Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point: Rooms, Rates, the Casino and the Beach Question
Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point is a cliff-top resort of white, blue-domed Santorini-style buildings above the sea at San Fernando, La Union, with a 24-hour casino, and it is still open in 2026 under the same name. Book it for the views and the pools, not the beach: reviews in 2025 and 2026 describe a small, rocky one.
Poro Point Freeport Zone · San Fernando, La Union · 16.609° N, 120.286° E (approximate)
Poro Point · San Fernando, La Union
What you are paying for
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Rooms
35 deluxe and 29 Ocean Wing rooms, four luxury suites and 60 Santorini-style villas of two and three bedrooms, on a 65-hectare property on a cliff at Poro Point, per the resort.
From ₱8,976
Price
The resort publishes no rates. Current to October 2026.
Open 24 hours
Casino
Fiesta Casino runs around the clock with about 400 machines and 28 tables, per the resort.
Nine outlets
Eat and drink
Olives, All American Diner, Pianosa Deli, Helios Pool Bar, Patio Santorini, The Cliffs Restobar, Ivy Bar and Lounge, Mian Bar and Fira Beach Club, per the resort.
A small, rocky beach
The drawback
Reviews in 2025 and 2026 describe a small, rocky beach without a lifeguard and grounds that need upkeep. The pools and the views are the reason to stay.
Checked 31 October 2026.
Rooms and rates
The resort lists 35 deluxe rooms, 29 Ocean Wing deluxe rooms, four luxury suites and 60 Santorini-style villas of two and three bedrooms, on a 65-hectare property on a cliff about 100 feet above the water. It publishes no rates. Check-in is 3 PM and check-out noon.
The casino and the golf
Fiesta Casino runs 24 hours with about 400 machines and 28 table games, per the resort. The Cliffs is a nine-hole golf course with a beach club, about 700 m from the hotel.
Where to eat and drink
The resort lists Olives for Mediterranean food, the All American Diner, Pianosa Deli, Helios Pool Bar, Patio Santorini Bar and Lounge, The Cliffs Restobar, Ivy Bar and Lounge, Mian Bar and Fira Beach Club.
The drawback
The beach. Reviews from 2025 and 2026 describe a small, rocky cove without a lifeguard, beach closures from erosion, and grounds that need upkeep in places. For a sand beach, San Juan’s surf town is a short drive north.
Getting there
Poro Point is about 5 km from downtown San Fernando. The San Fernando airport at Poro Point has no scheduled commercial flights; the government has announced a new terminal without dates. Partas runs first-class buses from Cubao and Pasay, about six hours, at ₱596 in an August 2024 listing; check the current fare. For flights into the north, see the Manila, Cebu and Clark airport guide.
Baguio is roughly two hours inland by road; the Baguio travel guide covers it.
A cliff, a dome and the sun going into the sea. The Suroy Sunset tee is for that hour.
Suroy Wear · Journey Collection
Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderbird Resort La Union still open?
Yes. It was operating as Thunderbird Resorts Poro Point in October 2026.
How much is Thunderbird Poro Point per night?
The resort publishes no rates. Current to October 2026.
Does Thunderbird La Union have a beach?
A small, rocky cove. Reviews in 2025 and 2026 mention no lifeguard and erosion closures.
Is the casino open 24 hours?
Yes, Fiesta Casino runs around the clock, per the resort.
Can you fly to San Fernando, La Union?
Not on a scheduled flight. The Poro Point airport serves charters and flying schools.
Photographs by Suroy.ph, frames filed July 2024. Checked 31 October 2026.
