The Holiday season is nearing, and most, if not everyone, would surely want to go out and take some time to relax and recharge as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. If you’re planning to go out of the metro with your family or friends but do not want to go too far, check the nearby hotels and resorts that can provide a similar refreshing and relaxing ambiance as with the ones that can be found in far-away cities and provinces.
In Bulacan, specifically, are resorts that could cater to ideal staycations.
Staycation Venues in San Ildefonso, Bulacan
One of the areas accessible to Metro Manila is San Ildefonso Bulacan. A couple of hours drive from the metro and you will reach the recommended destination for your staycation in Bulacan, the Cabin Resorts. Cabin Resorts is located at Brgy. San Agustin, San Miguel, Bulacan, and is one of the well-known resorts in the area.
Photo from The Cabin Resorts Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/TheCabinResorts
Maybe you have heard or seen this well-known staycation from your favorite artist or celebrity’s social media feed. Actor Diego Loyzaga for one has featured this on his social media account enjoying his fishing activity in the lake in this resort.
Photo from The Cabin Resorts Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/thecabinresortsph
Aside from fishing, there are other activities that await you in Cabin Resort. These include biking, playing badminton, kayaking, and archery, which are free and come as inclusions on your booking. You may also upgrade your free activity to what they call “Activity Plus” for an additional fee. On top of the free activities, each group will enjoy a bonfire plus s'mores and 30-minute use of ATV.
In addition to these activities, you would also enjoy the aesthetics and ambiance of this resort. An instagrammable place in its own right, many prenups and pre-debut photoshoots are taken here. Perfect sceneries in this perfect place of Cabin Resorts. Just take a look at these photos below.
Photo from The Cabin Resort Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/TheCabinResorts
One of the factors that guests also look forward to in staycations is the menu and food offered in the place. Cabin Resorts serve Filipino and American dishes. For All-day breakfast, they have Beef tapa, Longganisa, Daing na Bangus, Tocino, and Golden Tinapa. The All-day breakfast is also among the inclusions in your booking. For snacks, they have different kinds of pasta, sandwiches, and various appetizers. Guests can enjoy Bulalo, Sinigang, Lechon Kawali, Fried Chicken, and a lot more for lunch and dinner.
Go further North and enjoy the food specialties of Santiago in its must-visit restaurants.
Different rooms are available, suited whether you are staying in the resort alone, with friends, family, or a loved one. Here are the rooms offered by the Cabin Resort:
- Couple cabin – which can accommodate 2 to 3 persons
- The Cabin – which can accommodate up to a maximum of 8 persons
Children of 2 years of age and below are free of charge.
Cabin Resorts follows health and safety protocols. Here are some of the protocols you need to follow if you are planning to check in at Cabin Resorts.
- All guests are required to fill out the health declaration form.
- Guests will undergo temp checks.
- Everyone will be required to use a face mask at all times while staying in common areas.
- All rooms will be sanitized through cleaning and fog disinfection.
- Activities must be scheduled during check-in to maintain social distancing.
- The number of guests inside the resort is limited.
One of the residential communities near this instagrammable resort is Lessandra San Ildefonso, which is only 30 minutes away from the resort. Lessandra San Ildefonso is a maaliwalas neighborhood offering affordable house and lots in San Ildefonso, Bulacan.
Another recommended place for a staycation in Bulacan is the San Rafael River Adventure. San Rafael River Adventure is located in San Rafael, Bulacan which offers its guests the beauty of nature, a serene, and romantic environment with a touch of adventure on the activities they offer.
Photo from San Rafael River Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SanRafaelRiverAdventure/
If you are a fan of water adventure, you must try San Rafel River Adventure’s featured activities: boating, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, banana boating, wakeboarding, and fishing while aboard the Kubo raft.
Photo from San Rafael River Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SanRafaelRiverAdventure/
River Cruise or a floating restaurant in Bulacan? Yes, you heard it right. River Cruise is available in San Rafael River Adventure. It serves native dishes in buffet style and to add more fun, there is videoke while you are on a cruise.
Photo from San Rafael River Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SanRafaelRiverAdventure/
It’s not just water activities, though. Guests also have the chance to experience other activities, such as horseback riding, all-terrain vehicles, and bicycles among other activities you can try. San Rafael River Adventure also accepts corporate events, wedding events, birthdays, company team buildings, and since it’s already “BER” months, they also accept Christmas Events.
San Rafael Adventure accommodations you can avail of:
- View Deck: 800/pax with a minimum booking for 10pax
- Kubo Cottage with Bed: 850/pax with a minimum booking for 6pax
- Regular Glamping: Overnight-3,600 net | Day/Night-2,500 net
- Glass Bamboo Hut (with Bubble Pool): Day/Night Tour-8,000 net
- Glass Villa (with Bubble Pool): Day/Night Tour- 13,500 net
San Rafael River Adventure Features and Amenities:
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Glamping Tents Accommodations
- Infinity Pool
- Floating Pool
- Children’s Pool
- Slide and Blob
- Wildlife
- Parking
- River Cruise
- Ihaw-Ihaw Buffet
- Editha’s Restaurant and Events Place
For the full list of accommodations and rates, you may check this link: https://goo.gl/SPFsnY
If you are from Manila, you can traverse the Plaridel Bypass Extension II or also known as San Rafael Bypass that shortens the travel time from Manila to San Rafael, San Ildefonso, or San Miguel, Bulacan to an hour drive.
However, if you want easier access to these recreational sites, get a home near these resorts. Visit Lessandra San Ildefonso located along Maharlika Highway in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, and check the quality yet affordable house and lots in this community. Lessandra San Ildefonso is not only minutes away from staycation spots but also to Doña Remedios Trinidad – another travel destination in Bulacan. Lessandra San Ildefonso is not only near to travel and recreation destinations but also to commercial establishments and daily necessities.
Sometimes, taking a break is what we need to re-energize and appreciate life even more. Squeeze in recreational and relaxation activities in your schedule by checking out these resorts near the metro.
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