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DID YOU KNOW?

By Hanna Camella Talabucon

February 17, 2023

With a hefty cost of $100,000 (P5.5M) a night, Banwa Private Island in Roxas, Palawan is considered to be the most expensive resort in the world.

 

Banwa Private Island has six magnificent beach-front villas, each with their own infinity pool providing the utmost in privacy and tranquility.

 

World-class amenities include a stunning open kitchen restaurant and terrace bar, a spa pavilion featuring floodlit tennis court, gym, massage suite, Pilates/yoga studio and juice bar. There’s a dive centre and short-game golf course too.

 

Situated in Puerco Island in the Roxas, the 15-acre island resort located in the archipelago of Palawan is a two-hour helicopter or seaplane ride from Manila.

 

Interested guests can only do private booking by it’s trusted travel agencies.

 

The island’s capacity for 2021 is just 22 guests, with a range of individual private villa accommodation to suit couples and families alike.

 

The EcoResorts Development Corp. (ERDC) is the Philippine developer and owner of the private island resort.