Affordable Resorts Near Quezon City: List of Places to Beat the Heat 2

Here are possible inland resorts near Quezon City that you can visit for a swim. 

There's no doubt that it's summer. The heat is on and there's no escaping it unless you take a refreshing dip in cool waters. Here are possible nearby places that your family can visit. These places are just about two hours away from Quezon City Memorial Circle.


1. Grotto Vista Resort

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This is San Jose del Monte's prime inland resort. It has about 5 (or more) big pools which makes it ideal if you're a big group. The pools are also creatively and uniquely designed so the place is an interesting place to visit. Grotto Vista also has private pools should you wish to have an exclusive outing. The resort doesn't have overnight swimming.

How to Get There:

• Ride a bus or jeep bound for Tungko or Sapang Palay
• Drop off at Jollibee Tungko (This is the town's center)
• Ride a jeep going to Grotto Vista 

2. Tierra Fontana 12 Waves Resort

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Tierra Fontana is relatively new compared to Grotto Vista. What's attractive with this place is their wave system. The place is quite spacious but there are some pungent odors since it's located inside Paradise Farm.

How to Get There:

• Ride a bus or jeep bound for Sapang Palay
• Drop off at Paradise Farm
• From the farm's entrance, follow the short walk towards the resort

3. Pacific Waves

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Pacific Waves is one of the newest resorts in San Jose Del Monte. Because of this, the place is clean and the facilities are in good condition. But compared to the first two resorts, Pacific Waves' grounds is not that spacious.


How to Get There:

• Ride a bus or jeep bound for Sapang Palay
• Drop off at Pacific Waves

4. Villa Celadonia

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This is a small budget resort with about 3 large pools. If you're around Caloocan City, this resort would be okay for a simple dip. The resort is clean but you wouldn't enjoy the place if there are too many people. It would also be better if you have your own ride when you visit this place since its in the interior of the city. 

5. Gubat sa Ciudad

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Gubat sa Ciudad was once a well-known inland resort but due to negligence, some parts looks dingy and old. I wouldn't really recommend this place although this is more spacious than the nearby Villa Celadonia. 

Other well-known resorts are not included here for two reasons: 1.) I haven't been to those places yet and 2.) They're not near Quezon City and I don't really consider them affordable.  

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Resort in Quezon City: Just for a Dip at Dreamland Resort, Zabarte

With the rising summer temperature, most people probably would like to take a plunge in the waters just to refresh themselves. If you're looking for a place to satisfy that urge to take a dip, visit Dreamland Resort in Zabarte, Quezon City.

Dreamland Resort is about an hour away from Quezon City Circle. Jeepneys with the signboard "Almar Zabarte" pass by the place. There are also some FX's from SM North and Quezon Ave that also pass by the resort but they are few and far in between. Dreamland Resort is just near the road so as soon as the jeepney or FX drops you off the resort's driveway, you just need to take a few steps to find the resort's entrance.


Upon entering, you have to pay P150 for entrance fee plus the cottage or table that you'll be renting. A small table costs less than P300 while a cottage good for 10 people costs less than P1000. They also have tree houses which are literally up on the tree.

Dreamland has about 3 large pools and 1 kiddie pool. The first pool you can see from the entrance is their Olympic-size pool which has nets on top to block the sun. (As if that really works!) The kiddie pool is located in the middle of the resort. The two pools can be seen at the back part of the resort so take time to explore. They have fountains which are opened from time to time.

pools at the back of the resort with fountains (and lots of people)

Dreamland Resort also has a terrace function hall with the view of the pool. There are two karaoke machines just in case you got tired of swimming. There is a bar but not enough food to last you for a day. In short, bring packed lunch or dinner. The resort also has hotel rooms for overnight stay which costs for around P3000.

The resort is ideal for an ordinary family outing (Meaning: Your family just wants to swim.) or barkada outing. It's a no frills resort but it's clean and the the sizes of their pools are good enough. So take the plunge at  Dreamland!