If we have a miniature Philippines in Rizal Park, how about a miniature Laguna de Bay? Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines and I believe that Club Manila East Central, a popular water resort in Taytay, Rizal, sports the largest model of Laguna de Bay as its main pool, something you can only see from above, like in Google Maps! Compare the pool with this Landsat satellite photo of the lake. It’s not an accurate model, but it’s impressive nonetheless.
Anyway, Club Manila East Central is the nearest high-end resort to Metro Manila. As such, it is a popular destination for company outings, group team building sessions, or just plain family fun. The 9,100 m² “mega pool” has a covered area, a three-looped slide, and a kiddie pool. You can also do kayaking there (you can actually see the kayaks in the water in the satellite image). Last year, they also opened their new wave pool, which can generate eight different wave patterns (wow, just like 8 Wave Waterpark’s wave pool!) reaching up to four feet high. (Currently, you can’t see the wave pool on Google Maps yet since their image is a few years old.)
Photo by Markku Seguerra.
Club Manila East also has overnight villas at typical hotel-room rates for those interested in night-time swimming and out-of-town excursions. Golfers would be glad to know that the club has a driving range and putting greens. For companies, a 1,000-seater multi-function hall is also available for rent.
For a blogger’s point of view, check out the Pinoy Travel Blog’s post about Club Manila East. More details (such as rates, info on how to get there, and opening times) can also be found at the Club’s official website.
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5 people have responsed to “Club Manila East Central”
grateful if u could send me rates fr entrance fee to room (for 2), etc.
gonna visit u soon
The pools are generally clean but you can see the growth of algae in certain areas. They only activate the wave generator for 10 mins every hour. Cottages and rental areas are so-so, very few trash receptacles around the area. All food and drinks (including bottled water for goodness sake!) must be bought inside. There is no free potable water fountains in this place although there are snack and drink bars scattered around the place. The most irritating thing about this place is the rudeness and arrogance of security personnel at the entrance. Be prepared for a rude welcome. They’re worse than airport security as they do bag searches and they take any food or water bottle you have with you!Were it not for my friends inside, I would have turned around there and then and headed for another resort.
Please sent me information for company outing. My Company, Ergo Contracts Philippines Inc. is considering your place on May 24 or 31, 2008 for our annual company outing. We are about 250 heads. You may call me at my office number 8431177 or mobile 09178528182. Thank you.
I was there last weekend. Ok naman, I don’t think you can expect too much. It’s not splash Island but its ok, Yun waves my time nga lang na nakaon, malas ko paoff na nung lumipat kami sa area na un.hehe
I created a short tour of club manila east in my website www.360philippines.com.
Thanks,
Milo
how much is the cost of your entrance per head.. so as the rooms for 3 person. thanks… hoping for the soonest response