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Chateau Genevie Travel Guide

Hi there! πŸ‘‹ I’m Benj Tupas and welcome to another Philippines Travel Guide where I write DIY and budget-friendly guides on how to travel to all 82 provinces of the Philippines!

In this guide, we will be exploring Chateau Genevie in the province of Laguna!

If you have any questions about this trip, feel free to message me on Facebook. 😍

Summary

Chateau Genevie is a Bali-inspired private resort and event center located in Calamba City.


Itinerary:

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Ride the Calamba Laguna Bus from Jac Liner Buendia

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Lunch at Mr. Kimbob in SM Calamba

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Ride Grab to Chateau Genevie from SM Calamba

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Overnight at Chateau Genevie

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Floating Breakfast at Chateau Genevie

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Ride Grab to SM Calamba from Chateau Genevie

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Lunch at Kusina ni Gracia at the Foodcourt of SM Calamba

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Eat Dessert at Koomi SM Calamba

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Saint Rose Bus Terminal Back to Manila



The complete expenses breakdown are available at the end of this travel guide.

How to Get There?

🚌 Take the Calamba Laguna Bus at Jac Liner Terminal in Buendia

- Booking Grab or MoveIt is the easiest way to go to this terminal.

- Ask the conductor to drop you off at SM Calamba

- Duration: 1 Hour

- Fare: P125

Notes:

- Started at 08:00 AM. There's no need to wake up early, as the primary goal is to relax and enjoy this beautiful resort.

- Also, the check-in time is at 02:00 PM and Laguna is only an hour of bus ride away. You don't want to wait too long.


πŸ₯„ Lunch at Mr. Kimbob in SM Calamba

- From the bus drop-off point, take the overpass to cross the highway.

- Mr. Kimbob is the first food stall that will welcome you upon entering the mall.

- Sample Order: BBQ Samgyupsal (P185)

Notes:

- You can roam around and shop while waiting for the check-in time.

- You can ask Chateau Genevie to contact you if the room is already available or if you're allowed to use the amenities earlier.

- You can check in early if there are no guests the day before or if the guests check out earlier.


πŸš™ Grab to Chateau Genevie from SM Calamba

- Grab Fare: P198

- There are also tricycles outside for P100.



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Hotels: Agoda and Booking

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Activities: Klook (Promo Code: BENJKLOOK)

Resort Amenities and Activities

1. Floating Breakfast

β˜•οΈ Eat breakfast like you’re in Bali but near Metro Manila

πŸ₯„ The package comes with toasts, eggs, jams (strawberry, blueberry, and pineapple), butter, coffee, and house blend iced tea.

⛡️ The beautiful presentation is only P1,000 for 2 people.

πŸŒ• They also have an option for a floating candle light dinner. Perfect for a romantic meal with your partner.


2. Bali-Inspired Restaurant and Entertainment Room

Eat your food in 3 different ways:

🏘️ Bali-inspired Restaurant with Aircon

πŸ›– Bali-inspired Hut - P1,200 (food is priced separately)

πŸ›Ÿ Floating Breakfast - P1,000 (with food)

Sample Orders:

πŸ₯„ Snack: Nachos Special (P250) + House Blend Ice Tea (P150)

πŸ₯„ Dinner: Spanish Garlic Chicken (P380) + House Blend Ice Tea (P150)

πŸ₯„ Breakfast: Floating Breakfast (P1,000)

(Most servings are good for 2 to 3)

πŸŽ₯ You can watch a movie at their entertainment room and playroom for the kids after dinner and night swimming which I recommend. Free of charge! πŸ™Œ


3. Swimming Pool

πŸ›– Free and unlimited access when you book an accommodation

πŸ› They have a jacuzzi where you can relax and have drinks

πŸ‘Ά They a dedicated pool for kids


4. Take photos at their Bali-inspired gate


5. Themed Chalets

🌎 The rooms have globally-inspired themes: Europe, Africa, America, Antartica, Asia, and Australia.

πŸ–ΌοΈ The paintings and sheets are based on the theme. Really cool!

😍 The room comes with unlimited use of the swimming pool and the entertainment room. Breakfast is also included.

πŸ›– The rooms have clean bathrooms, a work table, a vanity table with lights (you'll feel like a celebrity), complete toiletries, a hair dryer, and bath robes. The bed sheets and towels smell really good.

🎟️ All for P5,000 to P5,500 per night depending on the size of the chalet.


6. Event Center and Function Halls

They also have facilities where you can host big events:

1. Large Pavilion - 250 persons

2. Medium Pavilion - 130 persons

3. Small Pavilion - 60 persons

4. Garden by the Pool

5. Secret Garden


πŸ₯Ή Check-out at 12:00 PM

Go Home

πŸš™ Grab to SM Calamba for P198


πŸ₯„ Lunch at Kusina ni Gracia at the Foodcourt of SM Calamba

Sample order: Lechon Belly + Sinigang set (P289)


πŸ₯„ Eat Dessert at Koomi SM Calamba

- Koomi is a yogurt drink and ice cream shop

- Sample order: Cheese Ube-be Froyo (P172)


Try to visit Lola Soap, a cute soap store inside the mall. Initially, I thought it was a pastry shop. πŸ˜†


🚌 Saint Rose Bus Terminal

- Go to the 2nd floor of SM Calamba, then take the food bridge going to this terminal.

- Premium bus: really comfortable and spacious recliner chairs with footrests, stow tables, and charging ports

- Destinations: One Ayala Terminal in Makati, BGC, Alabang, etc.

- Fair to Makati: P195

- Duration: 1 Hour

Expenses Breakdown

Total Expenses: P4,888


P2,750 - Room share

P125 - Bus to Calamba

P185 - Mr. Kimbob

P99 - Grab per person

P200 - Snack share

P265 - Dinner share

P500 - Floating breakfast share

P99 - Grab per person

P298 - Kusina ni Gracia

P172 - Koomi

P195 - Bus back to Manila

Thanks for reaching this far!

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Travel dates: July 01 to 02, 2024