Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Pitstop: NAILON Beach Resort

Indeed hideaways are true to its name. They're isolated and built away from the city, making them difficult to find, but that surely didn't  stop us from discovering and staying in one of Cebu's distinct hideaways. 

Yes, we spent two nights and three days to conceptualize, at the same time relax in Nailon Beach Resort located in the far north of Cebu - to Bogo City, Philippines. 


Leaving North Bus Terminal occupying a V-hire at 9:30 am, we arrived at the resort at around 12 nn of Friday. That's a three-hour ride plus the traffic. We were charged Php 150 each as we requested the driver to drop us inside the resort, it was  supposed to be just P120 but it would still be equal to our total transportation expense since we still have to ride a motorcycle to get to the resort. When we arrived there, the owner of the resort gladly welcomed us. Coincidentally, the owner's from the same university as we are from.



We occupied one of the resort's superior room that could accommodate 14 people that makes one person per bed. We found it nice that in a single comfort room, there's two toilet and two shower cubicles where we could simultaneously take a bath and stuff. The room is fully-air conditioned and has a TV set with cable.



RATES

SUPER DELUXE  Php 2,300.00 
DELUXE   Php 2,000.00 
STANDARD  Php 1,690.00 
EXTRA BED  Php 190.00 
FAMILY ROOM OF 14 PERSONS  Php 4,300.00 
FAMILY ROOM OF 20 PERSONS Php 6,200.00 


Room rates are not valid on HOLY WEEK PERIOD
 • RATES ARE INCLUSIVE OF 10% SERVICE CHARGE AND 12% VAT
 • CHECK-OUT TIME IS 12:00 NOON
 • CHILDREN BELOW 12 YEARS OLD TRAVELLING WITH ADULTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE UNLESS EXTRA BEDS ARE     PROVIDED
 • CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / WEDDING / PACKAGE RATES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

(from Nailon's official site)


Nailon Resort has one big pool which is 4 to 5 feet deep and beside it, just few meters away is the shore where it's also free to swim. There are 19 fully air-conditioned rooms in the resort, all with twin beds and private shower rooms - ready with hot and cold water.


 We used the resort's function room for our conceptualization. There's a projector, microphone and stereo in the room that guests could use. Probably, 15 to 20 people could occupy the room. The first five hours of use is free, and there'll be additional fees if there'd be an extension. If you choose to include in your package one round of coffee or other food and snacks, you could always do so.






Meals are served thrice a day (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks, depending on your package, but in our case, we didn't add it in our inclusions. I think their meals are really delicious, though you need to pay for your additional rice and drinks. That's P16 for every cup of rice.




Perfect for team-building, it is. Nailon offers its guests a wide space for recreation. Thus, here we are, enjoying their offer. We had fun playing dodge ball and volleyball when we got tired of swimming. There are swings in one corner for kids and kids at heart.



Well, I'll tell you beforehand, that the resort's waters(from sink to pool) tastes a little different - can't describe it really. It's already the start of summer when we went there, but there's only a few guests and that's great...I think.
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FORWARD SUMMER '13


I personally love that the resort's facilities are just available at the corner.

We've been to different resorts before and I personally believe that this is one of Cebu's best. Just perfect for relaxation and team-building!!! Teehee.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Pitstop: Hidden Valley Resort

Last Summer 2012, we stayed in Hidden Valley Mountain Resort located at barangay Lamac, Pinamungajan Cebu, Philippines for three days and two nights.


Our room is far from the pool. It's tiring to go up and down if you ever forget to bring something. But it's a good thing that you can burn calories just by going to your room.

It has a lagoon where guests can go rafting and fishing, two adult pools and two kiddie pools, function halls, restaurant and an amphitheater.


Ehrm, if I were to compare their snacks to those of the other resorts I've posted earlier, theirs are really delicious and uniquely presented.


We used their function room for our meeting. It's free of charge for, I guess, 5 hours. You can find all sorts of stuffs about the resort while you're staying in this room. 


This resort is perfect for kids and kids at heart who want to take a break after hours of swimming. The playground is just meters away from the pools so parents could still look out for their kids.


FORWARD STAFFS FOR 2011- 2012


HIDDEN VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT 
032 516-0450 or email: lamacmpc@yahoo.com

- To reach the resort without a private cab, take a bus from South Bus Terminal bound for Pinamungajan via Toledo, or Mantalungon, or Barili. Drop-off point will be at Toledo City Bus Terminal. Then, ride a multicab bound for Pinamungajan. From there, choose any of the motorcycles-for-hire in going to Hidden Valley (fare: Php80.00; if with company: Php50.00).

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GOOD

- Serve delicious meals
- Affordable rates
- Free use of the function room for the first 5 hrs
- With friendly staffs

NOT-SO-GOOD

- No signal for Sun subscribers(good it depends)
- Some rooms are very far from the pool
- not-so-well-maintained pools


For more information, check this website:

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Pitstop: Agus Hotel and Pool

Every summer, the temperature's getting higher and that's actually the reason why most of us would prefer to take our shirts off and wear our swimming attires. Just exactly what we need to feel a lot colder, right?

So last summer, I enjoyed the day with my family at Agus Hotel in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu. It took us an hour and a half to get there, from metro Cebu, as we're not really that acquainted with the place.


We got a good spot just beside the pool since we made reservations a day before we went there. 

I didn't expect their pool to be that large, gladly it could accommodate a large number of guests. They have a 4-5 feet pool (see picture below) and a 5-6 feet deep pool just beside the latter. In the deeper pool, a slide and a mini-cave can be found where you could have yourself massaged by the running water.


Guests are required to wear sleeveless tops in swimming. Every cottage, there's a copy of the list of rules to follow during the stay. Also, you can cook your fishes and meat there - though you have to bring your own bags of charcoal.


RATES
Entrance Fee per person: P150
Cottage Rental: P300

Having been in Agus for the first time, I think their pool is way better than the other pools I have gone to. They only accommodate several guests since they only have a few huts - making the area spacious.

The water in the pool feels like and tastes like saltwater and I bet it's really saltwater since Agus is just close to the sea.


Got a picture of myself!!! Teehee :)

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AGUS HOTEL AND RESORT
Agus, Lapu-Lapu Cebu
(63 32) 516-7282


GOOD
- No food corkage
- Clean pool
- Controlled number of guests
- Large pools

NOT-SO-GOOD
- comfort rooms not that clean
- lifeguard situated beyond view