Benj Tupas

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Chateau Genevie Travel Guide

Hi there! πŸ‘‹ I'm Benj and welcome to another Philippines Travel Guide where I share budget-friendly guides on how to visit all 82 provinces of the Philippines!

In this guide, we will be exploring Chateau Genevie in the province of Laguna!

Summary

Chateau Genevie is a Bali-inspired private resort and event center located in Calamba City.


Itinerary:

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Ride the Calamba Laguna Bus from Jac Liner Buendia

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Lunch at Mr. Kimbob in SM Calamba

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Ride Grab to Chateau Genevie from SM Calamba

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Overnight at Chateau Genevie

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Floating Breakfast at Chateau Genevie

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Ride Grab to SM Calamba from Chateau Genevie

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Lunch at Kusina ni Gracia at the Foodcourt of SM Calamba

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Eat Dessert at Koomi SM Calamba

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Saint Rose Bus Terminal Back to Manila



The complete expenses breakdown are available at the end of this travel guide.

How to Get There?

🚌 Take the Calamba Laguna Bus at Jac Liner Terminal in Buendia

- Booking Grab or MoveIt is the easiest way to go to this terminal.

- Ask the conductor to drop you off at SM Calamba

- Duration: 1 Hour

- Fare: P125

Notes:

- Started at 08:00 AM. There's no need to wake up early, as the primary goal is to relax and enjoy this beautiful resort.

- Also, the check-in time is at 02:00 PM and Laguna is only an hour of bus ride away. You don't want to wait too long.


πŸ₯„ Lunch at Mr. Kimbob in SM Calamba

- From the bus drop-off point, take the overpass to cross the highway.

- Mr. Kimbob is the first food stall that will welcome you upon entering the mall.

- Sample Order: BBQ Samgyupsal (P185)

Notes:

- You can roam around and shop while waiting for the check-in time.

- You can ask Chateau Genevie to contact you if the room is already available or if you're allowed to use the amenities earlier.

- You can check in early if there are no guests the day before or if the guests check out earlier.


πŸš™ Grab to Chateau Genevie from SM Calamba

- Grab Fare: P198

- There are also tricycles outside for P100.

Resort Amenities and Activities

1. Floating Breakfast

β˜•οΈ Eat breakfast like you’re in Bali but near Metro Manila

πŸ₯„ The package comes with toasts, eggs, jams (strawberry, blueberry, and pineapple), butter, coffee, and house blend iced tea.

⛡️ The beautiful presentation is only P1,000 for 2 people.

πŸŒ• They also have an option for a floating candle light dinner. Perfect for a romantic meal with your partner.


2. Bali-Inspired Restaurant and Entertainment Room

Eat your food in 3 different ways:

🏘️ Bali-inspired Restaurant with Aircon

πŸ›– Bali-inspired Hut - P1,200 (food is priced separately)

πŸ›Ÿ Floating Breakfast - P1,000 (with food)

Sample Orders:

πŸ₯„ Snack: Nachos Special (P250) + House Blend Ice Tea (P150)

πŸ₯„ Dinner: Spanish Garlic Chicken (P380) + House Blend Ice Tea (P150)

πŸ₯„ Breakfast: Floating Breakfast (P1,000)

(Most servings are good for 2 to 3)

πŸŽ₯ You can watch a movie at their entertainment room and playroom for the kids after dinner and night swimming which I recommend. Free of charge! πŸ™Œ


3. Swimming Pool

πŸ›– Free and unlimited access when you book an accommodation

πŸ› They have a jacuzzi where you can relax and have drinks

πŸ‘Ά They a dedicated pool for kids


4. Take photos at their Bali-inspired gate


5. Themed Chalets

🌎 The rooms have globally-inspired themes: Europe, Africa, America, Antartica, Asia, and Australia.

πŸ–ΌοΈ The paintings and sheets are based on the theme. Really cool!

😍 The room comes with unlimited use of the swimming pool and the entertainment room. Breakfast is also included.

πŸ›– The rooms have clean bathrooms, a work table, a vanity table with lights (you'll feel like a celebrity), complete toiletries, a hair dryer, and bath robes. The bed sheets and towels smell really good.

🎟️ All for P5,000 to P5,500 per night depending on the size of the chalet.


6. Event Center and Function Halls

They also have facilities where you can host big events:

1. Large Pavilion - 250 persons

2. Medium Pavilion - 130 persons

3. Small Pavilion - 60 persons

4. Garden by the Pool

5. Secret Garden


πŸ₯Ή Check-out at 12:00 PM

Go Home

πŸš™ Grab to SM Calamba for P198


πŸ₯„ Lunch at Kusina ni Gracia at the Foodcourt of SM Calamba

Sample order: Lechon Belly + Sinigang set (P289)


πŸ₯„ Eat Dessert at Koomi SM Calamba

- Koomi is a yogurt drink and ice cream shop

- Sample order: Cheese Ube-be Froyo (P172)


Try to visit Lola Soap, a cute soap store inside the mall. Initially, I thought it was a pastry shop. πŸ˜†


🚌 Saint Rose Bus Terminal

- Go to the 2nd floor of SM Calamba, then take the food bridge going to this terminal.

- Premium bus: really comfortable and spacious recliner chairs with footrests, stow tables, and charging ports

- Destinations: One Ayala Terminal in Makati, BGC, Alabang, etc.

- Fair to Makati: P195

- Duration: 1 Hour

Expenses Breakdown

Total Expenses: P4,888


P2,750 - Room share

P125 - Bus to Calamba

P185 - Mr. Kimbob

P99 - Grab per person

P200 - Snack share

P265 - Dinner share

P500 - Floating breakfast share

P99 - Grab per person

P298 - Kusina ni Gracia

P172 - Koomi

P195 - Bus back to Manila

Thanks for reaching this far!

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Travel date: July 01 to 02, 2024