I am firm believer that not all hotels are created equal.
They may have the similar features and amenities, mouthwatering dishes, star ratings, convincing online reviews, and well-rehearsed pleasantries of its staff.
spot for bikers to rest and recharge.
But there are certain attributes which cannot be replicated—the property’s corporate soul, the natural warm hospitality of its front-liners, and the all-important location, location, location. In these departments, Seda Nuvali stands out and can even edge even the urban five-star hotels as a staycation sanctuary in the Metro’s southern suburb.
Strategically located at Nuvali Evoliving, a novel eco-city development by Ayala Land Inc., the hotel offers a merry mix of countryside ambiance, modern lifestyle, and everything in between.
This four-star, 150-room hotel affords guests an inimitable resort-like feel—stunning views of the Evozone Rain Garden, the beautifully landscaped man-made lake, Mount Makiling, open spaces, Tagaytay Ridge, lush tree canopies, and a master-planned estate which blends perfectly with the natural environment.
The rain garden, which is engineered to be a rainwater catchment basin, has become a habitat to some 20 bamboo varieties, seven types of trees, and at least six species of birds, which have made this zone a birdwatching spot.
As the enviable halfway point of Manila and Tagaytay, Seda has endeared itself to urban families and corporate executives who want a relaxing getaway or a productive business event away from the concrete jungle. And since most of Metro hotels have been designated as quarantine lodging facilities, Seda is the logical option for leisure guests. In recent months, the hotel and Nuvali have seen an exponential rise of bicycle and big bike enthusiasts who have made the area a destination or pit stop for their two-wheel journey.
While the pandemic has ironically contributed to the phenomenal popularity of this recreation, the leisure estate has actually positioned itself as a haven for environment-friendly transportation, much like other Ayala development. This principle of sustainability is evident in its extensive and scenic purpose-built bike lanes, jogging and walking paths around the sprawling area to promote physical well-being and help reduce air pollution from motor vehicles.
open to the public all-day, every day.
A recipient of the prestigious accolades from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), an internationally recognized green building certification system, as well as the Department of Tourism’s Anahaw Environmentally Sustainable Hotels and Resorts, the hotel embraces a sustainable philosophy with green initiatives that impact its stakeholders. Unlike its counterparts elsewhere, Seda Nuvali takes pride in being a natural hub for a wide array of guest activities such as outdoor sports, and discovery of heritage and culture, on top of the typical lazy staycation binging within the premises.
With its proximity to the other attractions in Santa Rosa, the hotel is an ideal jump-off point in exploring on bikes Enchanted Kingdom and the city’s old población which boasts of its ornate Spanish-era welcome arch, well-preserved ancestral homes, and public plaza which have seen the town’s evolution from a genteel to a gentrified community, and the St. Rose of Lima Church, home of the city’s Peruvian patron saint.
An emerging tourist belt in the old town is the lakeshore road along the placid Laguna de Bay, which has been hiding from plain sight for so long.
With a distance of just about 50 kms from Makati, Seda Nuvali is a mid-distance pedaling distance away passing through the Manila South Road in Muntinlupa, San Pedro, Biñan, and Santa Rosa which teem with intriguing Old World sights and sites.
The hotel hopes to bolster its being a hub of outdoor-oriented and fun-loving families with the recent opening of the Camp N Trail Systems, a 6-hectare biking and adventure park which taps into their active spirit. Situated 7 kms away, the new facility is a haven for newbie and seasoned bikers, as well as adrenaline junkies with its zipline and hanging ropes course.
Watersport aficionados, meanwhile, can glide and slice the water at Republic Wakepark, a wakeboarding mecca with 2 lakes, plus beginner classes and ramps for experts.
With the world-class service of a homegrown hotel brand, excellent location, and solicitous personnel who consider you part of the family, Seda Nuvali is undoubtedly your southern sanctuary worth coming back to again and again.
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