March 26th, 2008
Leyte Park Resort Hotel
Built by former First Lady, Imelda Marcos in 1979, the hotel closed for 3 years until 1994 when it reopened following renovation and refurbishing. The Resort is now a major tourism and convention complex with its 6-hectare parkland nestled on a hill overlooking beautiful San Pedro Bay. It exudes the distinctive luxury of a hotel and the ambiance of a resort.
Leyte Park Resort Hotel - offers the Discovery of various eco-tourism based tour activities anchored on its marine and terrestrial beauties, that covers a wide range of destinations from “islands to highland”. The Leyte Park Resort Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Tacloban City, 55 minutes from Manila by plane.
Dining Facilities around Leyte Park
- Veranda Café - Located on the 2nd floor, this is the Resort’s main restaurant. The ambiance evoke Philippine rusticity with a breathtaking view of the mountains and the sea. International cuisine is on the menu with preferential bias to Leyte-Samar gourmet favorites. Open daily 4:00 am up to 2:00 am.
- San Pedro Bay Seafoods Restaurant - Located at the Resort Marina, this specialty restaurant serves available seafood as caught from the San Pedro Bay fronting the Resort property. Cultural presentations of Philippine and Leyte-Samar songs and dances are available by arrangement for parties.
- Lana Lynn Catamaran Dinner Cruise - Take a leisurely “Lana Lynn” Catamaran dinner cruise over the San Pedro Bay (American and Canadian food). Have a restful lunch, snack or dinner on the Catamaran while breathing in the sea breeze. Food and drinks are offered for a minimal fee. We are open from 10am-10pm daily.
- Fare: Adults - Php 100 per adult; Children (3 feet and below) - Php 50 per child (payable at the Hotel)
- Free Sing-along (Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm to 7pm, Sundays from 3pm to 5pm).
- Lobby Sala Grill - This cozy restaurant is adjacent to the Veranda Café and specializes in grilled seafood coming in fresh from San Pedro Bay. Nightly lounge music from 7:30 pm up to 11 pm.
- Food Park - Enjoy nightly @ Tacloban City’s favorite watering hole. Native barbecue and other local appetizers are available. Open from 7 pm to 1 am.
- Pool Patio - While having as swim or simply a dip or just lazing around. Enjoy snacks and frozen delights. Mouth-watering treat from 9 am - 12 pm.
- Park Café - Discover the distinctive character of Espresso Base, Flavorful and Satisfying Coffee. The Café at an altitude with an attitude.
Other Facilities, Amenities and Services
- Fitness Center - Opening Hours: 6:30 am - 9:30 am, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Closed on Mondays
- Gift Shop - Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Business Center - Computer & Internet Services, Photocopy, Fax, etc. Wi-Fi (Internet Wireless Connection) is available 24 hours a day. Opening Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Closed on Sundays
- Convention Center A - Have your weddings, birthdays, parties, conventions, seminars and other functions in this fully air-conditioned hall. It can accommodate 350 pax for banquets and 500 pax for theater-style arrangement.
- Convention Center B - This Dome can accommodate up to 2,000 pax for large conventions, concerts and theater performances. Sports activities can also be made by prior arrangements.
- Don Joseph Pavilion - The Pavilion has a built-in dance floor and can accommodate 100 pax for banquets and 150 pax theater-style arrangement. The Hall is fully air-conditioned.
- President’s Hall - Ideal for small receptions of up to 70 pax. The Hall is fully air-conditioned. Overlooks the panoramic view of Mount Danglay and the beautiful San Pedro Bay.
