Summer is the best time to go out of town. I'm so lucky that my mentors brought me along to
Valentino Resort & Spa.
To be honest, this is the first time I've encountered this resort. The name
Valentino has a romantic connotation don't you agree?
As soon as we got there, we registered and got our keys from their
Information Office.
To my surprise, the place is huge! They have a mediterranean-themed restaurant.
I was too preoccupied with the pools that I forgot to try the spa.
a pavilion for functions and so much more.
We stayed in their extension called
Valentino Place which was designed to cater to big groups for team buildings and the like. The landscape is well-maintained and it has a tranquil atmosphere. There's a bench by the pond where I enjoyed chilling out.
There are different kinds of villa which different in capacity.
We stayed at the
South Wing with 3 rooms. It costs 11,000 php per night and has a maximum capacity of 20 persons. The rates didn't include breakfast but they allowed food to be brought. Some of my companions are from Batangas so they had food brought in for us.
The intercoms aren't working.
So there's bunker beds, television, cabinets and an air-conditioner.
As you can see, everything looks clean despite the lack of interior design.
They supplied fresh and clean towels, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrush.
The rest rooms are all clean.
Just beside the
South Wing is an adult pool with an adjacent kiddie pool. Being nearby, this is where we enjoyed our night swim. The pool is surrounded with cabanas. If you're not renting rooms, they charge for the cabanas as well as entrance fees for the pool.
Because the vicinity is so big, they offered a free cart ride to the main
Valentino Resort & Spa whenever you please. You can just text them or approach any of their staff as they are all equipped with radio transmitters. All the staffs are very courteous and happy to assist.
They have their very own tunnel that goes under the main street so you don't need to go out and cross the street to go to the
Valentino Resort & Spa from the Valentino Place and vice versa.
So if you go under the tunnel, you'll eventually turn up in the opposite side of that gate.
They have a lot of amenities like a basketball court, tennis court, badminton court, volleyball court and fitness center.
This is the biggest pool. And, it has a jacuzzi beside it. The pool is just right next to the building where the Italian and Modern Villas, Junior Suites and some rooms are.
There's another adult pool with man-made waterfall and a kiddie pool also adjacent to it.
From this hanging bridge, you can view all 3 pools and Mt. Maculot behind the pavillion. Unfortunately, we didn't see it because it was drizzling during our stay.
Travel Tripsters Verdict
Valentino Resort & Spa is a superb resort. It was a fun and memorable stay! Their rates are very reasonable. And, it's ideal for a couple stay, family outing and even corporate getaways. Perhaps, this place just needs a bit of a marketing push because I really can't see why you shouldn't consider it on your next weekend getaway. It's even accessible by public transport.
| Valentino Resort & Spa |
| Hotel Address |
Barangay Pinagtung-ulan, San Jose Batangas, Philippines |
| Contact |
(632) 435-3545 |
Reservation Required |
No |
| Payment Options |
 Cash |
Directions |
Private Vehicle:
- Take STAR Tollway and exit at Lipa
- Take a left going to Barangay Banay-Banay
- You will pass by Fernando Airbase on your right
- Once you reach a fork in the road (about 15mins) take a right towards Cuenca
- You will see a sign of the resort on your left (about 10mins)
- If you reach Patroil gas station on your left, you have passed the entrance to the resort
- Take a left at the sign, the main entrance to the resort is on your right (about 5mins)
Bus-Tricycle:
- Take bus to San Jose Batangas
- Ride tricycle - instruct to go near San Rafael Church (10-minute ride)
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| Room Types |
Room Amenities |
Price |
| Villas |
|
4,650 php + 600 php/person |
| Junior Suite Rooms |
|
3,250 php + 600 php/person |
| Deluxe Room |
|
3,000 php + 600 php/person |
| Standard Room |
|
2,500 php + 600 php/person |
|
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|
| General Amenities |
•3 Adult Pools
•2 Kiddie Pools
•1 Jacuzzi
•Fitness Center
•Spa
•View Deck |
Parking |
Yes |
| Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating |
Valentino Resort & Spa Map |
| Location |
★★★★ |
|
| Room Comfort |
★★★ |
| Cleanliness |
★★★★ |
| Service |
★★★★ |
| Price |
★★★★ |
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