Moevenpick to Manage Hotel on Punta Bunga Beach in Boracay, Philippines

Mövenpick has signed a deal to manage the Sol Marina Resort on Boracay Island in the Philippines.

Located on the north west of the island on Punta Bunga Beach, famed for its white powdery sand and aquamarine waters and considered one of Asia’s luxury resort hotspots, the upscale 333-key property, which will soon be renamed Mövenpick Resort Boracay, will start welcoming guests in December 2015.

“Signing a property in Boracay is a significant development for Mövenpick, as it cements our presence in one of Asia’s most established resort destinations,” said Andreas Mattmüller, Chief Operating Officer, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia. “Punta Bunga Beach, with its crystal-clear waters and soft white sand, is unspoiled and truly idyllic, attracting discerning travellers from all over the world from both the upscale leisure and corporate meetings segments.”

Mövenpick Resort Boracay will comprise a cluster of three buildings nestled around the lagoon pool with most of the resort’s rooms and suites boasting sea views.

Designed to give guests the ultimate luxury experience, the Presidential Suite will be housed in a stand-alone villa, featuring two bedrooms and a private pool.

Key resort features will include family rooms; a kids club for young children and a games area for teens; and several dining outlets including Italian, Japanese and Korean restaurants plus a lobby lounge, beach club and swim-up pool bar.

Meetings and events facilities will span a ballroom that can accommodate up to 450 guests for a seated dinner, three multi-function rooms and a boardroom.

The property’s owner, Ambassador Alfredo Yao, who is also the founder and owner of one of the Philippines’ largest beverage producers, Zest-O and a partner in AirAsia Zest, Philippines, said signing the management agreement with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts marks the start of a “new exciting era” for the resort.

“The rebranding of Sol Marina as Mövenpick Resort Boracay will mark a new beginning for our beautiful property, steered by the capable team at Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, which has a formidable reputation as one of Asia’s top resort operators,” said Yao.