The natural surroundings at Angelica Beach Resort are undeniably beautiful, with lush trees and greenery creating a serene atmosphere. However, the accommodation was highly disappointing and far from what we expected, especially given the cost. The room was poorly maintained, with unchanged bedding, and the shower water appeared filthy and brown, making us uncomfortable about using it.
We were informed that a phone was available for assistance, but our calls went unanswered. Frustrated, we decided to check out early due to our dissatisfaction. When we reached the reception, there were no staff members available to assist us. After several attempts to call, we finally managed to flag down a staff member from a distance who reluctantly came to collect the key. This was particularly aggravating as we were in a rush to leave before the rain, knowing that the unpaved, narrow road would become muddy and even more dangerous, especially when two cars need to pass each other. It’s important to note that this place is only accessible by private car due to the undeveloped road.
Overall, the experience was deeply disappointing, especially for our mother, who was completely disgusted. For just an hour’s stay to have lunch we had brought with us as we were warned beforehand that the food at the resort wasn’t that good, we paid around 1,760 pesos, even after a senior citizen discount, which was far from worth it. The only redeeming quality was the natural environment, but even the beach was a letdown, as no one informed us when we were checking in that it was low tide and unsuitable for swimming.
In summary, while the setting is naturally beautiful, the accommodations and service are severely lacking, making it hard...
Read moreThe place is PARADISE. The drive is partly rough from Tandoc to Penitan, Siruma. There are incomplete roads so beware. The view along the way is amazing. I noticed that there are seldom jeepney or bus going to Siruma so if you opt to commute you will have a hard time going to the place. There is a pool for adult about 9 ft. deep with slide and a kiddie pool. The air is breezy at night and fresh by day. The hotel is quite distant from the beach so either you ride or opt to walk. The 1st floor of the inn has a dining hall, kitchen (where you can ask them to cook for you), a restroom and a store. The 2nd to 3rd floors are rooms with & without air conditioning. Each room has comfort room. We had to choose which room best suit us to our advantage. Btw, you need to have a reservation before coming for they have limited rooms. The entrance fee is P150.00. And the room is P3,000/night. The room has 2 queen size beds. We were 14 in our group (2 babies, 3 kids & 9 adults) and we shared in 1 room. They have cottages around the beach (but I don't know the rate) where you can set up your tents if you want to. There are lines of mahogany around which makes it refreshing to walk around. There are some sandbar (my FAVE! 😍) at the end of the resort. But beware of the current! The weather was PERFECT while we stay there. The beach is almost like the islands of Caramoan. The sand is very fine and white-like. The waves are minimal. The beach is still not yet crowded which makes it more serene. Overall, I rate it 5 because the beach is still virgin and the staff is accomodating regardless of the struggle of going there. Well, I will let the photos speak for itself. Hope this review...
Read more"a hidden paradise" - white sand, clean and pristine beach.
If you're looking for a quiet and peaceful place to relax by the beach then this is a place for you.
Be mindful, this place is pristine for a reason.
Be prepared for a challenging road ahead. There is a 2km off-road track before you reach the resort so make sure to bring vehicle with high ground clearance. Avoid going during rainy season as the road condition will be worse.
Make sure to bring food and drink as it could be quite expensive if you purchase thru their store. They also serve "paluto" but I skipped it as I heard it was quite pricey.
Do not expect too much with the accommodation. I booked the air-conditioned room by the beach and it was poorly maintained. Door knob was a challenge to lock/unlock, toilet seat was defective as well as the lavatory faucet. Although they offer kubo and tent pitching as well but don't expect too much with their common restrooms.
I drove 396km for a total of 12 hours to reach this place and it...
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