Overnight At Eagle Point, Batangas Part 1
August 2017 saw 3-long weekends in the Philippines, something
that we took advantage by heading to a beach in Mabini, Batangas in the
middle of an unusually hot and dry August.
We first came to Eagle Point back in 2012 for the kid’s 5th and 4th birthday celebration. We enjoyed the resort and the view so much that we decided to come back.
Forward to 2017 and we booked an overnight stay at Eagle Point.
The resort is known to cater to divers from around the world. Newbies and curious alike, can rent some diving gears and get professional diving instructions on-site. They even have a salt-water pool with baby sharks and other big fishes for first time divers to try.
No, I didn't try wading on that pool. Seeing the sharks up close did a number on my nerves.
There's a traffic jam in Batangas City, making us arrive late. It was dark and we had a problem looking for the resorts' signage. Good thing a resident saw us driving back and forth along the road and pointed us to the right direction. The screen grab below is what it should look like at day time.
From the National Road, there’s a small gravel path at the right leading to the resorts’ parking area. You’ll have to drive about half a kilometer in a narrow road with overgrowth at each side, ala Pinoy horror movie style.
At the parking area, they have a van that shuttles the guests down the resort. They don’t allow guests to drive down to the lobby. More likely that they don’t trusts guests to navigate the winding and treacherous path. It's only a 5-minute ride, so buckle up.
At the lobby, the receptionist was friendly and helpful. We felt very welcome. Time for the mandatory family picture.
They escorted us to our twin sharing room with a huge balcony overlooking Balayan bay.
The room has 2 queen sized bed and ample space. We did some shots and quickly left to have dinner at their restaurant.
The resort has buffet and ala cart servings and a well stocked bar. Last time we were here, they even have a grill at the pool side area. Maybe because it was summer then.
After dinner, the kids tried the pool right away--they were
very anxious to get into that water—while the adults tried the bar.
There were a bunch of other vacationing families at the hotel. Most are foreigners of varied nationalities. As the night wore on, some started belting tunes at the videoke set-up at the side of the restaurant area. It was relaxing sitting by the pool, watching the kids play in the pool while we talk over some brandy and margarita.
Day 2 on next post.
Travel Date: August, 2017
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