♨️ Steam, Serenity, and a Surprise Bloom at 88 Hot Spring Resort
Found peace—and a pink surprise 🌿♨️ Spent a slow, steamy day at 88 Hot Spring Resort in Laguna. The Toad Cold Shower was closed for renovation, but a blooming cadena de amor along the trail made the walk worth it. 💗 Tip: Wear non-slip slippers and bring mosquito repellent if you're exploring the garden paths during rainy season! Sometimes, the best parts of a trip aren't even on the itinerary. 🌸
6/23/20252 min read
♨️ Steam, Serenity, and a Surprise Bloom at 88 Hot Spring Resort
Some places relax your body. Others refresh your mind. And once in a while, you find a place that does both—like 88 Hot Spring Resort in Calamba, Laguna.
I came here expecting to soak, maybe nap, and float the stress away. But what I didn’t expect? A tiny pink surprise growing wild near the edge of a trail: cadena de amor, a dainty flower that made the whole visit feel even more meaningful.
🌺 A Bloom on the Way
We were actually on our way to the Toad Cold Shower—a popular cold splash spot within the resort. But when we got there, we found out it was closed for renovation. A little bit of a letdown, sure.
But then, as we walked along the trail, I spotted a bright coral vine quietly blooming—cadena de amor, creeping along the wild greenery with its soft pink petals. No fanfare. No signs. Just nature doing its thing. And honestly, it turned the walk into a moment worth remembering.
🇰🇷 A Korean-Inspired Hot Spring Retreat
88 Hot Spring Resort is a calming blend of natural warmth and minimalist design, with clear Korean spa influences throughout. Here’s what to love:
Multiple natural heated pools with varying temperatures
Lush gardens, wide walkways, and open areas to roam
A clear view of Mt. Makiling as your mountain backdrop
A soothing, quiet atmosphere ideal for rest and reset
Whether you're soaking, napping, or just walking around with a towel and flip-flops, the space invites you to take your time.
🩴 Quick Tip for the Trail Walkers
If you’re visiting during the rainy season like we did, and you plan to explore the green paths within the resort:
Wear non-slip flip-flops or sandals—the walkways can get slippery.
Apply mosquito repellent lotion—especially near garden and shaded areas.
It’s worth the walk, but best enjoyed when you’re prepared!
🌿 A Flower’s Quiet Message
Cadena de amor (coral vine) doesn’t bloom to impress. It clings, it climbs, it thrives where it lands. And in a place like this—where people come to pause and heal—it felt like the perfect little reminder: grow quietly, bloom anyway.
✨ Final Thoughts
88 Hot Spring Resort is already a peaceful escape on its own. But for me, the day became even more special because of that unplanned trail, the closed cold shower, and the little pink flower that reminded me that detours can still lead to beauty.
If you're looking for warmth, rest, and small moments that surprise you—this place just might be it. 🌸♨️