Lakawon Island is a white-sand cashless luxury resort in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. It is around 1.5 hours drive away from my hometowne, Bacolod City.
This modern island resort is a perfect get away if you’re looking for a tropical, sun-kissed and chill vacation. With friends or with family, Lakawon will help you strengthen your bond.
Imagine, it’s my first time there last March 23, 2019 just when my NOHS classmate Prem invited us. Here are the latest rates, fees, floating bar (tawhay), contact numbers and infos:
Lakawon Island Rates 2020
Island Rates 2020
| Island Service / Item | Rates |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee, Terminal Fee, Boat Ride 2-way: | P350.00/ person |
| Tawhai Floating Bar | P285.00/ person |
| Umbrella Hut | P600.00/ person (up to 6 persons only) |
| Family Cottage | P1,200.00/ person (up to 10 persons only) |
| Extra person additional: | P100.00/ person |
| Corkage Charge: | P250.00/ person (as of Jan 2020) |
| Kids 4 and below are free of charge | |
References:
Lakawon Island Room Rates, Boat Fares, Contact Numbers
How to get to Lakawon
The fastest and easiest way to get to Lakawon from outside of Negros Island is by flying to Bacolod-Silay International Airport or Bacolod terminals. Book your tickets for any means in the search form below.
Via Private Car
Using a private Suzuki mini car, I was glad drive from Bacolod City to Lakawon Port in Brgy. Burgos Cadiz City. With only Google Maps and some previous knowledge of my NOHS classmate, Jorge, we reached Brgy. Burgos, Cadiz City welcome banner. You must turn left at the street with a mini town terminal and a welcome sign named “Welcome Brgy. Burgos.”
Via COMMUTE FROM BACOLOD CITY
- From Bacolod City or any point of Negros Occidental, your goal is to reach this signage of Brgy. Burgos. This is before Cadiz City proper if you’re from Bacolod or Silay Airport.
- From Bacolod City North Ceres Terminal, get to Cadiz-bound bus and go down at the Burgos Signage above.
Via COMMUTE FROM SILAY AIRPORT
- From Silay Airport, get a tricycle outside the airport or a commuter van to Silay proper. Get to a Cadiz Ceres Bus or any that is northbound (except Victorias, Manapla). Go down to Brgy. Burgos above. Ride a tricycle to Lakawon Pier.
- See my post for an in-depth guide from Bacolod Airport
From Iloilo
- See this guide for Iloilo to Bacolod via RoRo
- Iloilo to Bacolod via Fast Craft
- Once you arrive at Bacolod Pier, commute to Ceres North Terminal and take Cadiz-bound Bus.
VIA Your Travel Agency
- Your Travel Agency’s van should turn to the sign above.
PARKING FEE at Main Land
- 75.00 PHP if Daytour
- 100.00 PHP if Overnight
Boat Schedules 2019
| Boat Schedules (~15 mins ride @ P350/ person) | |
|---|---|
| 7 | 00AM |
| 9 | 00AM |
| 11 | 00AM |
| 1 | 00PM |
| 3 | 00PM |
| 5 | 00PM (Last Regular Trip) |
| Special Trip Time Frame | Rates |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM to 5:00PM | P1,000.00 |
| 5:00PM to 7:00PM | P1,500.00 |
BEST TIMES TO VISIT LAKAWON ISLAND
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STEPS IN GOING TO THE ISLAND
Step 1
Get priority number. When we get there, there’s not much people lining up since it’s around 12:30 noontime. So we just went ahead to step 3. Priority Number Box:
Step 2
Heed some reminders while waiting to be called. I think step 2 is for you to read some important infos while waiting for your number. As a Graphics Designer I want these to be better presented 🤣
Step 3
Encode Passenger / Tourist Information. Here’s my classmate Jorge typing our group information which includes: group name, contact number of point person, names of guests. The interface will then project total amount of the entrance fee.
