Sitting 1,400 meters above sea level is our latest property, Balesin Pines. It offers a serene sanctuary with 18 rustic yet elegant one-bedroom accommodations, Asian and continental dining options, a world-class spa with an indoor pool, and a fully equipped gym.

Balesin’s original Filipino architecture features the best the country has to offer. It is fronted by the best beach on the island, with its long stretch of pristine white sand. The village is near the main clubhouse, The Leea Spa, and the Aquatic Sports Center, and has as …

Balesin Island produces an ample supply of water from the rains using our runway as a “catch.” This collected water is distributed to our six water impounding lagoons and treated using our triple-filtration water purification system.

Balesin Island offers luxurious villas and amenities patterned after some of the most alluring destinations around the world. With a main clubhouse as the centerpiece, Balesin has 7 villages: Mykonos, Toscana, Costa del Sol, St. Tropez, Phuket, Bali, and Balesin.

Think St. Tropez in the South of France, Mykonos in Greece, Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Phuket in Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, and a “local” Balesin village that sets the tone for the entire development.

Our flight schedules are based on the approved slots given by CAAP 12 hours before the actual departure date. Your Balesin Island flight confirmation will be given to you the day before your scheduled departure. If not yet settled, full airfare will be collected at the Hangar via credit card. No cash payment will be accepted.

Swimming – The Clubhouse has a lagoon pool, three outdoor whirlpools, and a kiddie pool; each village has one or more pools while Poseidon has an indoor/outdoor infinity pool; The Balesin Spa also has a lap pool

The Regency Private Villas have a pan-Asian architectural style similar to the existing Balesin Private Villas. Each Regency Villa has its plush suite rooms, private white-sand beach, and a stunning view of Lamon Bay—the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Thankfully, Balesin is no less lovely of a place to enjoy even if diving, swimming in the beach, wakeboarding, or surfing are struck off the list. Here’s just 10 great things you can enjoy in Balesin, as we ourselves experienced during our rainy weekend there.

With about a thousand members now, Balesin is at just one-third of planned capacity, and the place is still growing. The latest village, Italian-themed Toscana, is due to open next year. There is still an over-water zipline to be built and, much later, a new marina club for yacht owners.