Henann Lagoon Resort in Boracay

They say we travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us. Instead of being trapped in the confines of every day routine, we must look to travel as far as we can, as much as we can, and for as long as we can. Life is not meant to be lived in one place. And I definitely don’t want to live it in one place when I have a home away from home at Henann Lagoon Resort.

My sister and I welcomed March with open arms and we were welcomed with warmth as we stepped into the holding area in Caticlan port prior to boarding the private boat to Boracay Island.

Even if it was only a 45min to 1hour plane ride from Manila to Kalibo, Henann Group of Resorts made everything seamless as soon as we landed, providing the coaster service from Kalibo to Caticlan, and welcoming us with refreshments and a shell necklace at the port.

We’ve flown international a few times but first time together in Boracay.

Off the bat we felt we were on a vacation… far from any worries or burden.

The boat men and respectful staff of Henann Group of Resorts quickly and carefully loaded our things on the boat and 15 minutes later, I’m stepping on the soft pristine white sand of Boracay… ready to be checked in.

Henann Group of Resorts (formerly Boracay Regency Group) is committed to delivering world-class accommodation in their luxury resorts in premium locations, with personalized and quality customer service and high-value for money.

Henann Lagoon Resort in Boracay boasts of 120 rooms, a beautiful al fresco restaurant overlooking a picturesque and sprawling swimming pool, one of the biggest on the island measuring up to 1,200 sqm. The resort also offers numerous function rooms for corporate meetings or your banquet needs.

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If Boracay Regency Beach Reosrt and Spa is full (which it always is unless you book very early since this is usually most people’s first choice), Henann Lagoon Resort is the next best place to be quartered in when in Boracay Island. The resort provides a complimentary shuttle service to the beachfront of Boracay Regency and it’s a cinch to get to the beach, with no delay at all. It can feel like you’re already staying beachfront.

Boracay Regency Group now called Henann Group of Resorts is the management company of luxury establishments in Boracay Island, Philippines, namely the Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa, the Henann Lagoon Resort and the Henann Garden Resort and they are also present in Panglao Island in Bohol with the Henann Resort Alona Beach.

As soon as we arrived, we were quickly checked in and given our room keys. The Henann Lagoon Resort staff even at the hotel reception was quite efficient. Before heading to our rooms, my sister and I stepped into the al fresco dining area of the resort. The view was simply breathtaking as fronting us was the 1,200 square meters of Lagoon swimming pool, which happens to be the biggest pool in the whole of Boracay.

It’s such a beautiful resort, well-attended and very clean. Their huge pool also has the sunken Lagoon Pool Bar. It’s a full cocktail bar for drinks, snacks and bar chows with seats to accommodate your break from swimming.

We also observed that certain rooms situated in the ground floor area of Henann Lagoon Resort opens to a veranda that have a direct access to the pool. This reminded of the hotel I stayed at in Bali earlier this year at the Rimba Hotel inside Ayana Resort.

My not-so-little sister and I found our quarters at Henann Lagoon’s Deluxe Room, which housed a Queen-size bed, one big double bed, flat-screen TV, closets for our clothes, a business desk and chair, a mini bar, and all the other items to equip a relaxing comfortable stay.

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I’m quite happy that they had a standard Queen size bed which gave more room for my sister and I to share the bed space. She’s born in the Year of the Horse and I remember during our younger years that she can kick like one while asleep.

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The toilet and bath room was also very spacious and furnished with all the toiletries you might need.

A two-seater dining table was also part of the room furniture. I imagine this comes handy when you order room service or have leftovers from any of the Boracay restaurants. To welcome our stay, Henann Lagoon Resort was thoughtful to send over a fruit platter with a personal banner to greet all of us.

Since we had an early flight, Shobe Jo and I rested first and took a quick afternoon nap after the hefty lunch at the Lagoon Cafe (a separate post on this next!).

Then after a restful sleep, we headed out to the beach to catch some sun and see it set in the horizon.

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Check out the other world-class rooms at Henann Lagoon Resort:

Family Room (1st Bedroom)

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Executive Suite (receiving area)

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Executive Suit (Master Bedroom)

This will be great with the honeymooners!

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Family Room (Second Room)

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The Grand Room

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New Grand Room with Direct Access to Pool

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My baby sister along the halls of Henann

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New Premiere Room

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Premiere Room

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Suite with Private Plunge Pool

(so beautiful! Might consider getting this room next time with family)

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Suite

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Whether you’re staying at Henann Lagoon Resort or Henann Regency Resort or the Henann Garden Resort, each of its resort is designed to make each guest’s stay or vacation an enjoyable and memorable one.

Better to see something once instead of hearing it a thousand times. If you haven’t explored the beautiful island of Boracay, extend summer this June and July 2015 and make this your summer to remember, away from the huge crowds!

If you were too busy to find time this summer to take a vacation break with your loved one or family, now is the time! It might be the best time to go while it’s not yet the rainy season (and now off-peak season in the island) and still make your summer count.

You know where to book! Henann Lagoon Resort should be your must-stay.

BORACAY REGENCY BEACH RESORT & SPA

Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines

Boracay: (63) (36) 288 6111 to 17

Manila: (63) (2) 523 1234

rsvn@boracayregency.com

www.boracayregency.com

HENANN LAGOON RESORT

Station 2, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan, Philippines

Boracay: (63) (36) 288 2828 to 32

Manila: (63) (2) 353 7777

Manila.hlb@henann.com