11 Dec Have a Weekend Getaway at the New Blu Sands Beach Resort for a Unique Beachfront Experience
Once in a while About Cagayan de Oro and All About Cagayan de Oro (on Facebook) feature establishments outside of Cagayan de Oro that somehow contributes to the economy or tourism of the city. Cagayan de Oro is, after all, the capital of Misamis Oriental and on occasion the province contributes profusely to the city’s tourism, and vice versa. So in this case we feature the Blu Sands Beach Resort in Tubigan, Initao, Misamis Oriental.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
Geographically, Cagayan de Oro is located inside Macajalar Bay, and while this makes for good waters for ship ports and facilities, it doesn’t give access to good beaches.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
Instead, the almost straight access to open waters of the eastern and western coastline of Misamis Oriental creates some of the best beach resorts in the province such as Ajis, Midway, Hapitanan, Duka Bay, and now, Blu Sands Beach Resort.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
Blu Sands has just opened this month, providing Cagayanons, Misamisnons, and other tourists a resort for those brief “stress release” vacations or weekend bonding getaways that won’t take you far from the city since Initao is only about one hour from Cagayan de Oro.
First time visitors won’t get lost because Blu Sands is located between Midway and Hapitanan. This is a prime location for beach resorts famous for its dazzling sunsets especially during clear weather conditions and on the summer months. The large part of the resort is given to the hotel itself, with screened and roofed beach side cottages on the beach front.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
This is something different compared to the more common open cottages in other beach resorts so that food is not exposed to the elements and flies.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
The beach cottages are good for families and other groups who want to enjoy beach swimming while at night guests can enjoy the large swimming pool for night swimming, though the pool is also open during the daytime for guests who prefer fresh water to salt water. There is even a children’s swimming pool for the small kids to traipse in.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
The resort’s rooms are all non-smoking rooms and rates are quite affordable as shown below:
- Deluxe Room – P1,800.00
- Deluxe Room with Veranda – P1,800.00
- Twin Room – P2,200.00
- Family Room – P2,500.00
- Suite Room with Kitchen – P3,800.00
- Barkadahan Rooms good for up to 12 persons – P5,000.00
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
All resort rooms are air-conditioned. There is a free breakfast good for 2 persons for all rooms except for the Barkadahan rooms. The resort has an indoor restaurant for guests to enjoy their good food and dishes.
Image Source | Facebook: Blu Sands Beach Resort, Inc
There is a swimming pool fee of P150.00 from Monday – Friday and P200.00 on Saturday and Sunday. Cottage rentals good for 15 persons is P1,800; beyond 5:00 p.m. you need to add P2,500. Cottages for 30 persons are at P2,800; beyond 5:00 p.m. you need to add P2,500. There are also table rentals at the beach front available at P800.00.
Below are their room and cottage rates:
Conclusion
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Obviously, and in line with the December holidays, Blu Sands offers a unique venue for those small to medium company Christmas parties or generally to celebrate any occasion or event. There is even the choice of having it indoors or outdoors. If you’re on the hunt for a really good resort outside of the city, now is your chance to take a look at the newly opened Blu Sands Beach Resort.
Daisy
Posted at 14:01h, 11 DecemberHow can we contact Blu Sands Beach Resort?
cdoadmin
Posted at 16:17h, 11 DecemberHi Daisy,
Here’s their contact number: 0925 898 7640
Gabriel Alcantara
Posted at 12:50h, 16 AprilHello Ma’am/Sir,
pila kabuok pwdeh sa family na room?
cdoadmin
Posted at 18:46h, 16 AprilHi Gabriel, Not sure about the exact number but you can call them as we posted their contact number at the bottom part of the article.
realistico
Posted at 17:40h, 11 Decemberseems quite expensive for a resort with only one pool. I doubt many would still want come here especially as time passes by.
Cheska
Posted at 06:01h, 12 December200 per person?
cdoadmin
Posted at 08:29h, 02 JanuaryYes Cheska, that is per person
ROXYL MAR GLEMA
Posted at 04:15h, 03 MayHOW ABOUT THE SWIMMING POOL? NAA JAPUN BAYAD MALIGO?
kane
Posted at 07:36h, 02 Januarywhen you ring to inquire about this resort person on other end of phone is very unprofessional and is only interested in when you can pay. will just hang up the phone while you are talking to them and when you try and ring back . it will take many calls before they answer again. they do not realise that the staff can make or break your business. the female on the other end of the phone treats you like she is in a superior position in life to you she talks down to you
cdoadmin
Posted at 08:26h, 02 JanuaryHi Kane,
Thanks for leaving a comment. Will try to forward your concerns to the resort owner.
Ram
Posted at 07:35h, 05 JanuaryThe owner or whoever is managing this resort is very arrogant. My mother just wanted to take a look at the place so we can book it at a later date. The person was very uncouth while my mother begged to just look at it for reference and of course just to find out if it’s large enough to accommodate our large family. The owner/manager barked at my mother “pagbuhat mo ug inyo”.
