Therapeutic Getaway: Laguna Hot Spring

It’s summertime, time for swimsuits, sunshine, and maybe a plunge. But today, my family and I ventured to Barangay Pansol, Calamba, for a different kind of dip: a natural hot spring retreat with fish spa therapy, all for some soothing relief, not a tan.

Mom has been frequenting this place with her aerobics friends for years, and when my back started acting up, she scheduled our visit. 

Laguna Hot Spring

Mom has been frequenting this place with her aerobics friends for years, and when my back started acting up, she scheduled our visit. The entrance fee is a wallet-friendly ₱80 per person, and you’re welcome to bring your own food (no corkage fee!). We picked up lunch at KFC on the way and simply rented a table inside for ₱300.

There’s also a kitchen where you can ask them to cook your food. 

Barangay Pansol in Calamba has a reputation for having natural hot springs. There’s a public resort called “Laguna Hot Spring” which is visited all year round by young and old.

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Makiling, this hot spring has been cherished since 1949 for its healing waters. 

Since the majority of the crowd is grandmas and grandpas, save your bikinis and skimpy swimwear for Boracay or Palawan. Shorts and shirts are the appropriate attire here.

My small family having lunch at Laguna Hot Spring

Unlike typical pools, the water here is naturally hot, flowing continuously from the spring. The bottom is rugged. Lava rock that provides gentle foot exfoliation.

By sitting or standing still, you’re treated to a natural fish spa. Tiny Doctor Fish nibble away your dead skin. It tickles at first, but soon, it becomes deeply relaxing. 

The fish tickling and nibbling my mom's and my legs and feet.  

The "kids" at Laguna Hot Spring.

There's a cozy corner with the hottest spring water and the densest fish population, where benches are available for extra comfort. You can sit on the stainless steel benches and enjoy being poked by the fish. At first, I’d let out a loud shriek whenever a fish would poke at my legs or feet, but in the long run, I got used to the feeling.

Enjoying the massage at Laguna Hot Spring.

On the pool's overflow edge, you can enjoy a soap-and-hot-water massage for ₱150. A real treat after hours of soaking.  

It may be a simple hot spring, but Laguna Hot Spring Resort offers an affordable, refreshing, and meditative escape from the city heat. A day out from home on a hot summer day with your family, relaxing your body in a hot spring with fish tickling your feet, isn't it heaven!

Why Visit Laguna Hot Spring?

1. Affordable Relaxation – ₱80 entrance, table rental ≤ ₱300, and food delivery allowed, plus massages from ₱150.
2. Therapeutic Heat – Ideal for back pain, arthritis, and general stress relief.
3. Unique Fish Spa Experience – Natural exfoliation, massage, and fun!
4. No Dress Code – Most guests wear simple shorts and shirts, focusing on comfort over style.  
5. Natural Setting – Earthy lava rock flooring, mineral-rich water flowing from the mountain.