Modern Room with beautiful pool

2 reviews

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  Andrew

  CN · young couple · Dec 2024

  9/10

  Secure Bataan hilltop hideaway

  The setting - on a hilltop plateau was remarkable and very restful. One didn't quite have an ocean view but the jungle coveted mountains cape in the mornings from the patio was super ! A good sized, well-designed room and patio. The pool was nice, pretty well-kept too. Staff (especially Aprail) were attentive and available by phone or near the communal kitchen area. Written instructions were quite accurate and helpful. Just 10 minutes by trike to the main site in the area - Las Casas de Azucar. Staying 3 nights is advised so you can get to know the lay of the land in Bagac. I hope to return.

  Be sure to provide your phone number when asked - after reserving. There are problems with the Grab app's Google Earth locator. Entering "Mango Garden" as a reference, may take you to the unfinished subdivision 300 m up the road. Try to reach the place in daylight - whatever your transport mode. I attach a photo of the sign that'll prompt you to turn into the property. Posting should more strongly stress that there are several flights of stone steps (logical for a hilltop site) - before reservation step is completed. Local restaurants should be visited first before you try to order delivery meals from them, as they DO NOT seem receptive to doing deliveries to Mango Garden. Of course, if you are happy to cook your own meals, you are set with the communal kitchen. For the overnight cost, I think that the host might provide a few cold bottles of cold water in the suite, maybe bagged snacks. It is inconvenient to go all the way down to buy some - especially when you first arrive. Hopefully, you arrive in your own car (maybe rented). Trike rides from Balanga (or the crowded little bus in town) take 40 minutes to reach Balanga - nearest main town coming from Manila.

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  João

  BR · young couple · Nov 2024

  10/10

  One of the best vacations we had.

  Although short, we had a very pleasant stay. The location is within the mountains, so it's quiet, away from the noise of the bustling cities. Perfect for rest. They toured us around the entire property and there were many different rooms to stay in; we chose the one at the farthest top. The view was breathtaking. Even though their location is very far from the city, they have strong wifi connections in every room. The property also has a kitchen that the guests can use. We also had a refreshing swim at the pool which is available to use at any time of the day. The owners were very kind and welcoming. They were also very hospitable and treated us like family. We will definitely be coming back here again.

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