Batangas: Chateau Royale

We got a chance to have a voucher in Cash Cash Pinoy with some family friends for a 2D/1N stay in Chateau Royale for 4 with set dinner and breakfast for only P2,999.00 - a deal, right? I arranged a van rental for 2,500/day exclusive of gasoline, toll fee and driver's meal- the driver can sleep in the van just provide him a place for hygiene purposes. You can contact Kuya Ronie at 09323678217.

When we arrived at the resort, there are so many people. Why? because the rooms are still being cleaned... that's what happened when the deal is a hit- sometimes customer service is a hard job. In fairness to them, they allowed late check-out.

The resort is huge, so much space and peaceful. The log cabins are far down but there is a jeepney which goes back and forth to pick and drop-off guest. I can say that we got a good deal for P2,999 - except for the food. The dinner is disappointing, if your not on a diet- please bring some food in your room or buy some in their resto which can be a bit pricey. The lettuce is organic, it's in their greenhouse - i don't know if organic lettuce should be a bit bitter (its bitter). The breakfast is an improvement from the dinner.

Here are some pictures:

The paintball warzone and billiards

Zipline P 150.00 / Rock Climbing P 100.00

Our Log Cabin

The Swimming Pool

The Resort

Peaceful Escape at Caleruega Church

"Closer to Nature, Closer to God"

That's the theme of the place, and it's true. It is a place for retreats and meditation, very serene and beautiful. There is a map here, after the Nasugbu arch turn right, not more than 5 minutes you can see the entrance on the left side, there is a banner - you wont miss it. The road to the church is a bit rough, there is an entrance of P30.00 for maintenance, a place that beautiful needs to be maintained.

This are the rates if you want to spend the night.

Here are some pictures taken.

The Flowers

More Flowers and a small pond

The Chapel on the Hill - you have to do a little trek and pass by a hanging bridge to reach this place... worth it!

The Hanging Bridge

Transfiguration Chapel

There are rooms here and cafeteria below...this is the first building you will see, looks like a chapel outside but hotel on the inside. There are also retreat houses around the place.

A Statue on the Hill just beside the Transfiguration Chapel.

It's just sad that even in the Chapel itself (Transfiguration Chapel), maybe some people thought it still is a place to have a photo shoot. It's like after a wedding or baptismal, you can here "ok, one two three... smile", "move to the left, ok compress"- you can do that around the place... its big. It's a Chapel, people are praying. 

A Night at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel

Lucky for us, we got a gift certificate for a 2D/1N stay with buffet breakfast for two in Eastwood Richmonde Hotel at half a price.

We dropped by 12th Avenue near Ali Mall to pick-up a customized bag for my DSLR and then we ride Rosario bound jeepney going to eastwood. Eastwood Richmonde Hotel is just beside Eastwood Mall.

The lobby of the hotel was lovely.

The view from our room (35th floor)

The view at night

Our Room- there is a bathtub, rainfall shower, hot and cold water and a blower (sorry no pictures)

The buffet breakfast

My first serving - among many hehe

The pool at the 37th floor

We had our dinner at Rufo's Tapa along Citywalk, i can't rave about it because i had a really bad headache that night. I took some burgers to our room, i think its allowed to bring food but im not sure just dont show it they dont really open your bags in the entrance. The buffet breakfast is great for me, but my hubby said it lacks variety but im not a heavy eater so its enough for me. There are finger foods, pancakes, variety of bread, omelets, salad and fruits (few). Because we check-in during the holidays, the pool's a bit crowded after breakfast but may not be on weekdays. I haven't tried the gym but it's free.

Would i try it again? For their regular rate, maybe i'll save it for a special occasion. We need to have a little bit of luxury sometimes.