Subic Bay Yacht Club, a recreational facility located north of Manila, has the makings of a world-class resort. In fact, it was designed to meet and even exceed every visitor’s expectations.
Ideally positioned near the city centre, the Subic Bay Yacht Club Hotel is an extensive vacation complex featuring a wide range of impressive amenities to keep a holiday break busy. It is situated right next to the Moonbay Marina area and is within reach of many interesting attractions in the locality, including the beach and the popular marine parks.
The property has everything from a grand club house to a good selection of entertainment joints, including a disco bar, karaoke lounge, and a piano bar. Dining options include a deli and several restaurants serving Japanese, Italian, and Chinese cuisine. There are various water sports facilities for rent, plus a spa offering health and beauty treatments.
With its location near the business district of Subic Bay Freeport, or about an hour drive from Manila via the North Luzon and Subic- Tarlac expressway, you would find this club convenient and affordable for a weekend getaway.
Subic Bay is surrounded by the town of Subic and Olongapo City, both in the province of Zambales. Development of Olongapo City was largely tied to the presence of the United States Navy base at Subic Bay, once the largest U.S. military naval base in Asia.
An arsenal and ship-repair facility was established at Subic Bay in 1885 by the then colonial power, Spain. Following the Spanish-American war, Subic Bay became a U.S. Navy and Marine base, and grew to be a major facility. Until 1991, it was the base of the United States 7th Fleet.
In early 1991, after the collapse of protracted negotiations, the Philippine Senate rejected terms for renewal of the lease of the base. The US Navy was already in the process of downsizing its Subic operations in June 1991, when Mount Pinatubo