A Short But Sweet Get-Away at Blue Space Resort

A Short But Sweet Get-Away at Blue Space Resort

Feeling blue this pandemic? This resort in Barili is a very great spot ,that I have visited during this pandemic, to unwind.

Traveling to BLUE SPACE RESORT for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

Scroll down to read must-know travel tips before you go, followed by expenses of activities, things to do and lots of extra travel tips.

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How to Get to BLUE SPACE RESORT

OPTION 1 (Cheapest) – Public Transportation (From MACTAN Airport)

  • From the Airport, hop on a SM MyBus at the Airport. You can check the schedule here. Fare is about PHP 50.00 (SGD$ 1.25, US$ 1, € 0.84 ).
  • Drop off at SM City Cebu. Then ride a jeep going to South Bus Terminal.
  • From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus heading to Barili in the South of Cebu.
  • Take off in Barili District Hospital. Across the hospital is Petron Station and make a right. Once you pass Brgy. Japitan, follow that road until you see their signage.

OPTION 2 (Cheapest) – Public Transportation (From Pier 1)

  • Entry Point is Pier 1 Cebu.
  • From Pier 1, walk towards plaza independecia and wait for bus/citybus that will pass by South Bus Terminal. Ask the locals on this one as bus routes nowadays have changed.
  • From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus heading to Barili in the South of Cebu.
  • Take off in Barili District Hospital. Across the hospital is Petron Station and make a right. Once you pass Brgy. Japitan, follow that road until you see their signage.

OPTION 3 (BY VAN/BUS)

Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.

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  • From the port of Ormoc, ride a boat going to Cebu. (OCEANJET)
  • At Pier 1, walk towards plaza Independencia and wait for bus/citybus that will pass by South Bus Terminal. Ask the locals on this one as bus routes nowadays have changed.
  • From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus heading to Barili in the South of Cebu.
  • Take off in Barili District Hospital. Across the hospital is Petron Station and make a right. Once you pass Brgy. Japitan, follow that road until you see their signage.

OPTION 4 (Expensive Option but recommended) – By Taxi or Grab Car

  • Just use the “WAZE” or “GOOGLE MAP” app to navigate your way to BLUE SPACE RESORT.

Exact location: Candugay, Barili, Southern Cebu — 2-3 hour drive from the city.

Below is the Map showing the route to BLUE SPACE RESORT.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in BLUE SPACE RESORT?

Blue Space Resort

Blue Space Resort can be found at Candugay, Barili, Southern Cebu. It is approximately 60 kilometers away from Cebu City Proper and about 2 hours minimum travel from there as well.

When you enter the resort, the first thing you will see is a shop for swimming attires. You can rent some swimming outfits here if you forgot to bring yours. They also have some cottages that you can rent and they also have a regular table near the swimming pool. If you get hungry after your swim, they have a small store which has chips and drinks.

Blue Space Resort Travel Guide

They also have a cute spot that is IG-worthy. Also, don’t forget to jump at their jumping/diving spot. It is kind of high because my girlfriend did not dare jump. So, jump if you can. It’s once in a lifetime experience.

Blue Space is surely the perfect place for vacation because of its relaxing view and fresh air considering that this resort is located in the province and there is a lot of trees near the resort.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 50 minutes – 1 hour and 30minutes in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

Yes!

They have their own mini-bar but I suggest that you bring your own food and drinks.

Read More: 101 Things to Do in Cebu

How much is the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

PHP 100.00 – per head (Adult without pool access)
PHP 100.00 – per head (Kids with pool use)
PHP 200.00 – per head (Adult with pool access) — pool use is not yet allowed under MGCQ.

FLOATING, BAMBOO & OTHER COTTAGES:

  • Large Floating Cottage – ₱5,000 / Good for 20 guests.
  • Small Floating Cottage – ₱4,000 / Good for 15 guests. 
  • Small Bamboo Cottage – ₱1,500 / Good for 8 guests. 
  • Medium Bamboo Cottage – ₱1,800 / Good for 8 guests.  
  • Seaside Cottage – ₱2,500 / Good for 10 guests. 
  • Poolside Cottage – ₱500 / Good for 8 guests. 
  • Side Building Umbrella – ₱1,000 / Good for 10.

COTTAGES BY THE SHORE / BEACH:

  • Umbrella by the Beach – P500 (8 guests)
  • Small Beach Cottage – P800 (5 guests)
  • Medium Beach Cottage – P1,000 (7 guests)
  • Blue Umbrella Large – P1,500 (10 guests)
  • Blue Umbrella Small – P800 (8 guests)
  • Seaside Cottage – P2,500 (10 guests)
  • Poolside Cottage – P500 (8 guests)
  • Side Building Umbrella – P1,000 (10 guests)

AMENITIES & OTHER FEES:

  • Kayak – P200 per hour
  • Life Vests – P100 per person
  • Cooler – P100 whole day
  • Floaters (Salbabida) – P100 whole day
  • Single Water Bike – P400 per hour
  • Double Water Bike – P600 per hour
  • Grill – P200 (if you want a grill by your cottage)
  • Corkage fee only applies to drinks. P150 per case of soft drinks. P50 per 1 Litre of beer or soft drinks.
  • Littering – P500

Room Rates:

* Overnight stays are not being offered under MGCQ.

  • Standard Room – ₱2,000, good for 2 pax
  • Family Room – ₱3,500, good for 4 pax
  • Barkada Room – ₱4,500, good for 6 pax

All rooms are equipped with air-conditiong units, toilet & bath, and toiletries & towel

Opening and Closing Time?

  1. Everyday:
    • 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM 
    • Please call them in advance to make sure they are open on your preferred day.

Parking Space?

Available and is FREE. They have an allotted parking space.

Resort Guidelines:

  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Kids 12 years old and below are not allowed in floating & bamboo cottages.
  • Please contact them before going to the resort.
  • Bookings shall be limited to 50%  per room. If the room is good for 2 they will only allow 1 per room.
  • Wearing of masks at all times is a must.
  • Proper hand hygiene must be observed.
  • Social Distancing is strictly implemented.
  • Resort hours are from 8am to 5pm.
  • We require our guests to bring their own utensils and avoid the use of single-use plastics.
  • NO WALK-IN. We require our guests to make a reservation before coming to the resort.
  • Pets are allowed as long as the pet owner cleans up after their pets and makes sure that they don’t disrupt other guests within the resort. 
  • Pool use is restricted as of the moment for public health and safety reasons.

When is the best time to visit the place?

Best time to visit is on weekdays and weeknights.

BLUE SPACE COVID-19 GUIDELINES:

We STRICTLY require our guests to follow these guidelines: 

  1. NO MASK, NO ENTRY.
  2. Hand Hygiene is a must. 
  3. If you are not feeling well please stay at home. 
  4. Social Distancing should be observed. About 2 meters apart. 
  5. Only 8 guests per group is allowed for the Poolside, Umbrella by the Beach, and Bamboo Cottages. This is to make sure the Social Distancing is observed.
  6. Pool use is restricted as of the moment for public health & safety reasons.
  7. Rooms and overnight stays are not allowed at the moment for public health and safety reasons.

For more information, contact them at:

  • Corkage: You may bring your own food. Corkage fee only applies to drinks. P150 per case of soft drinks. P50 per 1 Litre of beer, Soft drinks Or Liquor.
  • Contact Number: 0995 303 5608
  • Email address: bluepsacebarili@gmail.com
  • Social: Facebook Page

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TIPS, NOTES AND REMINDERS

  • Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
  • Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
  • Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.

Read More: 101 Things to Do in Cebu

IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook

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