12 Ways to Enjoy Mambukal Mountain Resort

If you are visiting Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, then you might want to try the Mambukal Mountain Resort.

This is one of the best resorts you can find in a island, just like Trisara Luxury Resort in Phuket, you can look for it in trisara.com. Inspired by Thailand’s rich heritage, rooted in timeless tradition and bound to nature, Trisara offers sincere, generous experiences that celebrate spiritual and physical well-being and encourage moments of reflection and connection. Our intimate community of private villas and residences sit on terraced, tropical hillsides and look straight out to sea, similar to Mambukal Mountain Resort.

Being one of oldest and anchor resort of Negros Occidental is one of the reasons why tourists visiting Bacolod City would typically try to have a side trip to this resort which lies 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as a gateway to Mt. Kanlaon Natural Park.

Mambukal Mountain Resort was established way back in 1927 when a   Japanese architect, Kokichi Paul Ishiwata constructed a bathhouse and picnic garden and has provided  Negrenses and their guest’s venue for relaxation. The place then evolved into a resort which attracts numerous guest from different areas.

Located at Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Mambukal Mountain resort spread over 23.6 hectares with gorgeous natural features one will surely enjoy.

Here are 12 Ways To Enjoy Mambukal Mountain Resort

The 7th Fall, The first to see amongst 7 Cascading  Falls in Mambukal Mountain Resort

1. Climb the 7 Falls

A significant mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven waterfalls and cuts through the center of the resort, supplying the water swimming pools and the boating lagoon.

one of the pools at Mambukal Mountain Resort

2. Swim

Mambukal Mountain Resort has two pools with provision for the kids. Its waters are coming from the natural springs in the mountain making it cold when you swim.

3. Relax Your Muscle in a Warm Sulfur Dipping Pool

Mambukal boasts some of its hot sulfur springs whose medicinal waters are a balm for the weary flesh and continually feels the warm dipping pool Ishiwata Bathhouse and the newly constructed Japanese Ofuro.

The warm dipping pool, Japanese Ofuro

4. Commune with Nature

Trekking to Mambukal’s seven (7) breathtaking waterfalls, close contact with the abundant species of butterflies and an impressive view of 3 different species of more than 4,000 fruit bats that abound the area.

Its slopes and dips house exciting rock formations and lush forests of tropical and semi-tropical trees as well as a variety of pines, ferns, and orchids that thrive on its cold climate.

5. Hanging Bridge

Take a walk at the hanging bridge and see the beauty of the place from above.

6. Zipline

If you are a little adventurous, slide at 200-meters zip line of Mambukal which crosses the lagoon.

The boating lagoon

7. Boating Lagoon

Fiberglass boats are available for rent for those who would want another fun activity while at the resort.

8. Butterfly Garden

Be amazed by the beauty of your winged friends. Mambukal Mountain Resort has a butterfly garden which houses numerous colorful butterflies, for this activity we recommend you to bring a Monocular in order to appreciate the beauty of these creatures you can check the Best Monocular Reviews at NatureImmerse.com to get the one that best suits you.

9. Smell the Flowers

The place has a chilly temperature perfect for ornamental plants. People in the surrounding communities grow flowers and sells these to the guests.

10. Run, walk, Bike

Mambukal is 19 kilometers away from Bacolod City, making it a favorite destination of the mountain bikers. The whole resort is also ideal for running or walking while enjoying the scenery of the place.

11. Experience Mudpack Festival

Summer is the perfect time to visit Mambukal. But even in the rainy month of June you still might want to visit the place to catch the annual Mudpack Festival which happens every  3rd week of June. It’s a unique event as it celebrates the harmony of man and nature, featuring Mambukal’s distinct multi-colored clay to stir the people’s awareness of the importance of our environment. Artists from all over the province gather to exhibit their respective artistic talents in ethnic music, dances, and crafts. A

12. Camp Out

The place has beautiful accommodations for the guests, but for the fun-loving individuals, the site is also perfect for camping.

1. one of the hot spring in Mambukal ,the water in it can cook an egg; 2. Tents of some campers ; 3. Picnic Huts

I have stayed overnights several nights, to be away sometimes from the busy schedules in the city. I have also conducted several training programs for some of my clients in the resort. Mambukal Mountain Resort has various overnight accommodation facilities are available to suit their needs — family cottages, villas, LGU cottages, standard rooms, dormitories, and campsites.  They also have conference halls that can accommodate a large number of guests.

