Revisiting Le Rinell Resort at Brgy. Balangkas, Valenzuela City

Though summer is almost over, it is never too late for a dip in the pool. One Valenzuela was able to visit Le Rinell back in 2015 but was not lucky enough to check out the resort. This time around, she got the opportunity to go and have a look inside.

Le Rinell Resort of Balangkas, Valenzuela City

Le Rinell is named after the children of the Ocampo-Gonzales family (which hail from Malolos, Bulacan and from Bataan, respectively). It is a long standing resort for it has been open since 1994. Like most Filipino families, their family likes to swim. Thus, they would usually go out-of-town for reunions and gatherings. Their family then built a swimming pool for their own use. Eventually, they shared the fun they find in swimming by opening the place to the public. 

Here are some photos which One Valenzuela was able to take on her visit:

Motorcycles line the entrance of Le Rinell Resort.

A snapshot from the slide area. Pretty high!

The public pool of Le Rinell has two slides which are about 8 to 9 feet high. The resort has a total of two public pools: 1 main pool and 1 kiddie pool.

Here's the newly built private pool of Le Rinell Resort. Its pool is about 4 to 5 feet deep. The place can hold around 30 persons. It has its own shower, 2 comfort rooms, a kitchen, and a videoke (Php8,000.00). You can also rent the adjacent room which has 3 double deck beds (Php2,000.00).

Cottages at Le Rinell Resort (Php300-400). 

Thank you, Le Rinell Resort for the quick tour!

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Le Rinell Resort

Address: No. 34 P. Deato Street, Brgy. Balangkas, Valenzuela City

How to reach Le Rinell Resort via public transportation: 

Option 1: If coming from Sangandaan, Caloocan City, you may ride a jeepney going to Polo. Get down at San Diego de Alcala Church. From there, you may walk your way to the resort or ride a pedicab. 

Option 2: If coming from Malanday,  ride a jeepney at the terminal which is bound to Obando/Polo. Again, get down at the San Diego  de Alcala Church then walk or ride a pedicab to the resort.

For private vehicles, you can use Waze to find Le Rinell Resort.

Telephone Number: (02)359-5331

Open Hours: 8:00am to 2:00am

Entrance Fee: Please check the image sent by Le Rinell Resort below.

Le Rinell Resort Day, Night, and Over Night Swimming Rates

For updates, you may like Le Rinell Resort on Facebook here.

Somewhere near Valenzuela: The North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park at Meycauayan, Bulacan

One Valenzuela went to the North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park at Meycauayan, Bulacan to conduct an ocular visit and reserve the slide cottage near the main pool for their upcoming summer gathering. Despite going there three weeks earlier before their swimming activity, the cottage was already reserved for another group (Awww!). Good thing, there is still one big nipa hut left near the slide and main pool.

Here are the photos that she took when she visited this March.

The North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park at Meycauayan, Bulacan

One of North Riverside Resort's main slides

A slide for kids

This slide cottage (Php1500) is just beside the staircase going up to one of the main slides. The private pool of the resort is at the back of this cottage (Php8,500, daytime; Php9,000, night time; 40 pax free entrance) 

Nipa hut near the pool (Big, Php700)

Another view of the pool

The "Pabebe" wave ball pool

The second major slide of the resort. A schedule is followed for the operations of the dragon slide, long slide, and wave ball.  

One of the shower and comfort rooms

How to Get to the North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park:

According to the resort's Facebook page, there are two (2) jeepney terminals in Monumento, Caloocan. There is one in front of MCU Hospital beside the 7/11 convenient store and another one at the back of LRT Northmall which are both going to Meycauayan Exit via NLEX. From Meycauayan Exit, look for a nearby tricycle terminal and hop on a tricycle going to the resort.

