MAMBUKAL RESORT, NEGROS (ON A CHEAPER NOTE)

Every destination awes me with fascination because of its surprising beauty yet to be discovered. What impresses me more is how affordable these places are. Yet, some people are not aware that these tourist spots actually exists.

And so, I found myself traveling back to Mambukal Resort. I have been here a couple of times and the place keeps on improving every time I’m here for some silent refuge from the city pollution.

Mambukal Mountain Resort is located in Murcia, Negros Occidental. Considered as the gateway to Mt. Kanlaon, it is approximately 1,200 feet above sea level. From its interiors, the area exudes a traditional Japanese hot spring you normally see in anime or Japanese traditional movies. From a little research, I have known that the place was developed by a Japanese Architect named Kokichi Paul Ishiwata.

It is quite disappointing to discover that my camera lost most of its memory. Dozen of Mambukal photos erased. Now, I have to grab some photos from Mambukal Resorts’s website just to complete this blog post. These are the photos of the rooms in the resort. Yep, these are what you will expect to cater you when you reach the site.

Photo credits: www.mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph 

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

How to get there

From Iloilo:

lFor a cheaper route, go to Dumangas port and take a Ro-Ro from Dumangas to Bacolod City. Fare is at P60.00

lFrom the port, take a tricycle bound to SM City Bacolod

lYou can take a jeep there going to Libertad Terminal

lRide a bus going straight to mambukal. Fare is at P35.00

Lounge and wait for the sunset at the lagoon dock

What to do there: 

1. Go on a mountain hike for some sight seeing

2. Enjoy the cold mountain breeze

3. Take a dip at their hot spring

4. Do the seven waterfalls hike

Grab a beer and wait for the sun to set

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Photo credits: mambukalresort.negros-occ.gov.ph

Fare	105.00(one way)	Php 210
Entrance fee		Php 50.00
Food	(Depends on appetite)	Php 250
Accomodation	Good for 4	Php 600
Total		Php 1110

You can check out more detailed rates here.

We went on the seven waterfalls hike but ended up on the 6^th since we are running out of time. But that’s ok. I am not really a fan of hiking though. hahaha

Ghad. To think this was only three months ago. Where did that body go? LoL

The resort is mostly fully booked for foreigners. You might want to book a room in advance. Just call or get it touch with their reservation office.

MAMBUKAL RESORT OFFICE

2f Northwing, Old Capitol Bldg.

Bacolod City

(034) 433-8516

(034) 709 0990

I’m really upset with all those photos gone on the drain. So maybe I should go back again next week. What do you think?

I have more beachventures to share soon. For now, let me discover some nice beach jewels of the Philippines!

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Have fun!