2nd Time
This is my second visit at 88 Hot Springs Spa & Resort (1st Visit)
and for a resort along the Pansol area to have multiple visits, it
must be doing something right. I've been wanting to return here for
quite some time and first and foremost among the reasons is the
therapeutic of volcanic hot spring waters which ranges from improving
blood circulation to relieving physical pain to relaxing the muscles and
removing toxins in the body. Just the perfect getaway for me after
stress overload at the office and a full quarter of intense multi sport
training.
Pool Unlimited
I
love that they have so many pools with different features. The biggest
would be the pool by the side of the cottages which consist of pure
mineral hot spring waters. They have jacuzzi pool at the upper part of
the resort with water temperature ranging from 39-41 degrees which is
good for relieving pain and stress. They have a standard and mini pool
with 42-45 degrees water temperature just beside the restaurant that is
good for the skin. They just recently added another standard pool with
slide just beside the lake.
Fengshui Energy Pool
Then
there's the Fengshui energy pool that has 8 different pool with
temperature 42 to 45 degrees wherein spending 10 minutes at each pool
will provide the optimal flow of energy and most benefit to your
health. This was the part I was looking forward to as my training
lifestyle has made muscle wear and tear and fatigue on the accelerate
mode so a little bit of warm water would fast track the recovery. In
simple terms, hot compress can loosen those tight and fatigued muscles.
Clean and the Luscious Type of Green
The
place is about 10 hectares of pools, fountains, statues and lush green
grasses and plants across the whole area. An added feature is a big
lake wherein you can also do fishing and boat riding. The lake does
complement its backdrop which is Mount Makiling. The whole place is
well maintained and very clean.
Food... Food... Food...
They have a restaurant just above the reception area and serves mostly Korean food though they have also added several Filipino foods for local guests who prefers the Filipino variety. They don't allow food inside so you'll have to make do with the food in the restaurant and the minibar near the pool area. Another option is of course, eating outside of the resort but the food prices are within the price range of regular restaurants.
Accommodation
Accommodations
ranges from a small Kubo Room for 2-4 (P2,500), a standard room for 2-3
(P3,000), a Bamboo Deluxe Room for 2-3 (P4,400), a Bamboo Suite and
Villa Room for 4-6 (P4,900) and a Nipa Hut Room for 7-8 (P7,000). They
also have day tour packages at P700 for adults and P500 for kids. The
rooms are air conditioned, well maintained and spacious. All rooms
except the small Kubo room are equipped with Cable TV and its own
bathroom.
Cooling Down The Hot Way
It's
a different type of cooling down this summer months and going for a
healthy dose of hot springs is a great alternative. It's just about 40
miles from Manila or less than 2 hours by car especially that there's
already an efficient skyway system going south. Cooling down the hot
way is definitely more fun in the Philippines.
88 Hot Springs Resort
#9601 National Highway, Bagong Kalsada, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines.
Website: http://www.88resort.com/en/
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