Mambukal Mountain Resort
March 11, 2009 by Negros Occidental
About 30 minutes drive away from Bacolod City lies a picturesque mountain resort manged by the Provincial Government. The Mambukal Mountain Resort locate in the town of Murcia, Negros Occidental lies is 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as gateway to Mt. kanlaon.
The resort was originally developed by a Japanese architect named Kokichi Paul Ishiwata in 1927. The resort started as a bath house and picnic garden and has provided cool haven for Negrenses and their guests.
Spread over 23.6 hectares at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon, the Maambukal Mountain Resort boasts of a number of hot sulfur springs. A big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven falls feeding the swimming pools and boating lagoon.
Things to Do in Mambukal
To commune with nature, the resort has strategically located viewing decks and a Canopy Walk with hanging bridges. If relaxation is what you’re after, there’s the boating lagoon, swimming and dipping pool. You can likewise bring children along since they will surely enjoy the butterfly garden and the kiddie pool.
For a more physical challenge, there’s the Rock Climbing Wall and the Slide for Life. For more adventure, one can trek to the seventh falls where your endurance can be tested.
Accommodation
Mambukal is ideal for family outings and business conferences. For those on a budget, there’s the Tourist Lodge which offers standard rooms and suites. There are single air conditioned cottages or campsites to choose from as well as picnic sheds for day visitors. There are stalls at the resort serving local dishes at reasonable price so don’t worry about going hungry.
How to Get There
Mambukal is a favorite vacation destination of local and foreign tourists since it is very accessible from Bacolod City. The resort is around 30 minutes by private vehicle and 45 minutes by public utility vehicle. From downtown Bacolod, take the “double tire” mini-buses going to Murcia from the Libertad terminal. Fare is around 30. Double Tires are almost always available from Mambukal going to Bacolod City.
Rates
Entrance
Adult P30.00/head
11 yrs. old and below P10.00/head
Entrace w/ Parking
Light vehicles P15.00
Trucks/Bus P30.00
Swimming Pools (Kiddie/Adult Pool, Mambo Pool, Dippng Pool)
12 yrs. old up P50.00
11 yrs. old and below P20.00
Picnic Huts
Small P300.00
Big P600.00
Wall Climbing P25.00
Slide for Life P100.00/2 trips
Canopy Walk P50.00
Boating P30.00/head
Butterfly Garden P10.00/head
Accommodations
LGU Cottages P900.00/2 single beds
P1,200.00/4 single beds
P1,500.00/2 single beds & 2 double decks
Tourist Lodge
Ordinary P600.00
Deluxe P750.00
Suite P1,000.00
Dormitory
Exclusive P2,000.00
Per Person P100.00/head
Tables w/ 4 chairs P100.00
Additional Foam P100.00
Canoppy w/ 1 table & 6 chairs P300.00
Conference hall
- Entirely versatile, configured with audio visual, lighting and meeting equipment for seminars, conferences and banquets.
- The entire hall is divisible into 3 sections.
- Can accommodate up to 400 persons
- Catering and transport service are also available
Check Inn 2:00pm
Check Out 12:00nn
For Reservations, contact:
Mambukal Reservation Office
(034) 709-0990 / 433-8516
Mambukal Office
(034) 710-0800 / 710-0801
Photo by: Tony Manso
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we went there in 2006 after a badminton tournament. enjoyed the hot spring a lot. my wife wants to go back there. sayang at napostpone yung isang event which she was supposed to attend. mambukal ang venue.
my gosh,last ko na kadto sa mambukal sang fieldtrip pa namun when i was in high school and since then wala na ko kabalik pa sa Mambukal. I wish to go there if makabakasyon ko this coming december,i want to spend my holiday together wih my family sa Mambukal… For sure enjoy gid sila like when i was there before..
Yes, ma enjoy gid na sila. Good thing about Mambukal is that it’s for the whole family. Both children and adult will surely enjoy the place.