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Scuba dive on pristine coral reefs, snorkel with whale sharks and explore deserted tropical beaches.

Be pampered by first class service, fine dining and superb accommodation.

The Resort Padre Burgos Castle Resort is an idyllic family-run hotel offering distinctive and luxurious accommodation in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. The Resort provides exceptional comfort, superb cuisine, unrivalled service, a stunning and tranquil beach location and breathtaking views over Sogod Bay and to the nearby historic island of Limasawa. The walled garden contains a beautiful swimming pool with steps leading through dramatic rock formations to the private beach which accesses glorious swimming and world-class snorkeling.    Ideal for romantic getaways, couples, small groups or families, the Castle provides extremely spacious and well equipped accommodation in 5 stylish, double, air-conditioned bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. Facilities include freshwater swimming pool, private beach, bar, satellite TV, DVD and our restaurant serving the finest food in the most beautiful location in Leyte. Breakfast is included in the room rate while half board packages comprise breakfast and sumptuous 4 course dinners. Extra beds for children and cots for infants can be provided and we can arrange baby sitting when required. If you need to stay in touch, we have free Wi-Fi internet access and good mobile telephone reception. Learn more.     Things to Do Padre Burgos is rapidly growing a reputation for world class scuba diving and snorkeling. Sogod Bay is one of the few places anywhere in the world where the magnificent whale sharks can be seen reliably and a day tour snorkeling in the company of the world's largest fish is an experience of a lifetime. The coral 'house' reef in front of the private beach is one of the prime areas for snorkeling in Sogod Bay with an abundance of marine life and a multitude of different hard and soft corals. Compared with most other diving and snorkeling destinations, Padre Burgos offers remarkably undisturbed reefs and a very low volume of divers enjoying the crystal clear, sheltered water against a backdrop of green forested mountains. Padre Burgos Castle Resort is an excellent choice of accommodation for scuba divers, who can enjoy luxury and superb service without compromising their diving experience in any way. We work closely with all the local dive shops, providing free return transportation and offering a range of diving packages.    In addition to the wonderful underwater world, Southern Leyte offers a wealth of visitor attractions and activities including sailing, dolphin and whale watching, boat trips to secluded beaches, caving, hiking, tours into the mountains, visits to historic sites and churches and wonderful insight into the life and culture of the Visayan people. A short boat ride from the Resort lies Limasawa Island, which boasts the site of the first Christian mass in the Philippines in addition to wonderful beaches, superb diving and snorkeling and a delightfully peaceful and unhurried atmosphere. Learn more.     Where We Are The island of Leyte lies in the Eastern Visayas, sitting roughly at the centre of the Philippine archipelago. The region is famed for colourful festivals, wonderful seafood, fertile valleys, lush forests, palm-fringed beaches, abundant wildlife and a rich history dating back 5 centuries. Padre Burgos is situated in the south-western corner of Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte and is a small agricultural and fishing community still well off the mainstream tourist trail. Access is easy from international airports or other parts of the Philippines - see Arrival.

Why Stay With Us?  Our Mission is to provide the best holiday accommodation, food and service in Leyte and give our guests a unique experience of all the delights the region has to offer. Together with our committed and knowledgeable Filipino staff we will be your hosts and can organise and advise on all aspects of your holiday to ensure that your stay is immensely enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding.   We are now the number 1 hotel in Leyte, as ranked by Trip Advisor, and reviews posted by some of our guests can be seen by clicking here. We have earned that ranking because: we live permanently in the resort grounds, and have an intimate, first-hand knowledge of the local area. we are 'hands-on' with managing all aspects of your holiday. Delia is the chef (rated 'world-class' by some guests) ensuring all meals are prepared to our exacting standards. when things get broken we fix them, meaning the swimming pool is always operational, the water always hot, the air-conditioning always cool, the beach always clean, etc. we have just 5 rooms, meaning we pay close, personal attention to all our guests, whatever their wishes may be. our satisfaction comes from your enjoyment of your holiday.   Extracts From Our Guest Book:  'You have definitely created a little bit of paradise here; the setting, the accommodation, and most of all the food, are superb.' Chris, UK   'We felt like a queen and king, not just because the resort is called a castle, but because of the royal rooms, the majestic service and the delicious food.' Jan & Melanie, Switzerland   'We had heard good recommendations about your place, but did not expect to arrive in paradise!' Jeroen & Linda, Netherlands   'Thank you so very much for all your hospitality and going the extra mile for us.' Josh & Giltrudes, USA   'The cooking was fantastic and the evening meal was something we looked forward to each night.' Winnie & Jim, Hong Kong   'I have done some travelling and this was absolutely my favourite experience, from the room to the food to the informative and pleasant conversations.' Gus, California   Who We Are David & Delia Warren are a husband and wife team who own and run Padre Burgos Castle Resort. David is of Scottish descent, brought initially to South East Asia by business interests. Delia is a Filipina originating from Bohol, close to Leyte, and worked in Singapore where we met and married. Repeated visits throughout the Philippine archipelago eventually led us to Southern Leyte. We fell immediately in love with the Castle and with the wonderful location, both of which we are proud to promote. Together we understand the requirements of discerning guests and have intimate knowledge of the local traditions, language and culture.