This family-owned resort is the perfect place for a weekend getaway with family and friends. It's…read morejust a short 1.5hr-2hrs drive away from Manila, making it very easy to get to. Awilihan can be rented for the entire day or for overnight stays. The place can comfortably accommodate 30 people (max). The rental fee is already inclusive of the use of the house (airconditioned rooms with beds, pillows and showers), the pool, sports facilities (badminton, basketball and billiards) and the use of their pool. You can opt to bring your own food or order food from them for a reasonable fee. The entire place overlooks the Taal Lake and there's always a nice cool breeze, making it the perfect relaxation spot. I have taken my family and friends here and all of them love the place so much. Once you enter, you immediately feel comfortable. The atmosphere is very relaxing and homey and it just makes you want to lounge around. Although there's no beach to swim in, their swimming pool is enticing enough to make you want to jump in one you see it. I love how the whole place is secluded... away from the traffic and the noise of the city. I always recommend this place to my friends and family because you really can't go wrong with Awilihan! It really is paradise!

#FlashbackFriday - Remembering my hometown... and my parents…read more.. This is not a five- or four-star resort for sure, but for the most part, Club Balai Isabel is a nice escape from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. I was born in a nearby town not too far from here and I'm proud to be 100% Batangueño. During our last vacation, we booked 4 rooms via Agoda and spent a few days here with my side of the family. Located at the north shore of Taal Lake, this nine-hectare (~ 22 acres) resort offers a photographic view of Taal Volcano (and the lake, too!) (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/DwZtNGnANNk1FN6jM6QQQw?select=-Ui3uOM6tCEk0OxMOdPr6A). Incidentally, we're talking about the smallest active volcano in the world and the second most active in the country, last erupting on 01/2020. However, there were no evident signs when we went here. With three pools and a variety of water activities to choose from, chilling by the lake and waiting for the sun to rise and set was also an option. It wasn't busy when we arrived, but there was a day when a couple of team-building events were held in both their indoor and outdoor facilities. We watched our kids, nephews, and nieces enjoy a couple of the towable inflatable rides - the "Banana Boat" (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/DwZtNGnANNk1FN6jM6QQQw?select=32DQ8uoSvx6U3yYXMOf98w) went smoothly while the "Flying Fish" (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/DwZtNGnANNk1FN6jM6QQQw?select=6qGssjTtOH7v7A5gNpvJlA) barely had liftoff because they were probably too heavy. There were boat tours to the crater which I've done many years ago, but we decided to skip it because it could easily take half a day to complete. With the lake and volcano as our backdrop, we took plenty of photos by the pool next to the restaurant. We had a couple of chairs for my parents and we took turns flanking them. Of course, there were a million scenarios on who needs to be where but the old folks did not seem to mind... eventhough they were baking under the hot sun. A month after our vacation, my father passed. Seven months later, my mother followed suit. They lived together for 51 years, but those seven months were probably too much for them to bear that the One above decided to bring them back together again... for eternity. Club Balai Isabel turned out to be our last hurrah with my parents. While this place will forever have a special place in my heart, I gave it four stars because we did have a pleasurable respite here. The staff were friendly and we did not have any issues with security either. Our rooms had a view of the volcano and the lake so I didn't even have to go far for some perfect photo opportunities. Can't go wrong with an overlook like that...

Beautiful resort with the view of Taal Volcano, friendly staff, great farm to table food, and lots…read moreof amenities for the entire family to enjoy. Definitely a recommended place to visit if your in town.

