Blue Skies washed with bright tropical light . Crisp and clean air. Cool waters and refreshing greens all around. Nature created Punta Baluarte . We enhanced it only for you. It's the perfect place you've always imagined it to be. Where you can soothe your body and set your spirits soaring.

Situated along the coastline of Calatagan. Batangas, Punta Baluarte is a pleasant 2-1/2 hours drive (subject to traffic conditions) south from Metro Manila, passing through towns, plantations, and open fields. There are two alternative routes to Batangas - via South Superhighway through the Sta. Rosa Exit or via Coastal Road, then on to the scenic Tagaytay. From Tagaytay, drive down towards the Sugar Central junction in Nasugbu then proceed to the town of Lian. Continue through Calatagan until you reach Punta Baluarte which is nestled throughout sprawling hillsides, overlooking Balayan Bay and the South China Sea.

Punta Express Rate.

Pick-up / drop-off points of our Punta Express
is at the HOTEL INTER-CONTINENTAL , MANILA main driveway
located at # 1 Ayala Avenue cor. EDSA - Makati. Departure time from Makati
is still at 7:30 AM while departure from the resort is at 1:00 PM
for return to Hotel Inter-Continental Manila. Only one departure to/from Manila shall be maintained.

FACT SHEET:

LOCATION:
Situated along the coastline of Calatagan, Batangas, Punta Baluarte is a pleasant 2 1/2 hours drive (subject to traffic conditions) south from Metro Manila, passing through towns, plantations, and open fields. There are two alternative routes to Batangas via South Superhighway through the Sta. Rosa Exit, or via Coastal Road, then on to the scenic Tagaytay. From Tagaytay, drive down towards the Sugar Central Junction in Nasugbu then proceed to the town of Lian. Continue through Calatagan until you reach Punta Baluarte which is nestled throughout sprawling hillsides, overlooking Balayan Bay and the South China Sea.

GUESTROOMS:
The resort has 104 spacious guestrooms and suites which are air conditioned. Select from our native style Nipa Bungalows, Cabanas, Beach Houses, Sunrise or Hilltop rooms, or perhaps the Bicol Suite . All accommodations are equipped with telephone, color TV with 24 cable channels, minibar, and in-room safes in selected guestrooms. Enjoy spectacular water views or natural greenery which is in abundance throughout the resort.

RESTAURANT & BARS :
Pagapas Cafe -- overlooking Balayan Bay, is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and offers a wide selection of local and international favorites for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Poolside Bars -- open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

BANQUETS AND MEETING FACILITIES :
Seven (7) air-conditioned function rooms are available to cater to out-of-town company meetings, seminars, workshops, or social gatherings. Audio-visual equipment and other support facilities are on hand. Groups of 20 to 350 can be accommodated depending on requirements and venue selection.

SPORTS AND RECREATION:

• Salt and fresh water swimming pools -- open from 7:00 am- 7:00 pm.
• Two all-weather tennis courts -- open from 6:00 am- 10:00 pm
• Horseback riding -- stables open from 7:30 am to 10:30 am and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Bike Rentals
• Golf : Registered guests can arrange for a round of golf at the Calatagan Golf Club. The 18-hole golf course is designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

CALATAGAN GOLF CLUB RATES
FOR PUNTA BALUARTE REGISTERED GUEST

I. Weekends (Saturdays/Sundays/Regional or National Holidays)

   18-Holes: PhP 1,500 (US$58) + 10% VAT = PhP 1,650 (US$64) NETT/person
    9-Holes : PhP 750 (US$29) + 10% VAT = PhP 825 (US$32) NETT/person

Conditions:

• The above discounted green fees to be paid by Punta Baluarte registered guest who are non-members of Calatagan Golf Club.
• Weekend tee-off time will be anytime after 10 AM, subject to confirmation by the Club
  Tickets for green fees will be sold to a maximum of fifty (50) persons per day.
• Tickets can be purchased at the Front Office Cashier on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Tickets cannot be purchased in advance. Ticket must be purchased on the day they plan to play golf.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice upon discretion of the management of the Golf Club

II. Weekdays (Mondays to Fridays, provided not a holiday)

   18-Holes: PhP 800 (US$31) + 10% VAT = PhP 880 (US$34) NETT/person
    9-Holes : PhP 400 (US$16) + 10% VAT = PhP 440 (US$17) NETT/person

Conditions:

• The above discounted green fees to be paid by Punta Baluarte registered guest who are non-members of Calatagan Golf Club.
• Weekend tee-off time will be anytime after 6 AM, subject to confirmation by the Club.
• Tickets for green fees will be sold to a maximum of eighty (80) persons per day.
• Tickets can be purchased at the Front Office Cashier on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Tickets cannot be purchased in advance. Ticket must be purchased on the day they plan to play golf.
• Rates are subject to change without prior notice upon discretion of the management to the Golf Club.

CALATAGAN GOLF CLUB RATES FOR 1997

I. Weekends (Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays)

   18-Holes: PhP 1,500 (US$58)
     9-Holes: PhP 750 (US$29)
* Green Fees are subject to 10% VAT.

II. Weekends (Mondays to Fridays, provided not a holiday)

   18-Holes: PhP 800 (US$31)
     9-Holes: PhP 400 (US$16)
* Green Fees are subject to 10% VAT.

* Prices plus 10% VAT (except Caddy Fee)
* Price subject to change without prior

Aqua sports -- managed by concessionaire:

• Game Room -- open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays, and 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekends
• Outdoor Games -- biking, basketball, volleyball, target shooting, and pre-arranged obstacle course
• In-house Movies- available daily as per schedule
• Jogging Trail -- a 2-km. stretch Calachuchi Drive for health buffs
• Trekking -- leisure walks around the resort's landscape and scenic routes
• Children's Village -- playground for kids, open 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Other Services:

• Laundry Services available daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Handicapped Room -- an airconditioned Nipa Bungalow specially designed for handicapped individuals
• Safety Deposit Boxes -- for rooms without in-room safes, deposit boxes are available free of charge at the Front Office Cashier
• Baby Sitting Services -- This can be pre-arranged with our Housekeeping Office at minimal charges.
• Gift & Sundry Shop -- The Islands Store is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Pocketbooks, cigarettes, chocolates, souvenirs, T-shirts, and casual outfits are available.
• Massage Service -- 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Shuttle Service -- Jeepneys shuttle guests within resort grounds 24 hours daily.
• Transportation -- Punta Express from Makati to the resort and back available, charged per person.
• Business Center -- Photocopy, fax transmission, equipment rentals, etc. available through Front Office.

General Information:

• Check-in time is 12:00 nn onwards; check-out time is 11:00 am.
• Electric current is 220 volts, 60 mhz in all rooms.. Stand-by emergency generators available.
• Major credit cards accepted- Amex, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Bankard, Far East Card, Diners, Unicard, BPI Express, RCBC.

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Economy accommodation on the beach. Good spacious rooms with all the facilities required.

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