DAY 2 - Patio Rizal Hotel, Lucban, Quezon

Day 2 - May 24, 2013 (Friday)

Pico de Loro, Hamilo Coast - Lucban, Quezon - Pagsanjan, Laguna Series

Patio Rizal Hotel, Lucban, Quezon


The original plan was to stay at Hamilo Coast for 2 nights. But long hours of driving gave us the idea that we can indeed explore Calabarzon if we'll just keep on moving. So just before reaching Pico de Loro at Hamilo Coast (because the road just seemed so never ending), I made some googling of the contact number of Patio Rizal Hotel and made a reservation for 2pax for tomorrow. Luckily, there's still a standard room available and my reservation was taken despite the reservation fee required I read over the net. Prior to this birthday road trip,  I have already made some research and learnt that I have few hotels/lodgings to choose over in Lucban, Quezon. I have already decided if ever we'll need to stop at Lucban because the original plan was just to stop over and head directly to Pagsanjan from Hamilo Coast, we will stay at Patio Rizal Hotel.


The Hotel is at the Center of the Town Proper and across the Municipality. 

Kinda old but clean

The lobby

Rooms are just at the 2nd floor

The hallway

Classic TV :)

Tiny bathroom but just okay

The Hotel has 20 Rooms for its different types:
Standard Room (for 2 Persons only)
Superior Room (for 2 - 4 Persons)
Deluxe Room (for 2 - 4 Persons)

Premier Room (for 2 - 4 Person)

Room rates as follows:

ROOM TYPE	ROOM RATES (Lean Season)	ROOM RATES (Holy Week, Pahiyas, December)
Standard Room	1,600.00	2,100.00
Superior Room	2,100.00	2,600.00
Deluxe Room	2,600.00	3,100.00
Premier Suite Room	3,100.00	3,600.00
VIP Suite	5,800.00	6,500.00

*Additional Php 500.00 - 700.00 on Regular Rates during the month of HOLY WEEK, PAHIYAS FESTIVAL and DECEMBER.


Extra Bed 500.00 (P400.00 if lean season)
• All Rates are inclusive of 5% Service Charge.
• With Complimentary Breakfast for two at Alejo Bar & Restaurant.
• Check-in time – 2:00 pm / Check-out time – 12:00 noon.
• Maximum of four (4) adults in a room, except Standard Rooms.
• No additional charge for children 7 years old and below when sharing a room with parents or guardians.
• Reservation Fee PHP 500.00 (Non-Refundable)
• All rates are subjects to change without prior notice.

All Rates are quoted in Philippine currency Rates are inclusive of 12% VAT and Government tax.
For Inquiries and Reservation:
Contact us at (042) 540-2107 – (042) 540-2112
09165906286 / 09237344173 / patiorizal@yahoo.com
77 Quezon Avenue, Lucban, Quezon

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DAY 1: Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas

Day 1 - May 23, 2013 (Thursday) 

"Puzzle Mansion, Tagaytay City - Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas - Lucban, Quezon - Pagsanjan, Laguna" Series

Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast

The orangy road kept me entertained all throughout the trip. And the many familiar  resorts (Canyon Cove, Tali Beach) made me reminiscent of offsites from years back!

Finally few minutes before noon and we reached the Myna cluster of the Pico de Loro at Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas. (So hungry by now to take pix of Chimmy :()

The unit was huge and very nice :) No pix though to respect the unit's owner privacy :)

After consuming our packed lunch :) we headed to the Country Club for registration so we can use the amenities as member's guests.

Both of us were caught off guard that today's still peak season. We were expecting to pay only P500.00 each. 

The cash card pre-loaded with P1,000.00.

Now we can swim :)

Infinity pool 

We didn't swim yet but decided to visit the Beach Club first to check for ourseves if we'd love the sands or the chlorine :)

We asked the tram driver if there are other places to visit other than the beach club. He brought us to the Chapel.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel -

"Designed by renowned architect Carlos Arnaiz, the St. Therese of the Child Jesus Chapel is perched on a hill overlooking the coast and offers a stunning view of Pico de Loro Cove. Catholic Mass is celebrated at the Chapel every Sunday at 11:00 a.m" - http://www.picodeloroclub.com/pico-de-loro-cove/chapel

Welcomed by the sunset -

Follow the trail beside the chapel to reach the Beach Club -

Yellow alert that day -

A lot of beach-bummers despite it being a Thursday -

There's also a pool by the beach.

We decided to do the laps at the Country  Club's Infinity pool :)  

The country club was already closed when dinner time came. So we headed to the nearby Pico Sands Hotel (walking distance from the Country Club) only to be told they do not honor the cash card. 

