Saturday, August 4, 2018

Cintai Corito's Garden: 12 Things to Make Your Visit Wholesome

I used to go to a place just for the sake of having gone there but now I prefer to have a checklist to make every experience wholesome.  Before our family day trip to Cintai Corito's Garden, I have to admit... I also tried to check the place out.

cintai corito garden
Yet, there wasn't much details when I searched for it.

cintai coritos garden
We were all amazed at how majestic this Balinese-inspired place is.

balinese garden batangas
Good thing they have a map and signs so you can easily find your way around the place.

12 Things to Make Your Visit Wholesome
Allow me to suggest 12 things to make your visit wholesome that I discovered during our day trip.

1. Follow the Trails
cintai coritos garden batangas
Although there's a map, it's also quite interesting to just take a stroll by following the trails...

bali in batangas
it takes your mind of troublesome things as you slow down and relax and allow yourself to be enchanted by the surroundings.  This is a great option when you've got a lot of time.  Then when you are tired and have yet to figure the route out, you can check the map as your last resort.

2. Hear the Origin Story
cintai corito garden balinese
One of the best part of our experience is encountering one of their staffs who volunteered to take us to see one of their two pavilions.

cintai corito events place
One our way there, he told us about the meaning of "Cintai" and the touching story behind Cintai Corito.  Although he told us that it can also be found in the website, hearing it from someone with a personal knowledge made it more sensational and memorable.

3. Take Shots As If You're in Bali
cintai corito bali in manila
The rates at Cintai Corito is justified because of its Balinese attractions.

cintai corito garden bali in manila
Not only are there a lot of them and in huge scale, there are also well-made in terms of colors and textures.

cintai corito garden bali in batangas
Bring a camera because you can take as much snapshots as you want.

cintai coritos instagrammable

cintai coritos prenuptial shoot

4. Calm Yourself with the Water Features
cintai coritos bridge
There's just something soothing and calming with water features.

cintai coritos fountain
Don't you agree that the sight and sound of flowing water is therapeutic?

cintai coritos pond
If you do, Cintai has a lot of these to appreciate.

cintai coritos garden bridge

cintai coritos garden image
This is my favorite scenery.

5. See the Animals
cintai coritos monkey
There are both caged and free roaming animals at Cintai Corito.

deer
The animals are scattered all over the area.

cintai coritos garden zoo
It's actually a good idea so you get to be in tuned with nature in terms of animals, greens and water wherever you are.

cintai coritos garden birds

cintai coritos garden animals
`The free roaming animals are safe to approach and feed.

pony
According to the staff, this is one of their last ponies that survived.  It's both a good and saddening story.

6. Sit and Chat
cintai coritos garden
The most understated amenities is the bench.

cintai coritos garden
A great vacation isn't as fulfilling when you don't take time to just sit, relax and chat with whoever you are with.

7. Swim
cintai coritos garden swimming pool
There are four swimming pools to choose from.  This one is the most photogenic.  But, I'd suggest the bigger one near the changing and shower room for swimming.

8. Play Mini Golf
cintai coritos garden mini golf
I'm not a golfer or a mini golfer but if you are into this, they have it! =)

9. Eat
abadi restaurant
After the a long walk under the scorching heat of our equatorial sun, I bet you'd be hungry.

abadi restaurant buffet
Well, fret not because there's a buffet served at Abadi Restaurant on weekends for only 550 php.  The dishes from salad to soup is really good!

suman at tsokolate
They also serve afternoon snacks.

10. Pamper
cintai coritos spa
If you want to upgrade your stay, you can opt to have a full body massage for 1,000 php per hour.

11. Rent a Stay
cintai coritos garden hotel
Although we found it economical to avail of the day tour, you can also rent one of their four villa for an overnight stay.  Since it is located near Taal Lake, Marian Orchard and Bee Farms while offering a one of a kind ambience, it is a great accommodation option.

12. Watch a Movie
Cintai Corito also has a TV Room where you can watch or sing.  Its a perk for those who avail their accomodation.

So hope you have a wholesome experience at Cintai Corito just like we did!

Cinta Corito's Garden
Hotel Address Sitio Pandayan, Malabanan Balete, Batangas, Philippines
Contact (63917) 833-1508
Website
Reservation Required Yes
Payment Options   Cash Public Transport None
Room Types Room Amenities Price
Terrace Villa
• Good For 2 Persons
• 1 Queen-size bed
• 60 sqm. 
• 1 terrace
• Hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
• Personal Bar Refrigerator
• Air-conditioned
• Welcome drinks
• Use of Facilities
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Use of TV Room
5,999 php net
Terrace Villa
• Good For 4 Persons
• 1 Queen-size bed
• 60 sqm. 
• 1 terrace
• Hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
• Personal Bar Refrigerator
• Air-conditioned
• Welcome drinks
• Use of Facilities
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Use of TV Room
11,500 php net
Garden Villa
• Good For 6 Persons
• 3 Queen-size bed
• 75 sqm. 
• 1 terrace
• Couch with table
• Hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
• Personal Bar Refrigerator
• Air-conditioned
• Welcome drinks
• Use of Facilities
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Use of TV Room
16,500 php net
Executive Villa
• Good For 6-8 Persons
• 3 Queen-size bed
• 90 sqm. 
• 1 terrace
• 1 jacuzzi
• 1 pocket garden
• Long table with benches
• Hot/cold water / bathtub / shower
• Personal Bar Refrigerator
• Air-conditioned
• Welcome drinks
• Use of Facilities
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Use of TV Room
27,500 php net
General Amenities •Pool Parking Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating Cinta Corito's Garden Map
Location
Room Comfort
Cleanliness
Service
Price