El Dorado Beach Resort, Dumaguete, Philippines

The El Dorado Beach Resort in Dauin, Oriental Negros is 20 minutes away from the city of Dumaguete where most of the nightclubs, restaurants and shopping malls are located. It offers affordable accommodations for budget-conscious travelers. Guests can choose from among the 17 standard rooms, 2 superior rooms, 6 deluxe rooms and 7 premium rooms. Each room is equipped with its own air conditioner, television, and cold and hot water toilet and bath. Some of the rooms have a seaview and jacuzzi, or a private garden.

The resort has a pool bar that is open 24 hours. The Pepe’s Beachside Restaurant, located in the resort, specializes in Filipino, European and international dishes and at the same time serves local fresh seafood, vegetables and spices. Whether one is just about to head out for more local color or has just come in after a day exploring the area, the restaurant – and the bar too – are places to relax, enjoy a good meal, and get to meet new people.

Room rates start at USD29, and include breakfast. Shuttle bus service to and from the resort is also free.

Some of the health services offered at El Dorado Beach Resort are body scrubs and massages, acupressure, foot reflexology, manicures and pedicures, and physical fitness programs such as yoga, martial arts, and aerobics. When it comes to recreation and sports, guests can choose from activities such as weaving and inlaid-stone factory tours, diving (handled by the Swiss PADI 5 Star Dive Operator, Dive Society), dolphin and whale watching, golf, tennis, archery, motor biking and mountain biking.