Dive into the world of mermaids with our latest video featuring L’Sirene Boutique Resort. Nestled in the heart of one of the premier surfing destinations in the Philippines, this clean and minimalist oasis, owned by celebrity Sam Pinto, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life just a few hours away from the Metro.
Experience exclusivity as we roam through the resort’s 3-hectare property, surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of waves crashing against the shore. Join us as we explore the beach house where every corner is infused with the spirit of the sea.
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Experience exclusivity as we roam through the resort’s 3-hectare property, surrounded by lush greenery and the sound of waves crashing against the shore. Join us as we explore the beach house where every corner is infused with the spirit of the sea.
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00:00 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:03 The meaning of le sirène, it's actually the siren in French,
00:28 because I started to swim first before walking.
00:32 And they used to call me the mermaid.
00:34 So mermaid talaga ako.
00:35 And then, of course, since this is my baby,
00:37 I wanted to be the mermaid as well.
00:40 That's why le sirène.
00:43 Hi, my name is Sam Pindo.
00:44 I'm an actress and also a mama and the owner
00:49 of Le Sirène Boutique Resort.
00:51 [MUSIC PLAYING]
00:54 [WHISTLING]
00:57 I call it a boutique resort, because normally a boutique
01:07 resort is smaller than a usual hotel.
01:10 And it doesn't have all the glitters and all the amenities
01:15 of the usual hotel.
01:17 And it's kind of like a bed and breakfast,
01:19 because it's smaller and more intimate.
01:22 [MUSIC PLAYING]
01:26 The dream was to have my own beach house.
01:28 Yun lang talaga.
01:30 And then I started surfing probably 10 years ago.
01:34 So in La Union, that's where I first started surfing.
01:37 And I super fell in love with it.
01:39 I was surfing every day.
01:41 And then someone told me about Balear.
01:43 So I thought, why not try Balear?
01:45 So I went there and fell in love with it right away.
01:47 So the hunt for the beach house started.
01:52 And then ending, the property that I acquired
01:55 was 3.5 hectares.
01:57 So I was like, hmm, why not make a business out of it
02:00 and share this paradise to everybody else?
02:03 Because it's so big.
02:05 So there.
02:06 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:10 I chose Balear because it still has that province charm,
02:19 beach vibes.
02:20 Hindi pa siya yung super commercialized feeling.
02:23 So when you're there, feeling mo talaga,
02:26 you can see the mountains on the side,
02:28 and then down in coconut trees.
02:29 So it feels very rural pa rin.
02:32 And also, the vast beach.
02:35 You can actually surf anywhere there.
02:38 [MUSIC PLAYING]
02:42 I wanted it to be very minimalist, as you can see.
02:50 Kasi hirap ng maintenance sa beach.
02:52 And I want it very clean.
02:54 That's why it's all white.
02:56 And of course, the main info, again, is the mermaids.
02:59 So I want everyone to feel like they're a mermaid when they're
03:01 there under the sea.
03:03 Ganun.
03:03 [MUSIC PLAYING]
03:07 The property itself is 3.5 hectares.
03:09 But the developed area is actually just about 800.
03:14 Malit lang siya from the parking lot to the reception.
03:17 I don't know if you noticed.
03:18 But the reception is walang--
03:21 hindi yung entrance na sa likod.
03:23 Because we wanted it to be facing--
03:26 like a U facing the water.
03:28 So that all the blessings and whatever from the water
03:32 nakakatch ng reception.
03:34 Kasi that's the main area for everybody.
03:37 And then there's the three clusters, ABC.
03:41 And each cluster have five rooms.
03:44 And then there are two types of rooms, the deluxe rooms
03:46 and the super deluxe rooms.
03:48 The only difference is that the super deluxe room is a bit
03:50 bigger.
03:51 And it can accommodate six people,
03:54 while the deluxe room can accommodate four people.
04:00 And then you go-- in the middle, of course,
04:02 is the lounge pool.
04:03 This was designed to be literally a lounge pool.
04:07 Because it's so shallow.
04:08 I think it's only like three feet, four feet.
04:10 And you can just sit down and drink with your friends
04:14 and watch the sunset.
04:15 Kasi the sunset of Baler is on the other side.
