Villa Escudero
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I love Villa Escudero!
Reviewed by: Jeannie from on Apr 04 2009
The resort itself is great but the only downside is the lunch area, we couldn't enjoy the food because there were so many flies. And not just little flies, there were FLIES!
Reviewed by: Lynn from on Mar 15 2009
Anyone ever interested in traveling to the Philippines has read about Filipino hospitality. No where in the country is it more evident than at Villa Escudero.
Reviewed by: David from on Jun 08 2008
its ugly. i dont like the atmosphere, value and place. the people are bad. some are boastful.the pool is dirty. the fish are poisonous. the lake is dirty
Reviewed by: ErikaS from on Apr 05 2008
A place to remember especially with your family. . . we visit villa escudero everytime we have close friends from abroad coming over . . its one unique place to bring people who love nature and quiet place. A place to remember the good old days. You can feel the hospitality of the staff since day one. . Try it and you will love it.
Reviewed by: fly from on Mar 12 2008
I lost my sister on November 20, 2007, 10 days before my 50th birthday. I went home for her funeral and spent my 50th birthday with my family still mourning the loss. My mom, who wanted to celebrate my 50th in spite of our loss, decided that we should spend my birthday at Villa Escudero. I was expecting only a good lunch with my family but as we entered the place, I felt the calming effects of the surrounding right away and very friendly and warm welcome by staff. My amazement continued when we went to the tour of the exhibits. It was like you were back in time and you felt suspended in mid-air as you listen to the tour guide's stories. It was the best birthday celebration I ever had (minus my sister Dinah but I could felt her presence there in the midst of the calm atmosphere and beautiful sceneries). Of course, the lunch was terrific. This coming April 2008, I will be going back with my husband and we plan to stay there overnight as I would like him to have the same wonderful experience I had. It was indeed a wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: Joy from on Mar 03 2008
I have heard about this place but I cannot afford to get in, until my friends from the States invited us to go with them. We came to stay overnight but the rooms were occupied by the time we arrived (we thought we didn't need to reserve), so we ended up sleeping in our van and a few benches on their parking lot.
Reviewed by: Teacher Nehmi from on Feb 12 2008
we had a feild trip there last year. it was great, specially for tourist. every one was PREETY FRIENDLY, the staff, locals, the escuderos and the carabaos. the carabao ride was one of the best. the staff there were the same people who were dancing, waiting, singing and touring. their sago't gulaman looked like ice tea, but atleast it taste gooooood.
Reviewed by: rose from on Feb 09 2008
Very helpful in understanding the Filipino culture with it's play and museum of artifacts and history tellig by the guides. I learned alot about the country and how it is revolving. Much to admire about this country and from the people who work there. They are very proud of there culture and history. The 70-80 different clans in the country I was not aware until my visit there. I think more tourist should really consider this country as place to see and enjoy the nature and history of a beautiful countryside.
Reviewed by: Hamza I from on Feb 06 2008
I was there with my family. There were six of us, I was with my wife and four children. Actually, my children were all past their teen years. We arrived on November 2 for an overnight stay. (1) We first noticed the staff's friendly smiles, from offering a welcome drink to showing us the way to the cottage. (2) But, first, we went to the Museum. There were priceless items, some too good to be true. (3)In bringing to our cottage, the carabao cart ride was fun particularly the serenade. (4) The cottage (Dahlia) was excellent, considering the price we paid for it. (5) The lunch near the waterfalls was great, with water flowing around our feet. (6)We watched the cultural show during the afternoon. We were amazed that the performers were the caretakers, workers, and staff of the resort. They performed like professionals. (7) The evening buffet dinner was great. (8) Though we were surrounded by trees and near the river, there were no insects inside our cottage. (9) The breakfast buffet was great and so filling. (10) We were brought back to the parking area riding a carabao cart again being serenaded (again). Ten great offers, all fulfilled. Ten on a scale of ten.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 04 2007
Local Culture and Rural Life
Back to Villa Escudero
I love Villa Escudero!
