Unique Getaway at the Fantasy Lodge in Samboan

​Being a top tourist destination in the country, Cebu has a number of hotels and resorts catering to the needs of visitors. A good number of these hotels and resorts are located within Metro Cebu. But, there are also a number of places outside of the big city that may be interesting to local and foreign tourists. Say for example, the town of Samboan. The town is well-known for its waterfalls and the marine sanctuary. When visitors drop by the place, they would normally look for a good place to stay in before they go out exploring the town and its surroundings. Enter . . . the Fantasy Lodge in Samboan.

Fantasy Lodge – image source: Fantasy Lodge Facebook Page

Fantasy Lodge – image source: Fantasy Lodge Facebook Page​The Fantasy Lodge is an exclusive villa that overlooks the Tañon Strait. The place provides a unique sanctuary to visitors. With its limited number of rooms, guests can look forward to a restful getaway from the hustle and bustle of life in the big city. The resort uses a mix of modern and indigenous materials for its structure. 

A view of the sun setting over the horizon – image source: Fantasy Lodge Facebook Page

The Rooms

The place only has eight rooms, which enhances the exclusivity of the Fantasy Lodge. The most unique room at the resort is eh Dome, which looks like a humongous coconut husk. The room is perfect for couples on a honeymoon since it is separated from the other rooms in the resort. The room also features a private patio where guests can watch the sun set over the Tañon Strait. The place also has an air-conditioned couple’s room as well as an air-conditioned family room. Guests who are not used to air-conditioning can stay at the fan rooms of the resort.

The Dome at the Fantasy Lodge – image source: Fantasy Lodge Facebook Page

Amenities

The Fantasy Lodge also offers spa services at the Talisay Spa. For guests looking for a hot bath, they can try the Kawa Hot Bath. In the kawa hot bath, guests essentially get into a giant cauldron filled with water mixed with pure essential oils, herbs and VCO. It is a unique experience that guests should try if they ever find themselves in the resort. The resort also has a restaurant offering local and international dishes.  The place also has a small pool where guests can take a dip in if they are not keen on swimming at the beach.

The Kawa Hot Spa at the Fantasy Lodge – image source: Fantasy Lodge Facebook Page

​Guests who want to explore the municipality of Samboan and its surrounding areas can make arrangements with the front desk. The resorts can arrange visits to the Colase Marine Sanctuary, the waterfalls of the town and some caves in the surrounding areas. 

Trips can be arranged by the staff of the Fantasy Lodge – image source: Fantasy Lodge Facebook Page

Getting to the Fantasy Lodge

Going to the Fantasy Lodge is as easy as getting on a bus going to Samboan and passing through Barili. Just tell the driver to drop you off at the Fantasy Lodge and the bus will stop at the gate of the resort.

The journey to the Fantsay Lodge starts at the Cebu City South Bus Terminal – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon

​The Fantasy Lodge is just one of the many places local and foreign tourists can stay in when they find themselves in the municipality of Samboan. Have you stayed at the Fantasy Lodge already? Tell us about your experience on the comments section below.

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