This made my father very mad and we’re firm on our decision to never book any of our events at this place. We’re also telling our family and friends of the attitude of the one managing this place.
contented
Posted at 07:40h, 08 Januaryhave just spent a wonderful 6 days at blu lsands resort.very lovely resort and very friendly staff. very clean and tidy rooms. love the blue and white colour decore.would recomend this resort to anybody
i find the price ok for what they have to offer. breakfast was quiet good which is in your booking price
my wife and i will spend many holidays here
dinning staff very pleasant
i would recommend this resort to any foreign vistors
Kristine
Posted at 10:53h, 08 JanuaryToo many flies here. As in! I don’t get why the owners don’t do anything about the langaws. Eeeww
marnel
Posted at 17:20h, 08 Januarymostly negative comments about this place? how can they promote it if the staffs are like that.. sad to say.. i feel not going anymore..
CARLA
Posted at 04:51h, 24 JanuaryhOW MUCH IS THE ENTTRANCE?
Anonymous
Posted at 13:38h, 27 JanuaryPlease.make some actions.on this.problem.being arrogant and whatsoever.I would like to book 5 days stay…the Guest are foreigners.make sure it won’t cause any problem…and can.I ask who’s to be contacted
Kezia
Posted at 08:51h, 02 FebruaryDoes anybody know how much is the entrance per head?
rose ann
Posted at 20:16h, 21 FebruaryI have question if you don’t mind how much the room 2people how can I contact im not in Philippine
Nisse
Posted at 11:27h, 06 MarchWhy cant we find this place in Agoda, Bookings or similar sites. We been there taking a bath in the pool and it was great, little high pricing/head. The cottage fee was a little expensive BUT that was the best cottage I’ve seen in the philippines
Anonymous
Posted at 23:29h, 08 Marchwhat is your contact number?
Anonymous
Posted at 15:10h, 20 MarchNAA MO GLOBE OR SMART
Kim Luy
Posted at 06:06h, 22 MarchBlu Sands Beach Resort, Inc DOES NOT HONOR RA 9257 ALSO KNOWN AS THE EXPANDED SENIOR CITIZENS ACT OF 2003.
My family and I (a group of 11 pax) went to the resort to celebrate my daughter’s graduation. While the facilities are new and clean, it left a pretty bad taste in my mouth that the rights of my parents were ignored.
“Sec. 4. Privileges for the Senior Citizens. – The senior citizens shall be entitled to the following:
(a) the grant of twenty percent (20%) discount from all establishments relative to the utilization of services in hotels and similar lodging establishment, restaurants and recreation centers, and purchase of medicines in all establishments for the exclusive use or enjoyment of senior citizens, including funeral and burial services for the death of senior citizens;”
It was a petty and small amount. An amount that we can easily ignore. But what cannot be ignored is that the right of our senior parents to enjoy what is given to them by law and THE RIGHT OF EVERY SENIOR CITIZEN has been ignored.
So if you have senior parents or any senior citizen in your party, avoid Blu Sands. Do not even try to reason with their staff. They will not acknowledge the law which gives all seniors a discount without prejudice.
Oh yeah, I tried posting on their wall but you can’t post without approval. Shesh. Speak about paranoia.
charrie
Posted at 01:55h, 28 Marchgoodmorning .how much is the entrance fee ? per head ?
cdoadmin
Posted at 06:22h, 28 MarchJust updated the blog post with prices, please see above.
Anonymous
Posted at 06:10h, 28 Marchgood afternoon sir/ma’am. how much is the entrance per head? *lain ba ang bayad sa entrance and pag mag gamit ug pool?
cdoadmin
Posted at 06:22h, 28 MarchGood afternoon, just updated the blog post with prices, please check above.
Anonymous
Posted at 08:46h, 06 AprilUnfortunately, front liner was not accommodating and very rude. Plus, walk-in visitors (who are inquiring) are not allowed to look and check the facilities. Definitely not a reasonable rate for something so ordinary.
Anonymous
Posted at 14:08h, 16 AprilWe want book for april 29 2016 for a barkadahan room. Then a small cottage. How can this be booked?
cdoadmin
Posted at 18:46h, 16 AprilPlease give them a call, we posted their contact number at the bottom part of the article.
Ladyblu
Posted at 06:57h, 18 AprilWhat if nakapa book nami og rooms mubayad pami og entrance fee? And one thing also maka use mi Sa pool?
Anonymous
Posted at 14:43h, 24 MayIf ever more than 12 ang sa barkadahan…pwede ra?
Dodi
Posted at 10:17h, 11 DecemberHello,
aha mi hunong from iligan? From there malakaw raba going sa resort? Tnx