International-Inspired Resorts in Philippines

Philippines' World-Class Resorts

Philippines is home to a culture that is lack of a better word, beautiful. However, over the years, we have catered to an evolvement to interlace our very own with tinges from a variety of flavors all around the world. 

Below are a few of the handful of extraordinary resorts that aside from the extraordinary service and amenities it provides, is the wonderful incorporation of other cultures from all around the world.

1.     Crosswinds Resort Suites

Crosswinds Resort Suites is a Swiss inspired resort with a 100-hectare land brimming with 23,000 pine trees. It is around 2 hours away from Manila and will certainly provide you escape from the bustling life and clamouring commotion of the city. 

This peaceful, solace and greenery resort is just around 2 km from the tourist favourite - Tagaytay Picnic Grove, which has shuttle services within the property from 8 am to 6 pm for free. 

Overlooking Mount Sungay, and amid the forested hills of Tagaytay.

How to get there?

From Manila, take SLEX and exit at Sta. Rosa or Eton. Go all the way up to Tagaytay. Upon reaching the rotunda, turn left and drive straight ahead by 10 kilometers. Once you pass the Tagaytay Picnic Grove, slow down and turn left. Crosswinds Resort Suites is 2 kilometers to your left, from the Tagaytay Picnic Grove.

For guests traveling without a private vehicle, Crosswinds Resort Suites has an available shuttle service that can bring guests to and from the gate of the Crosswinds community.

Distance from NAIA: 41.4km

Distance to City Center: 4km

Room rates with breakfast:

1 Bedroom Deluxe (2-3pax) - Php 10,000/night

1 Studio Double (2 pax) - Php 6,500/night

Studio Queen (2 adults and 2 kids) - Php 6,500/night

3 Bedroom Suite (good for 6) - Php 15, 500/night

2 Bedroom Suite (2-5pax) - Php 13, 000/night

For more room rates information, please visit here.

2    Camp Netanya Resort and Spa

Camp Netanya Resort and Spa is a lavish Greek-themed resort found at the tropical heaven of Anilao, Batangas. 

Here you can enjoy a little bit of Greece – take a dip in their pools, divulge in their Mediterranean fare, stay in their Santorini-inspired manors - all with a dash of warm Filipino hospitality. 

You will surely love the resort for its astonishing dusk view by the infinity pool, and the world-class hotel features.

Plus, it's just around two hours from Manila!

How to get there?

Ride a bus bound to Batangas from Cubao/Buendia Bus Terminals. From the Batangas bus stop, ride a jeepney to Mabini, Batangas. Go down to the Mabini Crossing. From there you can take a trike to Camp Netanya Resort.

Rates:

Room rate starts at P7,500, good for 2.
They do not accept walk-ins. 

3    Hotel Luna

Named after Juan Luna, the incomparable Filipino painter, Hotel Luna is strategically found just beside Calle Crisologo – a famous tourist destination that locals and foreigners visit and is arguably the most popular spot in Vigan City. 

Hotel Luna is the only museum hotel in the Philippines. It boasts of all the comforts of a cutting edge hotel with the convenience of being near other sought after spots in Vigan. It is unmistakably one of a kind in terms of ambiance and presentation, giving this establishment its very own astonishing uniqueness.

How to get there?

Vigan is an 8-10 hour car ride from Metro Manila via the MacArthur Highway. You can choose to fly to Laoag International Airport, which is an hour flight away from Manila. 

From Laoag, take a two-hour bus ride to Vigan.

Rates:

Room rate starts at P4,700, good for 2.

4     Cintai Corito’s Garden

Cintai Corito’s Garden is a Balinese-inspired vacation rest house turned into a resort in Balete, Bantangas.  

Situated amidst a sea of lush greens, this paradise will surely be the perfect avenue to vent out all of your stresses and lets you unwind and is conveniently only a two-hour drive from Manila.

How to get there?

By Public Transport: 

Ride a bus from Buendia LRT bus terminal to Lipa City, Batangas. Choose Expressway if you want to get there fast, fare is P214. Get off at Levitown at the Jollibee-Caltex junction. Take a jeep going to Balete, fare is P20, and you will see the gates of Corito’s Garden on your left.

By Private Car: If you’re bringing a car, take SLEX all the way to Star Tollway. Go for around 17 kms and then take the Balete exit. Turn right after the toll gate to Gen. Leviste Highway. It’s just a straight drive for 4 kms or so until you will see the gate of Cintai Corito’s Garden on your left.

Rates:

Room rate starts at P6,000, good for 2.

5. Balesin Island Club 

Balesin Island Club is a 5-hectare private paradise for its members, which was tagged as one of the country’s premier membership club that only, as they say, the affluent can afford. Located in Polilo, Quezon Province, this island getaway is like a whole new world. 

It features seven different villages that will make you feel as if you’re elsewhere in the world. Enjoy nights in this resort as you would places like in Bali, Costa Del Sol, Mykonos, Phuket, St. Tropez, and Toscana.

How to get there?

To reach Balesin Island Club, you must first proceed to the Alphaland Hangar along Andrews Avenue in Pasay City is at least an hour and a half before your scheduled flight. It is just a 30-minute plane ride from Manila.

Rates:

With Balesin's amenities and extravagances, one must prepare at least P250,000 for a one night stay.

For membership inquiry, click here.

          Whenever you think of places to visit where you can lay back and relax, you always picture yourself in international destinations. 

          Maybe it’s because foreign lands has so many beautiful places to offer. But in truth, there are so many beautiful spots in our own country that you have yet to discover.