Goshen Resort: Bringing the Beauty of Rome in Bamban, Tarlac

Some travels need not to be planned. And sometimes, the best thing comes in the most unexpected experience.

We Wander PH surprisingly discovered a fascinating and tranquil place hidden in the town of Bamban, Tarlac. We were thrilled to witness an incredibly beautiful setting and admired such artistry. We know you’ll love the place too! Welcome to Goshen Resort, where it feels like Rome!

You don’t need a visa or passport to go to your dream Rome, Italy destination and see the infamous Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. In less than a 3-hour drive, experience an extra-different summer with your loved ones and friends.

Dambana ni Yahweh

The “Dambana ni Yahweh” is the main attraction in Goshen Resort and Hotel for its appealing look resembling the Amphitheatrum Flavium building in Rome, Italy. The structure will definitely attract visitors and will give everyone a perfect backdrop for family and barkada pictures. The place is lovely and romantic. This is the reason why Goshen Resort is a favorite set for prenuptial filming and photography.

Check out our aerial video!

The Pools

Goshen Resort and Hotel offers three swimming pools which can be enjoyed by the whole family. One swimming pool has a depth perfect for kids and the two other are averaging from 3 ft. to 6 ft. The water is clear blue from a deep-well with relatively low chlorine content compared to other resorts. This best explains why the water is almost natural and will not dry your hair even in long hours of swimming.

The swimming area is designed to mimic Greek-inspired architecture. With the columns, white theme and furniture you’ll definitely feel like bathing in Europe!

There are replicas of “Moai”, monolithic human head figures (found on Easter Island in eastern Polynesia) displayed in the gardens.

Cottages and Gazebo

Keep your stuff and food dry under their cottages. There are a number of units available for small and big groups. They also have chairs and tables available for rent.  Pricing is as follows:

Tables and Chairs – P500

Small Cottage – P1,000

Medium to Large Cottages – P1,500 – P2,000

Big Gazebo – P5,000

Note: Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

Accommodations

The rooms at Goshen Resort and Hotel are spacious with diverse designs and charm which will satisfy every guest’s unique taste. Rooms are fully air-conditioned with 24-hour electricity, private bathroom, dining table and a cable TV. They have single bed and couch or a number of beds with additional mattress depending on the size of occupants and room. The water is clean with hot showers and available bath towels for each guest.   

Resort Suite

The Resort Suite is a 2-person room located at the poolside with 2 units available. Additional guest may be added and can occupy a maximum of 4 person.

• Single Room
• 1 Bathroom
• Dining table, couch and cable TV
• Exclusive use of outdoor grill, kitchen dining and gazebo

Deluxe Family Rooms

Have a taste of a spacious and classy-looking place to relax and enjoy, perfect for families or barkada. This room provides a cozy place for groups. It has 4 beds that can accommodate 8 people.  The room can lodge up to a maximum of 20 people. The charge for additional people after 8pax Is shown below. Mattresses will be provided accordingly.

• 2 Bedrooms (4 beds)
• 1 Bathroom (2 toilet, 2 shower)
• Dining table, couch and cable TV
• Additional P500/adult, P250/child

The Bunk House

An air-conditioned room for guests who prefer to stay for the night but with a limited budget. They have numerous double-decks available for different groups or joiners. This room is perfect for backpackers on a tight budget

Blue House

Feeling like you need a romantic and secluded room where you can spend your time with your partner? Or experience the best view of the resort? Goshen’s got you covered! The Blue House is just perfect to spoil your loved ones and treat yourselves like you own the place.

Here’s to give you an idea what you’ll wake up to when you to stay at the Blue House.

• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Bathroom
• Dining table, couch and cable TV
• A bar table
• Terrace with table set and umbrella
• Exclusive Kitchen and Grilling Station

Presidential Suite

A special guest should be treated like a VIP and with Goshen’s Presidential Suite, the best staycation is yet to come.

Experience living a day or two with their greenhouse-themed suite with all your needs just a few steps away. Prepare and cook your favorite menu with their complete set of kitchen and dining tools – microwave ovens, stoves, plates, wines and glasses. A bar table where you can enjoy a couple of beers or step outside the greenhouse and dine seeing the outside view. Enjoy your staycation inside its 2 master’s bed rooms with a perfect view of the Colosseum.

And when you feel like doing a quick workout, an access to gym equipment facing the forest will give you the hype and energy to burn those calories.

Other Activities and Amenities

ATV Ride

Goshen Resort proudly offers the ATV adventure, the first in Bamban, Tarlac. An exciting and wild ride through lahar-affected areas of Tarlac-Pampanga. Brace yourselves as this activity is a must try but be ready to get wet and dirty. The ATV ride will rock you from mud to rocks and river crossing. Prepare for a 3-hour ride full of dust and ashes that will leave you with an exhilarating Goshen experience!   

 

Farm

The resort promotes natural and organic ways of feeding animals. Come and experience an interaction with rabbits, chickens, dove, wild boars, ducks, cows, goats and more animals in their farm. Tour your kids around and let them learn how these creatures move and live with nature.

  

 

The Food

The food is almost all natural and organic. Guests may request an egg or chicken from the farm on their table. The friendly staff of Goshen will be more than happy to have this served if available.

Menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared by Goshen Resort. Check their scrumptious and tempting chicken and pork adobo or “Paksiw na Isdang Tanigue” with cups of rice and cold juice drinks. Happy tummy!

Public Restroom

For day tour and night tour guest, Goshen Resort gives access to the public restroom which totally don’t look like your ordinary comfort room. The place is new and clean and always being attended by its staff.

