[PHILIPPINE TRAVEL ADVISORY] Boracay Island Tourist's Guide, Reminder, and List of Accredited Hotels effective October 01, 2020

 

After months of being stuck, working, and getting bored at home, we know some of you are excited to go out and breathe in some fresh air! Good thing, some Philippine destinations are now re-opening but of course, they also implement strict safety measures so that tourists can enjoy the destinations safely.

 

Starting today, October 01, 2020, Boracay Island is now finally re-opened and starts welcoming tourists from not just in the Western Visayas Region but also those from General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas. Planning a visit soon? Check out below Guide and Reminder released by the Department of Tourism for all Domestic tourists, including Aklanons, who intend to stay in Boracay Island at least one night: 

GUIDE FOR TOURISTS 
1. Access http://aklan.gov.ph or http://bit.ly/2QzbUkZ and click Online Health Declaration. Choose Boracay in the Where To page. 
2. Fill out the required fields and click submit. 
3. Upon submission, a confirmation with instructions will be displayed. 
4. Save a copy of the HDC (Health Declaration Certificate) on your smartphone, or if using a computer, have it printed. 
5. Attach a copy of the HDC together with a copy of RT-PCR Negative Result, a copy of confirmed booking slip/ form, and proof of identification and send to touristboracay@gmail.com 
6. Wait for the email response (successful or unsuccessful) of the Final Validator. Processing takes less than a day after receipt of complete documents. 
7. If processing is successful, a copy of HDC with Tourist QR Code will be sent back. 
8. If processing is unsuccessful, resubmission of requirements or clarification may be required. 

REMINDER FOR TOURISTS 

1. Email subject should be: OHDC-FamilyName, FirstName 

2. Multiple tourist documents can be sent in one email. Just include a listing of the names of the tourist. 

3. Ensure that you are getting your RT-PCR Tests in accredited laboratories here: (https://hfsrb.doh.gov.ph/?page_id=1729) and your hotel booking in DOT Accommodation Establishments with COA/ PCAO in the Facebook account of DOT VI Western Visayas (https://www.facebook.com/DOTR6WesternVisayas). Aklanons are not required RT-PCR Test Negative result. 

4. Keep the Tourist QR Code with you at all times. Have a printed or digital copy. The QR Code will be used in accessing services in Boracay Island. 

A of September 26, 2020, below are also lists of Accredited Accommodation/ Establishments that have been issued with a Certificate of Authority to Operate in Boracay Island. They are allowed to accept bookings and reservations. (Take note all accommodations/ establishment are only accredited, and some are not yet open/ operational as of this writing.) 

NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT	LOCATION
Belmont Hotel Boracay	Boracay Newcoast, Brgy, Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay Aklan
Boracay Summer Palace Resort	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Feliz Hotel Boracay	D'Mall, Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center (Main)	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center (Premier Wing)	Station 3, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Lime Hotel Boracay	Station 2, Main Road, Brgy. Balabag Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Microtel by Wyndham Boracay	Sition Diniwid, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Savoy Hotel Boracay	Boracay Newcoast, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
The Tides Hotel Boracay	D'Mall, Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Aloha Boracay Hotel	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Ambassador in Paradise	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Astoria Current	Station 3, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Boracay Haven Resort	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Boracay Haven Suites	Station 1, Main Road Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Boracay Tropics	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Canyon de Boracay	Station 3, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Coast Boracay Isles	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay	Punta Bunga, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Crown Regency Beach Resort	Station 3, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Crown Regency Courtyard Resort (Annex)	Station 2, Main Road Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Crown Regency Prince Resort	Station 1, Main Road Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Discovery Shores Boracay	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Fairways & Bluewater Resort	Station 1, Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Henann Crystal Sands Resort	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Henann Garden Resort	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Henann Lagoon Resort	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Henann Palm Beach Resort	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Henann Prime Beach Resort	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Henann Regency Resort and Spa	#0089 Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Paradise Garden Resort Hotel and Convention Center	Station 3, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Patio Pacific Resort	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Red Coconut Beach Hotel	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa	Brgy. Yapak, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
The District Boracay	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
The Lind Boracay	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Two Seasons Boracay	Station 1, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Boracay Uptown Hotel	Station 2, Brgy. Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan

Note: Above mentioned accommodations/ establishment are only accredited. Some are not yet open/ operational as of this writing. These are also the accommodations/ establishments that are accredited or in partnership with Rakso Travel. 

Reference:  

 https://www.facebook.com/malaytourism/posts/134221438420898 

 https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4028373563856152&id=197186436974903