Las Palmas Resort wingding!!!! June 2011

Place:  Las Palmas Resort. A mountain View Resort and Restaurant

           Tala, Barangay Boalan, Zamboanga City

Date: June 25, 2011

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Approximately about 10 kilometers from downtown Zamboanga and another 3 kilometers from the national highway is the resort named, Las Palmas Resort. This resort is located uphill of Barangay Boalan and I believe you won’t get lost as signage’s were seen along the road.  A budding resort that has just recently opened early this year and me and my friends went out and tried to check out their amenities that day. Evidently, the resort has just started its operation because a few constructions of additional facilities were seen around. As told, the zipline will be operational next month and it would cost you Php150. It was like maybe roughly around 50 meters stretch from the top. Exciting it may seem but I think it would be too brief that I will start to feel the thrill of the ride after I reached the ground.

On the entrance, guests will be notified of few restrictions by the on-guard and the entrance fee. They prohibit use of liquors inside and bringing of outside foods. Php 20 for the entrance and additional Php50 for use of swimming pool for adults and if ever you brought along your kids, they will be charged php30.  But entrance will be picked out from the charges if you dined in their restaurant no less than Php1000. 

On their pool. Nothing exciting seen with the pool as what my friends have said. It was just a plain simple swimming pool like the usual resort we visited with a depth variation (2ft, 3ft, 4ft, and 5ft). But the water was clear and clean and what I love was the fact that it has no strong chlorine smell. They do also have a kiddie pool adjacent to the main pool. 

Main Pool

What I love about this resort is their breath taking view of the mountain ridges north of Barangay Boalan. The viewing deck on the upper portion of the restaurant had a picturesque scene of the place. The place was cool and serene, perfect for an escape from hassle city life. I also love the site of birds (Kingfisher as what Mae said) diving with us on the pool.

Inside the restaurant

On their restaurant. Their restaurant is clean and screened. Free wifi can be access inside and commendable nice furniture. The food was served hot but waiting time is way too long. Maybe a tip to those who want to be here, place your order as soon as you arrived or give them a call so by the time you arrived, foods are ready. The taste was good and I love the chicken Kare-Kare and pancit canton for a substantial reasonable amount.

Time to eat

Bilao

screened restaurant

panoramic view of the restaurant from above

On their comfort room. Their comfort rooms were clean and a commendable good supply of water.

There were other attractions noted in the resort. One is the tennis court adjoining the restaurant. You can also opt for renting their mountain bike. Or maybe just relax and hear the water flowing from their man made mini pond near their gazebo. Kids can also have their swing and seesaw seen near the entrance. You can also opt for an overnight stay on their rooms or rent an exclusive lodge inside the resort.

Main drawback. I did not only notice this but we all did notice the fact that flies were everywhere. Probably because of proximity with the chicken poultry south and a considerable distance from the lumbangan dumpsite north.

Recommendation. It is still worth to revisit especially if their zipline is operational. Ciao!!!

Till next tripping!!!!
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