Lifestyle Blog of Lyle Santos. Part-time Nurse, Full-time Blogger.
Isla Jardin del Mar
Sarangani has a new gem and it’s called Isla Jardin del Mar.
Brendel and I were there over the weekend with SOCCKSARGEN bloggers Orman Manansala, Avel Manansala, Ric Dumalay, Sheng Dumalay, Jinky Borela, Arnel Borela, Gilbert Tan, Donna Mae Congson, Mandi Nicolas, and Michelle Solon.
The bloggers with Ms. Michelle Solon and Ms. Wanchin Tan. Photo by Orman Manansala.
The bloggers with resort owner, Mr. Marfin Tan.
Isla Jardin del Mar's Beachfront. Photos courtesy of Ric Dumalay.
Owned by fishing magnate, Marfin Tan, the 34-hectare white sand beach resort opened with a bang on Saturday to around 1,000 guests. We arrived before noon with most of the opening activities already in full swing. Highlighting the opening day festivities were a bikini beach volleyball competition, sand sculpture contest, parlor games, and a night beach party featuring a live band.
Isla Jardin del Mar Opening Activities
Beach Volleyball at Isla Jardin del Mar Resort
Managed by same people behind Sydney Hotel and Isla Parilla, Isla Jardin del Mar offers endless adventures for beach goers and nature adventurers alike.
The resort has a restaurant and air conditioned family cottages for those who want to spend the night at the resort. They also have open air cottages for those visiting just for the day.
Open Air Cottages. Photo by Ric Dumalay.
Guests can rent Jet Skis, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), and soon, go fishing at the resort’s lagoon. Trekking activities for the more adventurous guests are also in the works.
Lagoon at Isla Jardin del Mar
For inquiries and reservation, call Sydney Hotel at 552-5479 to 81 or (0910) 758-1239.
About the author
Lyle Santos has bachelor degrees in Psychology and Nursing. A nurse by profession, he is licensed in the State of Connecticut and in the Philippines. A recipient of the Globe Digital Tribe Award in the 2009 Philippine Blog Awards, Lyle served as the Logistics Officer of Davao Bloggers in 2010 and is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Avatar Media.
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about 2 years ago
yeeehheeey!!! nag-post na si teacher lyle! i also enjoyed my weekend with you and brendel and the other bloggers. looking forward to our next escapade!
about 2 years ago
I really enjoy being in GenSan. It’s really one of my favorite places.
And you guys are amazing. Nothing beats your hospitality.
I can’t wait for Kalilangan!
about 2 years ago
We are indeed lucky to be among the first to enjoy Isla Jardin del Mar’s natural charm which has not been lost even with some requisite modern amenities constructed within the beachfront property.
Kudos to Nong Marfin and his brood and to Sarangani Province Governor Migs Dominguez for making this new tourist gem a major priority.
Welcome to Soccsksargen’s Island Paradise!
about 2 years ago
And kudos to you for hosting us.
about 2 years ago
hi, lyle!
very, very nice post about this paradise in Glan, Sarangani Province!
too bad, i missed your company on Sunday. . ‘down with hang over
about 2 years ago
Lemme guess…you had a lot of the jello shots?
about 2 years ago
Thank you, Ate Jinky. Your blog post is very nice too.
Yeah, sayang.. The food at the Manansala Mansion is superb. Napa-sobra ba sa jello shots? Hehehe.
Until next time!
about 2 years ago
Very breathtaking and beautiful!
about 2 years ago
There are a lot of beautiful and breathtaking places in GenSan and Sarangani.
You should go visit there sometime. It’s worth the trip.
about 2 years ago
nice photos to match with awesome beach!
about 2 years ago
Thanks, Lito!
It’s not hard to take nice photos if the place being photographed is inherently beautiful.
about 2 years ago
Nice shots.
about 2 years ago
Thanks. Some of the better shots are not mine though.
about 2 years ago
Thanks for the feature. I like Gumasa and would like to check this place out.
Lagoon is glam, but it really is a swamp.
about 2 years ago
Nice one Kuya Lyle
Sana makapunta rin ako dyan 
about 1 year ago
do you have any contact numbers ng isla jardin? pano ba magpareserve dun? any idea for the rates? thanks.
about 1 year ago
For inquiries regarding Isla Jardin del mar, please call Sydney Hotel at 552-5479 to 81 or (0910) 758-1239.
about 1 year ago
Very nice yung place kasi npaka lawak niya, tapoz may lagoon2 pah… nice talga xa for wedding… yun nga lang medyo panget pah ang daan…
about 1 year ago
I’ve visited this place too and I loved it (I still do). I hope you don’t mind that I used the numbers you posted here for my readers’ inquiries how to contact the resort. I have more pix in my blog
http://eagleindisguise.blogspot.com/2010/05/glan-sarangani-discover-hidden-paradise.html
Thanks!!!
about 1 year ago
I don’t mind at all. I visited your blog and read your article including the comments. You have very nice photos.
By the way, the area code for the contact number is 083. If calling from abroad, it’s +63 (83) 552-5479 to 81.
about 1 year ago
pls. send me ur contact number preferably mobile. ty.
about 1 year ago
Hi, their contact number is posted above.