About Lakawon Island
Lakawon Island is a 13-hectare banana-shaped island located off the coast of Barangay Cadiz Viejo in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Situated about 48 kilometers north of Bacolod City, it is known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and the TawHai Floating Bar, considered the largest floating bar in Asia. The island operates as a beach resort offering day tours and overnight stays, accessible by a short boat ride from the mainland.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small resort island with a white sand beach, clear shallow waters and palm-lined shoreline. The island is developed as a beach resort with cottages, overnight rooms, a restaurant and the TawHai Floating Bar located just offshore. Areas to explore include the main beachfront, swimming areas, and the floating bar accessible by boat. Activities center on swimming, sunbathing, photography and relaxing with views of the Visayan Sea.
Key highlights
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White sandy beach with clear turquoise water
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TawHai Floating Bar - largest floating bar in Asia
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Banana-shaped 13-hectare island landscape
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Sunset views over the Visayan Sea
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Day tour and overnight resort accommodations