Environment

If getting in touch with nature is your goal, Goshen Resort and Hotel will definitely not disappoint. Situated in the middle of the woodland and fields, Goshen celebrates the beauty of nature being surrounded by trees, lush green grasses and plants with a view of mountains and hills, the perfect way to escape the busy city life.

Things to Know:

Entrance Fee

Entrance Fee for Adult: P250
For 4-11 yrs. old – P200

Overnight Stay – 22 hours (check-in time: 2PM)

Schedules

Day Swim – 9am to 4pm
Night Swim – 5pm to 10pm

No Corkage Fee

– Goshen Resort allows guest to bring in their food in the resort with no corkage fee. Free use of their cooking tools and grilling stations.

Parking

– the parking space is limited at the time but free of use.

Inquiries and Reservations

– contact the resort first in advance to make sure that they can accommodate you. There is a limit on the number of people they can allow access to the swimming pools to avoid congestion.

For room rates inquiry:
TEXT: +63917-576-1768; +63943-228-1608
For bookings and reservations:
Please LEAVE A MESSAGE on ONE OF THESE NUMBERS (+63917-576-1768/ +63943-228-1608) using this format:

Name:
Preferred Date:
Pax:
For other concerns or inquiries, please call: +63915-998-7420/ +63923-298-8739

Friendly Reminder:

Please call or text during office hours from 8am – 5pm.

Location

Goshen Land, Brgy. Lourdes Bamban, Tarlac

How to Get There:

• Take Five Star Bus bound to Dagupan or Pangasinan drop off point is junction in Capas (landmarks are Mcdonald and Puregold)
• Ride a jeep heading to Angeles and tell the driver to drop you off in Grotto, Brgy. Lourdes, Bamban
• Take a tricycle straight to Goshen Resort and Hotel (P60 per ride, one way).

Tips:

• There are no tricycle terminal near the resort, manage to negotiate with the driver to pick you up after your stay.
• The road entering to Goshen Resort is narrow and not yet developed, be attentive of other cars crossing.
• During night time, there are no light post in the road but they have security guards waiting and will guide you through
• There is one Sari-Sari store inside the resort and may offer limited items only. Buy your things in advance.

Review 

The resort is aware of the things that need to be improved to provide good service to guests. They have plans on making Goshen more accessible by developing a new route to the resort. There will be signages to be put up on the main roads for the directions. Also, they are working on improving cellphone signal and a more systematic booking system.

Goshen Resort has been very accommodating and warm to all inquiries and concerns of their guests and interested customers. The staff has been attentive to guests’ needs and has been an excellent host. Though the resort is on soft opening, they have delivered and displayed exceptional customer service and professionalism.

 

=====UPDATE AS OF JUNE 25, 2017!=====

ROOM RATES

RESORT SUITE

Price: P5,000 for the 1st 4 pax
Capacity: 4-6 pax
For every succeeding persons after the 4 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

HOTEL
Family Room
Price: P5,000 for the 1st 4 pax
Capacity: 4-10 pax
For every succeeding persons after the 4 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

Standard Room
Price: P3,000
Capacity: 2-4 pax
For every succeeding persons after the 2 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

Deluxe Family Room
Price: P8,000 for the 1st 8pax
Capacity: 8-20 pax
For every succeeding persons after the 8 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

Presidential Suite
Price: P16,000 for the first 12 pax
Capacity: 12-20 pax
For every succeeding pax after the 12 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

Penthouse
Price: P10,000 for the 1st 4 pax
Capacity: 4-8 pax
For every succeeding pax after the 4 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

BUNK HOUSE 1 & 2
(double deck beds)
Price: P8,000 for 16 pax
Capacity: 16-20 pax
For every succeeding pax after the 16 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

DAMBANA ROOM 1
(double deck beds)
Price: P5,000
Capacity:10-12 pax
For every succeeding pax after the 10 pax, additional P500/head for adults, P250/head for children ages 4-11

DAMBANA ROOM 2 & 3
(double deck beds)
Price: P4,000
Capacity: 8 pax
For Ocular Visits: (w/ free snacks and tour guide)
P100/head for adults
P50/head for children 4-11 y/o

For Day tour swimming (9-4pm) P250/head for adults, P200/head for children 4-11 y/o
Night swimming (5-10pm) P250/head for adults, P200/head for children 4-11 y/o
Cabana price: 500php and up, depending on the type of cabana and number of persons.

No reservation needed for day/night swimming. We are on a first come, first served basis.

ATV RATES:

P1,000 (2/pax with driver)
-short trail (20mins. – 30mins.)
additional P500/head for every succeeding persons after the 2 pax

P3,000 (2/pax with driver)
-medium trail (1hr. – 1hr 30mins.)
additional P500/head for every succeeding persons after the 2 pax

P5,000 (2/pax with driver)
-long trail (3hrs. – hotspring)
additional P1,000/head for every succeeding persons after the 2 pax

REMINDERS TO GUESTS:

Kindly observe the following HOUSE RULES to serve as your guide.

*Check in at 2pm; check out at 12nn the next day
*In case of booking cancellation, 30% of the total amount of bill will serve as a cancellation fee and is non-refundable.
*No smoking
*Hard liquor not allowed; 3-5% alcohol content is allowed with corkage fee (1500/case, 70/bottle)
*Use proper swimming attire
*No cooking inside the room
*Cooking outside the room is allowed with one time corkage fee, Electric stove (P250), LPG/butane operated stove (P150)
*No corkage for cooked foods

Goshen Resort is still on their SOFT OPENING, road and building constructions ongoing.