Cloud 9 Antipolo Rizal Travel Guide

Background

Cloud 9 Antipolo is one of the most visited places in Rizal province which is located on the Sumulong Highway in Antipolo City. The hanging bridge is one of the main attractions in the event venue and it’s one of the most visited hanging bridges in Rizal. From the viewing deck or from the top of the hanging bridge, it offers tourists a panoramic 360-degree view of Antipolo City, the Sierra Madre mountain range as well as the entire Metro Manila skyline. On a clear afternoon, visitors can have an impressive view of the sunset.

Cloud 9 Antipolo is just one hour and thirty-minute drive from the National Capital Region. It is roughly twenty kilometers away from the east of Metro Manila. For this reason, it is one of the most popular day tour trips near Metro Manila. In addition, it is only a fifteen-minute drive from downtown Antipolo City.

According to its past history, Cloud 9 Antipolo was opened to the public in the year 1995 as a humble restaurant that serves lavish plates to customers. It is formerly known to the locals as the Cafe Nueve. The owner of Cloud 9 Antipolo is Doctor Potenciano Malvar and Mrs. Lourdes C. The owners realized the development of the mountainside that visitors coming from different parts of Luzon are eager to visit just for the confounding view. For this reason, Cloud 9 Antipolo gradually grew as a major tourist attraction. As the years passed by, the restaurant incorporates accommodation and recreation establishments. For the past seventeen years, it became a hotel and restaurant business.

As of today, Cloud 9 Antipolo is also known as the Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club. It is the towering point of Antipolo City. It has an art gallery, seventy-eight rooms, two swimming pools, and seven different venue halls. Also, it is home to the most sizeable mural painting in Antipolo City created by Mr. Othoniel Neri which has 4 meters in height and 9 meters in length.

Cloud 9 is the name of the hotel restaurant event venue because from the terrace you will feel like you’re in heaven already. The operating hours at Cloud 9 Antipolo is every day from 8 am until 10 pm in the evening. So if you are looking for a perfect place to relax and chill then this is the place to go. It should be included in your travel bucket list. All in all, I advocate you to visit this hotel and restaurant as soon as possible to experience a cool ambiance and appetizing food.

Name: Cloud 9 Antipolo
Location: Barangay Santa Cruz, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
Features: hanging bridge, restaurant, and a fantastic view of the Metro Manila skyline

Main attractions at Cloud 9 Antipolo

Hanging Bridge – also known as the sky bridge that guides visitors to the viewing platform. It connects the restaurant, museum, rooms, and the building that showcase a 360-degree viewing deck. In my experience, visitors must have patience when crossing the hanging bridge because there’s a queuing line, especially during weekends and holidays. Only fifteen people are allowed at the same time when walking on the hanging bridge. Also, this is not for the faint-hearted because of its high elevation and thrilling experience. As I walk on the hanging bridge, I noticed that it is swaying. Nevertheless, once I reached the top I was greeted by a remarkable view of Rizal, Laguna de Bay, and Metro Manila. As a result, I snap many pictures of the delightful surrounding as my souvenir. When I decided to go down, I use the tower stairway and the metal walkway.

Metal Walkway – is a romantic pathway composed of a variety of decorated greenery flowers and plants that looks like one of a kind hanging garden. It is found at the lower level of the 360-degree view deck. The metal walkway guide the tourist to the exit way going back to the restaurant and information building. It is one of the most picturesque spots in Cloud 9 Antipolo.

360-degree view deck – is the main highlight of Cloud 9 Antipolo because it provides tourists with an unforgettable view of Metro Manila skyscrapers whether they come at day or late in the afternoon. It is a popular spot for watching the astonishing sunrise and sunset pass by. Also, there are metal railings where you can put love locks.

Butuan Caraga Heritage Museum – is home to a different collection of archaeological artifacts such as bones of Datu in the bronze age, swords, spears, historical arts, and accessories linked to Butuan City and the Caraga Region also known as the Caraga Administrative Region. There is an informational and historical walk-through as you explore the museum.

Cloud 9 Restaurant – located inside Cloud 9 Antipolo building near the information office. The restaurant is very roomy and home to different local Filipino foods. The food menu prices in the restaurant range from 150 pesos up to 700 pesos. During peak hours, lunchtime, and dinner time it is filled with so many visitors because it’s a perfect place for bonding moments and group gatherings. During the night expect the cold temperature. The restaurant is open for walk-ins.

