The NIX Stop: Come Away with Me to Club Balai Isabel

Peace and Relaxation at Club Balai Isabel, Talisay, Batangas

I have been to Talisay only twice upon writing this article. Once was in my childhood, and all I remember is the fine sands there, peace and quiet, the breath-taking sunrise, a cup of comforting Batangas Bulalo and Tawilis, and the Bahay Kubo of my grandma's relatives that we used to stay at. The beach and the smell of saltwater in the morning is what made me appreciate that one weekend, and I asked my parents to take me back there again someday..

Fast forward to a decade and some more later, and I was finally back. I wasn't with my family this time, but with some newfound friends over the blogging community.





We saw some large and small resorts within our 30 minute drive from Star Toll Talisay, but our destination was Club Balai Isabel... A couple of my friends (Hi Jinkee and Millie!!!) and their families have been here and are always coming back, and not just for the summers. Why? Mostly because of the breathtaking view of Tall Volcano, awesome beach and pool facilities, and of course, Batangas Bulalo(Beef bone marrow stew)...











Club Balai Isabel is magical for me. Even if there are quite a LOT of guests that weekend, it was not crowded. Plenty of houses serving as Villas and suites. As well as a big yellow hotel building overlooking the Taal Volcano scenery, an abundance of trees everywhere you look and yet there is still plenty of space to find a serene spot for you and your meditation needs. Or hugot moments. ;)

Sometimes I wish that I had my wedding or reception here at Club Balai Isabel... The place itself is very magical and serene.. :)

Rooms and Rates in Club Balai Isabel

We stayed at this Suite with Attic and Kitchen, which can house up to 12 guests. White fluffy pillows, white walls, brown and black accents.. My very definition of home! They have very comfy beds, a kitchen, veranda and 2 clean bathrooms complete with your vanity needs like shampoo, conditioners, dental kits etc. :3 This suite costs for about Php 11,825, and computing this for a barkada outing or a large family outing, it would cost at a price of around Php 1000 per head. :D Their standard room rate by the way, for a smaller group of around 4 would start at Php 5500. :)

Actvities in Club Balai Isabel

• Jetski
• Banana Boat
• Flying Fish
• Parasailing
• Hike to Taal Volcano
• Kayaking
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Biking 

For me though, I would come back here probably to try out their water sports -again- like banana boat and riding on a jetski! Cheers for first time thrilling experiences! :) Of course it's not all that's there.. they also have Flying fish and parasailing activities for the adrenaline junkie in you. Yes, pwede kang lumipad kung gusto mo. :D (You can fly high if you want to)









Thinking how to get started on getting fit? You can always go for kayaking, and if you're feeling up to it, even trekking up Taal Volcano :3 Which we did do by the way! I'll be posting another entry about that, the funniest thing being: I wrecked up my rubber shoes during said hike... But after all the galleons of sweat and heat of the sun, getting to the top is a truly amazing and breathtaking experience. In more ways than one. :)




As the tour progressed, we saw that it's not only the beach life you have here, but every possible activity you can think of. From biking, volleyball and basketball to taking a step further at relaxation with their masseuse, Club Balai Isabel has it covered.

Team Building activities and a couple of conventions are taking place when we were here.. but the place is still peaceful and you can't really feel that there are probably less than a couple hundred people at the resort at the time...

I was completely relaxed after an hour's worth of hilot sessions...

After all that, the best part of the trip is letting yourself relax and unwind at their poolside, with yummy food from Isabel Pizzeria or even a hefty lunch at the Balai's restaurant, Teraza Cafe.

Going to Club Balai Isabel

Traveling to Talisay from Makati wasn't really a biggie, as my province Lipa is a a few more kilometers farther. It took around less than 2 hours, as we were using private transport (Club Balai's Van), and the ever reliable Slex-StarToll shortcut. But I know that if I commuted at say starting from 6:30 am at Buendia going to Tanauan, I'd take around more than 2 hours, plus the jeep from Tanauan to Talisay and a possible total commute of around 150 pesos or less.

I am ecstatic that I have come back to Talisay, all while finding an awesome, no frills place to visit! For more information on Club Balai Isabel you can like their Facebook Page.. Or visit their social media accounts below:

Instagram: @clubbalaiisabel

twitter: @clubbalaiisabel

Website

Go on, get on that bus and seize the day! :)