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My Birthday Getaway (Part 3 of 3) – Overnight and Swimming at Sun City, Laguna

With a very enjoyable day at the scenic and misty Tagaytay we are obliged to give this getaway a perfect closing.

“A hot spring swim will be a soothing follow up from that Tagaytay rain” hubby said. “Wow brilliant idea” I said in silence while smiling in agreement with hubby.  We scouted several hot spring resorts in Pansol and Los Banos Laguna area where there are several choices but we can’t find an ideal one.  We’re a bit choosy because we have a tot in tow.  Some more scoutings and we chanced upon this resort – Sun City!

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Out of the many hot springs that hubby and I have been into in the past, this is our first time in Sun City. The place looks peaceful and kid friendly - ideal for a family, couple and group getaway.  The entrance fee to the resort is affordable. Entrance for two people is free if you will pay an overnight stay in a couple’s room.
  
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The room rates are affordable also.  We paid less than PhP 1,000.00 (US$25.00) only for a 12 hours stay.  We rented a couple room that is accessible from the pools.   It is an air conditioned room with television and a small dining/tea table set.  The room is very neat including the bath room. 

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However, I noticed that the pools are not well maintained.  There are several chip tiles that I considered as not safe or may cause injury to the swimming kids.  I also think that it needs some polishing.

Good thing that there are some bunch of families who spend overnight swimming also.  It made the place not too deserted and and yet not too crowded.  Resort visitors can bring their own food and a grilling stove is provided you just need to bring your own charcoal.  They charged corkage fee for alcoholic beverages.  You can also order food from them.  We had our dinner along the highway so we ordered ready snacks, chips and beverages.  The price are also reasonable compared to other resorts.

Night swimming at Sun City’s adult pools
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A communion with nature in the misty and scenic Tagaytay, a nice dinner in a “Binalot” restaurant along the highway, a night swimming and a peaceful overnight at Sun City Pansol Laguna with some beers and chips with hubby while the little tot enjoyed swimming plus a sound and peaceful sleep out of the city and far away from people and gadgets and  then a McDonalds breakfast on the way back home.   Aaaah what a getaway!  I feel super re-charged and ready to face my stressful real world again! Back to the jungle!

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Sun City Resort is located at National Highway, Pansol, 4027 Laguna Philippines. You can find all other information and resort rates from their Facebook page.

Comments

  1. enjoy na enjoy si little balut ahh, want ko din treat family ko sa isang resort kaso need ko muna pagtrabahuhan un hahha

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  2. What a nice get away trip:) seems a very nice place. Have a nice weekend Balut:)

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  3. Ang mura naman. Bet a lot of people goes there for the pool and the rates. I could suggest this to some people and asked them to give Balut her comission :)

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  4. tapos na bday....tapos na summer... next year naman... start planning na... hehehehe...ive been there, ok naman...

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    1. We usually don't plan our getaways Senyor. Mas masaya ang spontaneous. Affordable yung price nya ok na ok sa mga biglaang lakad.

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  5. Huwaw, part three pa pala ang b-day getaway mo Ate Balut. May napagswimmingan na rin kami dating resort somewhere in Pansol, Laguna. I forgot the name of the place lang. Anyways, nice ang place ng Sun City. Glad you guys had fun on your brief stay there. :)

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    1. Maraming magandang place sa Pansol Fiel but this one is good for family bonding :)

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  6. So Nice. I hope I can get to Laguna this year. I am planning to go to Manila hope to drop by here during my stay.

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    1. Hey THANKS and yes I suggest you try this place :)

      THANKS for passing by my blog hope to see you again here!

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  7. Been to some resorts in Laguna, company outings usually pero dahil matagal na, di ko na matandaan saan..hehe. Pero di ko pa narating yan sun city, mukhang ok naman, ma-consider nga next time.

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  8. Ayun oh! langoy langoy din pag may time ah. :P Bumebirthday getaway :D Napunta nako sa Pansol, Laguna. ok naman. Mukhang nag enjoy ang celebrant. Next year ulit.

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    1. Nakapunta ka ba dyan sa Sun City King A?

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  9. huwaaat! Nag Saun City pala kayo miss B. Napadpad pala kayo sa aking bayang Laguna. Sana nakapag pa-autograph man lang! ;)

    Ayos din naman sa Sun City, although laging andaming tao. Anyway madami din namang pool! haha!

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    1. Autograph ka dyan PONG lol! Lagi po ako sa Laguna. Sige sabihan kita minsan pag nagawi ulet ako dyan ;)

      Punta ka pag hindi weekend para ma-enjoy mo yung pool

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  10. Enjoy ang out of town! Happy-ng happy ang mga kids at I'm sure happy din si hubby dahil nakita ka naka swimsuit Balut! Hehe :)

    Mura ang room, pag nagka biglaang ayaan, mukhang okay mag stay dyan :)

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    1. Oo "Zaizai Palaboy" lol very affordable yan para sa mga mayayamang katulad mo he he

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  11. I haven't gone swimming or to any sort of pool in a long time.

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    1. It's because you're always with your computer DWei ha ha

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  12. Hi Balut,

    Wow, this looks really nice, what a great and relaxing getaway! I'd like to get up to Laguna sometime. It looks like your whole family had a great time, especially your little princess! How cute! Happy Birthday, by the way... I still need to read your other 2 parts of the "getaway" series.

    Just curious, are the hot springs partitioned into different pools such that there are both hot and cool pools, or are they used to kind of heat the water throughout?

    All the best to you and your family. Ingat!

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    1. Hey Buzz good to see you here! Are you back in the US now?

      Yes we had a great time and you should try this place sometime with your little princess too.

      And yes most hot spring are partitioned in different pools because some swimmer doesn't like hot spring. But most of the pools in this area of Laguna (Pansol) have hot spring pools because the climate here is colder than the city or the rest of the nearby towns.

      Ingats and regards to your family!

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  13. You're lucky to have Your man, hehe he's so sweet and knows what or how to make you smile yiiii!

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