
Facilities:
cuisine
The Restaurant is located at the Clubhouse and extends onto a terrace with views to Manamoc Island across the channel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here. The menu features Asian and Continental cuisine. Amanpulo’s marble-top Lobby Bar occupies a cosy corner of the Clubhouse and spreads to the outdoor terrace. From the Bar and the terrace, enjoy views of the sea and Manamoc Island.
beach club
A garden walkway leads down from the pool to the white-sand beach and Amanpulo’s Beach Club. The openair pavilion is a tranquil setting. Mattresses and pillows are spread out on the deck, facing the sea. Shade umbrellas and reclining lounge chairs line the beach. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and refreshments are also offered at the Beach Club. Fresh seafood and spanish cuisine are specialties. Private dining is also available day and night.
lagoon club
Located on the east side of the island, the Lagoon Club serves as a second beach club with similar features and amenities. Dinner is served here and Vietnamese cuisine is a specialty.
pizza @ the picnic grove
Enjoy a large variety of pizzas cooked in a home-built wooden fire oven. Guest can relax in this tranquil environment with feet in the sand. The Picnic Grove opens for lunch.
sea sports hut
Adjacent to the Beach Club, the Sea Sports Hut offers a variety of water sports equipment, as well as information on boat charters, water sports lessons, snorkelling and scuba diving sites and sea conditions.
library
The Library is stocked with novels in several languages, travel guides, newspapers, magazines and coffeetable books on Philippine art, design and culture. DVDs and CDs are available.
boutique and galleries
Amanpulo’s three shops specialize in woven rugs, baskets, jewellery, pottery and other crafts from the Palawan region, as well as Asian antiques, furniture and island beach wear.
meeting rooms
Small meetings can be arranged at at the West Villa Clubhouse for small gatherings and audiovisual equipment is available on request.
massage and beauty services
Massages and aromatherapy treatments can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned Spa Casitas, the open-air Garden Sala or in the privacy of a guest Casita. Manicures, pedicures, facials and body treatments are also available.
swimming pool
Amanpulo’s 30m Swimming Pool is bordered by two high bougainvillea trellises. The pool’s aqua tiles mirror the Sulu Sea. Three spacious open-air salas are situated around the pool and feature generously-sized mattresses for all-day lounging.
tennis
Four synthetic grass, floodlit tennis courts are available with rest pavilions for refreshments. Two courts are located adjacent to the Clubhouse and two are located adjacent to the West Villa Clubhouse. Complimentary tennis balls, rackets and playing partners are available.
gym
Located beside the tennis courts and surrounded by a lush tropical forest is the fully equipped Gym. Cardiovascular equipment is available.
stargazing
Study the planets from the terrace of the Bar, where Amanpulo keeps an 1800mm x 150mm astronomical refractor telescope. Several times a week, trained staff are happy to give you a guide of the stars.
internet and wi-fi access
Amanpulo offers complimentary island-wide 2MB Wi-Fi connection and Internet access
travel information
climate
The climate is tropical with two seasons. The dry season runs from November to May and the wet season with scattered showers from June until October. Temperatures range from an average of 25°C (78°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in May. The northeast trade winds make windsurfing a major attraction from December until April.
language
More than a hundred dialects are spoken in the Philippines. The official languages are English and Tagalog, the national language. English is widely spoken by Filipinos and the language commonly used for business.
currency
The Philippine currency is the peso, which is divided into 100 centavos. Bank notes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000.
immigration requirements
Visitors from several countries do not require a special visa for the Philippines, with a 21-day stay granted upon arrival, provided they have valid onward tickets. Passports should be valid for at least six months from the date of entry. Please check with the Philippine embassy or consulate in your area for more information.
health
At Amanpulo a resident nurse or doctor is on call 24 hours a day. No vaccination is required unless you come from a cholera or yellow fever infected region, in which case a certificate of vaccination is required. Pamalican is a malaria free island.
travel tips
Electricity is 220 volts/ 60 cycles. The Philippines time zone is plus eight hours GMT. Loose and casual clothing, ideally of cotton or natural fibre, is advisable. |