Kuting Reef: the perfect getaway in Southern Leyte

Woops! It was still 5:00 in the morning but my heart was beating so loud. I did not know why. Was it because I am afraid because I still had so many assignments to leave behind, or I was too excited to go to a field trip. Either of it, I am fixed. Later did I realize that I am dragging my feet off the bus to Kuting Reef Resort and Spa.

Before I left home, my mom asked me to call her upon arrival in Kuting Reef. So I got my phone out and dialed her number when woaah, unable to connect; and my phone registered “No Service”. Few futile attempts and I approached their front desk officer. “Sorry sir, we have less cell phone signal and no internet connection here. You can stay on the boardwalk, there’s a signal there.” Well you are right, I am definitely detached from the world I am used to. No internet connection plus less use of cell phone equals a wonderful stay in this little piece of heaven in Southern Leyte.

Don’t get me wrong. I love field trips, in fact, that is the best part of the class. Then true enough, I had another best time of my life. The beach, the pool, the food…everything sufficed my human cravings.

It was more than a field trip for me—it was an adventure. It was my first time going with my classmates in an out of town activity. Aside from the trainings we had there, I had my fair share of the sand and the sun.

It was my first time in Kuting Reef Resort and Spa. Yet I heard about the place from friends and acquaintances long before. So I preconditioned myself that grandeur, elegance, and true worthwhile relaxation awaits me there. True enough, I was not mistaken. The cozy ambience of the resort and accommodating usherettes greeted me with a smile. All my tiredness from the three-hour trip was well paid off.

The beach—I am not privy with beach engagements but the Kuting experience is a sure difference. The sand, though not so grainy, are mesmerizing. The fun of swimming, snorkeling, and gazing at the wonderful undersea are worth the contribution.

And here came the pool. Wacky jumps, photo ops, etc.—the pool had been a testament of my childishness. More than a story, it was a nice place to go sentimental.

Satisfying my gastronomic craving, I munched a handful of their dishes. I was a good combination of meat, seafood, grains, veggies, and dessert. I was so full when I stood up from the table. If only I could stretch my stomach and intestines more, I would just to munch more.

Other things I love about Kuting were:

1.      Native-inspired affordable rooms. Look for a resort accredited as Class A by the Department of Tourism and inquire on their room rates. You’ll definitely get high just like how high their rates are. In Kuting, it’s different. For as low as P950.00 per day, you get a bed in their Premier Casa (fully air-conditioned, complete toilet and bathroom amenities, and mini bar).

2.      Water Sports. The feel of rowing the kayak is ultimately a good experience (unfortunately, my friend and I could not move towards our destination because both of us do not know how to row. Whoah!). Plus any resort guest could avail of it for free. Aside from kayak, you don’t have to go to Boracay to experience banana boating or riding in donut boats, and even riding a motor boat. It’s here in Kuting Reef. Though you have to pay for them, still they are at minimal amount. Banana boating for example is only P250.00 for 15 minutes. How could you deal with your adrenaline then?

3.      The seas, the infinity pool, the landscape. Clear waters, serene, blue—how else could I describe the perfect combination of the seas, the infinity pool and the whole landscape creating relaxing scenery. I was just one of them who went swimming on the pool waiting for the sun to rise (yeah, so early that there was still a little fog. Yet mind you, it was not cold. It was a good lukewarm). At the same time, the seas are like the naiads calling us. Its calmness was so alluring that one companion from Baybay said in vernacular, “their sea is good.”

Kuting at night is a dancing light. What awed me were the little lights illuminating the pathways. It seemed that I was walking on an aisle with lights along my path and flowers all around me. Well you call it fantastic, I call it romantic!

4.       The food. They are buffet and so yummylicious. Imagine a sumptuous meal waiting on the buffet table after using up all your energy under the sun. Yeah, I was like any other. I recharge myself by eating a lot (oops, not gluttony at all. Just eating in moderation.) Pork, soup, dessert, everything. Just choose your pick and definitely you’ll go getting for more. You just can’t concentrate eating with the many handsome and beautiful service crews attending to your needs. Well, looking at them also make the food more delicious. J

5.      Excellent service. My friend told me that he like how the usherettes treated us. “They are not braggarts,” he remarked. True. Anywhere you look at you will be greeted with a smile. I just then asked myself, “Aren’t they tired of smiling?” They were really impressive. The front desk is just a call away, and whenever I approach them I feel the “at-home” feeling.

Are they beautiful and handsome? Of course they are . My friend and I went gago over a hottie-doddie service crew.

If given the chance, I would return to where I left a little portion of my college days. When the sunset goes golden, my experiences in Kuting Reef would always be the same.