Pahabol sa summer: Princess del Leonor Resort Hotel Kiamba

Summer is basically from april to may. And June is pahabol sa summer. Hehehe. 

Since June 12 is a holiday, my friends and I decided to spend it at Macalipay beach resort aka Princess del Leonor hotel resort, Kiamba, Sarangani Province (which is just 1-2 hours away from General Santos City). 

During the trip, I really have high expectations of the beach scenery and the resort because of the pictures I have seen in their facebook page. However, when we got there it was so crowded. As such, the already hot temperature, coupled with the number of people plus the not so well ventilated area of the cottages (which are situated very near each other), made me disappointed with the place. Also, their comfort/shower rooms are few (I think I waited for an hour just to relieve myself). 

Moreover, the beach area is not clean. There are a lot of things which cluttered the shore and the water has a lot of floating trash. (I think it is because of its proximity to the residence of the locals). Which is why, I strongly suggest that the management should resolve these concerns since the guests are also here for the beach and its activites like the banana boat and flying fish (I did not like the thought of falling in the water with those"yellow submarines" floating about harhar).

Still, it does have a saving grace. And it is its hotel and pool area which are very clean, elegant,and inviting. 

If asked if I will come back here? I'd say maybe if it is improved. 

How to get there: 

From bulaong terminal general santos you can ride a van bound for kiamba, sarangani province. Just tell the driver that your stop is at Princess del Leonor.

Water Gran Summer 2015

        Summer: Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets warmer. Drinks get colder. Music gets louder. Nights get longer. Life gets better.

— Unknown



This summer, our company held its annual summer outing at watergran resort located at barangay bawing, general santos city.  

Although I don't recommend that you swim in the sea (the water is oily since it is near a ship yard) nor walk barefoot in the beach (there are shards of glass, various pieces of metals & other debris), the place is still nice and wonderfully landscaped. Also, the swimming pools are flowing and the mini manmade falls is just great (the management does not scold you if you perched atop the stone for picture taking or enjoying the fall of the waterat your back hehe). Furthermore, they also have mini fishponds and videoke (3 songs for 5php) to sing your heart out.
Added to that, he place is not noisy and not bustling with so much people. Since it is  sort of  an exclusive style, you have to have first paid a reservation fee since walk ins are not allowed. Moreover, they do not allow bringing softdrinks otherwise a corkage fee of 150/case is chargedAlso, the restrooms are passable  in a sense that you have to choose the cubicles wisely since they are not all functioning (and no warning is posted at the door) and some locks are broken. And by the way, the cottages are sort of dilapidated especially the screened ones which are sort of horror looking. But those which are near the pool area are okay.All in all, if asked if i will go back to this place for the summer, i would still say yes. Their pool is really nice and if there are more people to share the required entrance fee, then the cost is reasonable.

How to get there:You can ride a tricycle from kimble plaza to water gran. The price is usually 30-50 php for a chartered ride(pakyawan). Their rates:Entrance fees Daytime minimum rate 1,800php for 30 persons. If above, 60 per head Overnight minimum rate 2,550php for 30 persons. If above 85 per head
Open cottages ranged from 400-1,350Airconditioned cottages ranged from 1,200-1,600 phpThey also have a dormitory room which is 350/head for a minimum of 10 persons