Following the success (or should I say, most read) of my blog post about budget accommodations in Tagaytay for Php 1,500 per night or less, here's part 2 of budget accommodations in Tagaytay still at Php 1,500 or less. Please note that some prices may change during peak season, weekends and holidays. Prices may be exclusive of VAT and other charges.
Sunburst Lodge
Location: near Mahogany Market and Sky Ranch
Budget room - Php 765 (fan room, without breakfast, double deck with pullout bed)
Standard room - Php 1,360 (air conditioned, without breakfast, double sized bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Casa Marcosa
Location: along Sta. Rosa Highway, Barangay Francisco
Deluxe Double or Twin Room - Php 1,338 (air conditioned, without breakfast, double bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Jessar Apartelle
Location: 213 Francisco Road, near Sta. Rosa Highway
Standard Room - Php 1,350 (air conditioned, without breakfast, queen size bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Jacob's Hill Tagaytay
Location: Hollywood Subdivision, Tagaytay-Calamba Road
Budget Double Room - Php 1,360 (air conditioned, with breakfast, double bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Mountain Breeze Hostel
Location: Tagaytay City Proper, along Tagaytay-Calamba Road
Double Room - Php 1,146 (air conditioned, without breakfast, double bed, shared bathroom)
For info and bookings: click here
Hotel Georgina
Location: Buho Talon Road, near Emilio Aguinaldo Highway
Standard Double Room - Php 1,257 (air conditioned, with breakfast, double bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Tagaytay Garden Budgetel
Location: along Tagaytay Calamba Road, almost near the Rotonda
Double Room - Php 1,133 (air conditioned, without breakfast, 2 single beds)
For info and bookings: click here
OMP Tagaytay Hostel
Location: Maharlika East Subdivision, near Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway
Private Double Basic - Php 805 (fan room, with breakfast, double bed, shared bathroom)
En Suite Double - Php 1,007 (fan room, with breakfast, king size bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Balai Sofia Bed and Breakfast
Location: Barangay Banga, Tanauan, Talisay, Batangas
Standard Twin Room - Php 899 (air conditioned, without breakfast, 2 single bed)
*Standard Double Room also available
For info and bookings: click here
MonaLisa Tourist Inn
Location: Barangay Francisco, near Sta. Rosa Highway
Economy Room - Php 1,275 (air conditioned, with breakfast, king size bed)
For info and bookings: click here
Again, most of my references are from Travelbook website and Agoda. There are also number of condominium units in Tagaytay which also offers lodging and accommodations. Those can be found in Booking.com, AirBnb and also in Agoda.
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Saturday, February 2, 2019
Friday, November 2, 2018
Tagaytay Hotels with Garden
It was a long weekend.
My husband and I wanted some R&R during those times. We just thought of a staycation or anywhere
near the metro just to relax. We thought
of Tagaytay as it has been quite a while since our last visit there. It was
already days before the weekend when we scouted for available hotels. Although,
we knew that there are a lot of accommodations available in Tagaytay. There are
a number of hotels and lodging that we first chose to stay: Chateau Hestia, The
Lake Hotel, Crosswinds, Theodore Hotel and Joaquin’s Bed and Breakfast. If you are
familiar with these hotels, their common denominator is that they all have
gardens outside their rooms. My husband
and I prefer to have a relaxing garden view in the absence of a beach, which I
mostly preferred when we’ll be on a vacation.
Since it’s a long weekend and last-minute booking, we definitely won’t
be able to get an available accommodation on nearby beach resorts (READ:
Batangas).
Chateau Hestia seems like a nature inspired accommodation
with cottages and cabins that are made of wood, bamboo and various Filipino
inspired materials. From their website, it seems very relaxing
as it is surrounded by a garden. However, it doesn’t seem to have any aircon on
their rooms. Though weather in Tagaytay can be cooler than in Manila, it can
still get hot during noontime at summer season.
So, an aircon is a must! Also, its location is not near the Tagaytay
center. You may check their rates here.
