I recommend Aqua Boracay. As an Architect. Impression is of an upscale contemporary beach club.
Minimalist detail from the double height entry lobby with metal fin sun/ wind/ rain louvres/ rare dimensional stone to permeable grass concrete paving. Hidden site drainage system complements flush pool/water nosing with recessed pool drainage.
Frameless glass balcony guardrails max views, linear concealed cove lighting in guest suites.. Fixtures and Furniture matched.
hotel site layout. central axial spine baroque on sequence; auto entry court to double height entry lobby, with marble arcade. Fronting full height glazed main dining room with expansive garden and pool views.Moderately low scaled guest suite buildings internal courtyatds flank palm framed central pools leading to the clubhouse lounge and bar overlooking a beach side pool and access to the spectacular palm framed white sand beach!
This is a large hotel but the scale breaks down nicely between building courts to beach. Upkeep impeccable. Brunch setup well appointed grand dining room fronting entry arcade, gardens and palm lined pools. Site lighting design is sexy.
My only critiques are not design or service but detail like choppy wifi,
mosquitos beware as no screens on balcony sliding glass (full height glazing and views rule), at brunch the croutons for my ceaser salad -not crisp and chopped beef a bit well done.
Overall great under cover location. expansive site and close to D Mall.
