So last week, I had the chance to tour a few western towns on a Haojue motorcycle. From Toledo City, I went to Pinamungajan and Aloguinsan. Before leaving Toledo proper though, I dropped by the very intriguing The Ranch Resort. I’ve been to the resort once but I never really got the chance to get in. I basically stopped at the gate of the resort thinking that I would be asked to pay to get in. Haha. So, yeah. Now, I finally know what lies behind that beautiful wild west facade. Oh, hey! I get it now! Toledo is in the west and the resort has a wild west theme. Wow! I’m too slow. Can’t believe I didn’t figure this one out sooner. Haha. Wild, wild wet! Ermm, west.
But the Ranch Resort is WOW!
The resort’s main entrance. Yes, it does look like a ranch. 🙂
The main building looks like a tavern where drunken fights erupt and gun duels are forged. Haha. Or I’ve been watching too many action films.
So, after parking my bike, I got in and walked straight to the lady behind the main counter. I was confident this time because I had enough money in my pocket. Hehe. But lo and behold, the lady announced that I didn’t have to shell out a single centavo and that I could take photos of the whole place – except the aviary where I would be asked to pay 70 pesos. Well, fair enough. I’ll skip the aviary and just focus on the things that are within reach.
A small restaurant right beside the main lobby. This one looks really comfy and well-maintained.
The great thing about this resort’s layout, I noticed, is that access to all seven pools (YES, SEVEN) is very easy. Following this long concrete path will lead you to all the pools and all the features of the park. Unlike other resorts, this one is really well-planned and finding a great spot is a breeze.
Near the main entrance, a small elevated area can be seen on the other side of the pools. I decided to investigate. And I saw these. ATVs! Cool.
They also have enough space for parties, receptions, and all sorts of event.
And the view from the top was just breathtaking. Wow!
Now, let’s look at the pool area. The grass, let me just say looks really amazing. They’re perfect, in fact. And look at those huts. Don’t they just look marvelous?
The main pool. Looking really gorgeous. This is Pool 1.
Right next to it is Pool 2. Not as deep as the first pool.
And the pools are surrounded by amazing greens. Just look at that.
And let me just say again that those huts look really nice.
Now here’s Pool 3 complete with a green island. Nice.
Steps to the island.
Lovely-looking open cottages. Cool.
Here, we have Pool 4 and Pool 5. Pool 5 doubles as a lazy river.
Pool 6 and a smaller Pool 7 right in the middle.
And they also have a rope course for those who want a little adventure.
Check out this pano shot of pools 1 and 2. Click for a bigger picture.
The Ranch Resort is located in Bato, Toledo City.
hi there
how can get there ty
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:30:38 +0000
To: boholisland@hotmail.ph
go to toledo. and from the terminal, a tricycle can take you to the resort.
Very nice Resort indeed. maybe someday we will visit that beautiful place, but some people say that the road to Toledo is not to nice to travel. correct me if I’m wrong..thanks much for all the nice Photos.
then they are wrong bai. hehe. transcentral is good. although repairs are being made in some stretches. but overall it’s good. naga is excellent. only 1 from naga city.
Looks pristine. Maybe on my next visit! Thanks Ley.
Nice shots about this place. Do you know how much per day to stay there?
RATES
Entrance Fee: 100/person
ROOMS
Regular – 1800
Deluxe – 2800
DAY USE:
Pools – 100/person
Bee Farm and Aviary: 50/person
Horseback Riding: 250/hour or 100/5 rounds
Zipline: 150/person
DAY TRIP FOR GROUPS: (minimum of 7 people)
650/person
Lunch
Swimming Pools
Transportation
350/person
Lunch
Swimming Pools
OVERNIGHT GROUP PACKAGE
1500/person
Room
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
2 snacks
Swimming Pools
1900/person
Room
Transportation
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
2 snacks
Swimming Pools
* all info from their FB page.
updated rates ni siya? thanks
Pretty interesting place.
How much does overnight stay cost? room cost?
scroll up. i posted the rates as a comment. 🙂
oops. sorry. I immediately went to the comment box after the article. My bad.
no probs. 🙂
Beside the ranch is the owner’s ancestral home. I had a prenup session there with the horses and Moymoy the monkey, who’s never camera shy.
cool. never got the chance to meet Moymoy. hehe
Wow, I’ve been wanting to visit here for ages! Thanks for the pics, I now have an idea of what it looks like inside the resort. ^_^
yeah. not a problem. go visit now! 🙂
Yes, we will surely visit. Thanks again! ^_^
no probs. 🙂
It looks nice and clean but how come there is no people around?
i took the photos on a friday morning. a big group arrived on my way out. 🙂
the place is gorgeous!!! we should have like this in cebu proper. thanks for sharing this one, ley.
as always, thanks mam ianne! 🙂
How!’s their food, Ley?
wala man ko katilaw sir. igo ra ko namicture. hehehe
wow nice resort, my next visit in cebu I’ll put this on my itenerary
Salamat Ley, another nice place to consider when in Toledo. Like you, I like to take pictures of sights when there is no one around so I either wake up early or wait till there is no one around to take a shot 🙂 My friends also wonder why my pictures seems like the resorts we stayed had no one around 🙂
hehe. yeah. better gyud mam kung mingaw inig picture para walay samok. hehe
impressive. thanks for the info 🙂
you’re welcome! 🙂
thanks for the info…. anyway can I ask for cp contact # sa The ranch. we are planning to have our team bldg there.. thanks! 🙂
Thanks for the post! This is helpful~ 🙂
Kibaw ka sa ilang pool rules? 🙂
how much is the rate for small kids? …thnx
hi how much is the room rate if 8 persons?
Hi,is above mention room rates were updated?can I have your contact #? Salamat
do we need to book ahead? or is it just fine to walk in anytime? even if we are planning to stay overnight?
can i have a contact number ..plzz
can i have contact number plzz
1800php./room po ba or per person?