Great place to stay. Staff terrific and everything from start to finish. Have been here a few times.read more

Of all the days to pick, we went to Tagaytay on a weekend the TAAL volcano was emitting ash. Left…read moreManila on a Friday early morning and the drive was smooth. We were a party of four with friends vacationing from the US. We booked in advance at booking.com.... the hotel was delightful. Clean and spacious. The lobby and the rooms we chose were overlooking the volcano. Of course, when we got there, the steam/ash from the volcano was covering the view. Nevertheless, the hotel has much to offer. We checked in at 2pm. The guests were few as we were allowed to check-in early. Normally, it's a 4pm check-in with a 2pm check-out. After relaxing at our rooms for a couple of hours, we decided to do the SPA. Best decsion we did that day. By the way they have an ice cream 'caritela' at the lobby . You must try the chocnut flavored ice-cream... the avocado too! All four of us truly enjoyed The VEDERA SPA. We did the 60 minute body scrub and 60 minute massage for 2800 pesos each. That was rejuvenating and relaxing. Our skin felt smooth and soft after the scrub and the massage, solid excellence - you can tell the staff are well trained therapist. Not just fly-by-day masseuse. After the massage, we had dinner indoors due to the ash fall. There was simple entertainment with a female singer accompanied by male guitarist. Pleasant tones I say. Even sang our requested songs. Come morning, the buffet was scrumptious. Tiny fried fishes were a favorite at our table. 'Tawilis' I believe. So many food options and they had TAHO!!! My childhood breakfast food...how wonderful was that! The buffet had all-american and filipino dishes. Oh and the steam/ash died down in the morning. Giving us a great view for breakfast. The concierge, counter staff, servers as well as the spa staff were great. Real assets of this hotel. Everyone was in smiles and ready to help at all times. Our young server even took amazing pictures of us. BRAVO ESCALA, keep up the good work.

What a beautiful place to visit. Hopefully next visit have much time to spend and to explore the…read moreplace. Will stay overnight for sure We have so much fun watching the concert Miss Kuh with Music and Magic ( Vicky Sevilla Pangilinan, Jet Montelibano ) also with my FFF Ms. Fe de los Reyes and with surprise appearance of Ms. Donita Rose. Before I forget the food is delicious . Thank you guys for a wonderful show. Till next time

I first heard of Hacienda Isabella from a friend who went there to do an ocular for an event she…read morewas doing. Then, finding out that it was owned by Kuh Ledesma from the several advertising placements on billboards, broadsheets, and magazines. However, it was only a few years after that I was able to see it for myself. We did a wedding at Hacienda Isabella and I must say that I was glad to finally see it. It's a sprawling property reminiscent of Old Asia, with several casitas, a pool, a main house, and a lawn. The vast lawn was where we had the wedding reception and it easily fit 300 guests. I think it could probably fit more. For those who just want a weekend getaway, they have rooms for a reasonable fee. What I liked most was the main house where a long wooden table with equally long wooden benches are, serving as the main dining table in the house where a few rooms are located.

This place was beautiful and loved all the activities offered but my only gripe is that it wasn't…read moreclose to the beach so it was pretty hot when we went there. We only did the day tour and didn't stay overnight. You can order prepared food there or bring your own to cook at their BBQ grills. We didn't reserve til the day before so we couldn't get a kubo but was able to have a shared covered area with tables and chairs. They had bathrooms with showers and a sink area to wash dishes. But as usual, bring your own toilet paper and soap. My family did the zip lining, repelling and rock climbing. They said they loved it. We used the pools which were an awesome site. We really liked the maze, too.

I expected a longer travel time to Shercon Resort & Ecology Park from the heart of Manila, so I was…read morepleasantly surprised when our bus rolled into its gates after a little more than two hours. But while the trip was convenient, the stay was not very much so as it does require a bit of walking from the function halls to the rooms to the pools and to the teambuilding areas. For families or small groups, bringing your own van might be best. Still, the forced exercise (we probably needed it anyway) was worth it, given the accommodations we received. It was no small feat, considering there were almost 200 of us for our office teambuilding, but we felt well cared for. Food was delicious and abundant, the staff were friendly and accommodating (they even went the extra mile to assist us when one of our members got sick), and the facilities were well-maintained. For the swimming addicts like me, you'll love that this resort has six (!) pools, so there's definitely no overcrowding at the pool. But the best part of our stay were the teambuilding activities they facilitated for us. We got to experience ziplining, wall climbing, rappelling, and games, which definitely boosted our group spirit. All these great experiences and extraordinary service, for suprisingly friendly rates. I will definitely be coming back. Winner!

