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Eskaya Resort boasts new grand villas

Eskaya Resort in Panglao, Bohol is known for its exclusive private villas.

Grand villas highlight Eskaya Resort expansion

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By Carlo Suerte

The luxurious Eskaya Resort in Bohol has something new for its loyal and new guests who are planning to spend a well-deserved vacation.

Eskaya has just completed the construction of nine new villas at its 15-hectare property on Panglao Island providing more accommodations to choose from. There are now two family villas, complete with two bedrooms, a living room and private whirlpool.

The newest category covers eight Grand villas. Compared to existing villas with their bahay kubo-inspired design, the Grand villa has a more contemporary design.

Eskaya Resort president and COO Ralph Lim

“Most of our previous villas accommodate either two persons or a group of six or seven persons. But when, for example, a family of four or five is planning to stay, they have to book two villas. So, we decided to create the Grand villa to cater to this segment,” explained Ralph Lim, Eskaya Resort president and COO.

Humba, braised pork belly on a bed of garlic with fermented black beans flavored with a locally produced gin Kinilaw na tanigue, local fresh mackerel in a spiced vinegar and coconut cream marinade

Tuna tartare, sashimi-grade tuna spiced with chili aioli, fresh chives and sesame dressing

Kani mango salad, mixed shredded greens with ripe mangoes, kani, cucumber, crispy bihon, crispy wanton and nori with a wasabi mayo dressing

The Grand Villa has one bedroom, a living room and kitchen.

Lim said that all new villas have been designed by Filipino architect Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, who is known for his support of Philippine architecture and for his use of local materials in his designs.

In addition to the villas, the resort now has additional amenities, including a tennis court, basketball court and gym. He said guests have been inquiring about these facilities, which is now being made available within the property.

“But what many people don’t know is that there are so many things to do in Bohol. Guests can easily go to the main island where they can experience forests, rivers, and falls, among others. They’re not just restricted to Panglao Island when they stay at Eskaya,” he added.

The expansion at Eskaya Resort is in preparation for an expected increase in tourist arrivals to the island with the completion of Panglao International Airport.

Guests favor Eskaya Resort for the tranquil solitude its villas offer.

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