Summer is back, and I wanted my mother and father to have some time to relax at the beach. We discovered Samba Bluewater Resort in Zambales during our family’s summer getaway last year. We passed by the resort, which is easily visible along the way. There are many beaches in Subic, Olongapo, but Samba Bluewater Resort caught my attention because there were people lined up — and it dawned on me that the best spots are often where the crowd is.
Fast forward to this year, I told my officemate that our family would be going to Subic, and they recommended Samba Bluewater Resort since it’s where the biggest Inflatable Island in Asia can be found — a partnership or perhaps owned by the same company. Truly, I can say we were meant to visit Samba Bluewater Resort in the Philippines.
Here’s the reception area. The beach admission fee is good for a 12-hour stay, and swimming time is only until 7 PM.
Samba Bluewater Resort Admission Fee
- Adult – P250
- Child – 250
- Senior Citizen – 200
- 3.5 feet below – FREE
During holidays, the beach admission rate is:
- Adult – P300
- Child – P300
- Senior Citizen – P240 (please present valid SC ID)
- 3.5 feet and below – FREE
My mom and dad were the only ones who paid the beach admission fee since the rest of us had already paid for an hour at the Inflatable Island.
This is the view as we entered and presented our gate pass.
Also read: Montecruz Beach Resort, Zambales
Samba Bluewater Resort Cottage
- Cottage for 2–4 pax: ₱700
- Cottage for 4–6 pax: ₱700
- Cottage for 10–12 pax: ₱1,000
Also read: Reca Resort Review: The Bali of Pampanga
Samba Bluewater Resort Overnight Stay
If you’re planning to stay overnight or longer, check-in time is at 1 PM, and check-out is at 11 AM. Breakfast is not included, and bringing cooking appliances inside the room is not allowed. Below are the rates:
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Couple’s Room (Standard) – ₱3,120
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Couple’s Room (Seafront) – ₱4,000
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Quadruple Room – ₱5,400
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Family Room – ₱8,100
Special discounts are available from Sunday to Thursday.
Samba Bluewater Resort Water Sports Activities
There are a few people who were having water sports activities. The rates are:
Jetski – P3,500 for 1 hr and P2,000 for 30 minutes.
Activities for 15 minutes
- Banana Boat – P250, 4 people minimum
- Dragon Boat – P250, 4 people minimum
- UFO – P350, 4 people minimum
- Bandwagon – P350, 3 people minimum
- Disco Ball – P700, 5 people minimum
My friends also had their island hopping for P150 each. I did not join them coz I was feeling “tita” that time.
Other Activities
There’s a souvenir shop and henna and tattoo shop, too.
Samba Bluewater Resort Tattoo
Tattoo goals at a resort in Zambales
Verdict
To sum it all up, I highly recommend Samba Bluewater Resort if you’re looking for a resort in Subic with clean facilities, great amenities, a good crowd, plenty of water activities, and accommodating staff. It’s only 3 1/2 hours away from Quezon City, so getting there won’t take too much of your travel time. Plus, you can bring your own food and drinks without a corkage fee.
Samba Bluewater Resort Address: National Highway, Lower Kalaklan
Olongapo City, Zambales
CALL:
(047) 222-9288
0930-305-6055
0956-580-9861
EMAIL: sambabluewater@gmail.com
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