Imagine your self staying in a castle like place with a majestic view of a natural paradise. You might probably want to wish to stay there more than an hour or even a day. Well, Twin Lakes Hotel Tagaytay in Laurel Batangas can surely give you what you have imagined. Nestled in a peak, staying here could give you an access to view the natural paradise, experience the invigorating air and watch the majestic Lake Taal.
I was able to experience staying at this awesome hotel a few weeks ago, and oh just by looking at the facade, I was already speechless to see the 8-level hotel European-inspired architecture. It actually felt like little Prince Cedie or the Von Trapp family would be welcoming me as I go down the vehicle. I was told by some of the staff here that when the weather is too cold, fog cover up the whole place, making Twin Lakes Hotel Tagaytay looks like a castle in the sky.
Twin Lakes Hotel is located at Tagaytay-Nasugbu road and is only 2-hours away from Manila. It features 126 rooms with balconies, a heated outdoor infinity pool, a cafe with a viewing deck, and function halls for your events.
Down the hill, you’ll also find a community vineyard where you can enjoy and schedule grape picking. Twin Lakes Hotel is actually considered as the the Philippines’ first vineyard township community and Tagaytay’s first master-planned integrated tourism destination.
And with the huge property, food options and stores are also available, the Shopping Village which is located along the road can suffice your day-t0-day needs.
Once you are here, you’ll definitely have a hard time leaving bed or even the place coz there are just a lot of things one can do around. Continue reading and will tell you more about it. Just a disclaimer, this article is image heavy.
Twin Lakes Hotel is located at Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Laurel, Batangas | reservations@twinlakeshotel.com.ph | sales.reservation@twinlakeshotel.com.ph | Front office 24 hours: (0966) 807 7622 / (0929) 744 4294
Twin Lakes Facilities you can Enjoy
Now what else can you do inside Twin Lakes. Well, if you weren’t attending conventions or conferences, and aside from staying inside your room, you might as well see your self working out inside the gym, playing board games at the game room or probably dipping your self in to the pool while having a nice calming view of nature. With the unlimited fresh air available one would definitely be invigorated and satisfied before heading back to the city.
In my stay, I was able to try some of the amenities the hotel was offering and just like how I felt from other properties, a day would never be really enough to enjoy everything that are available.
Twin Lakes also got huge venues perfect for different celebrations like wedding or birthdays. For corporate needs, meeting and conference rooms are also available.
Conference Rooms
Twin Lakes Hotel features a conference hall that can be divided into 3 separate rooms. Each section features a projector with a screen, Wi-Fi access, and outlets for your devices.
Grand Ballroom
Twin Lakes Hotel’s Grand Ballroom holds 266 square meters of space for up to 500 persons. It’s ideal for wedding receptions, debuts and other large gatherings.
Game Room
Located just beside the Fitness Center, the Game Room is solely created to induce bonding for family and friends. Twin Lakes Hotel’s Game Room got different board games you can play for free, like chess, checkers and tic-tac-toe. It also got a billiards table I personally enjoy. Though a payment of Php 200 which you can charge to your room is needed for you to be able to play for an hour. Nevertheless, having options whether paid or free is always something good to know.
Infinity Pool
Twin Lakes heated outdoor infinity pool overlooks the tranquil Tagaytay landscape and also has a wading section for kids. It opens at 7 am and closes at 11 pm.
Twin Lakes Café
You can dine and enjoy some local favorites and international cuisine here at Twin Lakes Cafe. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner while marveling at the majestic Tagaytay scenery. Twin Lakes Cafe got a seating capacity of 160 persons for both indoor and al fresco dining. It opens at 6 in the morning till 11 pm.
The Twin Lakes Cafe is our all-day dining restaurant that serves a breakfast buffet and an a la carte lunch and dinner. On our first day, we were able to enjoy some local favorites like bulalo, pochero and more. We were told while dining that all the ingredients are locally sourced and prepared only by the finest culinary experts. Naks! And oh they also do room service, so one can also enjoy the food here if you opted and too lazy to get out of bed.
