THE VIEW
Ahhh! The magnificent view at Puesto del Sol! Like I said, the resort’s main stunner is its view of the sunset. I can still remember our routine during afternoons at the resort: after a siesta nap, we put on our swimming attire and made sure to plunge into the infinity pool just before the sun sank behind the horizon. The vista of the romantic sundown at the resort is like a show that guests look forward to and each sunset we caught at the resort was nothing short of spectacular.
Afternoons at the infinity pool were the best
Magical Calatagan Sunset
Staying at Puesto del Sol is nothing short of relaxing. With its pretty little spots where you can enjoy complete stillness and gaze at the wonderful panorama of a rural sight, the sea, and the cloudscape, you will surely feel utterly renewed. In our case, we spent a copious amount of time lounging, talking, and reading by the pool and on the hammock.
Hammock nap, anyone?
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Although we mostly spent our time at the resort indulging in the resort’s breathtaking view and serene setting, there are other activities around the province, as well, for people who want to go around and experience adventure. Attractions, such as Burot Beach, Cape Santiago Lighthouse, and Museo Enrique Zobel are very accessible from Puesto del Sol. Lago de Oro is just a few minutes drive if you want to go wake boarding, too. If you want a guided tour, just let the management know and they can arrange it for you.
Burot Beach, Calatagan
SERVICE
What adds to the charm of Puesto del Sol is their unwavering dedication for personalized service. We felt right at home with the warm reception we received from the entire team of the resort. The owner, Rafael Calero, personally speaks with the guests. He really knows how to treat and entertain people – such a funny, witty man. His passion for great service transcends the work of his staff. Shout out to the ladies who mainly assisted us – Rizza, Jen, Marilyn, and Mila. Everyone made sure that we were comfortable and enjoying our stay.
Rafael Calero, Owner of Puesto del Sol
Casa Cecilia: A perfect nest for lovers
Puesto del Sol is surrounded by various flowering plants and lush greenery that are ultimately relaxing to the eye
The resort is also home to a dog, a guinea pig, and a cat
Puesto del Sol at night time
Whether you want a place where you can spend a romantic getaway with your loved one or where you and your family or friends can spend a weekend, rent your own puesto at Puesto del Sol and indulge in the relaxing atmosphere that the resort offers.
Puesto del Sol
Calatagan, Bagong Silang, Batangas
0915 988 8011
https://puestodelsol.ph/
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Hi Marinette! I have read and digested every word regarding your experience in staying at Puesto del Sol. After reading the whole article, my reactions varied from surprise, disbelief and utter confusion. Let me then share my side of the story on my 2 nights stay here just 2 months ago of which I had also recounted through TripAdvisor.
We were a group of 7 which made Casa Isabel the perfect villa to accommodate us. Yes, at that time, the said casa can comfortably fit 7 pax but upon browsing through Puesto del Sol’s more updated website, they cut it down to just six pax. I must agree that Casa Isabel’s indoors looked exactly what the website’s pics depicted. As good as the room looked though, it lacked in comfort. The casa’s air-conditioning unit was weak that we ended up asking for an electric fan to ease the feeling of being lightly toasted alive. Casa Isabel was quite a distance away from all the other casas and got its own outdoor dining area with two lounge chairs at the back that faced the plunge pool. We had our breakfasts and dinner served at the casa’s dining area but we’re careful in choosing which chairs to sit on for some were already rickety. Complimentary breakfast was limited (choices are hamsilog, longsilog, tocilog and hotsilog) while other dishes offered for lunch, snacks and dinner were ordinary both in look and taste. The outdoor kitchen area opposite the dining area was heavily worn-down but you can use it to cook your own meals but with a corkage fee of PHP1,500. Also, the wood on the nearby lounge chairs were chipped off causing light injury on my dad’s foot. With the plunge pool conveniently located just in front of Casa Isabel and with its depiction on the website, one would think that it was used exclusively for Casa Isabel guests. During our stay though, this notion was proved wrong as guests from other casas frolicked in the plunge pool. We approached Rizza and she did confirm to us that yes, plunge pool was open for all.
I strongly agree with you though that this resort’s trump card was its location that allowed guests to view perfect sunsets and the shimmering blue waters surrounding Calatagan. The exclusivity and charming look of the resort also helped made the place enticing to worn-out city dwellers who yearn for a more relaxed pace whilst experiencing a bit of paradise from nature. But with the worn-down facilities, inconsistent rules and slightly inefficient service of staff members (took too much time to respond to requests, left used dishes on lounge chairs in front of the infinity pool for a whole night and a consistent stoic staff member who took our orders) made the 3 days and 2 nights stay in the resort lackluster.