Banwa Private Island Resort

Stay in one of the six unique villas scattered across the island. Always by the sea and the beach, with a private garden and your own pool.

The perfect choice for couples to stay. The South One Villa offers some of the best swimming opportunities on the island, right from the doorstep onto the beach. The large bedroom with an adjoining lounge provides multiple seating areas. Behind the comfortable bed for a good night's sleep, there is a desk, minibar, coffee/tea making facilities, music system, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The room leads directly to the private jacuzzi at the back of the villa, and the freshwater pool with an extensive terrace at the front.

Next to the South One Villa is the South Two Villa, ideal for friendly couples or families with children. The additional full bedroom is identical to the other rooms in the South Villas. Just like South Villa One, one of the rooms leads directly to the private jacuzzi, while the other has an extra private terrace. The rooms are connected by a spacious terrace with a large dining table and the pool. Behind it is a living room.

Situated on the south side of the island, both villas guarantee stunning sunsets. Both options are also located on the north side of the island and offer a beautiful sunrise every day to wake up to. North One Villa and North Two Villa are similar to the South Villas; however, North Two Villa features an additional adjoining sandy terrace with sunbeds.

The North East Villa boasts the most luxurious interior, with a spacious area for two. Adjacent to the bedroom is a large living room, making this villa feel like a complete residence. Additionally, this villa has a massive walk-in closet, a separate dining area, and a large private pool on the spacious terrace. Located on the north coast of the island, you wake up here to the sunrise and have direct private access to the beach.

The South West Villa offers ultimate luxury and space with four separate suites arranged around the villa’s central pool. The large windows and sliding doors to the terrace allow you to connect with the outdoors from every room. There are two master suites with a king-size bed, lounge, and jacuzzi. The other two suites are smaller and have a twin layout. Each suite has its own private bathroom with a shower. Finally, there is a large living room complete with a kitchen.

In the middle of the island, you will find the Axis Garden rooms. These are rooms that can be added to your villa stay for an extra charge, for example, if one or two additional guests are needed. The twelve rooms have a double or twin layout and are equipped with all the comforts of a hotel room. Additionally, the Axis Wing has its own pool, terrace, lounge, and kitchen.

Banwa Private Island creates menus and dining experiences using local ingredients in both international and Filipino dishes. Whatever your favorite cuisine may be, the chef ensures you get exactly what you want, when you want it.

Fresh local fish is abundantly available thanks to the resort’s location, and most of the vegetables and fruits come fresh from the on-site garden. Banwa’s organic farm is situated on the main island of Palawan. This makes it easy to meet everyone’s requests.

While the Latitude Restaurant is the centerpiece of all dining moments, you will also be treated to surprising culinary experiences in remote spots around the island. Enjoy unforgettable moments in complete privacy with your loved ones, whether in your villa, on the beach, or amidst the lush greenery or Coconut Grove on the island.

The resort features a swimming pool at the Axis wing accessible to everyone. Each villa has its own private pool, allowing you to enjoy luxury and privacy to the fullest.

The serene landscape of the island allows you to connect directly with nature, helping you to fully relax. The Meridian Massage Suite also offers daily treatments alongside the gym and Pilates facilities.

In the northwest corner of the island, there is a special yoga platform, perfect for various exercises and meditation. The pier is also ideal for a relaxing yoga session during sunrise or sunset.

There is a juice bar on the island for a healthy refreshment.

Due to the small size of the island, you can easily walk around here. Yet, there is a wide range of facilities available for you to enjoy. Sports activities, watersports, nature exploration, and even a private helicopter landing pad that is often used as a sports field.

The activity offerings are diverse. Enjoy a walk around the island, play a round of golf at the island's golf course, hit a ball on the tennis court, embark on an adventure with non-motorized watersports, or play volleyball in the shade of Coconut Grove.

Located in such a beautiful maritime nature reserve, it is no surprise that the resort has its own PADI diving center. The island boasts a stunning house reef that can be reached directly from the beach or the jetty. Additionally, there are more than just local dive sites in the area, or an exclusive excursion to the world-famous Tubbataha Reef can be arranged.

Moreover, the resort offers numerous enjoyable excursions to other islands. Visit the Subterranean River National Park, Tumarbong Organic Farm, take a cruise along the Ilian River, or enjoy a sunset cruise to Pagbu Island.

It is ideal for families with children to stay in one of the villas at Banwa Resort. The villas quickly feel like a home. Furthermore, everything at the resort is customized, and during a stay with children, this will always be taken into account.

Everything at the resort revolves around providing the most sustainable stay possible. Its location within a protected UNESCO biosphere reserve ensures that the values set by the resort are upheld, and the motto of being one with nature is fully embraced.

The local community also plays an important role in the resort. Banwa means 'community' or 'people of this place.' The resort’s philosophy is that they make a difference.

The Aquos Foundation and the dedicated team are committed to protecting the fragile ecosystem of the island and to delivering and pursuing sustainability and conservation programs. All of this originated to protect the critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle, which favors Banwa as a nesting site. The Reef Balls program helps the reef along the southwestern coast of the island to grow. Through these initiatives, other research programs are also conducted, such as studies on native birds.

The resort has its own organic farm on Palawan and an apiary on the island. Of course, many other sustainable initiatives are implemented at the resort regarding energy consumption, water, and waste.