Mambukal Mountain Resort

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