Top 15 Reasons Why You Should Chose El Masfino Hotel & Resort in San Rafael Bulacan

Just an hour and half further north from Metro Manila is El Masfino Hotel & Resort.  It is located in Coral na Bato, San Rafael, Bulacan inside Royal Northwoods Golf and Residential Estates and El Masfino Country Club.   It used to be a private luxury hotel and resort but now it is open to public.

Let me give you my top 10 reasons why you should chose to go to El Masfino Hotel & Resort among all other options.


1. Reasonable Day Tour Rates
El Masino's day tour packages is as low as 200 php per person.

2. Friendly Staff

The staffs are friendly and happy to serve.

3. Spacious and Beautiful Interiors

Aside from being spacious, the interiors are sophisticated.  This is from the lounge area.

4. Refreshing Lush Greens

Free yourself from the city smog and enjoy the beautiful landscapes as your breath fresh air at El Masfino.

See how well maintained the it is.  There are so many places where you can take your time to relax and meditate.

You can sit and read a book by this man-made pond.

If you're into photography, there are lots of opportunities to practice.

Among all the shots I took, this is my favorite.  What do you think?

Here's a quick tour of our caddy ride around the place.

 5. Luxurious Accommodation

With only 20 rooms and with luxury room rates, El Masfino Hotel guarantees its guest with a comfortable privacy.

During our stay, it was very quiet and peaceful.

Deluxe Room

The room is very clean.

The snack bar is complete with  kettle, utensils and fridge.

Our terrace had a nice view of the lush greens surrounding the pool.

The rest room is very spacious. 

I like that the floors are anti-slip.

Suite Room

6. Long Jogging Trail

You can wake up early in the morning and jog at their long trail.  For sure you will enjoy the scene.

7. Free Cart Ride

Although walking is healthy, you can also opt to ride by cart to different parts of the place.

7. You Can Sing Your Heart Out

You can sing your heart out and have some fun with your companions at their Videoke Room.

8. Lots of Pool Actitivies

For real swimmers, they have a lap pool.  For those who want to have some water fun, they have a wave pool, raging river and pool side basket.

They have a kiddie pool area that is only 2 feet with splashing fountain.

You can also rent native hunts (cabanas).  There re also shower areas.

9. Forest-Like Picnic Area

After a swim, it is a perfect idea to grill some barbecue at their barbecue grill area and eat in this cool and shaded area.

10. Kiddie Playground

Whether you are a kid or kid at heart, here's a kiddie playground for you.  Parents can leave their kids here as they prepare meals or take a stroll.

11. You Can Rent a Dune and Buggy Trail

You can rent a bike or dune buggy as an excellent group outdoor activities.

12. Play Volleyball

Test team coordination by having a friendly game of volleyball.  This is great for team building.

13. Conquer the Obstacle Course

For corporate outings and other team building activities, they have an extensive obstalce course.

These look easy but its quite challenging.

THe courses will test your balance, stamina, intelligence, team work and more.

I bet it's a fulfilling feeling when you reach the finish point.

14. Play Golf

If you know a member of the Royal Northwoods and El Masfino Country Club, you can play golf.

Some members actually opt to stay at El Masfino for convenience too.

They have an 18-hole golf course.

15. Sports and Souveneir Shops

Thinking of last minute shopping, they have sport and souveneir shops within the compound.  Some of the items were on sale when I checked.

So there you have it, my top 15 reasons to stay at El Masfino Hotel and Resort.  

El Masfino Hotel & Resort
Hotel Address	Coral na Bato, San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines
Contact	(632) 542-9537 | 542-9150	Reservation Required	Yes
Payment Options	Cash	Public Transport	Bus, Tricycle
Room Types	Room Amenities		Price
Deluxe Room	• Good For 2 Persons • 2 Queen-size bed • Hot/cold water /shower • 24 hrs. cable TV / In-house movie channels • Air-conditioned • Safety deposit box • Free Wifi • Mini ref. • With free breakfast		5,124 php
General Amenities	•Pool	Parking	Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating		El Masfino Hotel & Resort Map
Location	★★★
Room Comfort	★★★★
Cleanliness	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★

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Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar of Bagac Bataan: Heritage Tour and Photo Tips (Part 1)

Whether you're interested in architecture, history, Spanish era gossips or taking Instagrammable photos, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a must visit.

We availed of their Heritage Tour.  They offer different packages depending on your preference. 

Package and Inclusions	Price
Welcome drink 30 minutes to 1 hour guided Heritage walking tour Entrance fee and use of beach area Vicinity map Cold towel All taxes and service charges	1,500 php
Walking tour River cruise Kalesa ride Access to Hotel De Oriente Family lunch	2,000 php
County shuttle (Pickup: 8am and Departure: 4pm) Walking tour River cruise Kalesa ride Access to Hotel De Oriente Family lunch	3,000 php

 We availed of the package for 1,500 php. 

 Registration

There are lots of sights and sceneries there so we got to view a lot before we even reached the Casa New Manila Quezon City for registration.

You can recognize Casa New Manila Quezon City with these statues on the outside.

 While our booking was being verified.  We took the chance to gaze on the balcony for this view.

Morning Tour

We picked up our tour guide at Accessoria 2 along La Puesta Del Sol.

La Puesta Del Sol is what Binondo should have been if it was not destroyed by World War II.

There's a tram way in the middle of the street.

At the back is the La Ronda De Estero De Binondo where you can watch the Balsas pass by.

There's a pathway leading to Casa Irosin, Casa Balanga and Casa Gapan.

Another path way leads to Plaza Marcelino.

Along the way, you can see that some parts are still being constructed.  While we were there, some lamp posts are broken and the pool area is unfinished.

I imagine the place being stunning at night with the lamps but it will also require more photography gears to capture.

We were also able to view some of their amenities and private casas.  See Part 2.

So if you want to have Instagrammable photos, here are my photography tips.

1. Wear proper clothes. 

• If you want to include yourself in the photo.  It is better if you could match your attire with the atmosphere.  If you're visiting on a summer day morning like we did where the sun is scorching hot, bring a hat or umbrella, shades and comfortable clothes and foot wear.

2. Take your time.

•  Take your time to observe.  Look at the environment on a big picture aspect.  Best to take photos in landscape and panoramic mode.  If you can't take good pictures while on a tour, allocate some free time to take photos after.

3. Bring the proper gear.

• If you're going during day time, you can be assured of good lighting as long as it's sunny.  If you're spending the night, best to bring a tripod or a good camera for night shots.

 4. Observe the source of light.

• If you're visiting during the day time, the strong light source will also produce evident shadows so pay attention.

5. Have fun and be creative.

•  Have fun and be creative with your shots.  There are tons of opportunity to be creative and create your unique shot that sets yours apart from the many visitors. 

There you have it!  We Travel Tripsters hope you enjoy your visit at Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar too.

See Out Top 10 Things to Do in Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar (Part 2) there.

Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar
Address	Brgy. Ibaba, Bagac, Bataan, 2107, Philippines
Budget Per Person for Heritage Tour	1,500-3,000 php	Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar Map
Payment Options	Cash
Operating Hours	Monday to Sunday: (even holidays) 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Reservation Required	No (Encouraged)
Contact	(632) 332-5286 / 877-4501 / 332-5338 / 355-3032 | (63917) 872-9361

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