The Oriental Bataan, a Perfect Place to Relax in Mariveles

by John Marx Velasco · April 8, 2018

My first time in Bataan was nothing but fun and amazing experience. It was fun because our group went on an entire day of adventure at Mariveles Five Fingers. It was also an amazing experience because we stayed in one of Bataan’s top hotels, The Oriental Bataan. After we finished doing the five fingers tour, we needed lovely rooms to rest and a great place to relax and The Oriental Bataan just came perfectly.

The Oriental Bataan

The Oriental Bataan is a 4-star hotel. Located on a hilltop, the hotel offers a warm and pleasant home away from home. It provides guests an utmost relaxation through its accommodations and top-notch facilities. It’s a perfect place to relax in Bataan, indeed. It is also an ideal base while in Mariveles because it gives easy access to the city and must-see destinations in the area.

It was already nighttime when our group was able to check in at The Oriental Bataan. We finished late from our jam-packed activity we had that day. Good thing that when we arrived at the hotel, everything was already prepared. We had a smooth check in process. We settled to our rooms first and after an hour, we went out for our buffet dinner. It was a fun-filled day, and staying here at The Oriental Bataan felt like a reward to us.

The Oriental Bataan Mariveles

Room

There are four types of accommodations at The Oriental Bataan. These are the Cellar Queen / Twin, Executive Queen / Twin, Deluxe Quad and Suites. Please refer to this link to check the room rate and availability.

Three Executive Rooms were reserved to our group. My roommates and I were given a poolside accommodation. Perfect! I could just go and take a dip in the pool from our room easily.

marxtermind at The Oriental Bataan

Our room comes with two single beds. It was spacious and can comfortably fit up to three persons by adding an extra bed. The room is air-conditioned and has a huge private bathroom. Towels and bathroom essentials are provided. The room is also equipped with modern comforts. It has a cable TV, seating area, work desk, coffee and tea making facilities and minibar.

Our Room at The Oriental Bataan The Oriental Bataan Executive Room

Our room also has a nice ambiance. It has a modest yet tasteful design. The room is painted with neutral earth tones giving a comfortable and relaxed feel. I liked our room at The Oriental Bataan all in all. My roommates and I had a wonderful and restful stay. It has an adequate space and all essentials for us to have a pleasant vacation.

Facilities

The Cliff Lounge The Oriental Bataan

The Oriental Bataan also features a number of facilities for guests to have a more memorable and fun stay. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa and a cliff lounge. There are also meeting and events space for special occasions and celebrations. On site, there are also a number of dining options to try. The restaurant has three restaurants such as Cocoon Restaurant, Forest Grill, and Lobby Lounge. A poolside bar is also available where guests can unwind with a drink.

The Oriental Bataan Swimming Pool

Guests can also enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access. The Oriental Bataan also has facilities for Team Building. It has 18 obstacle courses for challenging yet fun activities.

Lobby Lounge

The Oriental Bataan Kulinarya Dinner Buffet

This is where we had our dinner buffet and breakfast. Through Kulinarya, The Oriental Bataan serves the largest buffet every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Price is Php488 per person only. I found it worth the money already because the buffet spread was great with ample choices. We tried it and really enjoyed the selections of delicious food. There were Chicken and Mushroom Spaghetti Pasta, Pasta Alfredo, Soup, Cocktail Rice, Mixed Seafood Tepanyaki, Sushi, Tempura, Dimsum, Siopao, Pork Shoulder Esto Pado, Red Chicken Curry, Pork Inasal, Tuna Pasta and many more. There were also stations for desserts and local delicacies.

Dinner Buffet at The Oriental Bataan Buffet Breakfast at The Oriental Bataan

Our stay at The Oriental Bataan also comes with complimentary breakfast. It is also in buffet style. Breakfast is served at the Lobby Lounge. The breakfast has sumptuous choices of local and international breakfast favorites. Buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00am to 10:00am.

Cocoon Restaurant

The Oriental Bataan Cocoon Restaurant Flavours of Asia

Another great dining option at The Oriental Bataan is the Cocoon Restaurant. Before we left the hotel, our group got the chance to experience dining in for its delectable menu. It’s a Thai themed restaurant offering authentic Asian flavors. Our group was able to try the following dishes such as Seafood Chopsuey, Singaporean Style Chicken and Pad Thai. We then ended out great meal by having trying Choco Lava Cake.

Lunch at Cocoon Restaurant The Oriental Bataan Choco Lava Cake at The Oriental Bataan

Staying at The Oriental Bataan was short but a lovely experience. The hotel let us have the comfort and relaxation that we needed after that island adventures we had on our first day. While we were at The Oriental Bataan, we had nothing but amazing time adoring our cozy rooms as well as enjoying the hotel facilities. The Oriental Bataan is definitely a perfect place to relax in Mariveles. It has impressive accommodations, magnificent facilities and unrivaled services.