Lago de Oro Hotel & Wakepark

It took nearly an hour for our food to arrive, and the appetizers came with the mains instead of before them. We had to follow up. I understand there can be delays when a family orders a lot, but this was my family’s first visit and I’d hoped they’d enjoy the food as much as I had before. That left me disappointed. The food was just okay overall. The kilawin was salty and tough to chew, unlike the one I’d had a few days earlier, when the tuna was softer and more enjoyable. We mentioned it to three staff members, two regular staff and an intern, but they just stood there without responding. Ivy eventually helped us and took the dish back to the kitchen, which I appreciated, though it still wasn’t good.

The place feels calm and relaxing, with a clean room and tidy grounds. Staff were attentive and accommodating, and the food was freshly cooked. It’s pet friendly, and I’d recommend it to others. The room and food are quite pricey, though, and the shower water pressure was low.

We had a family room with a view of the wakepark. The resort was nice, with an after party at 6pm. A full day of wakeboarding costs ₱500, and there are separate areas for beginners and pros.

I spent a day here and, as a vegetarian, was looking forward to the food. I ordered veg biryani, fattoush salad, veg curry, and naan, but was disappointed with the meal. The salad menu mentioned pomegranate, though none was in mine, and the dressing was watery. The biryani had so many vegetables that I could barely find the rice, and it was tasteless. The veg curry was awful. I also asked for plain red onion and was given smelly white onion instead. Sorry, but the food needs improvement, especially since the menu has an Indian section.