DODOY'S ECO RESORT

Brgy. Alangilan in Bacolod City boasts of several fresh water swimming pool resorts that can beat the heat during hot days. 16 km east of the city, Alangilan is known for its cool weather. Most days one can find bikers going to the village direction. Alangilan is also a favorite destination of joggers and walkers from neighboring villages such as Brgy. Granada, San Dionisio, Sta. Fe area.

Recently, my kids and I were given the opportunity to visit one of the resorts there with our neighbors. Dodoy’s Eco Resort is located in the street corner right across the village market. Ample parking area since there is a vacant lot across the establishment.

View of the main swimming pool

Entrance fee cost P30 for adults and kids over 10 years old and, P20 for kids 10 years old and below. The entrance fee is inclusive of the use of the swimming pool. Day cottages are available - concrete cottage is P300, nipa hut style cottage is at P200, umbrella, table and 4 chairs can be rented at P100.

You can bring your own food or buy at the sari-sari store inside the resort. A grilling area is also provided to those who want to grill or cook their food.

Big pool

Main attraction of the resort is of course the big swimming pool and the kiddie’s pool. They are not strict with regards to your swimming attire. Shorts and t-shirt is allowed. However, one thing I find so uncomfortable would be the tiled floor in the day cottages and the area surrounding the main pool. I kept thinking somebody might slip and hurt themselves. True enough, my son had a deep wound on his knee when he accidentally hit a corner area of the pool. The tiles are slippery and you have to walk carefully around the pool. Really!

Kiddie's pool

The resort is just recently established so it still needs a lot of improvement. Landscaping is very much needed to make it look pleasing. Their mini-zoo contains one monkey and three baby turtles ^^ Overnight accommodation is available at P1,500.00 per room with its own toilet and bath. There’s no air conditioning unit provided since according to the staff - Alangilan is pretty cool at night.

Kids checking out the lone monkey cage

The resort opens at 8am and closes at 5pm. Those who are staying overnight can have the use of the pool until 12midnight.

Going there one has to take the Alangilan jeepney at the Burgos Market Terminal. Fare cost is at P18.00 per person. 

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