04:17 It's not by the beach.
04:18 Sunrise of beach.
04:20 And then it's also perfect for kids, because it's so shallow.
04:24 So at least parents can drink and kids
04:27 can play at the same time.
04:30 And then moving on to the middle part of the resort
04:33 is the restaurant.
04:36 And the in-house restaurant is called Hungry Mermaid.
04:40 And it's a homegrown restaurant.
04:42 [MUSIC PLAYING]
04:47 And then the newest part of it is the function room,
04:50 which is called the Coral Hall.
04:51 It's perfect for my intimate events and parties
04:55 that can be indoors.
04:56 But we also offer the Sirens Place,
04:58 which is like the beachfront area
05:01 with a lot of coconut trees.
05:02 It's super nice for weddings and all that.
05:05 And that's 3,000 square meters.
05:07 So that's perfect for weddings again and any events,
05:10 actually.
05:11 My mom actually spent her 70s in the beach.
05:14 So it was her 70th birthday there.
05:18 We booked the whole resort for the whole family.
05:20 It's super fun, because it's like we're the only ones there.
05:24 Above the restaurant is my house.
05:27 You can see both views, the pool view and the beach view.
05:32 Because both views are so pretty.
05:33 So that's my favorite part.
05:35 Of course, I live there.
05:38 And then, of course, the last part
05:40 would be the best part would be the beach.
05:44 So if you want to make your experience more beachy,
05:47 you can try the Bonfire by the Beach.
05:49 And also, we offer tours in the local area,
05:52 which you can visit the fountain and all the other beaches
05:55 in that area.
05:58 So I suggest you try surfing if you haven't yet.
06:01 You can try it in our beachfront.
06:02 It is 500 per hour with a surf instructor.
06:05 Also comes with a board.
06:13 Why do I think my property is unique?
06:15 Because number one, it offers the exclusivity in that area,
06:19 because I have no neighbors.
06:22 And you feel like it's your own little paradise,
06:27 because it's only 15 rooms.
06:28 So it just feels like home.
06:33 I'm in charge of the whole design, the whole look,
06:37 everything.
06:38 Marketing, that's me.
06:40 It's hard, but also fun, because we love it.
06:43 Number one is the maintenance, because my sister's
06:47 operation.
06:47 So the upkeep of the maintenance,
06:50 because of the salt air, everything rusts.
06:54 Also, since it's seasonal, it's the beach.
06:58 It's only peaked during summers and maybe Christmas time.
07:02 You have to manage everything properly,
07:04 because it's not the whole year peak.
07:07 Especially August, September, those
07:10 are really the dead, dead months.
07:12 So you just have to know how to balance
07:14 your finances and everything.
07:16 Well, showbiz is not going to be there forever,
07:23 unless you want it to.
07:25 But it's something you cannot control all the time.
07:29 But the business, if you have one, you can control it.
07:32 You can do whatever you want with it.
07:34 Especially if you love doing it, it's going to flourish.
07:37 All your downs, you're going to learn from it,
07:41 and just make everything better.
07:45 Probably do everything right from the very beginning.
07:48 You have to do your research as well.
07:50 And as much as possible, talk to the local government
07:53 in that area on how to do things.
07:55 Because what we prioritize is to get only locals
08:00 to work in a resort.
08:02 I feel like it's giving back to-- since I'm not from there,
08:05 and why not help the people who is from there?
08:09 Especially if you're new or you don't know anything
08:12 about putting up a resort, because a lot
08:14 of technical stuff with the environment and all that.
08:18 Just do everything from the very beginning,
08:20 because if not, it's going to be a headache later on.
08:23 And then just have fun with it, especially if it's your dream.
08:27 It's going to flourish, really.
08:30 Hey, guys.
08:35 I'm Sam Pinto, inviting all of you
08:37 to please visit Le Sirene Boutique Resort in Bel Air.
08:40 So if it's your first time trying surfing or just
08:43 to beat the summer heat, I think this
08:45 is the perfect beach vacation for all of you,
08:48 your friends and family.
08:50 You can book online through Agoda or booking.com,
08:53 or also in Instagram and Facebook.
08:55 Or you can message us at 0917-438-556.
08:59 And yes, I can't wait to see you guys there.
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