and not on a hurry, you can take a shuttle van from Iloilo International Airport going to SM City Iloilo for only P50 per person.

🚐From there, you can either take a cab going to Iloilo Northbound Ceres Bus Terminal or ride a jeepney (SM City Hi-Way) across SM City Iloilo.

🚌At the Bus Terminal, take the bus going to Carles. Fare ranges from P150-P200. Travel time is 3-4 hours.

✈From the Roxas City Airport, take a tricyle going to the Roxas City Integrated Transport Terminal in Pueblo de Panay. Fare ranges from P100-P150.

🚌From there, ride a bus or van bound for Balasan. Fare for bus is P75 and P65 if you will take the van. Travel time is 1.5 hours.

🚲From Balasan, ride a tricycle going to The New Beach Head Resort in Carles. Fare is P50.

There is a big signage of The New Beach Head Resort along the road so you can easily find it. You can also simply tell the bus ticketing personnel (aka kundoktor) or the van driver to drop you at The New Beach Head Resort.

But if you want a hassle-free travel, you can ask The New Beach Head Resort to pick you up as the resort also offers airport transfers for a minimal fee. You can arrange it upon booking your stay.

Watch out for the second part of this blog as I share to you our island hopping experience with The New Beach Head. It’s something that I really want to share since that was the first time I stepped on Isla de Gigantes.

👍FACEBOOK: The New Beach Head Resort

📷INSTAGRAM: @newbeachheadresort

☎PHONE: +63 917 146 2190 | +63 917 724 9907 | +63 919 732 2455

🌐EMAIL: newbeachheadresort@gmail.com