PonteFino Hotel and Estates Marks 20 Years of Legacy in Batangas, starting with Pastorelli Restaurant

 

More than just a hotel, PonteFino is a famous landmark in Batangas City and an institution for the grand celebrations of milestone events for both public and private entities. 2024 marked a significant milestone for PonteFino as it celebrated its 20th anniversary with PonteFino Hotel, its anchor development in PonteFino Estates. With 20 years under its belt, PonteFino Hotel carries the local vibe in terms of closely knit friendships and families, and business partnerships that last a lifetime. It is a prestigious destination for locals and an ideal destination for business travelers.

 
PonteFino is a real estate trailblazer dedicated to developing townships in emerging cities outside Metro Manila. Praised for fueling regional growth, PonteFino Estates in Batangas City stands out—a master-planned, 18.5-hectare luxury township just 100 kilometers south of Metro Manila.

Last April 25, 2025, PonteFino Hotel formally launched another milestone – the latest dining destination in Southern Luzon – Pastorelli.

The Pastorelli Story

PonteFino Hotel reinvents the Batangas City dining scene with the launch of Pastorelli, a new restaurant that promises to elevate the Batangas culinary experience. With the soft launch that happened last March 8, 2025, Pastorelli has finetuned their service and is ready to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that blended international flair and classic Batangueño favorites.

The restaurant is named after Atty. Antonio Pastor, a prominent Batangas figure and former landowner of the site where PonteFino now stands. Atty. Pastor, also a talented pianist and singer, earned the nickname “Pastorelli” while performing at an Italian restaurant in New York during his youth. With its stylish new interiors and stunning views of the renovated pool and water park, Pastorelli offers a refined dining experience—complete with curated dishes, refreshing drinks, and indulgent desserts.

At the helm is Chef Stephen George Bustamante, whose 20+ years of global culinary experience—from San Francisco to Sentro 1771 and One World Deli—now shape Pastorelli’s diverse and flavorful menu.

Pastorelli is open daily: breakfast (6:00–10:00 AM), lunch (11:30 AM–2:30 PM), and dinner (6:00–10:00 PM). The space is also available for private functions. For reservations, visit www.pontefinohotel.com, follow @HotelPonteFino on Instagram and Facebook, or call 0915 964 1026 / 0917 505 5214.

You can read more about Pastorelli's offerings here.

PonteFino Estates

 

On the flipside, PonteFino also offers a diverse array of properties for lease and sale. PonteFino Estates is an 18.5 hectare mixed-use township in Batangas City, recognized as the most luxurious estate in Southern Luzon. The Arcade is a premier commercial establishment ideal for offices and retail spaces, while The Mansions—an upscale townhouse development—features neo-Victorian architecture and has gained attention as the backdrop for BINI’s music video "Cherry on Top." Additionally, Accent Crest offers modern Asian-designed townhouses with environment sustainability features.

 

PonteFino Estates is also the home of the first PEZA-registered I.T. business park – THE FORUM, a 4.26-hectare commercial complex with office, retail and commercial lots for sale with the Shophouses, and Commerce Walk for commercial and office spaces for lease.

You can read more about The FORUM here.

 
So, why invest in Batangas City, specifically in PonteFino? The region is a growth hub and center for learning in Southern Tagalog, with over 100 multinational corporations and a robust workforce—6,000 graduates yearly. Batangas City is also recognized as the 6th largest source of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), among the top 10 emerging cities for IT & BPM, and one of the 25 Digital Cities. 

It's an investment destination poised for growth and opportunity. To top it off, for 20 years, PonteFino has always been and will always be one of the driving force of Batangas City’s growth and development in terms of economic and social progress. It’s strategic location and commitment to excellence have made it a hub for businesses and a prime location for investors.

 
Over the past two decades, the company has transformed a bold vision into a prominent development known for its high-quality residential offerings and its commitment to fostering a strong community. From premium homes to commercial lots and spaces, PonteFino Hotel and Estates has become a fundamental contributor to the region's development and prosperity.

With its continuous expansion, PonteFino is set to contribute to the City’s enhancement regarding its infrastructures and elevate the standard of living of its residents – Bridging Life and Leisure.