Spot Stays: This New Glamping Resort in Laguna Is a Quiet Nature Escape
They have lakeside villas, too.
Sofia's Lake Resort Cavinti
Lumot Lake, Cavinti, Laguna
Rates start at P21,700 (Lake View Villa)
At a Glance
Rooms: While the glamping tents are already a good choice with enough space and comfortable bedding, we recommend the Lake View Villas for a more memorable stay.
Food and drink: Full-board meals are included in the price of your overnight stay in either the Lake Side Villa or the glamping tent. You can have them delivered and set up on your villa’s balcony or your tent’s porch. The in-house Kawayan Cafe provides an extensive selection of Filipino-Asian cuisine.
Staff: The staff is friendly, hospitable, and always available. You can easily spot a member of their staff and summon them each time you step out of your accommodation.
Why you should stay: Because you can’t scrimp on a much-deserved staycation for the books.
(SPOT.ph) It is always a good idea to reward your hard work by going on a nature escape with your loved ones at a posh hideaway that ticks all the boxes for a leisurely getaway. Sofia’s Lake Resort, located on one of the scenic islets dotting Lake Lumot in Cavinti, Laguna, offers the perfect combination of solitude and being one with the crowded presence of the great outdoors, as represented by the tranquil lake, the surrounding lush greens, and even the undeniable majestic view of Mount Banahaw.
What to know about this Laguna resort with glamping tents and villas:
Since its soft opening in May 2023—when it first began welcoming guests to its four villas and 14 glamping tents, Sofia's Lake Resort has received nothing but glowing reviews from those who have stayed there.
Lake View Villas start at P21,700 for two guests and go up to P29,500 for four guests. Glamping Tents are available at P9,100 for two people. The Guest House can accommodate up to four visitors at a cost of P3,300 per person.
The four villas in Sofia's Lake were built using natural, lightweight materials and designed with the utmost comfort in mind. Inside, guests are welcomed into a luxurious villa that skillfully combines rustic and modern interior elements with earthy colors. The villa is connected to a spacious balcony via a sliding door that opens to a sweeping view of the glass-like waters of Lake Lumot and its enveloping verdant forest. The glass window over the tub in the villa's enormous bathroom lets in natural light during the day, provides soft lighting at night, and frames a lovely view of the lake.
Two double beds, a smart TV, a refrigerator, a mini-bar, a desk and tables, and a bathtub complete the villa’s facilities while a swing sofa and dining table laid out on the balcony let you enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink in serenity with nature.
The resort has a private parking lot on the mainland where guests can leave their vehicles before boarding a boat to the private islet. An events tent is also available for special events. The property is powered by multiple generator sets, and there is also a Starlink connection to the outside world.
What to Do
With its flawlessly calm water and breathtaking surroundings, Lumot Lake in Cavinti is fast becoming a go-to destination for those in pursuit of water-based activities, rivaling even the best beaches and other lakes in the Philippines.
Guests here can choose to indulge in a number of water activities such as jet skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, and even bass fishing.
The property heavily invested in a duo of powerful Sea Doo GTX Jet Skis, which guests can use for a smooth and speedy ride. If you're not an experienced Jet Ski rider, you can always ride with one of the experienced staff members.
Anyone looking for some peace and quiet can do so by taking a leisurely paddle around Lake Lumot in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard, or by catching some bass fish in a designated fishing area of the resort.
In the mood for an early dinner? A sunset cruise, departing before sunset from the resort's jetty and making its way across the lake's many waterways until well after dawn, is another option to elevate your Sofia’s Lake stay.
For some pampering, guests can cap the night with a soothing kawa hot bath and a rejuvenating massage at the resort’s Kawayan Spa. The kawa hot bath, a centuries-old bathing tradition that continues to be practiced in Antique province on the island of Panay, involves the use of a large cauldron filled with water heated by fire. The warm water infused with flowers and other herbs relieves and softens stressed-out muscles while also settling the mind. The facility is set in an open-air area with the night sky as your backdrop to complete the tranquil experience.
Fun activities at Sofia’s Lake don’t begin and end with the lake itself. They extend to the property’s one-hectare land where one can also do yoga in the morning or in the afternoon or gather around a bonfire at night. From thrilling pursuits in the water to body and mind wellness treatments and a sunset gastronomic cruise to bonding sessions, the amenities of Sofia’s Lake tick all the checkboxes of a leisure and fun nature escape.
Where to Eat
The resort’s in-house Kawayan Café, housed on a terrace offering a fantastic view of the lake and covered by a nipa-thatched roof, not only provides a vibe that blends with the surroundings but also serves elevated dishes made with a twist, such as chow mein that uses noodles traditionally used in making pancit habhab—a noodle dish that originated in Laguna's neighboring Quezon province.
Guests’ full-board meals at Kawayan Café, where Chef AC oversees the kitchen, include delicious dishes inspired by the fusion of Filipino and Asian flavors.
Waking up to a breathtaking view of Lake Lumot and Mt. Banahaw is made even more special by having your breakfast served right on your villa's porch. Chef AC and his staff will likely surprise you even more with a slew of all-time favorite breakfast staples, fruits, and salads crafted to represent Sofia's Lake's signature culinary flavor. Must not miss is their Ube Champorado which will definitely top all the champorados you've had in your life.
Where to Go
Side trip options near Sofia’s Lake Resort include Cavinti Waterfalls (a.k.a. Pagsanjan Falls) and Caliraya Lake. Travel time from Sofia’s Lake to Cavinti Falls may take a couple of hours, as this includes almost an hour of hiking and a canoe ride. Travel time from Sofia’s Lake to Caliraya Falls will take an hour as this includes boat and land travel.
Sofia’s Lake Resort is in Lumot Lake, Cavinti, Laguna. Rates start at P21,700 for the Lake View Villa. For more information, visit Sofia’s Lake Resort on Facebook.
Also read:
The SPOT.ph Guide to Laguna
10 Best Places to Stay in Laguna