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

The bloggers with Ms. Michelle Solon and Ms. Wanchin Tan. Photo by Orman Manansala.

The bloggers with resort owner, Mr. Marfin Tan (middle).

The bloggers with resort owner, Mr. Marfin Tan.

Isla Jardin del Mar's Beachfront

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

Isla Jardin del Mar Opening Activities

Beach Volleyball at Isla Jardin del Mar Resort

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.

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

Lagoon at Isla Jardin del Mar

For inquiries and reservation, call Sydney Hotel at 552-5479 to 81 or (0910) 758-1239.