No choice so we headed back to the beach club to take our dinner at the Sun Coral Cafe.

Prices are more reasonable compared to Pico Sands Hotel. No reason not to zero out our cash card:)

Our dinner - Chicken Pork Adobo (CPA) with kangkong and boiled egg. Good to Share @ P330.00!

Dessert - Ube Langka Turon @ P90.00.

It's dark when we finished eating. Time to go back to our condo and have my birthday toast! Yay!!!

GETTING THERE:

DIRECTIONS from Manila to Pico de Loro:

1. Take SLEX (Southbound) headed toward Laguna.

2. Take the STA. ROSA EXIT and turn right after the toll booth. Follow the road all the way to Tagaytay City.
    a.  Alternatively, you may choose to take the ETON EXIT (after STA. ROSA EXIT).

3. Once you're along Aguinaldo Highway in Tagaytay City, you will pass:
    a. Josephine’s Restaurant
    b. Taal Vista Hotel

4. When you reach the Junction of Balayan (Caltex Station at the Right), turn right again to go to Nasugbu. (You will pass Central Azucarera de Don Pedro on your left side)

5. When you reach the Shell Gas Station (Left side), turn right to go to the Nasugbu Town Proper.

6. Go straight until you reach the road that will take you uphill. You will pass by the “Brgy Wawa” arch and the following developments:

Canyon Cove
Kawayan Cove
Terazzas de Punta Fuego
Tali Beach Club
Peninsula de Punta Fuego
7. Go further uphill until you reach Pico de Loro by following the yellow signage of “Hamilo Coast”

Next post: 
Sidetrips at Nagcarlan and Liliw

Kamay ni Hesus, Lucban, Quezon

Pagsanjan Falls

DAY 2: Underground Cemetery at Nagcarlan, Laguna

Day 2 - May 24, 2013 (Friday) 

"Puzzle Mansion, Tagaytay City - Pico de Loro Cove at Hamilo Coast, Nasugbu, Batangas - Lucban, Quezon - Pagsanjan, Laguna" Series

Underground Cemetery at Nagcarlan, Laguna

It was a never ending road.

Passed by San Pablo Church without meaning to. "At the end of the road, make a u-turn", says Chimmy. Aint we lost now?

Well, it's okay. Maybe we need divine intervention now to find the right path :)

Until finally, we have reached our destination - the Nagcarlan Undeground Cemetery.

Years ago when I went here together with my CVX teammates, we weren't able to go inside. Now I have the chance :)

The stairs leading underground -

Inside was too eerie for Alol but its so small, it aint that much scary for me. I managed to quickly take a few shots.

After a  brief photo-ops, we hit the road again for Liliw.

DAY 2: Breakfast at Antonio's, Tagaytay City

We were supposed to stay at Hamilo Coast for 2 nights but decided that there's much more to see hitting the road than inside this enclave of a man-made paradise :)

We left early to head to Quezon. Chimmy said it will be a 159km drive today! Whhww!

Even though we had a breakfast already before leaving Hamilo Coast, we cannot resist dropping by Breakfast at Antonio's.

Enough space to park Chimmy.

Inside -

Cute chambermaid outfit -

Alol's refillable brewed coffee @ P180. I loved using muscovado for my coffee!

Hot choco for the birthday girl :) Petite @ P70.00.

Ham and cheese omelette with what's that as toppings? (@P375 - 3 eggs served with hash brown, whole wheat/panini/banana bread, and baked beans)

Alol, the sick girl, had a fresh corned beef. (@P400 - served with 2 eggs done anyway you want with hash brown/sauteed scallop potato, garlic rice with baked beans) 

Interesting "NOTICE" posted in the girls' restroom -

Tidy shop -

Then it's time to hit the road again :) 99.3 km more!

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Map & Directions

Antonio’s is located at Purok 138, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay City, Batangas, Philippines

For inquiries, please call +63 (917) 899.2866 or
+63 (918) 899.2866.

Breakfast at Antonio’s is located along Aguinaldo Highway, Barangay Bagong Tubig, Tagaytay City, Batangas, Philippines

For inquiries, please call +63 (46) 413.0738

The Grill by Antonio’s is located at One Destination, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City, Batangas, Philippines

For inquiries, please call +63 (46) 483.4847

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Hours & Dress Code

Breakfast at Antonio’s is open everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We serve our all day breakfast and grazing menus from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Service is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Breakfast at Antonio’s is available for unique, private events. Reservations for private events can be made one year in advance from the calendar date. For private event inquiries, please call +63 (917) 899.2866 or send us your online reservation form.

Breakfast at Antonio’s dress code is casual.

For inquiries, please call +63 (46) 413.0738.