Phillip's Sanctuary — Hotel in Luzon

Place is really nice and secluded. It's perfect for disconnecting and unwinding. Property is huge but a lot of the facilities need improving as they are either old or worn down. The restroom by the club house was quite smelly and the shower /water had very low pressure which made it hard to use. There was also a mysterious case of underpants in the restroom (probably left behind by a guest?). 😳😬🤦🏻‍♀️ A lot of the activities we expected to do (kayaking, fishing, etc) were not available due to pandemic. I just wish this was mentioned when i asked during booking to save me from disappointment. The only thing you can do there now is go around the property, look at the animals (mostly chickens, some ostriches, a horse, some ducks, bunnies, etc) and the plants, basically be surrounded by nature, and swim in the pool. Oh and they had ATVs for rent but idk if it's worth it when you're just going around the property with nothing much to see, really. There's also a lot of bugs but they do warn you about that. Overall, still enjoyed...

I recently had a frustrating experience using booking apps, particularly with Agoda. I booked a stay at a property called Cabin in the Sanctuary, only to find out that upon arrival, the property was fully booked and could not accommodate my reservation.This situation highlights a significant issue in the way booking apps operate. It seems there is a lack of proper coordination between these platforms and the properties themselves. When I made my reservation, I expected that the system would reflect real-time availability. Instead, I was left without a place to stay, which disrupted my travel plans and caused unnecessary stress.While I appreciate that Agoda offered a full refund and some compensation in the form of AgodaCash, the initial inconvenience cannot be overlooked. The reliability of booking apps hinges on accurate listings and seamless communication with the properties. Unfortunately, this experience has made me cautious about using these services...

If you are a nature lover, you'll definitely love this place. There is a trail, enjoy the nature while walking. You can also see some plants here. Some are very rare. Actually , I saw a "miracle fruit", that iw what they call it. That is my first time to see that kind. The tree is kinda low, medyo kasingtaas ko lang ang puno nya. The fruit itself is like coconut fruit, parang buko talaga na nasa puno ng kasoy. haha..I also saw "passion fruit". Rare talaga. Lots of dragonfruits there, love it.. and of course my favorite "marang". I saw wild plants na sobrang gaganda. Pwedeng magcamp don. Good for teambuilding na din and there are activities. I enjoyed...