H2.0: The Matabungkay Beach Resort Re-Launch Party 2015

Every 70s baby would not have missed Matabungkay in their lifetime… and I bet everyone has their own childhood memories of it as their favorite summer destination… I remember spending every summer at the Matabungkay Beach Resort with my family and after more than 10 years ---- it’s definitely great to be back.

Legend has it that Matabungkay was discovered by Germans in the early 1950s who were looking for a go-to paradise near the bustling Manila as slowly it gained fame and was known as the it destination in Southern Luzon.

Today, Matabungkay may not be as famous as it was before but seeing it for the first time after more than a decade has surely convinced me that it still offers an unwinding space…. Infact, much better NOW because of its restored facilities which is bigger and better than ever.

Lucky me to have hosted The H2.0 Matabungkay Re-Launch Party last April 11, 2015 and to tell you frankly, I was really surprised to see how the facilities were much more accommodating, a lot more amusing and without a doubt, a resort that is family oriented.

Upon arriving we were escorted to drop our things in our room which happen to be the biggest suite they have in the resort. As we enter our ‘Calatagan Suite’, we were amazed of how big and how beach-y the ambiance is c”,) (excuse me for the word beach-y for its beach feel…hehehe). 

dining area at our suite

our door room....welcome to Calatagan Suite

isn't it so enticing to just stay in the room?

The interiors is just awesome and made it perfect for us (me and my boyfriend Ian) to really relax despite that its a working weekend for me (because I had to host for its re-launch party that night and run back to Manila asap to host for show).

Then we had to eat late lunch while I was getting my script done for that night…and since the easiest way to a man’s heart is his stomach, my man couldn’t lie about how he enjoyed the food but was too shy to order for some more. Everything we tried  from lunch to dinner to our breakfast the following day was certainly pleasant & flavorful… my favorite was their halo halo (for a self-confessed sweet tooth like me, I just couldn’t resist it).

din din with the bloggers

That night, I hosted for the official re-launch party of Matabungkay Beach Resort and was so happy to have met its very down-to-earth, beautiful and enthusiastic owner, Ms Charlie Leviste Antonio. The resort also invited well-known DJ Galo Marquez to spin good music for the crowd, sponsored by Tanduay Distellery Inc and part of their program was getting to know more about the re-styled resort, the launch of their newest pool and not to miss their exciting games.

DJ Galo in the house

with Ms Charlie Leviste Antonio (owner)

with Ian chilling out c",)

Here are some information about the Matabungkay Beach Resort: 
- It has been in the industry for 33 years
- Has 5 types of rooms: Deluxe Room, Deluxe Suite, Family Room, Superior Family and their Beachside Villa
- Has 4 dining areas
- Has 2 function rooms
- Has 3 pools
- 1 spa area
- 1 salon area
- Has team building facilities  and other recreational activities including their famous FLOATING BALSA (which is my childhood favorite)

their newly launched pool

For more information you can visit their website at www.matabungkaybeachhotel.com

In my short stay I must say: I SHALL RETURN! One night is definitely not enough to explore the many things to do at Matabungkay Beach Resort. There’s even a lot more to it than I can write about and it’s for you to rediscover this ‘IT’ place to be this summer.

*** Thank you to Ms Henrytte Guidangen (for making sure we had the best short but sweet stay), Jeoff Solas (together with the entire Bloggers United) and Ms. Charlie Leviste Antonio… and oh, my travel & adventure partner/boyfriend/best friend, Ian Camara for accompanying me on my working weekend***