Asturias: Policios Waterpark Resort & Spa

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LOCATION:
Asturias, Cebu (northwestern coast of Cebu)

FESTIVAL:
St Roche (Aug 16)

FEES: (as of April 2015)
Bus from Cebu to Sta Lucia Asturias (est. 150.00)
Sta Lucia Drop-off to Policios (est. 20.00)
Rooms good for 4-6 pax non-aircon (1500.00 - 1800.00)
Rooms good for 9-10 pax aircon (2000.00 - 3000.00)
Pool Usage (150.00)
or visit their facebook page

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT:
Cabo San Miguel Resort
Malabago Beach Resort
Sta. Lucia Parish Church
Wakiki Beach Resort
Tubigagmanok (fresh water in the sea)
St. Francis Parish 
Buswang Lake

Under the heat of the sun and with summer's warmest welcome, nothing beats a dip in a pool. It was the annual Visita Iglesia, April 02, 2015. Last year, our route was bound south ending in Aloguinsan (a municipality). This year, our parents decided to head north. So from Toledo City, our target was to reach Tuburan (another municipality). From San Juan de Sahagun Shrine (in Toledo City), we managed to visit another 5 more parishes. Since there is a need to visit 7 parishes or churches, we still lacked one. After our sixth parish in Sta. Lucia, we decided to continue and head to Tuburan. Before we even reached a kilometer heading North, mom saw a newly renovated property. 

Entering the premises, we saw that it had a pool. A pretty sight, this resort has the coolest cottages within the area. Here's what we saw inside. 

 

 

They didn't have a brochure. You can find them on facebook and leave them a message for inquiries. You can also contact them thru 0927 563 8424. They are open 24 hours.

To arrive in Policios Waterpark, from Cebu, you will have to ride a bus (in Cebu South Bus Terminal) bound for Tuburan. There are vans for hire (in Ayala van parking) bound for Tuburan. Fares are not more than 200. You may inform the bus attendant or "konduktor" to drop you off near Sta. Lucia. From the bus drop-off, you may ride a "habal-habal" or a tricycle bound for Policios. The fare would not cost you more than 20 pesos.

If you are from Toledo (like me), you will still have to ride a bus bound for Tuburan. Less fare will be spent. The same drop-off and a "habal-habal" ride will bring you to Policios.

Note that it is very hot in there, but there are a lot of shade.

I have friends who have visited the place and had the worst reviews. First, the resort charges you for the entrance fees even when you avail of the rooms. The fees are 120.00 for adults and 100.00 for kids aged 3 and above. The room, which was claimed to cater 10 persons, only had a double bed (how can 10 persons sleep on a double-sized bed). Additional mattresses were charged 250.00 each, which is too much. The pools were not properly cleaned (it's murky). Also, take note that it is advisable to bring with you OFF Lotion because there are many (I mean, very very many) mosquitoes.