PUNTA RIVIERA RESORT
Brgy. Ilog Malino, Patar Beach, Bolinao, Pangasinan
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Punta Riviera Del Mar Resort is reachable by land transport and is four to five hours away from Manila. Travelers can take Five Star and Victory Liner buses and travel from Manila to Bolinao either from the Pasay bus station near the airport or Cubao along EDSA. Overseas guests visiting the Philippines for the first time are recommended to take car with a driver. You can hire from one of the resort’s reputable firms at Manila or Clark Airports.
Other local attractions that are 20 to 40 minutes away from the resort includes Patar-White Sands Beach, Cape Bolinao Beach, Underground Caves, Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (built by the Americans in 1903), Santiago Island, and of course, the Hundred Islands National Park.
Where the river meets the sea
Punta Riviera Resort is often times dubbed as the “Pride of Bolinao” as it is one of the biggest and best tourist spots and must-visit destinatiosn in the area. The resort is strikingly beautiful and as you enter, you are greeted by a flurry of coconut trees swinging by the fresh sea breeze that the coastline of Bolinao is known for.
It is a majestic sight to see since just beyond the coast are reefs that are visible to the eye. On a bright and sunny day, there is nothing better than sitting back and just relaxing and taking in the natural beauty the resort has to offer.
Punta Riviera Resort was built in 2006 by Dr. Ian McFeat-Smith and his lovely Ilocana wife, Aileen Respicio. Originally planned as their retirement home, Aileen had bigger plans for the area as it was a great opportunity to create something much greater for people to experience because of the stunning features of Bolinao. As a way to preserve the natural beauty of the island, Punta Riviera Resort is dedicated to being environment friendly and pushes for sustainable development. The resort has installed solar panels in their newer buildings to make sure that their power consumption is reduced to a minimum and for them to maximize the island’s renewable resources.
They also practice proper segregation of their garbage as well as recycling whenever possible. Punta Riviera Resort also helps and contributes to the developing communities in the area by providing help in the form of training and education as well as employing students who are properly trained with a wide array of skills.
European getaway
To match the natural beauty and splendor of the Bolinao coastline, Punta Riviera Resort has an astonishing and equally beautiful layout. Guests will be in awe of the flat-topped Mediterranean Style villas and cabanas that instantly transport you to the coast of Italy or Greece. The villas and cabanas are built in a special U-shape design with a seaward-facing landscape garden in the middle that really gives you the feel of an unmatched paradise.
Punta Riviera Resort has up to 12 room types, all varying in design and capacity: Riviera, Sunset, La Marea, La Breeza, Villa La Marea, La Marea Deluxe, La Punta Suite, Familiar Room 20, Familia Room 4, Tia Marea, El Grande, and Tio Pepe. Guests have several options to pick depending on the number of people. If you are going solo or a couple, there is the Riviera room type. If you are a family of five to six, there is Villa La Marea or the La Punta Suite. And if you are a big group ranging from 10 to 20 persons, there is the Tia Marea, El Grande, and Tio Pepe.
All the room types come with their own private bathroom with hot and cold shower, though some bathrooms run on solar water heating which require you to run-off the cold water for a while. Rooms are also air-conditioned. Select rooms also have cooking facilities, and for additional charge, you can also request for cooking amenities. There are also designated areas and facilities around the resort where you can cook at a small cost.
All room plans come with light Pinoy Breakfast, which can be upgraded to American Breakfast for additional charges. Room plans also entitle guests to exclusive free access to the resort’s assortment of swimming pools, 30 minutes of kayaking, access to the pool table, and table tennis. All rooms also come with free WiFi Access.
Infinite facilities and possibilities
Because of the vast and sheer size of Punta Riviera Resort, they have dozens of facilities and activities that guests can partake of. When it comes to dining options, there are several places where guests can dine at. There is Beach Dining if you want to have a nice feast by the beach. There is also the Pavilion Restaurant if you want a more open air feel. There is also Rotisserie, which has live entertainment to keep you company while you dine on scrumptious food. You can also try the newly opened Don Quixote Bar and Safari Grill Restaurant. Whichever place you decide to eat at, you are assured that every dish is made with the freshest ingredients as most of the food is sourced within the resort especially the seafood.
The resort has several pools around including a stunning infinity pool. You also have access to the very fine white sand beach. If you need to relax or unwind, there is also the Riverside Spa where you can avail of spa treatments and massages. Punta Riviera’s free Range Farm is also open for tours, and the resort also offers a five-day guided tour of the area.
When you choose to stay in Punta Riviera Resort in Bolinao, you are opening yourself up to a number of experiences and activities. Set in a lush and beautiful landscape with plenty of activities and facilities to keep you company, this resort is the ultimate choice if you want a beach getaway like no other in Pangasinan. And in the end, you will surely keep coming back for more and more. (Show More) (Show Less)