If you can’t come to the Maldives to experience their beautiful cottages because the budget is not enough to reach your dream destination, this is the right place for you. Grace Island Resort has floating cottages that resemble those romantic ocean villas in the Maldives. You can visit Grace Island Resort floating cottages or so-called “The Maldives of the South”. The island resort’s floating cottages are the main attraction of the place. An island resort located in Buri Island of Brgy.Ambulong in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. It’s a must-see destination if you are looking for a more private and less commercialized beach in Mindoro. You need to take a boat ride from San Jose to reach the resort.t
From a simple retreat center, it was developed and evolved into a frequently-visited resort in San Jose. It was developed into a resort which makes it a place to go if you want to find some peace, of course, a hideaway for relaxation. Away from the buzzing sounds of urban life and no cellular phone signal, yet in a good way, it will help you focus more on what the islands have to offer. This destination is often overlooked by tourists in Mindoro because of the more popular spots like Puerto Galera. Then again, it only makes it a real gem because many of its areas have barely been touched and have maintained their heavenly qualities.
This exclusive resort has an impressive design of floating cottages and naturally made architecture that gives an explosive view on the aerial shots. The eight floating cottages designed after the traditional Bahay Kubo (nipa hut)sits over marine filled translucent waters having a very relaxing ambiance. The cottages are interconnected by wooden bridges so you can easily move from one point to another, you could just enjoy the serenity of the place. Aside from the floating cottages offered at Grace Island, they also offer air-conditioned rooms stationed on the main island itself. So if you’re one who fears sleeping on a floating cottage then you won’t have to worry.
There are also numerous beach activities that you can try like various water sports, fishing, boating, diving, jetski, snorkeling, zipline and many more. Guests may also rent bicycles for a fun and convenient way to explore the island, to appreciate its beauty and splendor. There are places for video along the beach, a quiet place just to relax.
There are various services and amenities on the island. These include:
>Bird Sanctuary
>Marine Sanctuary
>Island Hopping
>Caving
>Mountain Trekking
>Forest Park
GETTING THERE
BY AIR
Take a 45-min flight from Manila to San Jose Airport via Cebu Pacific. From the airport, it is a 5-minute ride to our Aroma Beach Booking Office and Guest Lounge Area where our boat awaits.
BY LAND AND SEA
From Araneta Center Bus Terminal, take the bus bound for San Jose, Occ. Mindoro via Batangas Port either to Abra de Ilog Pier or to Calapan Pier. Both ports are linked by their respective provincial highway to San Jose.
FROM AROMA BEACH
Guests are bound for Grace Island Resort via an approx. The 60-minute boat ride from Aroma port. Along the way, guests enjoy the breath-taking view of the sea and natural resources.