"There's something in the sound of waves, the breeze touching your skin, and the sand on your toes."
Hi everyone! It has been a long time since I've posted here. This pandemic is taking forever and I really miss travelling! Anyways, I'm going to show you this resort that I think you will love too. Just an hour away from Olongapo.
If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind, I recommend Arirang beach resort, located in San Miguel San Antonio, Zambales. Perfect getaway with your buddies! The area is not crowded, maybe because of COVID restrictions many people still chose to be home. Also, the transportations from other city are still limited.
The resort is well-maintained, the staff were friendly and accommodating. What I love about it is the cleanliness of the surroundings. Toilet and shower room are clean as well. Since, we will only stay for a day, We've decided to pitch a tent for our stuff while we're on the beach.
It was a fine day. However, we didn’t swim because the waves were pretty high. San Antonio is known for surfing, hence, waves are expected. We stayed on the beach, admiring the beauty of nature. There's something in the sound of waves, the breeze touching your skin, and the sand on your toes. What a day to be away from my usual work-from-home routine. Life is good!
I would say this beach is not kid-friendly. The water is deep for the little ones. I hope the resort will build a pool for those afraid of waves. It would be nice to dip and relax while waiting for the sunset.
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isn't it beautiful?
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To make sure your group will be accommodated, you are advised to contact them ahead of time, especially on weekends. I inquired thru their Facebook account. We were told to bring our vax card, but they didn't actually check when we arrived. I guess it's because there were no other guests that day.
1. Ride a bus bound to Sta. Cruz Zambales. The trip will take for about an hour.
2. Alight in San Antonio downtown. Fare is 70 for an airconditioned bus.
3. Take the trike on the other side of the road. We paid 50 for both of us. Tell the driver to drop you off in Arirang and they already know it.
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| the locals |
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION (prices may change without prior notice)
AIRCONDITIONED ROOMS:
•QUAD ROOMS:
P5,900/night/8pax,
P4,900/night/6pax,
P3,800/night/4pax
•GROUP CABIN (8-10pax): P7,800/night
•GROUP CABIN (12pax): P9,500
•THE GLAMP (2pax): P2,800
•SEMI A/C BIG DORMITORY (19 pax): P12,500
FAN ROOMS:
•TEEPEE HUTS (2pax) = P1,300 (plus P250/head entrance fee)
RESERVATION DEPOSIT:
CASH: 50% of the total accommodation through over the counter bank deposit, online fund transfer, or Gcash
LYKA GEMS: 50% Lyka gems with 30% online processing fee. The remaining 50% (balance) must be paid in cash upon arrival.
INCLUSIONS:
•entrance fee for the declared room capacity
•free access to common areas
•free use of kayak or stand up paddle board for 2hrs
•free use of volleyball area
•free use of 2v2 basketball area
•Outdoor movie viewing via projector at night
CAMPERS’ DELIGHT:
Tent Pitching (client’s own tent, plus entrance fee of 250/pax/2days1night)
•250/small tent/night (max of 3pax)
•450/medium tent/night (max of 6pax)
•700/large tent/night (max of 10pax)
Tent Rentals
•350/small tent/night (good for 2-3pax plus entrance fee of 250/pax/2days1night))
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| the beach is outside the resort. We left our stuff here. |
•Entrance fee P150/adult 11 yrs old and above, P100/kid 5-10yrs old, free for 4yrs and below
•Small open native cottage good for 10pax P1,500
- If you have your own tent, there will still be a fee of 100 for pitching.
- There is no corkage fee, but the sari-sari store is a little far so, it's best to bring as many snacks as possible.
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| I have seen vendors selling street food in this area, from 3pm onwards. |
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| A group of camper pitching up their tent. I think they will stay overnight. |
I realized the area is actually free. Some people went directly to the beach. There are also cars and cyclists stopping by for photo ops. But for convenience, I'd rather pay an entrance fee at the resort, to wash up and for nature's call.
There you have it! I hope you will enjoy this place as much as I did. Thank you for reading. :)