Boracay can be fun too for thrifty travelers. Yes, most things in this white sand beach paradise might be a little pricey compared to other tourist destinations in the country. However, anyone can always score a good deal with some preparation and choosing the right places and activities while in the island.
If you’re having a hard time budgeting for your next Boracay trip, here are some good deals you can check for some savings.
Hotel Promotions
Photo courtesy of Crown Regency Hotels and Resorts
In Station 3,
Crown Regency Beach Resort offers the Boracay Summer Escapade Package for two at PhP13,172. It includes accommodation for three days and two nights, breakfast, and roundtrip transfer via Caticlan for two.
Photo courtesy of Mandala Spa & Resort Villas
Mandala Spa & Resort Villas offers a Summer Escape Special promo until May 31, 2016. The package is offered at PhP12,998 net per night from its previous price of PhP18,069. It includes accommodations for three days and two nights at a Garden Villa, daily breakfast, guided yoga class, complimentary after sun aloe bath, choice of two Mandala signature massage or a dinner for two at the garden restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi, and escorted return transfers to the Boracay Airport in Caticlan. Advanced reservation is required for the promo.
Mandala also offers The Great Island Escape at PhP12,998 per night or a savings of PhP5,000 per night. The package inclusion is the same with their Summer Escape Special promo and is offered until May 31 too. But on top of the savings you already get, you can still get another 10% discount if you book your trip 30 days prior to your arrival date.
Photo courtesy of Crown Regency Hotels and Resorts
Meanwhile,
Crown Regency Prince Resort in Station 1, White Beach offers the Boracay Summer Escapade Package for four at PhP5025.00/person with the same package inclusions for four. For reservations, you may contact the reservations department at telephone nos. (+6302) 812 5382 local 112 (Metro Manila office) and (+6332) 418 8888 or (+6332) 418 7777 (Cebu) or e-mail them at
reservations@crownregency.com.
Photo courtesy of Arwana Hotel & Restaurant
Arwana Boracay also offers 20% discount on all room rates for stay dates until June 15, 2016. The promo started in October 16, 2015.
Dining and Drinking
For PhP150, you can already have unlimited barbecue and a free glass of mojito at
Boracay Box & Ladder Hostel’s BBQ Night every Friday.
Photo courtesy of Boracay Box & Ladder Hostel
For those looking forward for a long drinking session, you can enjoy an all-day and
all-night happy hour at
Valhalla Bar & Restaurant. They offer 50% off on local beers, cocktails, and spirits.
Photo courtesy of Renelito Dichos Tangkay
Photo courtesy of Charlie’s Stakehouse & Diner
Bonus Promos!
Travel Packages
Aside from ensuring a more convenient travel, package tours can also help you save on your trip and even pay for it later.
Travelonline.ph offer Boracay packages on installment. They offer Boracay packages for PhP4,998/person with airfare. The promo is applicable for a quad group. It includes roundtrip airfare from Manila to Kalibo, roundtrip land and sea transfer from Kalibo to Boracay, hotel accommodation, free meals at selected restaurants, and 10% discount on all Boracay island tours and activities. The package is also offered at PhP1,970/person if without airfare and PhP3,498/person if via cruise.
Photo courtesy of Travelonline.ph
You can also get some discounts if you book through a travel agency. If you book via
Go Visit Boracay, you can get 35% discount at
One Crescent Place Hotel for their Boracay summer promo. They offer a PhP2,847/night package for a minimum of two nights for two. It is available for travel periods from May 2 to Sep 30, 2016.
Beauty, Health, and Wellness
After spending some time at the beach, complete your vacation experience with activities to revamp your spirit. Shoo away the stress with discounted relaxation packages.
Photo courtesy of Yasuragi Relaxation Spa
You can get 50% discount on all treatment at
Yasuragi Relaxation Spa if you book and buy early. Those who inquire via phone meanwhile get 25% off on their spa packages. The spa is located at Angol in Station 3, White Beach and is open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Online Shops
You can also save by booking your activities and trips online.
Photo courtesy of Gypsea Kite Kulture
You’ll get a 10% discount on your kitesurfing lessons at Gypsea Kite Kulture if you make reservations online and a 15% discount for kite lessons during summer months.
For cheap deals and activities, you can also check
Boracay Best Deals at
http://boracaybestdeals.com/. You can spot promos like the low season hotel promo of
La Carmela Boracay from June to December 2016. The offer is available at
PhP1,199/person for three days and two nights stay and
PhP1,799/person for four days and three nights. Guests traveling as a group must have at least four persons for them to avail the promo.
Whether you are traveling solo or in group, budgeting for your trips can be stressful sometimes. But with proper research, you’ll have a fun vacation while BEING PRUDENT about your purchases.
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