Overview
Camp Benjamin is a farm resort, retreat venue, and campsite-style property in Brgy. Taywanak-Ilaya, Alfonso, Cavite. It combines Shalom Hotel accommodations, MON's Restaurant, WIN Farm, swimming pools, activity areas, meeting spaces, and nature grounds for families, churches, schools, and team-building groups.
It is a wellness and group destination about 2 hours from Manila, set among diverse plants, trees, birds, open views, and peaceful surroundings. This is not a backcountry tent-only campsite. It is a developed retreat and farm resort where overnight stays are usually tied to hotel-style rooms, packages, events, or the newer Tribes outdoor stay concept.
How do you get to Camp Benjamin?
Camp Benjamin is reached by road via Alfonso-Maragondon Road, Brgy. Taywanak-Ilaya, Alfonso, Cavite 4123, about 2 hours from Manila. Drivers can pin the property and park on site, and there is free guest parking.
The site sits in upland Cavite near Tagaytay-area attractions such as Yoki's Farm, Paradizoo, and The Gingerbread House. It is a car-access farm resort rather than a hike-in camp, so most guests arrive by private vehicle.
How much does camping at Camp Benjamin cost?
Current overnight camping, Tribes, and Shalom Hotel room rates were not found in accessible sources, so the fee is unknown. Message Camp Benjamin directly for current day-tour, overnight, retreat, and group package prices.
Only old activity rates exist publicly: a 2019 day-tour package around ₱2,780 for four, plus separate 2019 charges for the swimming pool, zipline, wall climbing, bubble slide, and WIN Farm entrance. These are outdated and not current lodging rates, so they are not used as the camping fee.
What amenities does Camp Benjamin have?
Camp Benjamin has hotel accommodations, a farm-to-table restaurant, a swimming pool, farm activities, meeting rooms, open grounds, free parking, and recreational facilities. Function rooms, halls, garden areas, and conference facilities are also available for groups.
Other features include the Tribes outdoor activity area, a two-way zipline, a bubble slide, a pool with jet water massage and outdoor jacuzzi, and wall climbing. Recent posts advertise meeting-room and accommodation packages, pool events, and covered-court team activities. Drinking-water details and pet rules were not found, and one older guest review reported Wi-Fi outside rooms but not inside.
What do campers say about Camp Benjamin?
Guests describe Camp Benjamin as quiet, green, spacious, and better suited to retreats, team building, school or church activities, and peaceful staycations than rough tent camping. Reviews praise the farm, pool, food, staff, and calm setting.
Some older reviews note dated rooms, no TV or Wi-Fi inside rooms during a stay, or service delays, while others highlight WIN Farm vegetables, friendly staff, and good food. Recent 2026 posts show active group bookings, youth camps, and corporate team-building, so the property is well used by organized groups.
When is the best time to camp at Camp Benjamin?
The cooler dry months around Tagaytay and upland Cavite are the best time to stay, especially for outdoor activities, farm visits, bonfire nights, and group programs. Confirm dates directly, since events and group bookings affect availability.
No formal best-season rule is published. Because many activities use outdoor spaces, pools, farm areas, courts, and bonfire programming, dry-weather dates are the practical choice. The property still operates during the wet season when weather allows.
