Down by the River | Clare

You wouldn’t think that there’d be a resort there, but you’d be wrong.

When I first went to Riverfront Resort, all I saw was a residential road, I wasn’t expecting much as far as the type of resort that we would find. We turned to a rough road that then led to a beautiful spot that had a good view of Maragondon River in Cavite.

The entrance of the resort opened to a parking lot that led to a large cottage (for big groups) to the right and an event area to the left, which led further to picnic tables, overnight cottages and a pool overlooking the river.

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What I loved about the place is that there are so many trees surrounding it, making the temperatures in the area cooler than if you were in the town proper. There were beds and sofas in some areas of the resort that guests could sit in that made good spots for souvenir photos — I don’t think anyone who has spotted them had been able to resist the temptation to take a photo.

The pool is only four feet deep — more for kids than adults if you think about it — but in this extremely hot and humid El Nino weather it is the perfect spot to stay cool and relax as you take in the amazing view.

At the time of our visit the place was very new and there were still some delays in service that my friends and I noticed and mentioned to their very friendly resort manager. Hopefully, they have improved on those little things that we noticed by now.

If you are looking for a quiet getaway from Manila, this is a hidden resort that you might want to try. It has been a little crowded this summer, but still enjoyable to visit. They are also available for private use if that is more your style.

Riverfront Resort is located in Pinagsanhan B, Maragondon, Cavite.  They can be contacted via 0926 556 0429 and their Facebook Page.