Blue Pavilion Beach Resort

We had a really restful stay at Blue Pavilion Beach Resort. The open spaces and fresh sea air were lovely, and our room was clean and comfortable. The beach view was beautiful, and the calm atmosphere made it a nice quick break from the city. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. A great quiet getaway for families or groups.

We picked this resort on a last-minute trip because the photos looked good. I don’t like posting such a negative review, but the owners and other guests should know how poorly things were handled. Mang Ray was the standout. He was friendly and helpful, and the food was so-so. Beyond that, the resort felt neglected, with visible trash and clutter near the rooms, beach, and pool. Our room wasn’t properly cleaned, the TV and cable didn’t work, and the shower barely had any water pressure. There was dog poop on the beach too. Repairs were going on while guests were nearby, including a grinder running for three hours early in the morning. Some staff seemed untrained with guests and came into our room while we were still there. For 4K a night, I don’t think the place offered enough value. The owners should rethink the price and the guests they’re targeting. If they want to appeal to the masses, I think cutting the price in half could help occupancy. If they’re aiming higher, they need to clean up the resort, reduce clutter, and remove unnecessary rooms that take up space.

We made the trip by motorcycle on the winding, scenic roads of Marilaque, and the ride itself was part of the fun. At the resort, the staff were welcoming, adjusted our check-in time, and gave us a free room upgrade. The place is simple and peaceful, with a pet-friendly space, though it has some rough edges and isn’t luxurious. The sea looked murky, perhaps because of a recent typhoon, so we skipped the water activities. We tried swimming at night, but left early because the pool had poor lighting and no lifeguard. The beachfront was clean, although a loud, disorganized motorcycle event at a nearby resort interrupted the quiet. The restaurant had a wait with only two staff working, so we went to the nearby port instead. We bought fresh skipjack tuna and a huge squid at good prices, then grilled them ourselves at the resort. That was a highlight. On our way home we stopped at the port again and got fresh yellowfin tuna and another skipjack tuna to take home. Blue Pavilion Beach Resort in Infanta, Quezon suits people after a low-key stay, as long as they’re okay with limited lighting and a small staff. I’d recommend it with caveats. The hospitality, local fishermen’s catch, and scenic ride made the trip worthwhile for us. Come flexible and prepared, and there may be a tuna or two to bring home.

We booked two beachfront rooms, both with good mattresses and air conditioning, plus a great beach view. The pool was nice, and the staff were accommodating. Food needs to be ordered ahead. The surroundings could be cleaner. Dogs wandered around, including right outside our rooms. Shower pressure was sometimes too weak for the heater to work.