Taal Volcano is a popular destination, and a number of hotels that surround it. Travelers visiting Taal can stay at Club Balai Isabel, a four-star hotel right on the shores of Taal Lake. With elegant rooms, WiFi, a spa and recreational facilities, this Tagaytay hotel should be top of mind.
Club Balai Isabel is just two hours away from Metro Manila, so it’s perfect for those looking for a weekend getaway. Taal Lake is a minute away and Taal Volcano is a boat ride away. The Peoples Park in the Sky is an hour’s drive away, and so is the Tagaytay Picnic Grove.
Rooms at the the Club Balai Isabel range from a standard room to a premium room. Villas are also available, ranging from a one bedroom to a four bedroom. The air-conditioned rooms come with free WiFi, as well as an en suite bathroom with a rain shower. There’s a telephone and a writing desk, as well as a flatscreen cable TV.
Tagaytay is famous for its bulalo, and you can have it at Club Balai Isabel’s Terraza Cafe. You can also have tawilis, a fish endemic to Taal Lake. Terraza Cafe also serves Kapeng Barako and Tsokolateng Ala E!, both of which you can drink while looking out onto Taal Lake. It’s also got several open-air function areas, which can hold anywhere from 150 to 800 people. It’s also got air-conditioned function rooms that can sit anywhere from 50 to 700 people.
Club Balai Isabel also has three different pool areas and several sports facilities -- a basketball, tennis, and volleyball court. Water sports like kayaking, jet skiing, and pedal boating are also available. Spa treatments are also available at Adol Ya Linawa, the hotel’s acclaimed spa, named by CNN Go as one of the best in Asia.