North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park entrance rates as of March 2016

Photo taken from the North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park's official Facebook page

When One Valenzuela called the resort for directions coming from Malinta, Valenzuela City (Valenzuela City Hall), they said that resort guests may ride a jeepney going to Bulacan (i.e. SM Marilao signage; Meycauayan). Go down at the Meycauayan stoplight. From there, you may (1) ride a tricycle from the terminal or (2) go to Fortune Market and ride a jeepney which will pass by the resort.

Location map from  the North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park's official Facebook page

North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park
Address: No. 305 Cordero Street, Villacor Village, Brgy. Langka, Meycauayan, Bulacan
Contact Numbers: (02)984-1930; (02)984-6769

Visit North Riverside Resort and Leisure Park's Facebook page here for updates.

Santiago's Resort at Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City

Though it is already raining this month of May and the country is already expecting a typhoon this week, One Valenzuela believes that it is still not too late for Valenzuelanos to take a dip at a nearby pool. For everyone's reference, here are some photos of Santiago's Resort which were taken around January. 

Fees for day time swimming are Php100 for adults and Php80 for kids. Night time swimming fee is Php150 for both adults and kids. View the image above for the rates of cottages and rooms.

Thank you, Santiago's Resort for allowing One Valenzuela to snap some images.
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Santiago's Resort
Address: 2038 Santiago Street, Fortune Village 1, Brgy. Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City
Telephone Numbers: (02)398-5140 / (02)332-9008
Mobile Phone Numbers: (0917)881-4760 / (0932)877-2220 (source: Santiago's Resort FB page)
Like Santiago's Resort on Facebook here.

Updates on Paraiso ni Baste at Canumay East, Valenzuela City

Paraiso ni Baste is developing beautifully. One Valenzuela has been frequenting this resort for a number of times now and she is so glad that it has maintained the quality of resort experience it offers to guests. And within a short period of time, the said place has added new features and services for everyone to enjoy. Scroll down and view the images below to know more.

Very inviting pool

Let us swim in the lap pool!

Free Delivery from Villa Marcelina Restobar and Grill, Brgy. Lingunan. Villa Marcelina serves "authentic Filipino and Chinese cuisine plus exotic pulutan and pancit sa bilao".

Paraiso ni Baste Hotel Suites. One Valenzuela was given the opportunity to view one of the rooms. An overnight stay at one of their hotel suites costs Php2,500. What she loved about it? Well, the room is (1) very clean, (2) has modern features, and (3) has direct access to the pool area by using the back door. Sweet.

Paraiso ni Baste Pavilion. Looking for a place where to spend an important occasion such as a wedding, a 7th birthday, or a debut? Paraiso ni Baste now has pavilions which one can rent.

Wave Pool. One Valenzuela saw some on going construction at one side of the resort during an early January swim. A new addition to the resort this summer is the introduction of the wave ball. 

Photo taken around January 2015: Construction on going

Waves and splashes await guests!

Source: Paraiso ni Baste Facebook page

Updates on the Resort's Rates and Reservation. Just last week, One Valenzuela learned that Paraiso ni Baste only takes reservations for its hotel suites and penthouse. One Valenzuela advises everyone to go here early because the resort observes the "First come, first serve" policy when it comes to kubo and cottage rental.

Updated rates as of March 2015

Updated rates on guests as of March 2015

Check out One Valenzuela's previous post on Paraiso ni Baste for a throwback and instructions on how to reach the resort. Its Facebook page now also has a Frequently Asked Question section (notes). Have a wonderful summer, Valenzuelanos!

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Paraiso ni Baste

Address: #46 Molina Street, corner Marton Road, Canumay East, Valenzuela City
Contact Numbers: (02) 456-8587 / (0917)7922728

Like Paraiso ni Baste on Facebook here.

Le Rinell Resort at Balangkas, Valenzuela City

A motorcycle joyride brought One Valenzuela to Balangkas, Valenzuela City.  She saw a signage of Le Rinell Resort near the barangay hall of Balangkas. 