Reviewed by: Jeannie from on Apr 04 2009
The resort itself is great but the only downside is the lunch area, we couldn't enjoy the food because there were so many flies. And not just little flies, there were FLIES!
Reviewed by: Lynn from on Mar 15 2009
Anyone ever interested in traveling to the Philippines has read about Filipino hospitality. No where in the country is it more evident than at Villa Escudero.
Reviewed by: David from on Jun 08 2008
its ugly. i dont like the atmosphere, value and place. the people are bad. some are boastful.the pool is dirty. the fish are poisonous. the lake is dirty
Reviewed by: ErikaS from on Apr 05 2008
A place to remember especially with your family. . . we visit villa escudero everytime we have close friends from abroad coming over . . its one unique place to bring people who love nature and quiet place. A place to remember the good old days. You can feel the hospitality of the staff since day one. . Try it and you will love it.
Reviewed by: fly from on Mar 12 2008
I lost my sister on November 20, 2007, 10 days before my 50th birthday. I went home for her funeral and spent my 50th birthday with my family still mourning the loss. My mom, who wanted to celebrate my 50th in spite of our loss, decided that we should spend my birthday at Villa Escudero. I was expecting only a good lunch with my family but as we entered the place, I felt the calming effects of the surrounding right away and very friendly and warm welcome by staff. My amazement continued when we went to the tour of the exhibits. It was like you were back in time and you felt suspended in mid-air as you listen to the tour guide's stories. It was the best birthday celebration I ever had (minus my sister Dinah but I could felt her presence there in the midst of the calm atmosphere and beautiful sceneries). Of course, the lunch was terrific. This coming April 2008, I will be going back with my husband and we plan to stay there overnight as I would like him to have the same wonderful experience I had. It was indeed a wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: Joy from on Mar 03 2008
I have heard about this place but I cannot afford to get in, until my friends from the States invited us to go with them. We came to stay overnight but the rooms were occupied by the time we arrived (we thought we didn't need to reserve), so we ended up sleeping in our van and a few benches on their parking lot.
Reviewed by: Teacher Nehmi from on Feb 12 2008
we had a feild trip there last year. it was great, specially for tourist. every one was PREETY FRIENDLY, the staff, locals, the escuderos and the carabaos. the carabao ride was one of the best. the staff there were the same people who were dancing, waiting, singing and touring. their sago't gulaman looked like ice tea, but atleast it taste gooooood.
Reviewed by: rose from on Feb 09 2008
Very helpful in understanding the Filipino culture with it's play and museum of artifacts and history tellig by the guides. I learned alot about the country and how it is revolving. Much to admire about this country and from the people who work there. They are very proud of there culture and history. The 70-80 different clans in the country I was not aware until my visit there. I think more tourist should really consider this country as place to see and enjoy the nature and history of a beautiful countryside.
Reviewed by: Hamza I from on Feb 06 2008
I was there with my family. There were six of us, I was with my wife and four children. Actually, my children were all past their teen years. We arrived on November 2 for an overnight stay. (1) We first noticed the staff's friendly smiles, from offering a welcome drink to showing us the way to the cottage. (2) But, first, we went to the Museum. There were priceless items, some too good to be true. (3)In bringing to our cottage, the carabao cart ride was fun particularly the serenade. (4) The cottage (Dahlia) was excellent, considering the price we paid for it. (5) The lunch near the waterfalls was great, with water flowing around our feet. (6)We watched the cultural show during the afternoon. We were amazed that the performers were the caretakers, workers, and staff of the resort. They performed like professionals. (7) The evening buffet dinner was great. (8) Though we were surrounded by trees and near the river, there were no insects inside our cottage. (9) The breakfast buffet was great and so filling. (10) We were brought back to the parking area riding a carabao cart again being serenaded (again). Ten great offers, all fulfilled. Ten on a scale of ten.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 04 2007
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