My Views of La Virginia Resort
So I was in La Virginia Resort in Batangas last weekend and I was very satisfied of the place, the experience, the fun and all. I highly recommend that place as an alternative to beach, yet somehow I’d think La Virginia Resort is way better than a beach. Maybe it’s just me because I used to live by the shore when I was a kid so I might not be as excited as you when it comes to beaches. But regardless of the taste of the water, the La Virginia is ‘A’ class and on top of the list I had thus far. Maybe I would rate a bit higher than Estancia Tagaytay, which is also a haven.
The Resort
La Virginia Resort is a 6-hectare resort located on a hilltop in Mataas na Kahoy, Lipa Batangas. The place is overlooking the Taal Lake, which is also one of the things you will enjoy there. But of course you’d probably want to experience being at the Taal Lake itself than just looking over it. Upon entering the resort, you’ll definitely see a ‘welcome arc’, but you might also never mind the arc because there’s a really big concrete image of a vulture attacking a crocodile just by the entrance as well. There are also a lot of other concrete animals all over the place including a giant lizard called dinosaur. Maybe it would be much better if the animals are alive, but the good thing is that they won’t have to feed them everyday and will just keep them painted to keep their beauty. The only animals I saw in the resort which are alive are the caged monkeys and a pug and of course some birds.
Apart from fauna, there is also flora. Plants and trees surround the place, making the place more relaxing and however it repels a bit of the suns heat. Paint all the things any color you want but green will naturally equal it.
Accommodation
When it comes to rooms, there are a lot of options you can choose from. They have the 4-storey Pagoda which gives you exclusive access to a private pool, billiards, darts and other facilities. They also have a vast number of Ifugao Huts, Nipa Huts and some other type of houses. I swear, the houses are mansions. Haven’t got a chance to peek inside the houses but I can judge it from the outside. There are also hotel rooms that are fully furnished so you don’t have to bring your own TV sets and refrigerators. Room prices range from Php 1,500 to Php 15,000. But if you don’t want to spend for the rooms, maybe you can have a nap at the chapel but you won’t do that, would you?
The Tree House
One of the place in La Virginia Resort that I like the most is the Tree House, though I wasn’t able to fully enjoyed it. I’d like to take very nice pictures from the treetop but since my SLR camera isn’t good enough, it bored me down the tree house and instead took pictures it could take. By the way, SLR means super-low-res. The tree house has 3 stories, concrete animals, and real fruits. From the top, you will have a better view of the surroundings and probably be able to spot the differences among the rooftops below. You will also have a nicer view of the Taal Lake, but don’t just jump from the tree top because if you think you’ll land at the lake, you’re wrong.
The Swimming Pools
There are four swimming pools in the resort as my counting ability suggests. The one with two slides, the one with two playing dolphins, the kiddie pool which was being renovated, and the Pagoda private pool. Not sure if I missed anything here but I will assure you, I enjoyed just the Pagoda private pool. But of course I would have tried the other pools so I can say I enjoyed everything, right?
How to go to La Virginia Resort
I will try my best to illustrate the map you have to take going to the resort using just words so please try to understand.
Based from experience, we started from Manila, took the South Luzon Expressway and took the Batangas exit in Calamba. We drove through Sto. Tomas, Batangas and took the STAR Tollway. About 20 minutes later, I fell asleep and before I knew it, we were at the Lipa National Road. We took that road and turned right just after the Fernando Airbase. A couple more left and right turns and we were at the resort.
If my instructions confused you, you may also take note of the address below and ask someone else how to get there.
Barangay Manggahan
Mataas na Kahoy
Batangas
Philippines
(043) 703-2145 (Voice)
(043) 312-4323 (Fax)
info@lavirginiaresort.com
lavirginiaresort@yahoo.com
http://www.lavirginiaresort.com
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naks, english! what’s up?
Thanks for your very positive feedback on our resort and thanks so much for putting us in your blog. I do hope to see you again soon. We are improving our resort evertime. We are continuously putting in new facilities to diversify the guest experience. Again thanks for your time in setting up this blog.
Rey Villamin
General Manager
@Rey, I’m very pleased to write about your resort. I’m looking forward being at your resort again. I rooted from Mabini, Batangas and it’s always a pleasure sharing the world all the good things about my province.
I really like this place in first visit beautiful natural environment lovely romantic weather
one wants to stay a life long in this place simply unforgettable.
pupunta po kami jan sa dec. 13, 2009. pero d po kami overnayt jan, saka po pede ga pong humingi ng discount?
kianne, not sure po. you may ask the management kung meron silang christmas promo…
La Virginia?
well…it’s extremely beautiful place!
We been there last July 2009 with my whole family, and it’s really amazing! you can appreciate and feel the beauty of our nature especially in the morning while you are at the tree house, you can barely feel the morning breeze…
i really love the place, hope to be there soon..
to the management, please keep it up
thanks
richelle
Glad to know you enjoyed the place.
beautyful place
how nice nmn poh ng place ang romantic
magkano naman yung booking jan sa resort ninyo? kasi from manila pa po kami..
it’s perfect place to enjoy your family.
It’s me again, i forgot to thank Daisy for everything, also pls visit the convenience store for souveniers.
I have been there 3 times kasi Auntie ko ang may-ari but everytime i go they are always making good changes and renovations and it is so relaxing to stay there especially the tree house – you can see everything, maganda talaga and very peaceful, I took a lot of brochures here in California where we live and showed it to my friends and sure enough pupunta sila this 2010, sorry Rey i didn’t see you last December 2009 but i’ll see you hopefully when we go back, btw- my husband really loved the place more than the other places we’ve been to. He really enjoyed Auntie Viring’s jokes and company. Kaya mga kaibigan punta na kayo at mag-enjoy and relax. More power to La Virginia Resort.
why is it hard to get reservations in la virginia resorts? no one answers my phone calls in the manila sales office. can anyone please help me?
Celia, that place is nice indeed…
ciao, try to call them again. i’m sure someone will pick the phone. the place is nice.
how deep are their pools? =)
thanks for the reply @batangueno.
i’ve been in La Virginia last week end of may, 2010. That’s true place is “awesome” those lifesize animals, ifugao huts are breath-taking…but there’s one thing that i do not want… that is their restrictions in using pools… guests are not even required to take shower first before jumping in the water… slippers are scattered every where near the pool… and every can swin in what ever attire they’re in…please for us who’s believe in safety and hygiene… please put restrictions naman po….
Weve been in la virginia just last sat!..its really terrific!..the best!! for sure babalik ulit kmi.
good to hear your great experience too.
dyan kmi mag fifieldtrip sa tuesday eh… ang ganda pla! WOW…
=)
ganda nmn dito mapuntahan nga..buti nakita ko un mga pix ng friend ng friend ko kung di di ko malalamang my gantong resort sa batangas…
we’re planning to go there dis january.can we go without reservation for day tour.tnx
it was so very nice place… my husband and me both satisfied.. ganda ng view .. the best…
Punta po kmi ng family q on sunday,ble overnyt po,mgkano po kya…