Saturday 4 May 2019

Resort Review: Balesin Island Club - Phuket Village (Polillo, Quezon)


 Date of Stay: May 4-5, 2019

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Villa No. 6 at Phuket Village

The hamlet of Phuket Village, our home for two of the three nights we stayed on Balesin Island, is tucked away in the southernmost tip of the island.  We were checked in at Villa No. 6.  

Each Phuket villa is characterized by multiple roof tiers, undulating serpentine shapes, pointed finials reminiscent of grand Thai temples and blade-like roof projections which are all hallmarks of the rich Thai heritage.


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Interior of Villa No. 6

Day bed
Outdoor jacuzzi
Our Phuket villa, nestled in a lush green forest, are said to be similar in layout to Bali and Balesin Village villas with an outdoor deck, daybed, and lounge chairs and tables for relaxing and spectacular viewing of the sunrise at Lamon Bay and the the sunset at the Pacific Ocean side. This was an unplugged, technology-free stay as our villa had no internet of mobile phone signal.


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Loungers at verandah
White sand beach at Phuket Village

Our large ensuite bathroom had no doors plus the clear glass enclosures of the water closet and shower gave no privacy either.  A nice touch though was the private outdoor heated jacuzzi. 

Veranda of Villa No. 6

The awe-inspiring Salathip, Phuket Village’s main dining area, reflects the style and quiet elegance of Thai culture with liberal use of wood and scaled roofs.   

It is adorned with a mix of Thai design elements such as Buddha statues and authentic Thai artifacts.  Internet access was available here.

Salathip Restaurant

Its traditional menu lists Thai favorites with a complex mixture of the distinguishable bitter, sweet, sour, salty, and hot flavors. 

From appetizers through dessert, the food is successful in delivering the vibrant tastes, lush textures, and warming tingle of spices that the cuisine is known for.

Reception Area

Its most popular house specialty dishes on the menu include tom yam goong (a shrimp soup with fresh herbs); fla neung manao (steamed fish with lemon sauce); pad Thai goong, everyone’s favorite stir-fried noodles with shrimp; tako (a Thai rice pudding topped with coconut cream); pad Thai, and keng deng gai.

Al fresco dining area

Diners here can either eat in the large airconditioned indoor dining room or dine al fresco, in the large, generous outdoor verandah or sala that overlooks an unusual black-tiled 25 m. long swimming pool, with a row of lounge recliners and parasols along the beach, and the sea. One can dine in privacy at the Hua Hin and Koh Samui rooms. Each can seat 6-8 persons.

Swimming pool

Balesin Island Club: Brgy. Balesin, Polillo 4339, Quezon.

Metro Manila Corporate Office: Alphaland Corporation, Alphaland Makati Place, 7232 Ayala Ave. Extn., 1209 Makati City, Metro Manila.  Tel: +63.2.5337.2031 and +63.2.5337.2055 loc 271 to 274 (Reservations). Fax: +63.2.5338.1231,  E-mail: info@alphaland.com.ph.  Website: www.balesin.com.


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