Brgy. Iba East, Batangas City, Luzon 4208 Philippines
Taal Maranan Farmville Inc. By Cocotel
17 reviews
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Car recommended
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We frequent this place for our monthly unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life. For quality customer service to yummy organic food to peace and tranquility. Love watching the sunset by their infinity pool as you sip their yummy organic drinks! Their native chicken tinola with freshly picked veggies from the farm is a must have!
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Date of stay: May 2020
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If you want to rejuvenate your mind, soul and body, thus is the perfect place to be. The place is very close from Manila to travel, very easy to find because of the signage. The farm is so big where you can find peace and quiet from the busy city. The rooms are spacious, very clean, complete with toiletries. Very relaxing pool and close to nature. Their restaurant is farm to table, lots of fresh produce and must try the longanisa spaghetti and vegetables soup. For breakfast is the best tapa in town. The staffs are very professional, friendly and ready to help with all your needs. Highly recommended for family gatherings, company events/meetings and other activities like team building. Definitely we will come back.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Very spacious farm resort with lots of activities to do and must try farm to table cuisine in...
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First, we looked to spend one day by beach before I go back to work overseas. But nothing, we really liked. Finally I found this organic farm in Taal. So my wife said, we go, it will be adventure. We booked, paid one chalets by deposit in BDO. Not far from our house. About 1 and half drive. So we took our younger daughter and hit the road. Once at the place, we checked in, the luggage helper took to our chalet.It has nice view over organic gardens. Aircon inside. Double bed on ground floor. Mats on first floor. All very clean. Swimming pool on farm. We got also guided excursion on farm, to learn some more about it. For dinner we ordered food to be cooked. Superb, tasty and delicious. The same about breakfast. Before we left, bought some organic vegies for house too. We talked with owner- Mike, who is really good and helpful. Actually, we found out his youngest daughter is attending the same school our young one. Just separeted by 9 years of age. What a coincidence. So far the best place, we stayed in Philippines. Would award much more than 5 stars
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Date of stay: February 2017
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â ask for directions before you go. super quite place to relax.
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I saw Taal Maranan in one of travel blogs. Finding the view okay, I proceed with my plan to stay there even for a night with my family. We were lost along our way going there but Batanguenos are helpful. So, we arrived at around 12 and they have allowed us to check-in right away. I appreciated it very much. The villa is just good for us. However their restaurant dont serve delicious food and it so sad that we cannot bring food either. We ate their twice and on those two occasion we still rate their restaurant food bad which made us feel uncompensated. Further, the weather did not permit us to roam around and since the kids are used to gadgets, they initially find the place boring. The staff should offer activities (farming activities since its a farmville) to guest so that it would be counted as a new adventure. Aside from roaming around, swim and eat, there are no activities anymore to fill our day. However their cottages, rooms in different shapes are a new kind. Their rooms did not have coffee maker and there are no complimentary tea or coffee either. This would be a big help since their restaurant is far from the villa or rooms. The restaurant also takes time to prepare the orders. The staff is accommodating especially the kuya attending to the fishes as he willingly answered our questions with a smile. Its sad I did not able to get his name. The room attendant just left us in haste without even putting on the aircon, asking whether we still need something. Thus, we do not know if the water in the jar is potable, its good that we brought with us small jugs with water. The bed is creaking it worried us that it might break. The door's lock upstairs is broken and we find it hard to lock. Overall, the hotel is a nice one to stay but not a place to come to again for an overnight stay. A day tour will do.
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Date of stay: November 2017
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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We went here on a Friday and stayed overnight in the Kalabasa room which we reserved with 50% down payment thru bank deposit and communicated thru their Facebook page. We had high expectations especially on the service because that’s mostly what’s mentioned in almost all reviews. We’ve never been more disappointed.
