La Vigia Restaurant & Resort: Amazing Resort in Ormoc
La Vigia Restaurant & Resort is a family-style restaurant with catering services and open cabana huts found in Brgy. Bantigue, Ormoc City, Leyte.
Traveling to La Vigia Restaurant & 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.
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How to Get to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort
✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY/MULTICAB)
Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a jeepney/multicab/tricycle bound for Bantigue. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the main highway of Ormoc going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
- Lastly, ride a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
(HOMEBOUND)
- Wait for a jeepney/multicab in the area or ride a habal-habal.
✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
- At the Market/Terminal, ride a bus/van to Ormoc. Travel Time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83).
- Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the main highway of Ormoc going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
- Lastly, ride a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
(HOMEBOUND)
- Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
- Note: You can arrange for your motorcycle driver to wait for you so that you won’t have a hard time going out of the area.
✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk to Baybay Transportation Terminal.
- At the terminal, ride a VAN/BUS bound for Ormoc. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83) . Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the main highway of Ormoc going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
- Lastly, ride a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
(HOMEBOUND)
- Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC .
Notes:
- From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 320.00 ( SGD$ 8, US$ 6.4, € 5.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 520.00 ( SGD$ 13, US$ 10.4, € 8.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing. Then, ride a jeepney/multicab/tricycle bound for Bantigue.
- Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the main highway of Ormoc going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
- Lastly, ride a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
(HOMEBOUND)
- Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
✓ OPTION 5 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)
- There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
- After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
- From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to the Ormoc by taking a three-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
- Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, ride a jeepney/multicab bound for Albuera.
- Then, ride a jeepney/multicab/tricycle bound for Bantigue.
- Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the main highway of Ormoc going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
- Lastly, ride a Habal-Habal or Motorcycle going to La Vigia Restaurant & Resort.
Notes:
Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines
Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines
✓ OPTION 6 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “La Vigia Restaurant & Resort” in Ormoc, Leyte.
- Just around 20 minutes away from Ormoc City Proper.
Exact location: La Vigia Restaurant & Resort, Brgy. Bantigue, Ormoc City, Leyte just a few meters ahead of Sabin Beach Resort and Baybayon ni Agalon.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in La Vigia Restaurant & Resort?
La Vigia Restaurant & Resort is located in Brgy. Bantigue Ormoc City, Leyte. It has a swimming pool and is mostly visited by venue renters. The resort is just ahead of the famous beach in Leyte tourist spots – Sabin Resort Hotel and Baybayon ni Agalon.
The La Vigia Restaurant & Resort is a location inside the MR Compound that is incredibly secluded.
What to Do in La Vigia Restaurant & Resort + Instagram-Worthy Views
1. TAKE AN INSTAGRAM WORTHY SHOT AT THE VENUE
Don’t forget to smile!
2. RELAX AND UNWIND NEAR THE POOL OR AT THE POOL
Get some sun meds on your body!
3. WATCH THE SETTING OF THE SUN (RECOMMENDED)
How perfect to watch the sunset with your loved ones or by yourself while sipping some of your favorite drinks? Right?
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 3 hours – 4 hours in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
They serve food and its a bit expensive so make sure you did your research.
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
VENUE PACKAGE PRICE LIST
BUILDING AREA (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
5 hours usage – Php 12,000.00
POOL AREA (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
5 hours usage – Php 15,000.00
BUILDING AREA (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
5 hours usage – Php 14,000.00
POOL AREA (5:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
5 hours usage – Php 18,000.00
OTHER RATES
Using of Pool Bar – Php 1,500.00
1 table with 10 chairs (w/ seat covers and mantel) – Php 500.00
! Buffet table with skirting – Php 250.00
1 Dessert table with skirting – Php 175.00
1 Lechon table with skirting – Php 150.00
1 Cake table with skirting – Php 150.00
Tent – Php 1,500.00
Extended hour – Php 500.00 per hour
The prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Opening and Closing Time?
- Everyday:
- 9:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Parking Space?
Available and is FREE. They have limited space for parking areas.
When is the best time to visit the place?
The best time to visit is on weekdays to avoid a lot of people.
For more information, contact them at:
- Phone number: 09267153991
You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.
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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.
- Bring your own water and food.
- Bring your own utensils.
- Swim responsibly.
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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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