Phi-Phi Beach Resort, Morong, Bataan

 

It was last May 29, 2014 that we were finally set for our Family outing.  We were all first timers to our destination, Morong Bataan. 

Morong is the third class municipality of Bataan. It is 141 kilometers away from Metro Manila or roughly 3 hours travel time via EDSA, then SCTEX.

We left the house at 6:30 AM and reached the resort at Morong at half past nine o’clock.

On the way to Morong, at SCTEX, you can see beautiful landscapes of a true nature. Lush green fields, and mountains, you’ll feel very close to nature and until you reach the SBMA, when you reached SBMA you can see monkeys on the streets.  

 

Herewith are the costs of toll fees when going to Morong via SCTEX:
Balintawak exit – 45.00
Dau exit – 173.00
TIPO exit – 188.00
Subic exit – 22.00

Morong is roughly 30 minutes away from Subic.

We checked in at Phi Phi Beach Resort.  There are lots of beach resorts that I have considered and inquired. Others are quiet expensive and does not fit our budget.

So I ended up booking Phi Phi Beach Resort.

Contacting the resort and booking with them became easy because I got the owner’s contact number from the website (I think), and the owner, Mr. Nemi is the one I am sending my inquiries and my booking requests.

 

I initially booked for 3 Veranda Rooms for an over night which costs 2300 per night and it is good for double occupancy. However, my companions have agreed that we stay for 2 nights so I contacted Mr. Nemi and told him about our booking changes. I then booked for 1 Veranda room and 1 Terraza room, the Terraza room costs for 3500 per night.

It was only a week away when I made again another booking changes which is 2 veranda rooms. Mr. Nemi did not reply to me anymore, so I contacted the resort and I was informed that the booking changes that I wanted was already noted on my reservation. 

So, we got 2 veranda rooms for 2 nights. (sorry I was not able to take pictures of the room)

We arrived before 12:00 noon, and since there are few guests, we were allowed to check-in early. We ate our packed lunch and rest for awhile then we are off to go to have a mini-countryside tour.

We went to Pawikan Conservation Center, Bataan Technology Park Inc. (BTPI) or previously known as Philippine Refugee Processing Center (PRPC) and have our merienda/early dinner at the famous Loleng’s Hutieu-an  carinderia. (Please see separate blog on Philippine Refugee Processing Center)

 

The Phi-Phi Beach Resort has two areas. The one is on the beach front and the other is at the back of the resort across the street.

We stayed at one of the rooms at the back, the rooms across the street. The rooms beside the pool are good for a bigger group. At this side of the resort, there are two (2) pools, one for kids and one for adult, the adult pool is big, it is an Olympiad size pool based on the workers there. Sorry  I do not know how an Olympiad sized pool measures. =)

 

The pool area at the non-beach front of Phi-Phi Beach Resort.



 The adult pool is big enough, that it did not became crowded, or maybe because it was on a weekday. The water in the pool is not clear and the water seemed to be oily in the hair and even on the skin, thus we became wary that there is something in it. Anyway, we just ignored it after and just enjoyed the water in the pool and thanks to God that we did not get itched. Since it was on a weekday, there were only few guests, so we enjoyed the pool.

The adult pool

Veranda Rooms

Rooms near the obstacle course



 

 

The water in the pool is not clear and the water seemed to be oily in the hair and even on the skin, thus we became wary that there is something in it. Anyway, we just ignored it after and just enjoyed the water in the pool and thanks to God that we did not get itched. Since it was on a weekday, there were only few guests, so we enjoyed the pool.

On this side of the resort, there were also obstacle courses that guests can use for their team building activities.

 

There is also a place for a day tour that can accommodate big groups.

    

The entrance going to the front beach resort from the non beach front resort

The beach front resort is situated across the street where non beach front is located. The beach front rooms were more expensive than those non-beach front rooms.

 

There were also rooms in the same side of the resort but were not facing the beach. The access to the beach is easier. There are two (2) pools on the beach front resort. One for kids, and the other is for adults.

Rooms at the beach front side of the resort

There is a spacious parking lot but it got crowded on Saturday. So better come early if you plan to go on a weekend.

 

At the beachfront, there is the canteen, where you can order meals from their menu or you ask to cook for your food that you bought from the vendors at the shore for a minimal fee. If you find their food prices a bit expensive, you can go to the nearby carinderias outside the resort.

 

 

 

 

Yes, there are vendors of fresh seafoods like squid and different types of fish. These vendors caught these fishes from the ocean and sell it right away from the guests at the resorts. It was yummi, the fish tasted so fresh.

 

We were able to buy for squid at 150.00 pesos per kilo and yellow fin for120 pesos per kilo, and let the canteen grilled it for us for a price of 100 pesos per dish plus 50.00 pesos for the payment of onions and tomatoes which that were used for stuffing. 

 

The beach sand on that side of Morong is fine but it is color dark gray. The water is clear that’s why you can see the trash or garbage in the water. Yes, there are lots of it. Even on the shore, there are lots of garbage. We tried to swim but immediately got out of the water  because of too many garbage.

 

 

Despite of the untidy water, you can view a very beautiful sunset.

Overall, we enjoyed our 3D/2N stay, It is the company of family and friends whom you are with that makes your vacation enjoyable and worthwhile.

For your bookings and inquiries, you may visit their website at http://phiphibeachresorts.com/