The Henry Resort Dumaguete, the first resort in The Henry Hotels & Resorts brand, is a sprawling 32-room boutique resort overlooking the Southern Tañon seascape. It features eight villas scattered throughout its lush garden, with 32 bedrooms and communal spaces filled with heritage artwork sourced from different parts of the Philippines.
Preserving a landmark
In this same plot of land stood the former South Sea Resort, a landmark destination in the province of Negros Oriental for four decades. Rather than tearing down the existing structures of the old resort, The Henry Hotels & Resorts, led by innkeeper Hanky Lee, collaborated with renowned interior designer Eric Paras and the POLYGON team of architects, Tim and Marianne Wong, to revamp the buildings while infusing the resort with a modern Filipino touch.
Aligned with the preservation of the buildings, landscape designer Alan Tan also retained the existing Botong and Talisay trees to give the resort a lush atmosphere. The landscaping project took more than a year to complete, involving tasks such as removing weeds, trimming side branches, and reshaping approximately 70-year-old trees. Smaller plants were also introduced to enhance the pathways, and new species such as Pink Bauhinia and Champaca trees were planted, in accordance with the owner’s preferences.
Revived and reimagined
While retaining the remnants of the past resort’s beauty, it has been revived and reimagined as The Henry Resort Dumaguete, Negros Oriental’s premier resort, featuring well-conceived facilities.
Subida Souvenirs is a local store run by a small family in Duma- guete, showcasing Filipino creativity in arts and crafts.
For one, you can indulge in a culinary adventure at The Henry Resort Dumaguete, where an exquisite range of dining experiences awaits your palate. Sample popular comfort food offerings at Café Sans Rival, savor rich Spanish flavors at Si, Senior, and celebrate various tastes and cultures of Asia at The Dining Room.
Enjoy handcrafted pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven alongside other Italian favorites at Popolo Pizzeria. Discover authentic flavors at The Red Kitchen and creative beverage concoctions at Negrense, and relish a cozy meal at Noelle’s Brunch Bar. Whether you prefer a warm and comforting meal or a simple caffeine fix at the Coffee Collective, the resort’s restaurants cater to every craving with flair and finesse.
The Amorsolo Conservatory—named after national artist Fernando Amorsolo—is an outdoor venue where the rays of the sun peer through the shade. The 325 sqm, open-air banquet hall is ideal for celebrating business and leisure milestones or intimate events, accommodating a maximum of 100 persons.
The Fabian de la Rosa Lawn is meanwhile an open lawn surrounded by lush Talisay and Kalachuchi trees facing the seafront, providing plenty of seating areas for guests and walk-in diners to enjoy. It offers 420 sqm of space that can accommodate 120 persons for outdoor events.
A charming al fresco venue, The Luna Courtyard is perfect for brunch and mid-afternoon snacks, offering multiple dining options for resort guests, walk-in diners, and tourists.
The Henry Hotels & Resorts further continues its legacy of honesty and extends its vision of unique experiences with its social enterprise partner, Subida Souvenirs, a local store run by a small family in Dumaguete, showcasing Filipino creativity in arts and crafts. Moreover, it supports marginalized communities and local talents by providing fair trade opportunities and training.
Smaller plants were also introduced to enhance the pathways, in accordance with the owner’s preferences.
The Pool Lounge serves as a private and tranquil oasis nestled amid lush greenery space with sun loungers inviting guests to unwind under the warm tropical sun. Guests can order food and beverages from the resort’s restaurant partners.
Located along Flores Avenue in Bantayan, Dumaguete City, the resort is just seven minutes away from Silliman University, 15 minutes away from Dumaguete Sibulan Airport, 10 minutes away from the port of Dumaguete and 45 minutes away from Dauin, making it a perfect jump off point for various adventure activities Negros Oriental has to offer.