Dos Palmas is found on
Arreceffi Island, which is nestled in the tropical waters of Honda Bay northeast
of Palawan's Puerto Princessa. It's a serene world unto itself, an island
retreat far away from the hustle and bustle of the city
CLIMATE
The climate is relatively dry
from November to May and wet from June to October. Hardly any typhoon directly
hits the area. The northeast monsoon winds or amihan starts in October and lasts
until April while the southwest monsoon winds or habagat blows from April to
August
FLIGHTS
Philippine Airlines and Cebu
Pacific offer direct flights from Manila to Puerto Princessa.
LAND & BOAT TRANSFERS
One of
the 4 airconditioned vans will be on hand at the Puerto
Princessa Airport. From there it is only 25 minutes to
Sta. Lourdes Wharf where a private Dos Palmas outrigger
boat awaits. Then, an exhilarating 55-minute ride
through the blue waters of Honda Bay to the Arreceffi
Island.
ACCOMMODATION
Dos
Palmas Resort has 10 Bay Cottages (which can sleep up to
2 adults and 1 child), and 38 Garden Cottages (up to 5
adults) four of which are accessible/handicap rooms.
Furnished with comfort in mind, all cottages have
verandahs, air-conditioning, private toilet and shower
facilities, hot and cold running water, a mini-bar, and
an intercom phone with NDD/IDD access.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dos Palmas Kara-e-nan
restaurant can cater to various dining needs, whether it is private
affair or a special buffet. It seats up to 250 people and is ideal
for conference purposes. We also have two fully stocked bars, the
Ereneman and the Karawatan, offering snack items and beverages
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
Dos Palmas Marine
Sports Center, offers a wide array of marine sports equipment for
Scuba Diving, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and windsurfing. Across
the restaurant is a freshwater swimming pool with jacuzzi, while
along the beach are cabaņas ideal for relaxing. Dos Palmas has
indoor games and sports. Outdoors, Dos Palmas has a children's
playground and tennis, basketball, beach volleyball and badminton
courts.
PARANARIAN SPA
Dos Palmas is
offering a full range of services to soothe the body and mind
throught their Paranarian Spa. Dos Palmas gusts can enjoy
aromatherapy massage, aromatic facials, body scrubs, hair and scalp
therapy, milk baths and foot spa treatments. Beauty and treatment
products are made only of 100% natural and fresh ingredient like
aloe, cucumber, honey and oatmeal-prepared just 5-10 minutes before
the actual treatment.
CORPORATE
FUNCTIONS
Dos Palmas offers
modern facilities for conferences, meetings and seminars, and other
business needs. It has multipurpose 250sqm function room equipped
with full audio visual systems including a TV, VHS, VCD, DVD, and LD
players, a 60" x 80" screen, LCD slides and two overhead projectors.
The function room can seat up to 200 people, theater layout. It also
offers inkjet printing, photocopying, fax, email and internet
services.
The resort has
special facilities and accommodations for guests with disabilities.
