After an afternoon at Mambukal Resort, we headed off to Punta Bulata Beach Resort in the municipality of Cauayan the next day.
And since it was our second time around, we were more confident going there unlike before where we had a not so good experience with the resort directions while having an almost empty gas tank. This time, we reserved two hotel rooms and one beach house via phone the day before, and thankfully they accepted us on their guest list even without downpayment since we came back from Mambukal after office hours already. You can read about our first Punta Bulata experience on these previous posts:
The Punta Bulata experience: The different colors of sunset
The Punta Bulata experience: Sky, sea and sand
The Punta Bulata experience: Going there
Getting off the highway, we turned right on a road just before the bridge. A yellow sign read “Punta Bulata White Beach Resort – 4 km” plus contact numbers and an arrow pointing right. We went through the same route as before, passing by some rural houses, rice fields and carabaos along the way, until we reached a secluded rough road amidst thick trees that looked like it’s leading to nowhere. The first time we drove through it March of last year, we were a bit worried since there were no road signs or directions pointing to the resort. We mentioned this to the resort owner who that time entertained us before we headed home. Mom suggested that they put a sign informing incoming guests how many kilometers left before reaching the resort or which direction to take. So it was reassuring the second time we went through that road as we saw some signs, though not that prominent but their presence assured us that we’re on the right track.
Here are some information and tips I’d like to share for those who plan on going to Punta Bulata:
1. Make your reservation as early as possible. We missed having Room 1 in their hotel which has a nice view of the pool. I was late by just few hours when I called up their office and the staff informed me that a couple just reserved it. Another room with a relaxing view is Room 21 overlooking the pool with a balcony that opens to the sea.
2. Leave home early since it will be a long journey, about four hours from Bacolod (this includes stopping by the roadside for fruits and snacks).
3. Fill up your tank with enough fuel beforehand as there are no gasoline stations after Kabankalan. What we did was fill up our van at the Petron gasoline station in Kabankalan while stopping at nearby Jollibee for some burgers and drinks.
4. Bring food, drinks and toys for the trip especially if you have kids. They can easily get restless and bored along the way. Thankfully most of the kids slept during the trip and they had fun watching the local scenery – sugarcane fields, carabaos, trucks and other interesting roadside views.
To be continued: More Punta Bulata information and tips on next post
wow, that was a great suggestion you gave to the resort, indeed, when we went there few years back, there was no sign at all, it would be good to know it is easier to find it now. i now which town is it we usually stop on the way back home to buy fish and oysters, at really good price and very fresh.
forgot to add, went to your other two posts, you have great pictures, i too love the sunset, and in my experience, i think our sunset there provides a lot more drama, very pretty.
Betchai:
Well, the signs are not really that big enough, but at least the resort made an effort. I think you meant Hinigaran, where you can buy fresh oysters. I also like Kabankalan, it’s more progressive than the other municipalities we passed by. They also made efforts to beautify some parts of the highway with blooms.
Thanks for the compliment. Sunset lover gid ta.
hi!
do you already have a tour package?
like a 3D/2N accomodation at Punta Balata white beach resort including exploration at Danjugan Island (with other activities like snorkeling, etc.)?
we are planning to come over at Punta Balata by March 16, 2010.
do you also have a booking office here in manila?
thank so much.
hope to hear from you.
more power!
yours,
Jc Castro
Hi Jc,
You can inquire from Punta Bulata resort office about tour package. You can get more info and their contact numbers here > http://www.happysteps.net/2009/01/22/punta-bulata-beach-resort-information-and-tips-part-2/
Happy travels!
Carey
It sounds like a great getaway! I’m in need of a beach vacation!