Step 4
Reload Cash Card. Lakawon is a cashless society. Before you cross to the island, you will have to reload your card so you can stuffs in the island such as food, drinks and souvenirs. Don’t worry!!! You can also add-up load in the island itself.
At step 4, you determine how much load you are going to put up to your card.
I think this is good so the flow and exchange of transactions are perfectly logged and the management can gain visibility.
FOOD TIP
If you are looking ways to save, bring marinated pork, chicken or beef and cook at the designated grilling area at the back of the dining hall.
Step 5
Wait to be called at the cashier. This time, it’s exchanging cash to load.
Step 6
Pay at the cashier. You can also have modifications at this step. You will have your receipt and card.
Step 7:
WAIT FOR YOU BOAT ASSIGNMENT ON THE SCREEN OR RE-OPT FOR SPECIAL TRIP
Step 8:
PRESENT RECEIPT TO SECURITY GUARD FOR SCANNING AND STAMP
Step 9:
PROCEED TO DESIGNATED BOAT
References & Insights:
- Steps in Going to Lakawon Island
- In our experience, we did not perform Steps 5, 7 and 8 because there’s not much people waiting in line. Just went straight to the boat.
CROSSING to the Island
I see many people in Instagram taking pictures below this bridge.
IN LAKAWON ISLAND
Went here the 3rd week of March, so it’s really a climax or the denouement of the summer season. So my first impression at Lakawon is “it’s very hot” especially that we arrived 12:30 noon time and left at 5PM. So it’s basically just a half day trip. I was not able to appreciate a full sunset and night cycle but nevertheless here are my shots.
Accommodations
| Type of Room | Features | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Huts | Good for 4 persons; 2 Single Beds; 2 Extra Foams; Extra Person: P300/head | PHP 2,500/night |
| Pearl's Place | Good for 4 persons; 2 Single Bed with pull-out; Cable TV; Extra Person: P500/ head | PHP 3,799/ night |
| Bunk Room | Good for 8 persons; Airconditioned Room with 4 Bunk Beds; Shared Bathroom | PHP 4,999/night |
| Junior Suite A | with breakfast for 2; 2 single beds; Cable TV; Fridge; Terrace; Linen 250 Thread Counts; Extra Person: P750/head | PHP 5,000/ night |
| Premiere Suite A | with breakfast for 4; 1 King size bed, 1 Queen Size bed; Linen 300 thread counts; Terrace; Cable TV; Fridge; Extra Person: P1,000/head | PHP 9,499.00/ night |
| Junior Suite B | Good for 5 Pax | PHP 10,499/ night |
| Premiere Suite B | with breakfast for 5; 1 Queen-size bed; 3 single beds; Linen 300 thread counts; Terrace; Cable TV; Fridge; Extra Person: P1,000/head | PHP 10,599/ night |
| Barkada Suite | with breakfast for 6; 2 Queen Beds; 2 single beds; Cable TV; Fridge; Terrace; Extra Person: P1,000/head | PHP 11,999/ night |
| Condo Suite | with breakfast for 6;1 King size bed in Master's Bedroom; 3 single beds; Linen 300 thread counts; Terrace; Cable TV; Fridge; Extra Person: P1,000/head | PHP 11,999/ night |
For reservations:
Globe Reservation: 09175022625
Smart Reservation: 09981544987
Beach & Facilities
Tawhai Floating Bar
Tawhai is a man-made floating restaurant and relaxation deck 5 mins away from the island. You can lie down and stare at the horizon or at the grandiose sunset. The rate is P285.00 per person.
Water Activities
UFO
P2,100/ 6 persons / 15 minutes
Flying Fish
P2,100/ 6 persons / 15 minutes
Banana Boat
P2,500/ 8 persons / 15 minutes
Bandwagon
P2,100/ 6 persons / 15 minutes
Kayak
P600/2 persons/1 hour
P300/1 person/1 hour
Paddle Board
P500/hour
Actual Reference from Lakawon Island: Water Activities
