Planning a vacation for the whole family can be tricky. First, you have to choose a destination with excellent location, amenities, and services. And of course, it is crucial that the place offers multi-generational attractions as well as dining and lodging options that can accommodate the needs and wants of every family member—all without breaking the bank.
A beach resort, merely a two-hour drive from the Balintawak Toll Gate, promises to be the perfect weekend and summer getaway for the whole family.
White Rock Beach Hotel and Waterpark in Subic, Zambales brings R&R, leisure activities, entertainment, and adventure together in its eight-hectare beach resort.
Rooms with a view
The Subic resort offers a relaxing stay in its 262 well-appointed rooms, all a stone’s throw away from the beachfront.
White Rock has Deluxe, Main Premium Deluxe, Poolside Deluxe and Beachside Deluxe rooms, located at the Main and Beachfront Hotels, as well as at the newly constructed Seaside Hotel. There are also One-Bedroom Suites and Two-Bedroom Suites, with cozy living room, well-equipped kitchen facilities, maid’s room, and individual whirlpool.
Newlyweds and couples can enjoy an intimate moment in the Honeymoon Suites or Beachside Suites, which has elevated quarters, private whirlpool, and beach veranda overlooking the calm Subic Bay.
All rooms offer privacy and world-class amenities and comforts such as a flat-screen TV, bathrooms with separate shower and toilet areas, a mini-refrigerator, and safe boxes, among others.
Cottages with outdoor whirlpool and amenities are available for day tour guests.
Fun in the water and beyond
White Rock boasts of having the most number of pools and leisure water facilities in the area, ensuring a splashing fun for the family.
Take a dip in the resort’s pools that include the Grand Swimming Pool with water basketball and volleyball, a plunge pool, two Infinity Pools and three plunge pools that offer a majestic view of Subic Bay, two Wave Pools, and 44 Whirlpools located around the beachside villas, inside the luxurious rooms, and on the top floor of the Seaside Deluxe Hotel. The latter comes with bonus: a 360-degree view of Subic Bay and the Zambales mountains.
Kids can enjoy hours of fun in the Children’s Playpool and Water Canyon Shoot-Em-Up. Those looking for an andrenaline rush can try the Waterpark facilities, including the Big Bowl waterslide, the Rampage waterslide, the Seesaw waterslide, and the Raging River.
Fun extends beyond the water as White Rock offers wall climbing and ziplining activities as well as a well-maintained playground and mini-park attractions.
What is summer fun without the sand, sea, and sun? At White Rock, guests can swim, discover the amazing depths by snorkeling and scuba diving, glide across the water on a kayaking excursion, or make an exciting splash through various aquasports and activities such as jetskiing, banana boat ride, flyboard, or paragliding.
After an eventful day, guests can simply bask in nature’s glory and revel in the breathtaking view of the Subic Bay sunset.
Dine out
A vacation isn’t complete without trying out sumptuous grub. White Rock has a variety of dining options: The Sunset Restaurant serves traditional Filipino cuisine, featuring ala carte dishes full of home-cooked flavors; the Beachpoint serves BBQ Buffet Dinner with a side of serenaders to make your dining experience a memorable one.
For an intimate dining experience, head over to the Sunset Bistro, located just above the Sunset Restaurant. By request, honeymooners also get to enjoy a romantic dinner by the bay. Catch the mesmerizing Subic sunset while savoring seaside grills and classic cocktails at the Beachpoint Floating Restaurant.
Exhilarating activities
Share more fun memories at the Family Fun Center and have a friendly game or two in the various amusements. The center has 10-pin bowling area, with 10 lanes and electronic scoring, table tennis, billiards, dart boards, mini-basketballs, and other table games. Belt your hearts out at the KTV rooms, equipped with high-quality sound systems.
Moms can opt out of the action and indulge in a relaxing spa experience at the resort’s newly renovated spa. Spa therapies are facilitated by skilled therapists in order to give guests the pampering they deserve.
“In the recent years, we have expanded and enhanced our facilities and amenities to provide guests with the best family vacation they can have,” says White Rock chairman George U. Lorenzana. “We wish to present White Rock as a one-stop vacation spot where families can enjoy their bonding moment, where honeymooners can enjoy their wedded bliss, where corporate employees can do their teambuilding event and test their patience, unity, and trust.”
For inquiries and reservations, call (047) 232-0066 or 0917-8630844, or email [email protected], or visit www.whiterock.com.ph.