Mambukal Hot Spring Resort is one of the top destinations to visit near Bacolod, Negros Occidental. We, Travel Tripsters, know that there's no need to convince anyone in including in your Bacolod itinerary.
Upon entry, you will be charges for entrance fee and parking fee.
Gate entrance per head is:
a. Adult: 50 php
b. Children: 20 php
Parking fee per vehicle is:
a. Light Vehicle: 15 php
b. Trucks and/or Buses: 30 php
There are so many things you can do at this 23.6 hectares government-run mountain resort. Some decide to have an overnight stay here while some decide a day tour or even just a half day is enough.
Top Ten Things You Can Do at Mambukal Resort
To help you decide your length of stay, we
Travel Tripsters shall orient you with the top 10 things you can do during your visit at Mambukal Hot Spring Resort.
1. Bat Watching and Bird Watching
Bat Watching and Bird Watching are free activities you can enjoy at Mambukal Resort.
Mambukal has several species that are protected by the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act (Republic Act No. 9147).
Among the bats (also called "flying fox") species in Mambukal bat sanctuary are:
a. Golden-Crowned Flying Fox (
Acerodon
Jubatus) - this is the world's largest bat specie and is only found in Mambukal resort!
b. Large Flying Fox (
Pteropus vampyrus)
c. Common Island Flying Fox (
Pteropus hypomelanus)
Among the birds in the area are:
a. Spotted Wood-Kingfishers(
Actenoides lindsayi)
b. Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher (
Ceyx margarethae)
c. Black-belted Flowerpecker or Visayan Flowerpecker (
Dicaeum haematostictum)
2. Kayak in the Boat Lagoon
The boat lagoon is serene and scenic. You can rent a kayak for 50 php/15 minutes.
Although it is a lagoon, the water here isn't really encapsulated.
The excess goes back to the spring.
3. Explore the Butterfly Garden
Just opposite the boat lagoon is the butterfly garden which opens at 9 am. The entrance fee is only 50 php so why not spend your 20 minutes or so for an education and photography session there?
4. Take Amazing Photos
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| Bench by the Boat Lagoon |
There are lots of photograph sites around
Mambukal Resort.
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| Picket Fences By the LGU Cottages |
You just have to explore and you'll be amazed at what you can find.
5. Pamper at Blade Spa
For as low as 450 php, you can get a body massage at the
Blade Spa. It offers cottage services until 10 pm. If you intend to go there to avail its services, it is open from 10 am to 10 pm.
6. Eat Your Hearts Out
With so many activities in a spacious 23.6 hectare area, we're sure that you will need to eat to replenish your energy. There are many options when it comes to food in
Mambukal Resort.
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| Spring Crossing Short Cut to the Food Court |
a. Food Court
Hear the beautiful sound f the spring while you dine at the food court. From the parking area, you could take the short cut stone steps and cross the spring towards the
Food Court. But, if the spring flow is too strong, we suggest you take the official route.
There are many establsihments offering local dishes and fruit shakes at the
Food Court.
We heard the best there is
Enting's but unfortunately, only
Tita Ed's was available during our time of visit.
The
Food Court looks hygenic.
You can even wash your hands here.
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| Chicken Inasal |
The food doesn't stand out but if since we're hungry, we try not to be choosy.
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| Avocado Shake |
Shakes are just okay too.
b. Grill
You can also just bring your raw ingredients and some charcoal and grill you own food. Mambukal Resort does not charge any additional corkage when you bring food or drinks.
c. Picnic
You can rent a picnic hut (300 php for a small hut and 600 php for a big hut) where you can enjoy your packed meals.
7. Reach the 7 Waterfalls
Because the the 7 waterfalls of
Mambukal Resort, it's best to visit this place on summer time because they don't allow you to trek up during hard rains since it it is prone to landslide.
There are two ways to go up and down the 7 waterwalls:
a. Trekking
b. Take the
habal-habal or riding on the back of a motorcycle (50 php/person one-way)
You can choose to mix them up depending on your preference. Either way, you are advised to hire a guide (guide fee is around 200 php). The trek to the 1st waterfall is one hour.
Waterfall Tariffs as Follows:
1st - 100 php
2nd - 150 php
3rd - 200 php
6th - 250 php
7th - 300 php
The first six waterfalls are less than 15 minutes apart. While, the 6th to the7th waterfall takes around around an hour apart.
