If you like shopping, take time out to go to D'Mall Boracay when in Balabag. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. Splash some more cash at Budget Mart and Talipapa Market.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Station 2 in the heart of Balabag. Spend the afternoon at the beach and head to one of the restaurants for a bite to eat. Catch the sunset by the shore at Bulabog Beach, just a short walk away.
If being by the water is a major draw, Station 1 is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Balabag. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Diniwid Beach, Station 2, and Bulabog Beach, located nearby.
After visiting Bacolod City Government Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bacolod. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
You can do some window-shopping at Talipapa Market during your visit to Manoc-Manoc. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
Check out reviews of Western Visayas hotels guests love
Fairways and Bluewater Boracay
10/10 Excellent
"We had a wonderful stay here in fairways the resort has all the amenities we needed. The Private beach is very nice and clean. All the staff are friendly. The room is spacious."
"The room was very clean with the best shower I've ever had at any resort. Lots of pressure. Truly a fantastic experience. The seafood buffet left a lot to be desired. The shrimp was mushy and a bit sketchy. I didn't get sick but only ate the one piece. The breakfast buffet reach morning was good and the sunsets every night were postcard worthy."
"The rooms are thoughtfully arranged to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Large windows allow natural light to brighten the space while offering relaxing views of the surrounding area."
"Henan Palm Beach was everything as advertised. If you are flying into Caticlan I would strongly recommend purchasing the transfer directly from Henan as the airport is very small and it gets really hectic exiting. We traveled with 2 adults and 2 11 year old and we got picked up by a bus at airport taken to the boat transfer and transferred to another bus once you get to Boracay. We had no issues with the check in and the grounds were very clean. Staff was always very friendly and professional especially the staff at the morning buffet. We never had issues as security was very vigilant in keeping us safe from any outsiders entering the property. We really enjoyed the sky pool and Henan Palm Beach is located in Station 2 and imo they had the beach with minimal seaweed. It wasn't overly crowded compared to Station 3 properties closer to DMall. Everything is within walking distance as you can explore the many shops and amazing restaurants Boracay beach has to offer. I would definitely recommend doing the Island hopping as my boys swam in the underground coves and we cliff jumped and visited Puka Beach with a little bit of snorkeling. Remember to always negotiate as the first price is never the best price but this is their livelihood so be reasonable. Our private day boat cost us 4000 pesos for us 4 which did not include food or entry to the islands.
You can also walk outside the resort if you need to do laundry which is a lot cheaper than doing with Henan.
5 star"
"This Hotel was everything and more. I checked in to another hotel and walked into the room and immediately Booked a room here. The best resort on the strip."