Fitness Center
The fitness center got a handful of thread-mills and gym equipments available. It also got a huge space where one can do weight and/or body exercises. The Fitness Center is open from: 7:00am until 9:00pm.
Kids Corner
For kids and kids-at-heart, aside from the wading area for the kids, the Kids Corner is another place for kids to enjoy. It is open from: 8:00am until 6:00pm.
At the lobby you’ll be able to find this bar called Zabana Bar that serves the signature Zabana Rum, exclusive to a select few establishments. You can enjoy local favorites here along with a selection of wines, cocktails, and mocktails. Before heading outside, Rod, Thea and I got a chance to enjoy some of their drinks.
Twin Lakes Room Images & Hotel Room Rates
I always enjoy rooms that are ergonomically built and spacious. Big windows and a nice veranda also tops my check list if I am to pick a room to stay in for a day or more. A fresh and a semi firm bed, sparkling-white bathroom and toiletries will surely complete my awesome stay. Twin Lakes Hotel in Tagaytay did not disappoint while crossing out my check list. My 34 sqm furnished was just enough to even home 2-3 more people. The room that I got also have an LED TV with cable channels, a private bath with hot and cold showers, bathtubs, a safety deposit box and tea and coffeemakers.
In Twin Lakes, you can have the option to choose 4 different rooms and two different view locations. Superior Rooms starts at Php 7,500 while Presidential Suites is at Php 21,000. Twin Lakes also got 2 rooms suited for Persons with Disability (PWD).
With this awesome view, who would not want to stay even longer.
The bed was just too big for 1 person. But I think I can handle it well haha!
Have you notice the blinds? Well, just if you are game for a show? haha!
A very spacious bathroom is always a check!
Rooms Available in Twin Lakes (Mountain View and Lake View)
Superior Room (Php 7,500 net)
– Mountain View
– 34 Square Meters
– Air-conditioned room with spacious veranda
– With cable TV, NDD phone, safety deposit box, mini bar, toiletries, bathtub, hot & cold shower
– Good for 2 adults and 2 kids below 7 years old. Third person is required to take extra bed/person charge.
Deluxe Room (Php 8,500 net)
– Lake View
– 36 Square Meters, Lower level floors
– Air-conditioned room with spacious veranda
– With cable TV, NDD phone, safety deposit box, mini bar with coffee and tea set-up, toiletries, bathtub, hot & cold shower
– Good for 2 adults and 2 kids below 7 years old. Third person is required to take extra bed/person charge.
Executive Room (Php 10,500 net)
– Lake View
– 36 Square Meters, Ground and Second Floor
– Air-conditioned room with spacious veranda
– With cable TV, NDD phone, safety deposit box, mini bar with coffee and tea set-up, bathtub, hot & cold shower
– Good for 2 adults and 2 kids below 7 years old. Third person is required to take extra bed/person charge.
Family Suite – VIP Set-up (Php 19,000 net)
– Lake View
– 106 Square Meters, Main Level
– Air-conditioned room with spacious veranda
– Two Bedroom Suites, Living Area, cable TV, NDD phone, safety deposit box, mini bar with coffee and tea set-up, toiletries, bathtub, hot & cold shower
– Good for 4 adults and 2 kids below 7 years old. Fifth person is required to take extra bed/person charge.
– With Fruit platter
Presidential Suite – VVIP Set-up (Php 21,000 net)
– Lake View
– 106 Square Meters, Main Level
– Air-conditioned room with spacious veranda
– Two Bedroom Suites, Living Area, cable TV, NDD phone, safety deposit box, mini bar with coffee and tea set-up, toiletries, bathtub, hot & cold shower
– Good for 4 adults and 2 kids below 7 years old. Fifth person is required to take extra bed/person charge.
