Megaworld to anchor Ilocos township with beach club

Insider Spotlight

• Megaworld expands Ilocandia Coastown with beach club
• Project aims to boost Ilocos Norte tourism appeal
• Lifestyle hub anchors township’s live-work-play vision
• Development to begin early next year
  
  
  

Megaworld Corp. is doubling down on northern Luzon, unveiling plans for a flagship beach club inside its Ilocandia Coastown township in Laoag City, signaling stronger confidence in regional tourism and second-home demand.

The big picture

The Ilocandia Beach Club will serve as the centerpiece of the 84-hectare township, designed to elevate the area into a lifestyle-driven destination. The project builds on the success of Megaworld’s earlier residential developments in the estate, reinforcing a broader strategy of integrating leisure amenities with real estate offerings.

Why it matters

Tourism infrastructure remains uneven outside major Philippine hubs. By introducing a resort-style beach club inspired by Sentosa Island in Singapore, Megaworld is positioning Ilocos Norte as a more competitive leisure destination while unlocking property value within the township.

What’s being built

The beach club will feature a main facility with direct shoreline access, alongside a promenade lined with restaurants, cafés, and retail shops. Amenities include swimming pools, a fitness center, VIP lounges, and jogging paths, all designed to create a high-end coastal experience.

A design focus on the sea

Megaworld said the development highlights the coastline as a visual anchor, with a central arcade guiding visitors toward curated amenities and extending seamlessly to the beachfront.

What they’re saying 

“Our goal is to offer a unique, vibrant, and exciting beachside township experience in Ilocandia Coastown. We envision Ilocandia Beach Club to be the township’s flagship lifestyle hub and the definitive centerpiece of the Ilocandia Coastown experience where guests can enjoy a unique beachside lifestyle,” May Santos, head of sales and marketing for Ilocandia Coastown, said in a press statement on April 27, 2026.

Kevin Tan

Executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Megaworld Corp.

Zoom out

Ilocandia Coastown is Megaworld’s first integrated township in the Ilocos Region, combining residential, commercial, hotel, and leisure components. Its proximity to Laoag Airport and heritage sites like Paoay Church strengthens its tourism proposition.

What’s next

Land development is slated to begin early next year, marking the next phase of Megaworld’s expansion beyond Metro Manila and into emerging provincial growth corridors. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Corrie S. Narisma