A milestone of blending cultures was inherited from the rich Tagalog language, derived from “taga-ilog” which means Settlers of the River. With ancestor Filipino and Spanish Catholic traditions interspersed with influences from other parts of Asia and America, leading to an interwoven Filipino culture.

This continental evolution is aligned with the human-centered, economic growth, and cross-cultural interchange vision of Tayrona Capital, adapting Sagana’s name, which evokes abundant and luxurious encompasses. Glocal thinking refers to a mix of cultures, traditions, experiences, and sensibilities that seek to share everything, shorten distances, and create unique and unforgettable experiences. We aim to become our ideal, the basis of our principles of comfort, experience, quality service, authenticity, integrity, sumptuousness, aesthetics, and safety, which guide our work with our collaborators, representatives, and especially with every single visitor who puts their trust in us. 

Sagana also represents an influential turning point in history in relation to Queen Elizabeth II, dating back to 1952 when she was a guest of the fishing lodge Sagana in Kenya. The majesty of the place combined with wildlife and lush vegetation made her feel like she and Prince Philip were in a natural paradise, where suddenly she was crowned queen of England. The spiritual bond that emerged from this place makes the name sagana a synonym of permanence in time and also in memories.

Our essence is a true reflection of our roots in the endless loveliness of Southeast Asia, a land that became our first home, gave us the gift of the best hospitality known to the entire world, and embraced our team of seasoned professionals over the last 30 years, delivering outstanding service and ensuring excellent guest experiences.

Creating value for our select audience is the mission of Sagana Hotels and Resorts, which aims to discover the needs and desires of our audience and turn these into actions, making the invisible visible, and creating a holistic way of thinking about the world we live in while safeguarding local cultures. It is likely that what you find fascinating today will no longer be so tomorrow. Hence, Sagana continually innovates and strives to maintain a feeling of satisfaction over time, which has earned us the title “Hosts of the World”.

We at Sagana Hotels and Resorts create unforgettable memories by bringing people together through our world-class hospitality experience.