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Lounging at Infinity: Day Tour at Vista Tala Resort, Bataan

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Like every city dweller, I’m always on the lookout for that quiet location I can escape from on weekends. I just found one after a friend and I went on a day tour at Vista Tala Resort and Recreational Park in Bataan.

Vista Tala Resort has been a much-talked about topic in local travel groups, getting a thousand shares per post. However, few people had actually been here. It is famous for 3 things:

  • Pools facing a great mountain view
  • Cheap day tour rate at P600 per person
  • Near Manila, about 2.5-3 hours of commute time

I wasn’t really expecting to be amazed because I’ve seen a few people who exaggerate their travel experiences to up their social media game. Still, I wanted to see this for myself… and yes, maybe do a little bit of pictorial.

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After seeing Vista Tala Resort in person, here’s my verdict: It is worth the hype.

Our day tour at Vista Tala Resort

My good friend Chup and I visited here on a weekday. Except in the morning when there was a small group in the pool area, we had the place to ourselves.

Vista Resort is located on top of a mountain in Barangay Tala, about 15 minutes away from the mountain. As such, it’s cold in the resort, but not as chilly as in Tagaytay. The whole resort faces the top of Mount Natib, giving it a great mountain view and a luxurious tropical feel.

Mountain view in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Mountain view in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Grounds of Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Cottages in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Outdoor cottages.
Pool in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan

We rented an outdoor cottage beside the pools. Splashing around and then looking at the foggy mountain top was relaxing. It was also a great location for shooting IG photos, if you’re into that. We spent most of the day swimming and chatting.

Katherine in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Katherine in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Vista Tala Resort day tour
Katherine in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan

Even the restaurant was great. There’s an alfresco area, where you can see more of the forest trees and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Restaurant in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan

Chup was so happy with our find that she kept saying she didn’t want to leave.

I think part of the reason we enjoyed our stay here is that we visited on a weekday. There are three outdoor pools open for day tour guests, which is fine by itself. However, I think the pool area is too small to accommodate guests on weekends given that most rooms are booked or during peak seasons.

Perhaps the main attraction of Vista Tala Resort is its tropical mountain ambiance, not the pools facing the mountain landscape.

If there’s anything I would suggest as an improvement, it’s adding a hot pool. That would be perfect.

About Vista Tala Resort, Bataan

Sky view of Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Sky view of Vista Tala Resort. (Photo credit to Vista Tala Resort and Recreational Park)
Pool area in Vista Tala Resort, Bataan
Pool area. (Photo credit to Vista Tala Resort and Recreational Park)

Vista Tala Resort and Recreational Park is a mountainview resort located in Orani, Bataan. It offers a variety of accommodations, from a dormitory-style barkada room to villas with Jacuzzi.

How to get to Vista Tala Resort

Here are commute directions to Vista Tala Resort:

  • Ride a bus en route to Mariveles, Bataan. There are bus terminals in Cubao and Pasay. Fare is about P180 per person. Get off at the town of Orani.
  • Just across Petron gas station is a queue of tricycles that can take you to the resort for P150 per way.

To get back to the town center, simply ask the resort’s receptionist to call a tricycle for you.

Resort facilities

Here are the amenities in Vista Tala Resort you can enjoy:

  • Infinity pool
  • Jacuzzi pool
  • Bubble pool
  • Restaurant & bar

Aside from swimming, there are other things to do in Vista Tala Resort.

  • Body massage: P500/hour
  • Use of KTV room: P700/hour, good for 8 persons (P400 consumable for food and drinks)
  • Billiards: P150/hour
  • Zip line: P250
  • Rappelling: P150
  • Wall climbing: P150
  • River trekking: free of charge

River trekking is available from 9AM to 2PM. We skipped this because the river is about 700 steps away from the resort, and online photos aren’t convincing.

Vista Tala Resort rates

Here are current rates (updated as of 2020):

Day tour

Entrance fees:

  • P600 for adult (P200 consumable)
  • P360 for kids, 3-12 years old (P100 consumable)

Aside from the day tour fee, you also need to rent a cottage. A cottage costs P250.

From our experience, P200 is more than enough for a rice meal. I suggest getting a cup of their hot chocolate or coffee, which is really good. Guests are not allowed to bring their own food and drinks inside.

Schedule for day tour is 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

For 2 people on a day tour, prepare a budget of P1300-1500 each

Overnight stay

Here are the Vista Tala Resort room rates for overnight:

  • Nipa Hut: P3900 (2 persons)
  • Standard Room: P4500 (2 persons)
  • Deluxe Room: P6500 (2 persons)
  • Row House: P7500 (4 persons)
  • Standard Villa: P9900 (4 persons)
  • Villa with Jacuzzi: P12,300 (4 persons)

An overnight accommodation comes with complimentary breakfast.

Contact

For inquiries and booking, you can contact Vista Tala Resort in their Facebook.

For similar resorts, don’t forget to read our article on the Best Resorts in Bataan.

Have you been on a day tour at Vista Tala Resort in Orani, Bataan? How did you like the resort? Let us know in the comment section below!

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6 Comments

  • catherine fausto

    Good day! how much po if we stay for overnight, 3 adults in one room?
    Nipa room? Is it comes with breakfast? can you give me updated details.

    Thank you

  • Roxanne Marie

    This looks like an amazing place! I would definitely suggest this to my husband. Looking at the pictures, it seems like a toddler-friendly place, but not for a day-trip. I tried checking out their site for overnight rates, but the URL is invalid already.

    • Katherine

      Thanks for the heads up! I re-checked their url in Google and there’s another one but it’s also not working. Will keep this for now and re-check after a week or so, maybe they’re re-constructing the website.

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