Spa By the Sea Resort (Talisay City)

Have you ever experienced that moment when you just want to go to a place that isn't hustling and bustling with people?

Have you ever wished there was a place where you can unwind (which isn't a bar) within the city?

I did too. And that's when I found

Spa by the Sea Resort

in Talisay City (a resort owned by the Hernaez's).

the bridge over the big pond
to the cottage by the sea

As the name implies, it is both a spa and a resort. Just a few blocks from the highway (Bacolod-Silay), you'll be surprised how tranquil it can be – not a single sound of busy vehicles!

The Spa by the Sea has a restaurant where we ordered mixed seafood, grilled bangus (milkfish), mixed vegetables, and rice. They have a grill available for use, by the huts, so we brought porkchops and grilled them there. We brought a cake for our dessert; and we also brought a cooler with our drinks and ice.

grilling behind a "palm curtain" :)

Although the resort's staff were kind enough to give us some ice, we didn't want to use up all their supply – after all, they do have other guests too. :)

We went there on a Saturday and there were only three groups there.  One was us (the noisiest!), the second was a large group (a big family), and the third was a group of people for a wedding.

got a shot of the wedding's behind the scenes moments
(don't know who they are, though)

It was calm and peaceful, but not boring.

Lunch was great! Afterwards, we spent the time sitting, talking, taking pictures, laughing – just pure fun under the sun!
After a while the pool was becoming more and more irresistible – but we didn't bring any swimwear... :(

the resort's infinity pool

nice for photo ops too!

Relaxing in the huts was so great that I was already contemplating another trip there.

The resort was simply designed: colorful flags by the seawall, little Mexican figurines on some corners of the resort, clay jars lined along the pathway that light up at night, etc...

Considering an overnight stay was tempting too – but we couldn't. Too many obligations waiting for us at our homes. :(    Perhaps next time.

Their rooms were at 1,300 pesos (and can accommodate 3 or more people; more than 3, the extra people will each be charged 250 pesos). Rooms are air conditioned and well kept. They also offer spa services in your room until 7:30pm.  A great deal for group trips. :) 

wanna take a dip?

what a wonderful world, isn't it?

The sunset was serene and tranquil that afternoon,  I guess it was the perfect close to a fun-filled afternoon by the sea.
Until next time...