Punta Riviera at Bolinao, Pangasinan

Posted by ka_edong on December 16th, 2007 at Pangasinan

I Google searched for a place to spend a long weekend at Bolinao. Punta Riviera caught my attention with its professionally made website and pretty good photos. The rates sheet on the website was a bit confusing, though, but I was determined to book a room and made sure to secure my reservation via bank deposit.

After an adventurous bus ride, we reached the resort and I was pleased with what I saw. I can tell that the resort is rather new (found out later: it opened to the public in 2005), had a well manicured lawn and very pleasant staff. The room was elegant with a queensize bed, a satellite TV and DVD player (I never figured out how to work the TV, though – I don’t mind because I don’t watch much TV), and a shower that looked like one from a Jimmy Neutron or Jetson’s episode. There are some family rooms and dorm-type rooms too.

The resort has a bar and restaurant. There’s a nice 2-level pergola for a nice dinner by candlelight ;-). Here’s a tip: to avoid inconvenience, order your meals well in advance and tell the staff what time you want your meal to be served.

The infinity pool is pretty, host for a pleasant dip for kids and adults alike. At an angle, the pool looks as if it extends all the way to the sea and the horizon. The resort is right smack at the point where a river (Ilog Malino) meets the sea.

When you venture right outside the resort, you’ll find a nice white-sand beach. The resort has a couple of kayaks for anybody wanting to take a rowing adventure upstream Ilog Malino.

Within 20 minutes from the Resort are some Bolinao tourist spots like underground caves (bring your bathing suits for a nice swim in the natural pool inside the cave), the Cape Bolinao Light house at Patar, and the Cape Bolinao Beach which some have started to refer to as the “Boracay of the North”. Back in the town center, it’s just a few kilometers to reach the UP Marine Science Institute where you’ll see some giant clams!

When in Bolinao, Punta Riviera is a great place to relax and unwind. Look for manager Gener and proprietor Ian Smith, do mention that you found their place via ka edong’s article on PinoyTravelBlog .

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22 Responses to “Punta Riviera at Bolinao, Pangasinan”

davidsison » February 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm

how far is bolinao from urdaneta?

carmela » March 9th, 2008 at 1:38 pm

hi, am looking for a place to unwind this coming holy week with my friends and your review of Punta Riviera caught my attention. I just want to know the rates at Punta Riviera and how to get there? Thanks…

Albert » March 19th, 2008 at 7:43 am

Their web site is http://www.puntarivieraresort.com Rates and directions are provided here

Jay-Jay de Jesus » March 21st, 2008 at 10:30 am

where is the cheapest place to stay in Punta Riviera for at least 2 nights and 3 days, ideal for a family of 8 with a budget not exceeding Php15,000 (including our food and transportation and we’re coming from Bulacan) will this be enough, can someone help us give a more realistic estimate of the budget so we could plan our trip most likely somewhen in April of this year. Thanks!u

Ginny » March 24th, 2008 at 6:57 am

Their site is down. Is there another site where I can find their contact details

ivan » April 13th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

please email naman there phone # thanks

ivan » April 13th, 2008 at 10:24 pm

i mean post pala there contact # here:)

joey » April 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

‘ey guys!..to those who’ve been there…where’s the best place to stay? punta riviera or villa carolina? some are also saying bing’s beach resort??? help!!! we are planning to go there this month. thanks!

