Subic Bay Beach Resorts

Subic bay is well know as a great summer destination for the local tourist, its calm waters, cool breezes and wide range of water activities are accented by the lush jungles of the area. The City of Olongapo provides the anchor of support for the area, and includes the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and parts of the provinces of Zambales and Bataan. There is a wide range of resorts and hotels to choose from in all budget ranges. Now international tourist are becoming more aware of the Subic Bay tourism area. The New expressway brings Subic Bay to within 35 minutes of the DMIA International Airport at Clark. Here we highlight the Top Subic Bay Resorts based on Seahorse Tours and Souvenirs Customer Surveys.

There is usually confusion with the name “Subic”. It is used to refer to the ex- navy base, to the bay itself, to the town of Subic, the city of Olongapo, Barrio Barrette of Olongapo and the entire area. The name Subic belongs to the town of Subic located at the northern end of Subic Bay. The ex-navy base is properly referred to as the "Subic Bay Freeport Zone”, which may be abbreviated as SBFZ or sometimes without the zone as SBF. You may also see it improperly referred to as SBMA, which is the governing body.  The Bay is Subic Bay and it also has small inlets referred to as bays within it such as half moon bay.


The City of Olongapo is the largest city of the Province of Zambales and is adjacent to the Subic Bay Freeport, portions of the city border on the Bay. Barrio Barretto is a part of Olongapo City and is the location of the majority of the city's beach front and hotels.

Subic Beach Resort

The town of Subic, north of Olongapo along the National highway has a number of small beach front hotels and inns but few real resorts. The best know subic resort in the area is White Rock.

White Rock Beach Resort Hotel is a 5.7 hectare property nestled along the beaches of Subic Bay, sitting on a little cove on the bay. The resort offers a wide range of spa and recreational activities as well as a range of different accommodation types. They have over 120 rooms for couples or families, ranging from deluxe rooms to suites to beach side cottages. The Resort's 69 international standard rooms in the main hotel area, 22 rooms in the Beach front Area, 15 Beach side rooms, and 4 Beach Cottages are spacious and comfortable featuring balconies with seating area and a tropical design that blends the comforts of the West with the charm of the East. The resort has

just completed a facelift and now has: New beach side Mediterranean cabanas, new beach side restaurant/plaza, newly paved path walks also used as jogging trails, well developed health spa, salon and facial care for men & women, upgraded rooms, complete water sports facilities, two (2) adult swimming pools, two (2) children pools, sunset café with serenading band, waterfalls, lagoons, beautiful scenery, and panoramic view of Subic Bay and mountain ranges. Seahorse guest has voted this resort 4 seahorses however recent improvements  may raise this rating.

While the Subic Bay Freeport has the bulk of the areas tourism and the most hotel rooms, it has only one Beach Resort. Many of the hotels are waterfront, such as Lighthouse Marina, Vista Marina and Subic Park, but they are not on beaches. The Camayan Beach resort is the only one who can make that claim. this upscale resort is owned by Ocean Adventures, which is adjacent to the resort. The hotel itself sits near the beach with ocean views from each room. The hotel, beach and other activities are blended into the natural environment. The rooms are decorated in a simple elegance with a natural and local flavor. The rooms feature two queen size beds,

cable TV, air conditioning and a ceiling fan. The views out across Subic Bay or looking out at the South China Sea are breath taking even more so as the sun sets over the mountains and the Bay. The beach is one of the best in the area and stretches beyond the end of the resort. The size of the beach and it distant location means a less crowded experience and the chance to “sneak off” for a romantic walk. Camayan Beach Resort has a full service dive center and a range of water sports. Tours and activites offer by the resort include mountain bikes, kayak tours and waterfalls in the jungle.

BARRETTO

Arizona International Hotel and Resort This 27 room hotel along the National Highway in Barrio Barretto has to be one of the best kept secrets of the Subic Bay area and by far the best value. The hotel is one of the few waterfront  hotels with its own swimming beach, and has a swimming pool that fronts on the beach. Some guest find the standard rooms a little too small but the other classes are very well received. The Family rooms are great for a family or group of friends. Many couple also enjoy the extra space the family rooms offer.

The hotel features a very nice fully air-conditioned restaurant, which serves a variety of Filipino and international meals. Most guests however prefer to have their meals outdoors, and the Mai Tai Bar and Grill fits that need perfectly. The Mai Tai serves a full range of drinks and meals. Guest can sit around the bar or around the shaded pool area. The pool area is elevated above the beach allowing some separation and great views. There is also a small Grill station that overlooks the beach and during the summer individual tables and umbrellas right on the beach. Mai Tai has become popular not only with the hotel's guest but also has a very good following with local ex-pat population. The beach is very nice and clean. it does sometimes get some overflow of people from the City beach near by.The facilities of the hotel are nice but what really impresses the Seahorse Tour's guest is the staff of the resort. Our survey show that the staff of the Arizona hotel receive the highest marks of all 15 plus properties we represent. An Upstairs open patio with panoramic views of the beach and Subic Bay is generally used for larger groups and parties but is also available for individuals and couples. The hotel is also home to the Score Sports bar. Our guest rate this as a 3 seahorse resort and gives it 2 thumbs up on value, our highest rating.

Johan's Beach Resort offers 21 fully featured, quality rooms, newly built on the beach at Subic Bay. Wake to a fresh Subic Bay morning, enjoy a hot shower, then step out the door and feel the sand under your feet as you gaze at the sun on the waves in the bay. It doesn't get any better. Rooms are available to suit all needs and budgets, ranging from dormitory style through to an air conditioned family room on the beach with three queen size beds. Guests can opt for fan cooling or air conditioning. Choose from among 21 clean, quiet and comfortable aircon rooms,

from single to twin, family size and dormitory accomodations. Rooms are either with beach view or only a few steps away from the beach. From your terrace on the second floor you have a spectacular view across Subic Bay and the surrounding mountains. All have private bathroom, hot and cold clean water, personal safe and TV with DVD, cable available. WIFI connection and internet computers are available at no cost to guests. The rooms are recently constructed and spotlessly clean with no high-season pricing. The friendly staff speak English, Tagalog, French, German, Dutch and Italian. The reception, restaurant and bar are open 24 hours, 7 days a week to serve you. Professional Shiatsu massage therapists await those who wish to relax on a different level. Seahorse guest rate this as a 2 seahorse resort but with excellant comments on the rooms and overall resort.

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