COZY resort interiors of Deluxe Garden Room
With summer in high season, Alona Beach, Bohol, is a spectacular leisure destination for the family to enjoy. Quietly hidden on one end of this powdery white-sand beach in Bohol’s Panglao Island is Amorita Resort, a luxury boutique resort that recently celebrated its eighth anniversary.
In a chic Flamingo party, Philippine boutique hotel group One-Of Collection celebrated Amorita Resort’s eighth year with the announcement of the completion of the second phase of the resort in its flagship property. The recent additions include 61 new suites, a new saffron restaurant, a second outdoor infinity pool, Seatree spa, and gym and kids facilities.
Amorita owners Nikki Cauton and his wife Ria are truly happy with the outcome of the second phase of the development as it continues to deliver that unique personalized luxury guest experience to the discerning travelers.
The boutique resort on top of a limestone cliff has an incredible view of the beach. Amorita has, since its doors first opened in 2007, earned return visits, five-star reviews and nods of approval from its guests.
Features of the property include 14 private villas (each with its own plunge pool), dreamy garden landscapes, an infinity pool overlooking the famed Alona beach and an in-house dive center, operated by award-winning Padi (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)-certified Sea Explorers Philippines, for Amorita Resort guests looking to discover Bohol’s underwater riches.
AMORITA owners Nikki and Ria Cauton
Embodying the natural treasures of the Central Visayas province—limestone, shimmering blue waters, stretches of white sand and lush tracts of greenery—the resort further distinguishes itself by marrying world-class service with personalized touches and pleasant little surprises.
Unique attractions
One of the Philippines’ top destinations, Bohol continues to attract increasing interest from travelers and tourism investors, thanks in large part to its excellent diving sites, beautiful
nature spots and great outdoor adventures. The Chocolate Hills Adventure Park, which opened in April 2013, has emerged as a key attraction, drawing thrill-seekers with features like canopy walks, hiking trails and a breathtaking 275-meter bike zip-line (the first and only one in the world) that offers a unique vantage point for viewing Chocolate Hills.
One-Of Collection is capitalizing on these unique attractions while also acting as a key catalyst for the growth of the local tourism sector in Bohol. Amorita’s seaside cliff location—right on the southeastern edge of white-sand Alona Beach, overlooking the Bohol Sea—makes it a tropical enclave that strikes the perfect balance between exclusivity for guests and proximity to the beach. The resort’s architectural styling is best described as organic modern, integrating key aspects of Panglao Island’s beautiful natural surroundings and idyllic charm into the design of the property.
“Throughout the development phase, we employed local building techniques and used organic, natural materials abundant in the area,” adds Nikki. “We designed in ways that keep the Boholano character and spirit alive, and this enables us to create a strong local identity and sense of place that Amorita guests will appreciate.”
Expansion efforts
AMORITA Resort in Panglao Island
The second development phase covers approximately 21,500 square meters, and includes a new cluster of one- or two-bedroom suites and deluxe garden rooms, plus a second outdoor infinity pool and complete spa, gym and fitness facilities. It features a brand-new look of the all-day dining restaurant Saffron, the only restaurant in Bohol offering authentic Boholano heritage dishes.
In the middle of these expansion efforts, One-Of Collection is keen to reassert its commitment to providing the signature personalized service that has become core to the identity of Amorita.
For more information, visit www.amoritaresort.com or follow Amorita Resort on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AmoritaResort).
One-Of Collection specializes in managing distinctive hotel and resort properties in prime locations around the Philippines. The group also creates genuine value for its shareholders and the local communities in which it operates. Led by a group of creative young leaders and innovators in hospitality and hotel development and management, One-Of Collection has a growing portfolio of resort properties that includes Amorita Resort (www.amoritaresort.com) and Momo Beach House (www.momobeachhouse.com) in Bohol, Sta. Monica Beach Club (www.stamonicabeachclub.com) in Dumaguete, and the Funny Lion Inn (www.thefunnylioninn.com) in Coron, Palawan.