Le Rinell Resort signage

Bulwagang Barangay ng Balangkas, Valenzuela

She was not able to inquire about the rates and other resort features as the place is closed then. Awww. Maybe on another trip.
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Update as of July 20, 2016. Got an e-mail from Le Rinell Resort. Here are a few more details that they provided:

From the FB page of Le Rinell Resort

Le Rinell Resort
Address: No. 34 P. Deato St., Balangkas, Valenzuela City
Telephone Number: (02)359-5331
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/lerinellresort

Paraiso ni Baste at Canumay East, Valenzuela City: A Quick Getaway from the City in the City

Yehey! It is summer once again! For a quick respite from the sweltering heat, One Valenzuela and Little One Valenzuela woke up early on a Friday morning to swim and  have some fun at Paraiso ni Baste Resort. It is a fairly new getaway located at Canumay East. The resort had its soft opening last April 9, 2013. 

One Valenzuela has already asked for directions via Paraiso ni Baste's Facebook page a few months ago, thinking that she will have some free time during the last leg of the semester. Hehe, guess things did not go as expected and so she had to wait (and work, work,work) until the first week of April.

Here's where you pay for the entrance fee and cottage rental. You will also see that a large parking space is available.

One of the many kubos in the resort. It can accommodate 10 to 15 persons. And yeah, they are guarded by dinosaurs! 

Viva Valenzuela! Now wearing Paraiso ni Baste's waterproof wristbands. The day of fun starts here!

There are several types of cottages available for visitors. Paraiso ni Baste has Tables, Cottages, Kubo, King Kubo, and Function Hall. One Valenzuela decided to get a table (Php300.00) since they do not need so much space. She chose a table which has a view of the kiddie pool and the middle pool.

Going around, One Valenzuela took several snapshots of the various cottages. It is a big plus to see a trash can and a metal rack in each one of them.  

Got a table which can accommodate 4 to 5 persons (Php300.00).  The staff were very helpful to the point where One Valenzuela no longer have to ask for help in adjusting the umbrella. They instantly came and offered their service.

Paraiso ni Baste's King Kubo

Meet and greet the King of the Huts

Cottages which can accommodate 8 to 12 persons. One Valenzuela liked that there are trash cans and metal racks.  Lets you focus more on having a great time minus the hassle of  figuring out where the nearest trash bin is or where to put your wet stuff .

There are several life size animal and dinosaur statues in Paraiso ni Baste. Unlike other resorts which have their displays painted so-so, Paraiso ni Baste's statues look more real than One Valenzuela expected. You will also see small laminated cards with information beside the dinosaurs.

Once those vines grow a bit more, this pathway shall be covered with foliage and flowers.

Wonderful attention to detail. See those whiskers?

Rules and regulations of the resort are placed in various areas to inform the visitors. Lifeguards and staff on duty, who wear yellow shirts,  are also visible. From time to time, some of them would check the cleanliness of the pool water and its surroundings.

Visitors are reminded to follow the rules and regulations imposed by the resort. These are actually very generic and are for everyone's safety as well as to maintain the resort's ambiance.

Lifeguard on duty.
One Valenzuela saw how courteous the lifeguards are when they ask visitors to follow the resort's policies.
Yes, she heard them say "po" and "opo". ^_^

Paraiso ni Baste has three swimming pools. One for kids, another one built with batong buhay (that was how the lifeguard described it), and a lap pool. Manong  security guard said that Paraiso ni Baste will be building more pools in the future. 

The middle pool in the resort. One Valenzuela loves how warm the water is. A staff told her that this is the effect of the natural stones which were used here.

The King of the Jungle and a lifeguard take watch. This particular pool has a depth of 4 to 5 feet.

The Kiddie Pool which is 3 feet deep. See the famous Hello Kitty design?

Slide for children. Can't count how many times Little One Valenzuela went up and slid down. Inggit si mommy. ^_^

A short video of the two pools

Paraiso ni Baste's lap pool is 4 feet deep. One Valenzuela did a few laps of backstroke and breaststroke here. 