Hotel is okay, not too old, its perfect for just an overnight visit. The rooms were cleaned but…read morestyle is a little out dated. The building is pretty.. the only thing I don't like about this place is the guy in the pool area. He was the person in the hotel in charge of the pool side bar, towels and etc.. when we asked for extra pool towels due to their towels were too thin and it's gets wet easily, he made comment saying we were asking excessive amount of pool towels. He was watching us the whole time at the pool, moved the lounge chair in front of the bar and watched us swimming which made me feel uncomfortable. He's rude to the guests. This place is okay, nothing special. I will not come back here next time.

Everything is good. Employees are awesome. Food is good and venue is memorable. Worth the trip from…read moreManila.

We love CasaBlanca, we had our family reunion there! They had great amenities, in was centrally…read morelocated and reasonably priced! The view is amazing! I definitely will come back!!

During Easter Sunday, my husband and I wanted to find someplace special to spend the afternoon, so…read morewe decided to drive up to Tagaytay -- one of the Philippines' most beloved resort and tourist destinations. Tagaytay sits high in the mountains overlooking Taal Volcano and Taal Lake, offering some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. The elevation gives the city a much cooler climate than Metro Manila, which honestly is part of the appeal. After the heat and traffic of the lowlands, arriving in Tagaytay almost feels like stepping into another world entirely. The views overlooking the volcano are absolutely spectacular. Taal itself is fascinating because it is one of the world's smallest active volcanoes, sitting within a lake, which itself sits inside a larger volcanic caldera. The entire landscape has this dramatic beauty to it when viewed from the ridge roads and hotels perched high above the lake. For our Easter brunch, we chose the famous Taal Vista Hotel, which has one of the prime viewing locations in the area. The buffet itself was wonderful. There were many distinctive offerings ranging from Filipino dishes to international selections, along with a large assortment of desserts and breads. Everything felt fresh, plentiful, and beautifully presented. The service throughout brunch was also excellent -- attentive, warm, and polished in that distinctly Filipino way that always makes guests feel genuinely welcomed. But honestly, one of the most memorable parts of the experience was the entertainment. Throughout brunch, there were traditional Filipino folk dancers and performers moving through the dining area performing cultural dances in vibrant historical costumes. The music, movement, and dramatic presentation added so much atmosphere to the meal. It transformed brunch from simply eating into something celebratory and immersive. After we finished eating, my husband and I wandered outside to stroll along the viewing areas overlooking the volcano and lake below. The weather was absolutely beautiful -- cool breezes, soft clouds drifting over the mountains, and that peaceful Tagaytay atmosphere that always makes you want to linger a little longer than you planned. It turned into a truly lovely Easter Sunday together.

This business has been here since I remember . Also has the best overlooking Taal Lake…read more Had desserts here . Enjoyed their Tropical Halohalo and Ube cheesecake .

I'll start with the good. The staff was very polite, accommodating, and quick to respond. The first…read moreroom we were given was quite a walk from the main areas and required going up and down a few flight of stairs. My parents are seniors and were concerned about going to and from the room, so we asked to be moved closer and they happily obliged. The resort sits on a mountain and has a fantastic view of the Taal volcano. It's surrounded by lots of trees and plants. The resort is clean. Many years ago, Estancia Resort Hotel was probably the it resort. However, it's now old and outdated. A family member booked our overnight stay for us, so we didn't know what to expect. When we arrived, the resort looked like a ghost town. I am pretty sure we were the only customers. Our (second) room was spacious and the beds slept comfortably. Though clean, the shower drain was clogged and left standing water. Because of the pandemic, Estancia no longer has a full service restaurant so you have to leave the resort for lunch and dinner or bring your own food. However, they do offer freshly made breakfast and can serve it anywhere you'd like in the resort. We chose to dine by the pool and enjoy the scenery. There's not much to do other than go to the pool, sit in the sauna, and walk around the huge property. If you're looking for a quiet and affordable resort to relax and unwind, Estancia might be the right fit for you.

It's a mediocre hotel in Tagaytay , absolutely can do a little updating such as a/c and bathroom…read more. However the service is up to par and very personable. Its location is perfect for someone who like to do little hikes within the resort property .