Just as we thought the resorts are gone, look what we found next to the ruins.
Perched amidst the magnificent mountains of Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet, is a survivor of Typhoon Ompong that destroyed most of the well-known resorts around the area.
This unpopular resort showcases a variety of recreational facilities, which you will surely enjoy. And this is what we tried for our year-end ‘barkada‘ outing. Here are what we saw and experienced.
Swimming pools
Swim-all-you-can at their wide and long lap-like adult pool ranging from 4 to 6 feet deep and let the kids enjoy in a 2 feet deep elliptical kiddie pool. Worry no more of skin and eye irritation for these swimming pools are filled with chlorine-free fresh water. It’s best to start the swim party by plunging into the captivatingly blue pool from a thrilling 3 meters high (in approximate) water slide, which I intended to try and it ended up just an intention.
Activities to enjoy
Go crazy, belt out, and sing off with the gang with their ‘insert-coin’ karaoke machine. Invite your family and friends to their billiard facility and enjoy your very own pool tournament. The place is surrounded by picturesque lush green sceneries, which is perfect for photoshoot. Just find the right spot and you are off to go for instagramable pictures. Like these…
Other facilities
A few numbers of cottages are availably suited for your family and group of friends. Grills are conveniently installed around the area for your packed viands and cooking needs. Worry less of cooking tools and forgotten items for the owner is happy to provide. There is also a ‘sari-sari‘ store equipped with snacks, beverages, condiments etc.
Price range
- Entrance fee: Kids – Php 30.00, Adults – Php 50.00
- Cottages – Php 400.00
- Karaoke – Php 5.00 per song.
How to get there?
Ride a Jeepney going to Itogon at Lakandula Street, near Baguio Centermall. Ask the driver to drop you by Aular Pool Resort. The one-way ride will take you about 30 minutes for a regular fare of Php30.00. A total of Php60.00 back and forth.
The place is located down the road of walking distance. 1 kilometer away from the washed-out resorts. You will be dropped off near the cemetery, so don’t be surprise for the dead might rise.
What to expect?
- The resort opens as early as 7Am.
- The swimming pool water is neither heated nor sourced from a hot spring so expect it to be relatively cold. Not a problem because the sun’s heat will warm you up.
- For commuters, there are a few numbers of Public Utility Jitneys or PUJs passing by the place. Their trips usually end at 5Pm so if you want more fun time, it’s advisable for you to start your day early at the resort.
- Since the place is located in the suburbs expect a more expensive products from the retail store.
- Dogs are present in the area, perhaps having their own vacation too. This is nothing to worry about for these are harmless.
- They drain the water out of the pool every two days. So it’s best to notify the owner before your planned date of outing.
- Overnight stay is not available.
Not as celebrated as the ruined Carlo Trese or Rainbow Resort, Aular Pool has a great potential to be on the lead. They have less to offer than the above resorts. But its spacious vicinity, unspoiled environs, and less crowd is enough to entice more tourists.
For more information and reservations, please contact Mrs. Carlota at (0949) 473 2360.
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