lia » May 1st, 2008 at 12:23 pm

we stayed at punta riviera last march 28-30, 2008

the place was awesome, good service and good food

its worth your time and money

makky » May 6th, 2008 at 10:01 am

hey guys wer plannin to get some vacation near nature like bolinao kya lng tulad ng problema ng ilan can we have the rates pra mkpgstay dyan,,i mean ttulugan pgkain stufss like that n gud for 3 days and 2nyts sna,,,hope m2lungan nu ko,,,,thanks

paul » May 10th, 2008 at 8:55 am

sa bolinao madame beach ang pinakamura ay ang patar beach 15 to 20 person nipa hut 1k a day d ba mura un pagkain kaw bahala un sa 1k meron ka nang shellane na lutuan kasama sa 1k mura ang bilihin sa bolinao i mean veg,seafood,meat etc,,meron pa malapit na rock climbing,caving at my hills na pedeng mahiking ok dun andun na lahat kesa pasok ka ng mahal na resort. un beach sa patar ay katabi lang ng treasure of bolinao etc..pra s kin kung nghahanap ka ng mura eto na un kung safe safe nman kc overnite kmi dun oks nman gud luck!

paul » May 10th, 2008 at 9:07 am

nga pala manila pa kme galing 2k 1 fulltank lang balikan na un 9kme ngastos naman kung d ako nagkakamali 3500 2days sa patar beach ang pde mo mgawa sa 3500 overnite n tulugan pagkain na madame na di naubos sa halagang 1k ang 500 sa inum plus videoke hiking,caving rock climbing at swimming etc..murang mura un.

paul » May 10th, 2008 at 9:09 am

un nman po ay pa sakin mura tlga pero di ko po sinasabi n dun n keo ang sakin kung gusto ni ng mura ito ang pede ko maisugggest…

makky » May 12th, 2008 at 1:18 am

thanks paul sna nga yan ang mpgkasunduan nmin d2 s bhay..for our summer vacation thanks tlga!!…yur such a nice guy bait mo,,godbless!

kitz » May 12th, 2008 at 9:29 am

to Paul:

may contact # ka ba ng patar beach? kailangan pa bang magpareserve doon?

sharon » May 20th, 2008 at 10:03 am

hi guys, do you have the contact number of punta riviera

their numbers sa website are all not working

hope you give feedback asap…thanks.

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cdr2277 » July 8th, 2008 at 10:32 am

This is a beautiful place. me and my wife were the very first couple to got married in punta riviera in 2006. we cant wait to go back.

seya » July 28th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

hi po! nghahanap po ako sna ng murang vacation package for 2 persons, 2N3D po.. pra sa parents ko for their silver wedding anniversary. meron po ba kayong ilang magagandang recommendation kung saan cla pwedeng pumunta, mgcheck in, etc? ung hindi po sna kamahalan.. tska po ung provided na lahat ng kailangan, like food, etc. pls po email me at icy_mist03@yahoo.com. tnx po at God bless us!

Ache » September 5th, 2008 at 1:18 pm

I haven’t been to Punta Riviera because me and my friends stayed at Puerto del Sol. It’s very near Punta Riviera because they share the same stretch of white sand. Actually, white-cream sand. You may also want to go to Puerto del Sol. The staffs are very accommodating. It’s not crowded but there’s enough people you can meet. The manager is very friendly, he visits every table during dinner time. Strongly recommended ko ‘tong place na ‘to. You may visit their site at http://www.puertodelsol.com.ph. Sobrang ganda talaga ng place..

Ache » September 5th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

Correct me if I’m wrong but the last time I inquired about the nipa huts in Patar, the overnight rate is already 1,500. I’ve been there but didn’t stay overnight kasi the huts are open nga and there’s not much facilities. Medyo malayo din kasi ‘to from the town proper so medyo hassle sa food, rest room, etc. That’s what you pay for sa private beaches in Bolinao kasi they have (almost) everything you need for your vacay. But I’d say that Patar has the best beach! Suggestion ko lang: stay in Punta Riviera or in Puerto del Sol then pay a visit to Patar Beach, Enchanted Caves and the lighthouse. Amazing talaga ang view doon! When you go to Bolinao, maiinlove ka talaga sa place.

Lyn » November 11th, 2008 at 5:41 am

Contact Details for Punta Riviera Resort are as follows:

Web site: http://www.puntarivieraresort.com
E-mail; punta_riviera_resort@yahoo.com
Tel; +(63) 756961350 / 756961274
Mobile: Gener – 09185917148

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