The 4th waterfall is technically the real waterfall. While the 6th waterfall, is the best for experience because you can dive into a 14-feet deep pool. The 7th waterfall is a natural 4-5 feet pool where you can swim. You can easily reach this by
habal-habal.
8. Detoxify with a Sulfur Bath
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| Warm Sulfur Dipping Pool |
If you prefer warm pools, you have two choices:
a.
Warm Sulfur Dipping Pool - which is the most crowded warm pool because it charges a lower rate:
i. Adult: 50 php
ii. Kids: 20 php
You can avail of the lockers for free upon paying for your entrance fee. The sign says that this closes every Tuesday for maintenance but we were there on Tuesday but it was open.
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| Japanese Ofuro |
b.
Japanese Ofuro - we preferred the
Japanese Ofuro which is still public but has less people because of the hotter temperature, no kids provision and higher rates:
i. Adults - 100 php
If you're lucky like us, you can even enjoy it by yourselves. The hot spring water is flowing: in from the higher point and out on the other end.
But, if you prefer privacy, there is the
Ishiwata Bath House which was developed by a Japanese architect named Kokichi Paul Ishiwata in 1927.
Unfortunately, because of the heavy rain, we weren't able to check that place out.
The rate here is at 150 php/30 minutes.
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| Swimming Pool |
If you can't stand the heat but want to enjoy the same sulfur minerals from the spring water (with a mix of chlorine), Mambukal Resort also has a swimming pool with kids provision. The rate is the same as the Warm Dipping Pool:
i. Adult: 50 php
ii. Kids: 20 php
9. Be Adventurous with Outdoor Activities
For those who prefer some adrenaline rush or a sight from great heights, you can avail of these outdoor activities:
i. Wall climbing - 25 php
ii. Canopy Walk - 50 php
iii. Slide for Life (200-meter long zip line) - 100 php/2 Trips
10. Relax and Stay for the Night
There are many accommodation options at Mambukal Resort but we don't highly recommend this since almost every review we encumbered were dissatisfied with the maintenance of the place. Check in time is standard 2 pm and check out time is standard at 12 pm. Choices as follows:
a. Camping - For as low as 30 php/person, you can camp and enjoy the natural sounds of nature while you sleep.
b. Dormitory - For a big group of 20, you can rent the dormitory for 2,000 php/person
c. Villas
i. Matrimonial - 1,700 php
ii. 1 Single & 1 Matrimonial - 2,000 php
iii. 4 Single Beds P2,400.00
iv. Extra Bed P200.00
d. Family Cottage - 4,000 php
e. LGU Cottage - good for:
i. 2 - 900 php
ii. 4 - 1,200 php
iii. 6 - 1,500.00 php
f. Tourist Lodge Rooms:
i. Ordinary - 600 php
ii. Deluxe - 750 php
iii. Family - 1,000 php
Accommodations require reservations and 50% down payment so make sure you contact any of their offices at
Mambukal Reservation Office
Gatuslao Street, Bacolod City
Tel. No. (634) 709-0990 | Telefax (634) 433-8516
Mobile No. 09082712174
Email: mambukal@negros-occ.gov.ph
Mambukal Resort
Tel. No. (634) 7100-800 | Telefax (634) 7100-80
Overall, we
Travel Tripsters, hope you can now plan ahead for your visit at Mambukal Hot Spring Resort. We find this a must and affordable stop for your
Negros Occidental trip especially if you're coming from
Bacolod because it is only a 45-minute jeepney ride away.
| Mambukal Hot Spring Resort |
| Address |
Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental Philippines |
| Budget Per Person |
Swimming Pool
*Adult - 50 php
Kids 11 years & below - Php20.00
Light Vehicles - Php15.00
Trucks/Buses - Php30.00
Ofuro - P100.00 per person/day
Ishiwata Bath House - P150.00 per person/30mins |
Mambukal Hot Spring Resort Map |
| Payment Options |
Cash
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| Operating Hours |
Monday to Sunday:
(Maintenance on Tuesdays)
8:30 am-11:30am
1:30 pm-4:30 pm |
| Reservation Required |
No (only for accomodation) |
| Contact |
(634) 7100-800
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