We were looking for a perfect quick get away two months ago and found Cintai Coritos Garden on FB ads. After checking on reviews and other people post, we've decided to check for it, ourselves.
We went there in October and couldn't be happier to have felt and experience the Balinese inspired luxurious garden right at the very heart of Balete, Batangas. It is a paradise not too far from home and the place is absolutely Instagrammable!
BOOKING & RESERVATION
Since our travel falls on our daughter's examination week, we had to squeeze our time and took a day tour trip. Good thing, booking and reservation at Cintai Coritos were all hassle free (at least for me). I had no qualms about how they handled my quires and in a matter of one day I was able to secure our reservation with them.
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| They send this to my email together with a location map, other pertinent infos. and resort rules and regulations. |
TRAVEL TIME
From Sucat to Lipa it took us one and a half ride going to Cintai Coritos via SLEX - STAR tollway (no traffic at SLEX). We were able to find the place, 5 minutes after passing through Balete - Lipa Tolgate.
THE STAFF & FACILITIES
Upon entering, the guard courteously greeted us and requested for our reservation documents and ids. Then off we go passing through the slope pathways leading to the reservation area. Upon verification, we were invited next to their restaurant for a welcome drink.
Upon entering, the guard courteously greeted us and requested for our reservation documents and ids. Then off we go passing through the slope pathways leading to the reservation area. Upon verification, we were invited next to their restaurant for a welcome drink.
Like what I have mentioned earlier, the place has this Balinese feels. The gardens, the statue, the Balinese inspired architecture, the landscaping they were all picture perfect.
We've really enjoyed our time taking selfies and pictures all throughout the place, in almost every corner of it (haha).
It took us almost two hours of picture taking and stop when we started to feel a little tired on walking through the slopes (mountains)/ stairways across the whole resort.
This particular area in the resort is one of my favorite because of its lush green scenery and authentic pine trees all over the place. It felt like I'm in a different country.
We've really enjoyed our time taking selfies and pictures all throughout the place, in almost every corner of it (haha).
It took us almost two hours of picture taking and stop when we started to feel a little tired on walking through the slopes (mountains)/ stairways across the whole resort.
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| It was like an excursion for us to be honest. |
This particular area in the resort is one of my favorite because of its lush green scenery and authentic pine trees all over the place. It felt like I'm in a different country.
And because it is all natural, expect to see (farm) animals roaming around and their you know.. (excuse me po..hehe) but it's all good (organic). Also do bring or apply insect repellent lotion or sprays given that there are lots of trees and plants in the garden, maybe untouched habitat in the long stretch of the garden, so better to be safe and sure.
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| Pools from different areas at the garden. |
They also got plenty of pools which I lost track in counting. But they are all functional and beautiful/clean (except of course for some fresh fallen leaves or flowers).
So yes, we can't wait to take a dip on the pool so we decided to freshen up.
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| Clear waters at Cintai Coritos Garden Resort |
A much anticipated kind of relaxation.
This pool was huge and it was located in the middle of the resort and this is where we've stayed. We've got to enjoy the whole of it alone, all by ourselves.
There were other clients that day but either they go there for pictorial session or just to avail the lunch buffet.
THE LUNCH IS SERVED
There were other clients that day but either they go there for pictorial session or just to avail the lunch buffet.
THE LUNCH IS SERVED
Can I just say that with all the restaurants serving Filipino food (based on those I already tried that is), Cintai serves the best tasting food so far. Seriously! you may say, according to my taste buds..well maybe... but it was my first time to finished all plates in one sitting as in ubos kung pwede nga lang mang-hingi pa eh hahaha... my goodness! They're all good.
There was nothing extraordinary on the menu, hindi rin ako gutom that day. In fact it was all Filipino food being served to us and I have eaten those many times before but I can highly recommend the taste of these food at Cintai particularly their lunch. It was splendid!
There was nothing extraordinary on the menu, hindi rin ako gutom that day. In fact it was all Filipino food being served to us and I have eaten those many times before but I can highly recommend the taste of these food at Cintai particularly their lunch. It was splendid!
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| Picture - picture muna bago lafang... hehehe |
- A closer look... Ayan medyo tatakamin ko pa po kayo ha... hehehe
After our lunch, nagpa- baba muna ng kain then picture picture ulit at konting tambay. Then we decided to go back at the pool area to take a dip. After around three pm, we've received a text message that we need to go back home because our girl was looking for us and the weather was not so inviting. I think a tropical storm risk was all over the news that afternoon. So we check out earlier than 4 pm and was not able to take the pm snacks.
Anyways, we were so happy that we took a quick escape at Cintai Coritos Garden. We had a refreshing and worth it day tour trip. Hopefully we can go back soon and stay there much longer.
Anyways, we were so happy that we took a quick escape at Cintai Coritos Garden. We had a refreshing and worth it day tour trip. Hopefully we can go back soon and stay there much longer.
I wish to go back soon and oh! I definitely recommend this place for everyone to experience as well. A perfect place for a quick escape from the city and find some quiet time that you all need.