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.