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La Vista Highlands Mountain Resort
(Re-Post BY HAPPYSTEPS TRAVEL BLOG – JANUARY 14, 2012)
View from the entry steps showing the mid-level section of the resort.
With such breathtaking mountain scene, what more could you ask for?
One of the advantages of bringing your own private vehicle for holiday travel is flexibility of schedule and spontaneity in your trip itinerary. After staying overnight at San Carlos City, we were getting ready for the long drive along the mountains of Don Salvador Benedicto in the afternoon to head straight to Bacolod. But mom had other plans as well. She suggested we drop by the newly opened La Vista Highlands, it’s that eye-catching resort that we’re always curious about every time we travel to and from San Carlos via the Don Salvador Benedicto route. Dad, was a bit hesitant because it was getting late in the afternoon and the van was acting-up, but we finally decided to check it out for few minutes before heading to Bacolod.
This is the dream house of Architect Albert Garbanzos overlooking his resort,
the La Vista Highlands.
the La Vista Highlands.
Architect Garbanzos designed the whole complex, including his beautiful residence situated at the top, overlooking the resort buildings and cottages. The parking area is a bit cramped and could be tricky for drivers though. I hope the owner could address this by building a better parking area that can accomodate more guests. Anyway, we wasted no time in exploring the place.
The resort is built on sloping terrain and composed of different levels. The upper level is where the Ridge Villas are located. the mid-level section, which is actually below the gate entrance level, is where most of the resort's major amenities are, such as the two pools, conference room, dining areas and lounges. On the lowest level, are the garden Villas, each unit can accomodate an average of 8 persons.
A welcome... and a warning.
The steps leading down to where the action is.
Just be careful with your steps and heed the warning sign that says,
“Floors slippery when wet!”
These tables (with Balinese umbrella) are great for couples and small groups.
Ridge Villas
overlooking the swimming pool and picnic cabanas
overlooking the swimming pool and picnic cabanas
Heated Jacuzzi
which can accommodate up to 20 persons
Vista Resto Lounge
Garden Villas
Steps leading down to the Garden Villas
Let’s see what’s inside…
Private lounge-veranda
at the back
Rules for the resort guests
We left the resort after an hour (few minutes wasn't enough). Thanks to one of the resort staff for showing us the Garden Villas and other areas of the resort. We could have checked out the matrimonial suite and family suites at the Ridge Villas section but we were running late and the skies looked gloomy already.
We left the resort after an hour (few minutes wasn't enough). Thanks to one of the resort staff for showing us the Garden Villas and other areas of the resort. We could have checked out the matrimonial suite and family suites at the Ridge Villas section but we were running late and the skies looked gloomy already.
Resort Rates
Here are the tariff rates (as advertised on the resort flyers)
Entrance (which includes use of swimming pool):
Php100 per adult / Php50 per children
Picnic Cabanas (with dining table and chairs for 6):
Php800 per slot / Php50 per additional chair
Balinese (with dining table and chairs for 4):
Php500 per umbrella / Php50 per additional chair
Heated Jacuzzi (for 8 to 20 persons):
Php150 per person for maximum 3 hours use / Php100 per additional hour
Ridge Villas
Matrimonial Suite (Twin-sharing):
Php3000 / Additional Php800 per person
Php3000 / Additional Php800 per person
Family Suite 1 (3-person capacity):
Php4000 / Additional Php800 per person
Family Suite 2 (5-person capacity):
Php6000 / Additional Php800 per person
Garden Villas
Garden Villas 1 to 4 (8-person capacity):
Php1000 per person / Additional Php800 per person
Php1000 per person / Additional Php800 per person
Garden Villa 5 (9-person capacity):
Php1000 per person / Additional Php800 per person
Room rates include Set Breakfast and free use of Swimming Pool.
Additional persons are provided with hotel-quality folding beds, beddings and toiletries.
Check in at 2:00PM
Check out at 12:00 NN
Late check out charge: Php200 per hour
Bringing of drinks/beverages, cooking and grilling are not allowed.
Food corkage (for food brought in) will be Php300 per dish.
The rooms are designed in Contemporary-Asian style with private lounge-veranda overlooking scenic views of Mount Marapara and Mount Kanlaon.
Aside from the orthopaedic beds and hot & cold pressurized rain shower, rooms come with personal ref, LCD cable TV, private dining, room service, intercom, toiletries and other amenities.
The Vista Resto Lounge provides guests with an extensive selection of food and drinks.
Contact Details
Reservations: 09497073383 / 09216124597
Email: highlandsprosperidad@yahoo.com
9 Comments
Yup, very soon! (smile)
And we at La Vista, are very excited to share with all of you our latest offering, too! :-)