Imagine waking up to the sun’s morning sunshine with the aroma of coffee coming in your bedroom as the waves saying their sweetest good morning. Truly a relaxing and wonderful experience, isn’t it?
This is just one of the many things we experienced at Altamar Beach Resort in Ticao Island, Masbate.
ALTAMAR BEACH RESORT
Situated in one of Masbate Province’s virgin islands, Altamar Beach Resort in Ticao can make your travel experience a much more different, relaxing, and full of adventure one. It is owned by the Espinosa family and currently, Altamar Beach Resort is building another Events Center that will cater to the ever growing needs and wants of its guests. The Events Center can be used to accommodate beach weddings, big group training and seminars, reunions, and so much more.
Altamar Beach Resort Details:
Check In Time: 2PM
Check Out Time: 12NN
Address: San Jacinto, Ticao Island Masbate Masbate, Philippines 5400
HOW TO GET TO ALTAMAR TICAO ISLAND BEACH RESORT
The resort is accessible by air (1-hour) from Manila to Legazpi City, then 1 hour trip by land to Bulan Sorsogon and by sea to San Jacinto Ticao Island.
Altamar Ticao Island Beach Resort is accessible as well via sea travel at Masbate City port.
THE ROOMS
Altamar Ticao Island Beach Resort boasts a total of 10 rooms. What I love about the rooms are its names which are taken from the Tagalog versions of different types of winds.
Kanaway Room
Room Rate: P5,000
Sea Treasures
Room Rate: P5,000
Amihan Room
Room Rate: P4,528
Yellow Room
Room Rate: P5,573
Dumagsak Room
Room Rate: P5,573
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Via Land and Sea
Via Legazpi City, Albay/Pilar, Sorsogon
1. You can take a bus going to Legazpi City or Pilar, Sorsogon from Cubao Araneta Bus Terminal.
2. However, if you choose to stop in Legazpi City, you still need to take a van going to Pilar Sorsogon at Legazpi Terminal near Pacific Mall.
3. Alight the bus once you get to Pilar, Sorsogon Port.
4. If you need help with yourluggages /bags, porters are just around the area or will even ask you if they can carry your bags. I personally hand them 20 to 30 pesos.
5. Pay P15 port fee in the entrance of the port.
6. Go directly to the Montenegro Ticketing Office for your ROROTicket or Montenegro Fastcraft ticket. Ask for the estimated time of departure of the RORO or Fastcraft.
7. Patiently wait in the waiting area of the port or check some eatery outside the port.
2. However, if you choose to stop in Legazpi City, you still need to take a van going to Pilar Sorsogon at Legazpi Terminal near Pacific Mall.
3. Alight the bus once you get to Pilar, Sorsogon Port.
4. If you need help with your
6. Go directly to the Montenegro Ticketing Office for your RORO
7. Patiently wait in the waiting area of the port or check some eatery outside the port.
Note: There are also buses in Cubao terminal which rates already include the fare of RORO to Masbate City. However, if you chose not to take the RORO, there are several scheduled Montenegro Fastcraft going to the city as well.
Via Air
- Direct to Masbate
If you are heading straight to Masbate City and you want the fastest and most convenient way of traveling to the city, there is a daily flight under PAL Express . Please take note that there is only 1 flight per day, with 1H and 15min duration. Airfare is around P6000 to P7000, one-way.
- Via Legazpi City
1. If you don't want to travel by bus, but don't want to spend P7000 for a one-way travel, you can always book a flight to Legazpi City via Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and other airlines. Airfare to Legazpi City is much more affordable than that of PAL Express direct to Masbate City.
2. Then, take a van going to Pilar, Sorsogon from the Legazpi or Daraga Terminal.
4. Pay P15 port fee in the entrance of the port.
1. If you don't want to travel by bus, but don't want to spend P7000 for a one-way travel, you can always book a flight to Legazpi City via Cebu Pacific, PAL Express and other airlines. Airfare to Legazpi City is much more affordable than that of PAL Express direct to Masbate City.
3. If you need help with your luggages /bags, porters are just around the area or will even ask you if they can carry your bags. I personally hand them 20 to 30 pesos.
5. Go directly to the Montenegro Ticketing Office for your RORO Ticket or Montenegro Fastcraft ticket. Ask for the estimated time of departure of the RORO or Fastcraft.
6. Patiently wait in the waiting area of the port or check some eatery outside the port.
Situated in Monreal, Ticao Island, AltaMar Ticao Island Beach Resort will surely take your breath away with its beauty.
Here are some photos of the resort together with some attractions near the area:
1. Baywalk Garden Hotel and Restaurant
2. Legacy Suites
3. Greenview Hotel and Restobar
4. Rendezvous Beach Resort Hotel and Restaurant
5. MG Hotel and Restaurant Masbate
6. Seaman's Hotel Masbate
7. Sea Blick Hotel Masbate
8. St. Anthony Hotel Masbate
9. Rancher's Hotel
10. Jade Hotel
11.Balay Valencia
12. Victoria Du Hotel
13. Bituon Beach Resort
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2. Legacy Suites
3. Greenview Hotel and Restobar
4. Rendezvous Beach Resort Hotel and Restaurant
5. MG Hotel and Restaurant Masbate
6. Seaman's Hotel Masbate
7. Sea Blick Hotel Masbate
8. St. Anthony Hotel Masbate
9. Rancher's Hotel
10. Jade Hotel
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12. Victoria Du Hotel
13. Bituon Beach Resort