Cons: - Staff in the restaurant is not aware which items from the entire menu book are available or not. We initially ordered beef with mushroom, turns out it’s not available, so I suggested to my fiance to have bbq spareribs because it has good reviews from people on the web, but staff said it would take an hour to prepare so I asked what’s readily available that we can eat right away because we’re starving, he said pork sisig, which was btw not on the menu. We decided to have it plus carbonara and it took more than 30mins for our food to be served and taste was mediocre. Even for a hungry stomach. We weren’t able to finish everything. - Kalabasa room is small, and the mattress on the bed was just like 2 inches thick so you’ll feel the steel on the bed frame. - Aircon inside the room is too small and we barely feel the cooling effect. We needed to request for additional electric fan, good thing it was free of charge - There are 3 light switches inside our room, 2 of which are not working, so it was dim. - Lots of ants inside the bathroom, no hot water, nowhere to hang clothes and towel. - Upon reservation, it was mentioned that we can have a free tour in the farm, but no one entertained us on this, so we just took a walk by ourselves. - Not for people who don’t like walking around on grassy fields. All amenities inside the farm needs a lot of walking. - Left and right sounds of videoke from nearby residential area, but we didn’t hear it from inside our room, and tolerable if you’re walking around the farm or relaxing by the pool - Poor signal, which is understandable as well if their goal is for guests to have a relaxing experience
Pros: - They accept orders for dinner and breakfast so they can prepare ahead of time. We had a better experience on this compared to the late lunch we had after checking in. - We had the place all by ourselves so it was indeed very relaxing. - Beautiful place. Lots of corners for picture taking if you’re in the mood. - Commuter friendly. - Restrooms for public use are well maintained.
Suggestions: - Instead of having an entire menu book with mostly unavailable foods, just utilize the chalk board and write what’s available so guests wont’t be so disapointed - Communicate well with all the staff if there are guests checking in. It seems like only the people from Information knows we were coming. - Ask guests ahead of time if they will have meals when they check in so preparation can be made in advance.
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I had high hopes for this since it has a 1 good review in trip advisor. The way to this is very far and poor road condition. The soil for the crops are very dry.dont be deceived by the pictures, its all about the angles. Nothing to do in this area, except they will just sell you the idea of going organic,which is not for the whole family but a selected few. Rooms are not good, except for the two suites in the picture which is a okay. Staff are okay from the start but beware, all spoons, glasses, are well accounted according to them. We were charged for a missing towel, and they insisted that we took them and to open our bags. Saw a snake, but just small. Over all, if you want something worth for your money, you have been warned.there are other good resorts which is worth the effort, and money.dont be fooled....
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Date of stay: May 2017Trip type: Traveled on business
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The rooms were simple yet comfortable, not bad for an organic farm. Definitely a place to visit if you want a quite place to relax and unwind. And oh, the food in their restaurant were really delicious. they have nice pools too.
Visit Farmville and see for yourself. Thank me later!
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip:Â their VIP room in the hotel offers view of the glass pool above. Really amazing.
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Staff were friendly and accommodating. Place was so clean and lush and green. My friends and I enjoyed our overnight stay. It is like a modern farm equipped with the conveniences of a humble countryside resort where you can rest and unwind. Will try their glamping on our next visit. Go visit the place!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Room Tip:Â The villas are perfect for families!
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Great for families who wants to have quality time and bonding while being close to nature! Our family stayed for one night in the Hotel Room which is also next to the pool. They also have other activities that kids can do to keep them entertained. Staff are very welcoming specially the owners, Mike and Joan. Food was superb and the Mulberry Juice before eating a sumptuous meal is definitely a must. If you want to have social media detox and be closer to nature this is a place to stay.
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Date of stay: August 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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If you want to get away from the city and breathe in some fresh oxygen then farmville is for you. The food is great, and the kalabasa room was well lit and reasonably comfy. Walking around, taking photos while taking in the scenery was my favorite thing to do during my stay.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Traveled on business
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PRICE RANGE
₱3,161 - ₱12,703 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PhilippinesLuzonCalabarzon RegionBatangas ProvinceBatangas City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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