View from the resort's beach front during sunset.
The best feature of Tamarind Tree Resort I would say is its proximity to the beautiful beaches around Padre Burgos. It is a mere 10-15 minutes boat ride from the beachfront of the resort in Barangay Basiao to Dampalitan and Borawan Beach. It affords its visitors pleasant scenery and the beachfront is well-maintained and painstakingly swept and combed every morning. Unfortunately the beach itself isn’t that nice a place for swimming or relaxing, and becomes a mud-flat at low tide.
The room rates were a bit pricey for what it affords you. The hilltop nipa hut we stayed in was very small and at Php1200 excluding the service charge was a bit expensive for a fan room like this. I have stayed in air-conditioned rooms in many resorts in the Philippines and even in the city proper that charge half the price they offer. The good thing about it though is that you can be assured of privacy and safety. The whole premise of the resort is fenced and it has a 24-hour guard on duty. It has also its own pool and a wide yard for functions like team-building and weddings.
ACCOMMODATION
Hilltop accommodation (fan room good for 2-4 pax)
Beachside Accommodation Medium (good for 4-6 pax)
Large Beachside Accommodation (good for 10-15 pax)
The food is good but I would say is a bit expensive compared with the food at Villa Anita, another resort in Padre Burgos where we also stayed. Lunch and dinner is Php180 per plate while breakfast is Php120 per plate without coffee. It was convenient though to eat in the resort as there aren’t many choices of place to eat even in the town proper of Padre Burgos, unless you are keen on eating at the local carinderia. We tried this on the first day we got to the town – having Bicol express and adobo at Decena Eatery for Php30 per serving is what you call worth the price. This is also where we met some of the local councilors who gave us many tips on how to get around the area and who suggested to us to try Villa Anita next time since it is nicer and way cheaper.
THE RESORT’S YARD
But I was satisfied with the hefty grilled fish and a siding of adobong pusit that they served for dinner. Although it wasn’t the case during breakfast when Charlie and I just shared the same size of grilled fish and tocino and still paid Php120 each. It would be nice though to try their food at least once especially at night when all you want to do is just relax and enjoy the night. The dining hall lacks ambiance (like a school mess hall according to Charlie), however the view overlooking the water against the mountains of Lipata Island is pleasant enough.
POOL AREA
It wasn’t a quiet night for us though because of the blaring sound of the videoke from the adjacent bar. Well, if you can’t beat them join them, so we decided to just check it out. The guard however dissuaded us and told us it wasn’t a “wholesome” bar. It had just sprouted there a week ago and the owner of the resort hadn’t heard about it yet. Well, I really don’t mind the noise and everything but I was expecting a quiet and peaceful environment based from the reviews of the other guests.
DINING HALL
Our dinner - served in a big mess hall and eaten while watching TV Patrol 
Our food for breakfast - We carried our own table to the balcony to enjoy the fresh air and to have a better view of the surroundings.
On the whole, our stay at the resort was pleasant enough. The staff were accommodating and it is clean and comfortable. They offer boat rental packages for island-hopping, sail boats and kayaks, and a tour guide is available for trekking as well. It’s a good one-stop destination in the area and provides guests everything they need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. I guess it’s a place for those who don’t mind paying extra for some comfort and conveniences.
The Tamarind Tree Resort's beachfront.
Bits and Info
- No bringing of your own food (a fine of Php200 per day)
- Alcohol is not allowed ( Charlie had a beer though bought from the resort)
- The toilet is outside
- Mosquitoes could be a problem at night ( an enormous mosquito net is provided though for fan rooms)
- The resort is located at Barangay Basiao, Padre Burgos Quezon.The rates, boat rental packages, how to get there instructions and other details can be found in its official website.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Blaigen Ventures, Inc.
Manila Office: Unit 202, Richville Corporate Centre
1314 Commerce Avenue, Madrigal Business Park
Muntinlupa City 1780
Tel: (02) 846-9280
Fax: (02) 807-9904
Mobile: 0915-2566366, 0921-8383745
Email: thetamarind3@gmail.com
Website: www.thetamarindtreeresort.com
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM to 5PM
danda….
ang ganda and its so relaxing…
i like this place! perfect getaway. do they sell hard drinks though? (hahahahaa! lasengga!) Seriously though, do they?
It’s confusing actually coz they said in their many rules that no alcohol allowed but when Charles ordered beer from the resort itself pwede at meron
i did not know about this beautiful beach, wow thanks for sharing them ang ganda
i also love the first picture very serene 
I believe that this picture was taken a few years ago when the resort is still new. Our family just stayed at Tamarind Resort this new year Dec 31, 2010 and we were disappointed. The beach was so dirty and my mom lost her Escada shades when she left it downstairs in our beach side cottage. We were the only visitors there. Dont be deceived with the pictures in their website because the beachfront is not white sand and the food that they served was not enough. Considering that we paid for P1,356 each for an overnight stay. We were 10 incuding 3 kids below 5 yrs old. The two kids who are 4 and 5 yrs old was priced half the price and we had our breakfast, 8 pcs lang yung eggs. Sabi daw nung owner na si Mrs Villena half lang daw kasi bayad nung kids. Duh!! sobra mahal ba ng egg para dagdagan man lang ng 2 para lahat meron? We talked to the owner Mrs Villena and she was not accomodating
I personally think the resort’s rate is a bit pricey for the kind of service and facilities that you get but I guess they could afford to do that because they are the only beach front resort in Padre Burgos. Don’t expect too much from its beach. It is not ideal for swimming because it turns into mudflat at low tide. You can stay at the resort though if you don’t want to camp out on the islands around Padre Burgos which are really the main attractions here.
Mary,
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, please check this link which shows a photo taken of the beach on March 26, 2011, by a digital Nikon camera which has the date embedded on the photo. The sand is indeed white. Perhaps because you came in December, the sand is not as white. All local people are aware of this. We encourage people to swim in Dampalitan island, which is a few minutes away, because this is less inhabited. However, the sandbar during low tide at The Tamarind Tree is spectacular, and you can walk almost as far as the Bagosina!
Here is the link to the photo taken on March 26, 2011.
“We had a great experience in a 3day 2 nights stay in the resort. A breathtaking views and sceneries that you’ll see at the top of the mountain. A clear water from the beach that will give you an enjoyable experience. This place was so great that is suitable for team buildings and family gatherings. The people are so great and accommodating. The place is so clean and you’ll enjoy everywhere you roam around the place, and the food was very awesome!
I think I shall go back to this place and will recommend to other people for them to experience a great place at the heart of Quezon.”