golden-sunset Approximately two-and-a-half hours drive from south of Metro Manila is Calatagan, Batangas- where the Paradise of the beauty guru, TV host, product endorser, salon tycoon and “mother” of all- Ricky Reyes is found. Lured with the glorious sunset of the haven Mother Ricky bought the 8-hectare property and named it after one of its unique features-Golden Sunset.



Ricky’s love and passion for the beauty of nature made a paradise of his dream a reality. Initially catered to be a grand vacation place exclusively to his loved ones, families and friends, now it’s even more. It is a seaside resort, an inn and spa all in one place. Golden Sunset’s charming scenery yields an awesome view of the South China Sea. Apparently, Golden Sunset is not a beach resort. It has 4 big swimming pools with 2 private jacuzzis. Jeff told me that it is better and safer to swim in the pool which made me a bit disappointed.At the entrance pavillon hall, which is likewise the reception area is a roomy cottage with comfy lounge chairs. This is where we were welcomed with friendly and courteous people with their native drink topped with beautiful handmade leis designed creatively with beads, shells and a full size flower. Sweet! :)Jeff and I were the only one allowed to take a look at the rooms for our group, and the next attraction to my amusement is the vibrant mini-jeepney. A friendly driver toured us around to check out the resort’s casitas. A sum of 75 air-conditioned family casitas which could accommodate up to 142 overnight guests. These casitas are classified into Standard, Deluxe Room w/loft, Superior De Luxe, Garden Cove, Junior Suite, Two-Bedroom Family Suite and Dormitory . Meanwhile, the Dormitory can accommodate up to 42 guests. We have observed that some casitas are huge enough for the whole family and there are few which have separate attics, ideal if you are traveling with your driver or household help.

cottage cottages  

We had a difficult time selecting between the Superior de Luxe and the Garden Cove, because money-wise both got a little difference for a group of 2-6. We ended up staying at the Garden Cove, which has 10 cottages and 2 jacuzzis. The jacuzzis are for the exclusive use of Garden Cove and Junior Suite guests only. Jeff chose to stay at the Garden Cove because it offered privacy to guests. It was a bit galling that there were foreigners making unnecessary noise that night and my friends who stayed at the attic had a hard time catching some Zs.

I like the interior design of our casita, amazing that the entire resort was touched by no architect or interior designer but solely- Mother Ricky Reyes.

Golden Sunset offers easy respite from the the bustling and fast-paced urban life. Guests will surely enjoy arrays of world-class amenities. Their convention halls can handle big and small meetings, and is ideal for workshops and company seminars.

EatandRun’s list for improvement:

  • Have a Room Service.
  • Provide telephone access.
  • Cable television.
  • Increase the water pressure.
  • The restaurant ran out of menu on the list but they do have a policy of not being able to bring in food/drinks.

More Information:

Address: Barangay Uno, Calatagan, Batangas City

From South Luzon Expressway, take Sta. Rosa Exit going to Tagaytay and you will reach the serene town of Calatagan.

2007 Tariff/Room Rates

A. Regular Rooms

Standard (1-2 persons) Regular-Php2800 Peak-Php3200

Deluxe w/Loft (1-4persons) Regular-Php3800 Peak-Php4370

Superior De Luxe (2-6persons) Regular-Php4200 Peak-Php4830

Garden Cove w/Loft (2-6persons) Regular-Php4500 Peak-Php5175

Junior Suite (2 persons) Regular-Php5000 Peak-Php5750

Two Bedroom/Family Suite (12persons) Regular-Php10000 Peak-Php11500

Inclusions: Entrance fee, admission fee to butterfly sanctuary, use of swimming pools/transporation/cultural show

Golf package (per person)

Weekday Php 2,030 Weekend Php 3,130

Inclusions: Green fee, Caddy fee, Round trip transfer from Golden Sunset Resort to Calatagan Golf Club & set breakfast.

Note: Registration is 30 minutes before the tee-off time.

For booking and reservation: 6361687*6343109

For additional information & latest rates:

Email: info@goldensunset.ph

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