A short video of the lap pool area.

Shower area and comfort rooms. Another one is located near the kiddie pool. Hands down for the cleanliness! 

Little One Valenzuela in her full water gear. 

Little One Valenzuela stayed much of the time at the pool intended for children. Here, she practiced her flutter kicks in preparation for her swimming class the next day. She even taught her mom how to do some mermaid moves! Alona, is that you? 

Overall, mom and daughter really enjoyed their stay in the resort. One Valenzuela believes that Paraiso ni Baste has a lot more to offer in the near future. She highly recommends Valenzuelanos to visit the resort. After all, who doesn't want a quick escape from the city IN the city? 

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Paraiso ni Baste Resort Fees (as of April 2014):

Day Swimming (from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Adults (Php180.00); Kids (Php120.00)
Night Swimming (from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.): Adults (Php200.00); Kids (Php150.00)
Day to Night: Adults (Php300.00); Kids (Php220.00)

Check out the image below for Cottage Rates.
     

Paraiso ni Baste Entrance Fees and Cottage Rates

Food:

You may bring your own food in the resort. Grills are also available. Snacks such as siomai, siopao, popcorn, ice cream, cup noodles, etc. are sold at Paraiso ni Baste. Alcoholic beverages can also be bought here. There were some non-food items such as swimwear and accessories as well as some basic toiletries. 

They also have a loading station.

Transportation:
Jeepney ride from Malinta, McArthur Highway to Metrobank Bagbaguin - Php10.00/ head

Tricycle ride from Metrobank Bagbaguin to Paraiso ni Baste Resort - Php10.00/head

Tricycle Options when Going Home:

Tricycle ride from Paraiso ni Baste Resort (walk near Canumay East Elementary School) to Malinta Tollgate/Exit (East Service Road)- Php10.00/head; OR 

Tricycle ride from Paraiso ni Baste Resort gate to Metrobank Bagbaguin - Php40.00 (special ride)

How to reach Paraiso ni Baste via Public Transportation:

Here is the response to One Valenzuela's query for commuting directions from Brgy. Malinta to the resort: "Sakay po kayo ng jeep papuntang Novaliches Bayan tapos sabihin ninyo sa driver na Metrobank Bagbaguin lang kayo. Pagdating ninyo po sa Metrobank, may terminal ng tricycle doon. Sakay po kayo at sabihin ninyo lang po na sa Paraiso ni Baste po kayo. " (Ride a jeepney going to Novaliches Bayan and tell the driver to drop you at Metrobank Bagbaguin. When you reach Metrobank, you will find a tricycle terminal. Ride one and tell the driver to bring you to Paraiso ni Baste.)

Metrobank Bagbaguin

Ride a tricycle to Paraiso ni Baste (Php10.00/person).
Kuya was very alert and even managed to pose as One Valenzuela quickly clicked the camera.

By the way, One Valenzuela saw several children taking up swimming lessons at the resort under Coach Rod Sacdalan
of Modern Aquatic Swimming School, Inc.

Paraiso ni Baste's front gate. Construction of another building is taking place within the vicinity.
There's so much more to look forward to!

On your way home, you may walk a bit to the right of Paraiso ni Baste until you reach Canumay East Elementary School along D. Bonifacio Street to ride a tricycle going to Malinta Tollgate/Exit (Php10.00/head). Or, you can go back to Metrobank Bagbaguin at Php40.00 (special ride).  

Wait for a tricycle at Linda's Store.

Paraiso ni Baste

Address: #46 Molina Street, corner Marton Road, Canumay East, Valenzuela City
Contact Numbers: (02) 456-8587 / (0917)7922728

Like Paraiso ni Baste on Facebook here to know more about the resort. Have a great summer vacation, Valenzuelanos!

Paraiso ni Baste is also on Instagram

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UPDATES ON PARAISO NI BASTE: Hotel Suites, Pavilions, and a Wave Pool!