Sample 1-Day itinerary to Cloud 9 Antipolo

7:30AM – Ride a passenger van going to Antipolo Church
8:30AM – Ride a tricycle going to Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club
9AM – Arrive at Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club, explore the place and take photos
11:30AM – Lunchtime
1PM – Sidetrip at Hinulugang Taktak or Pinto Art Museum
4PM – Going back to Manila
6:30PM – Arrive in Manila

Things to bring:

Facemask
Cash
Outfit of the day (OOTD)
Bottled water
Valid ID and fully vaccination card
Mobile phone and camera
Hand sanitizer

How to Go to Cloud 9 Antipolo 

By commute:

Option 1:

1. From Pasig City, ride a jeep or a UV Express van going to Antipolo Cathedral.
2. Then from Antipolo Cathedral, ride a tricycle going to Cloud 9 Antipolo. Tell the driver to drop you off near the Padi’s Point Sumulong Branch.

Option 2:

1. From Makati City, ride a train going to Araneta Center – Cubao MRT Station. 
2. From Araneta Center – Cubao MRT Station walk for a few meters going to the Telus building near the Farmers Market and ride a jeep with an Antipolo signboard going to Antipolo Church. Tell the jeepney driver to alight you at Cloud 9 Antipolo. The estimated travel time is forty minutes. Afterward, ride a tricycle bound to Cloud 9 Antipolo.
   
   

By private car:

1. Open your Google Maps or Waze app on your mobile phone and pin Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club. 
2. From Metro Manila take the Marikina-Infanta Highway going to Antipolo City. At the Masinag Intersection turn right to Sumulong Highway and proceed to the parking area of Cloud 9 Antipolo.
   
   
   
   

Reminders and Tips:

• The entrance fee in Cloud 9 Antipolo is 70 pesos per head and the parking fee is free. On the other hand, if you’re eating at the Cloud 9 restaurant and your total receipt is 300 pesos and above, you will be given a supplemental admission to the 360-degree viewing deck, hanging bridge, and Butuan Caraga Heritage Museum. In addition kids below 5 years old are free of charge.

• Walk-in is allowed and no reservations are required before visiting Cloud 9 Antipolo. 

• Bringing of pets is not allowed to avoid disputes with other visitors’ preferences.

• No smoking, horseplaying, kite-flying, and no spitting inside the premises. Always follow the rules and regulations set by the management team.

• The best time to visit Cloud 9 Antipolo is on weekdays and after lunch to avoid crowded restaurants and long waiting lines at the main attraction just to take pictures at the hanging bridge and viewing deck.

• Put all your trash in a proper way. 

• There are several Unliwings restaurants near Cloud 9. 

• Please take note that visitors who wear high-heeled shoes are not allowed to walk on the hanging bridge.

• The Cloud 9 Antipolo contact number is 0917-8003424.

• The Cloud 9 Antipolo menu includes Pinakbet, Sinigang, Beef lumpia, fish shanghai roll, grilled chicken, grilled liempo, fried tilapia, Beef Kare-Kare, pancit bihon guisado, tokwa’t baboy, and many more. 

• There’s an available internet connection or WiFi around the Cloud 9 premise and it’s free. In addition, the voltage outlet in the building is 220V for twin flat pronged plugs.

• There’s an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) machine located in Antipolo Bayan which is just a ten-minute drive from Cloud 9. 

• A service charge of ten percent will only be applied for food and drinks and not for room rates or other establishments and services. The Cloud 9 restaurant offers warm and cold beverages, cocktail drinks, wine, and beer. 

• Visitors can decide to stay in a regular room. However, most visitors will cherry-pick the grandeur of the Cloud 9 room or one of the lodgings that involve the unsophisticated Veranda room, Rainbow Suite, Morning Star Suite, or the Penthouse Suite. In addition to the rooms, visitors will have admission to two swimming pools, seven venue halls, and different amenities.

• Cloud 9 Antipolo is available for special diet requests but please inform the management in advance for them to prepare. 

• The amenities offered in Cloud 9 Antipolo include room accommodations with air-conditioning, twenty-four-hour room service, a jacuzzi, a swimming pool, Cloud 9 restaurant, billiards, an art gallery, half-court basketball, seminar venue, and a mini exercise spot. In addition, they provide services such as anniversary celebrations, weddings, birthday celebrations, and debuts. 

• The staff at the building premise is well trained and well equipped with knowledge and skills. 

• Last but not least, observe social distancing and maintain a one-meter distance.
  
  
  

May we find ourselves being genuinely happy with the things we do. Whether it is in the travel destination we chose, be it in the path we started to take, or in the people, we chose to let in. If not, may we all have the courage to reroute and redirect ourselves to get into places even if that means being alone. I pray that we all live a life that is much more worthwhile. On the whole, I hope this Cloud 9 Antipolo travel guide has been thoughtful to you. Moreover, don’t forget to share this with your beloved family and friends if ever you plan to visit Cloud 9 Antipolo in Rizal province. God bless us all and thanks for reading my blog.