Fairways & Bluewater Resort Golf & Country Club

The resort and its setting

Fairways & Bluewater Resort Golf & Country Club is an independent, exchange-affiliated resort on Boracay Island, in the municipality of Malay, Aklan province. The address places it on Road A1, Barangay Balabag, which is inland from the beach strip but within easy reach of it by tricycle or on foot, depending on the exact unit location. The resort carries a Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 1,180 reviews, a solid score built up over years of guest stays, giving prospective buyers and renters a reasonable sense of what to expect before they commit to a week.

As the name suggests, the property was developed around a golf and country club concept, which is somewhat unusual for Boracay, an island better known for its beaches than its fairways. This mix tends to appeal to owners who want a quieter, more resort-style base on the island rather than a room directly on the sand.

The area and things to do

Boracay is one of the Philippines' best-known island destinations, and Malay is the municipality that governs it. White Beach, the island's signature stretch of sand, is the main draw for most visitors, along with the sunset views it's famous for. Stations 1, 2 and 3 along White Beach each have a slightly different character, from quieter upscale stretches to busier stalls and bars further along.

Beyond the beach, Boracay offers water sports such as sailing on traditional paraw boats, diving and snorkelling trips, and island-hopping tours to nearby spots. D'Mall and the wider Station 2 area are the main hubs for shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Caticlan, on the mainland, is the gateway for flights and the ferry crossing to the island, so it's worth factoring that short boat transfer into any travel plan when you or a renter are heading to the resort.

Selling or renting a week here

Owners who no longer use their week, or who want to free up the value tied up in it, can list it for resale or rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. As this is an owner-to-owner marketplace, there's no agency standing between you and the buyer: you set your own asking price, respond to enquiries yourself, and the buyer contacts you through the platform. Sellers pay a one-time listing fee to post their week, and BidMyTimeshare.com takes 0% commission on the sale, so the price you agree with a buyer is the price you keep.

Because Fairways & Bluewater is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than through a large branded network. Anyone selling or buying a week here should ask the resort directly for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee before agreeing on a price, as these figures are set and updated by the resort itself and aren't published here. It's also worth asking how long a transfer typically takes to process, and whether the resort or its association holds a right of first refusal on resales, as some independent resorts do.

One useful point for buyers: the resort is affiliated with Interval International, meaning an exchange membership may be usable with a week here, though buyers should confirm current exchange eligibility and any associated fees directly with the resort or Interval International, as these can change and aren't part of the resale transaction itself.

Practical notes

When listing a week for rent rather than sale, think about what renters on Boracay actually look for: clear travel dates, straightforward guidance on getting from Caticlan to the resort, and an honest description of how far the unit is from White Beach. Being upfront about the golf and country club setting, rather than describing it as a straightforward beachfront stay, helps set the right expectations and avoids disappointing renters or buyers after the fact.