– With Fruit basket and bottle of wine
Extra person charge at Php 1,800 net with extra roll-away bed & breakfast. Kids ages 7 years old and below are free of charge while kids age 8 years old to 11 years old gets 20% discount while kids ages 12 and up will be charge in full.
Also prepare Php 2,000 net per room for security deposit.
Buffet Breakfast at Twin Lakes Cafe
Breakfast is serve from 7am to 10am, a bit short compare to other hotels in Manila but just right I guess if you are vacationing in this place, where sleeping becomes even better, and longer.
Located at the ground floor, the complimentray buffet breakfast got just the right amount of choices for the number of crowd.
On my visit, the dishes serve at Twin Lakes Cafe includes Tinapa, steamed hotdog, pork adobo, and corn beef. The buffet also got two variety of rice, Pad Thai for noodles, salad station, fruits, egg station and of course the most important station for me; coffee to complete my morning routine.
And oh, friends says that they also serve one of the best chocolates in the Tagaytay so do not missed to try it as well.
Nearby Restaurants in Twin Lakes Hotel
If you opted not to have the Filipino dishes offered by Twin Lakes Cafe, there are a few options you can try just a few meters from the hotel, along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway. Located at Twin Lakes Shopping Center, a number of restaurants, coffee shops as well as convenience stores that all got a great view of the greeneries and Taal Lake can be found. Of course each one offers a different view and I guess picking the best spot would be depending on your liking.
When I was in Twin Lakes, I was only able to visit three of the restaurants namely Tap Station, Purple Beetle and Silver Bucket. Of course, we didn’t let our days pass by without visiting as well Starbucks Cafe, as to what I’ve know of, Starbucks in Twin Lakes is the 6th Starbucks store in the place and is also the farthest compare the others.
With friends: Pamela, Mikyle, MJ, Rod, Paul, and Thea
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Here are the list of the restaurant you can also visit in Twin Lakes Shopping Center
1. Bag of Beans
2. Greg’s Fruitcakery
3. Amira’s Buco Tart Haus
4. The Farm Organics
5. Starbucks
6. Tap Station
7. La Creperie
8. Silver Bucket
9. Santi’s Delicatessen
10. Bagoong Club
11. Buon Giorno!
12. Purple Beetle
How to Go to Twin Lakes Tagaytay (Commuting)
Being a high end Hotel in the South, I would really suggest that travelling their via car would be the best way go there but if instances happen that you would need to go there commuting, of course there is always a way.
Here is how you can go to Twin Lakes Hotel in Tagaytay
From Manila to Tagaytay you can check out this separate article I created: Read: How to Commute to Tagaytay
At Tagaytay Rotonda, you can ride the bus going to Nasugbu, Batangas. You can also ride jeepneys going to Nasugbo, Calatagan or Balayan.
If you are coming from Nasugbo, just ride any bus heading to Manila. It will all pass by Twin Lakes Hotel. Just a reminder, last trip is around 8 in the evening while from Tagaytay going to Batangas, it’s around 10-11 in the evening.
Final Thoughts: Twin Lakes Hotel
My expectations were totally been met – From the spacious room up to the food choices, even the simple services like shuttle rides and assistance to different amenities. My stay was totally all good that the staff have really made me feel like a VIP guest invited to a King’s Castle. Though Buffet breakfast was just okay and have a lot of room for improvements, the ala-carte food choices for lunch or dinner is something I would highly recommend for you to try (though a bit pricy). Same goes with the food choices located at the shopping center, so better beef up your wallet if you are visiting.
Check in and check out process was quick and easy. Infinity pool was spacious enough and not too crowded. The Fitness center can be yours alone most of the time. And oh, they also have room massage services that you can try.
The room was exceptionally large to fit in a small family. And I love that the bed just got the right firm giving me a really good night sleep. Definitely, highly recommended.
Giving it an ⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜⚜/10.
With Mikyle, JC, Rod, Thea, Pamela and MJ
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