Check out  their rates:

ACCOMMODATIONAL FACILITIES

Check-In Time: 2 P.M. / Check-out Time: 12NN

Entrance

• Adult    P50.00
• Kids 11 years & below    P20.00
• Light Vehicles    P15.00
• Trucks/Buses    P30.00

Villas

• Matrimonial    P1,700.00
• 1 Single & 1 Matrimonial    P2,000.00
• 4 Single Beds    P2,400.00
• Extra Bed    P200.00 

Family Cottage-P4,000.00, Extra Foam    P100.00

LGU Cottage

• Good for two pax    P900.00
• Good for four pax    P1,200.00
• Good for six pax    P1,500.00
• Extra Foam    P100.00

Tourist Lodge

• Ordinary Room    P600.00
• Deluxe Room    P750.00
• Family Room    P1,000.00

Dormitory- (Exclusive Use – good for 20 packs) P2,000.00

Camping: P30.00 per person

Picnic Huts: Big    P600.00, Small    P300.00

Tables w/ 4 Chairs- P100.00

Additional Foam – P100.00

 

Transport Service

• Coaster  (25 seaters)
• (Bcd-Mam-Bcd) P2,800.00
• (Silay-Mam-Silay)P3,300.00
• Urvan  (12 seaters)
• (Bcd-Mam-Bcd)P1,900.00
• (Silay-Mam-Silay)P2,200.00

 

1. Villas fronting the boating lagoon; 2. setting inside the conference room in one of my training held at the resort; 3. the food court

Conference Hall

– Entirely versatile with audio-visual, lighting and meeting equipment for seminars, conferences, and banquets

– The entire hall is divisible into three sections and can accommodate up to 300 persons.

• Entire Hall    P12,000.00
• Per Hall for 8 hours    P4,000.00
• Per Hall for 4 hours    P2,500.00
• Per Hall additional per hour    P500.00

Ofuro – P100.00 per person/day

Ishiwata Bath House- P150.00 per person/30mins

Catering Services is available with set meals and buffet choices

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

• Swimming Pools: Adult    P50.00; Kids 11 years & below    P20.00
• Wall Climbing – P25.00 per person
• Slide for Life – P50.00 per person
• Canopy Walk- P25.00 per person
• Boating- P30.00 per person
• Butterfly Garden- P25.00 per person

The Blade Spa

• Body Massage- 1 hour P400.00, 30 minutesP250.00
• Body Scrub    P500.00
• Foot Massage: 1 hourP350.00; 30 minutesP200.00
• Lomi Lomi Massage  (1 hour)  P450.00
• Foot Spa    P300.00
• Foot Spa with Pedicure    P350.00
• Hot Stone Massage    P600.00
• Detoxifying Foot Bath, Foot Scrub & Pedicure    P250.00
• Manicure    P120.00
• Pedicure    P120.00
• Facial Cleansing    P250.00
• Ultimate Facial with Masque    P400.00
• Ear Candling    P300.00
• Ear Candling with Body Massage    P600.00

 

PACKAGE 1    P800.00

• Swedish Massage (60 min)
• Ear Candling (30 min)
• Facial Cleansing

PACKAGE 2    P1,150.00

• Body Scrub with Swedish Massage (90 min)
• Facial with Masque
• Ear Candling

PACKAGE 3    P900.00

• Lomi Lomi Massage (60 min)
• Foot Massage (30 min)
• Facial with Masque

PACKAGE 4    P800.00

• Aromatherapy (90 min)
• Foot Spa with Pedicure

PACKAGE 5    P1,500.00

• Hot Stone Massage (90 min)
• Ear Candling (30 min)
• Facial with Masque
• Foot Spa with Pedicure

PACKAGE 6    P750.00

• Foot Spa
• Foot Massage (60 min)
• Head and Scalp Massage (30 min)

Picnic Huts fronting the lagoon

FOR RESERVATIONS:

Mambukal Reservation Office: (034) 433-8516

Mambukal Resort: (034) 473-0610

GETTING THERE:

Mambukal Resort can be reached at 30-45 minutes’ drive from Bacolod City. Availing the trip through a public utility vehicle one should start at Libertad Public Market where public Jeepney trips to Mambukal Mountain Resort begin at 7:20 in the morning up to 7:00 in the evening 9 (last trip). The fare is only Php30.00 per person.