The Lake Hotel is quite known for an events place for
weddings. They have indoor and outdoor rooms with the view of Taal Lake. For
the accommodation, their standard rooms have mini garden while the others have
veranda and lake view room. This hotel
is quite pricey or maybe its summer season and only days before our preferred
stay date that makes the price higher than usual. You can check their prices here.
Crosswinds Resort Suites is located inside Crosswinds
Tagaytay village which has a Switzerland inspired house. It is far away from the busy and usual
Tagaytay center so the place is more peaceful and relaxing. The hotel is more like a condotel where each
room is equipped with kitchen area. All
rooms have wonderful view of the mountains and nature. The Swiss inspired surrounding will make you
feel like you’re in another country. We’re
considering this hotel but it’s quite pricey. Check out their room rates here.
Theodore Hotel is a bed and breakfast accommodation with
only 5 rooms. Each room is designed
based on its theme with artsy decors.
Rooms have balcony with garden and Taal Lake view. This hotel is cheaper than The Lake
Hotel. Unfortunately, it’s quite
confusing whether this hotel is still operational or has changed name. When browsing through goggle, the hotel is
tagged as permanently closed but further research, I found that this has been
renamed to Basilisk Hotel. Both names
can still be found in booking sites.
Just to be sure which is operational, I tried calling them but there was
no answer. UPDATE: I believe Theodore Hotel has been renamed to Basilisk Hotel according to their signage. Not sure though if management has changed and if there were renovations made. Check out Basilisk Hotel rates here.
Finally, I landed at Joaquin’s Bed and Breakfast, which is
almost beside The Lake Hotel and also near Theodore Hotel / Basilisk Hotel. Joaquin’s Bed and Breakfast is a small hotel
with just 8 rooms. Each room has its own
veranda where some have mini garden while some just have a balcony. All have a good view of Taal Lake. Upon landing on their website, we fell in love
with its rustic design and of course your very own garden in your room! And so we chose this hotel among those mentioned
above. Their room rate is quite expensive
when booked directly from their website so it’s best to book from various
travel websites. Check it out here. I’ll review this hotel
in my next blog post.
Do you have any other recommendations for hotels with garden or garden view. Please do share as we love to explore more of these in Tagaytay.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Corporate Planning and Team Building Venues
I would like to share a few venues I've searched in the south area (Laguna, Tagaytay, Cavite) where your company can hold corporate meetings, events, planning sessions and even team buildings.
Gratchi's Getaway
Website: http://www.gratchi.com/
Location: Kabangaan Road Barangay Kabangaan Silang, Cavite
Contact info: (02) 664-1633; info@gratchi.com
Amenities: accommodations, obstacle courses, team building packages, swimming pool, function rooms, educational tours.
Price range: Php 800 to Php 2,900 per person depending on the activity, accommodation and number of pax
Forest Club Eco Resort
Website: http://www.theforestclub.com/
Location: Barangay Puypuy and Masaya Bay, Laguna
Contact info: (02) 376-4623 or (0917) 863-3050; info@theforestclub.com
Amenities: accommodations, obstacle courses, team building program, venue for spiritual activities, swimming pool, function rooms, massage (hilot) therapy, family getaway
Price range: Php 525 per person day tour with lunch and snacks
Php 4,000 - 10,000 per night overnight accommodation (depends on the type of rooms and number of pax)
Php 375 per person for team building activity
Pina Colina Resort
Website: http://www.pinacolina.com/
Location: Tolentino Ulat Road Barangay Francisco Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road Tagaytay, Cavite
Contact info: (02) 994-8557 or (046) 683-7717; pinacolina09@gmail.com
Amenities: accommodations, obstacle courses, function rooms, special packages for corporate functions, swimming pool, basketball court
Price range: Php 2,500 to Php 6,950 per night on accommodations depending on the type of room
Php 1,700 per person (estimate) for corporate function
The Green Olive Garden
Website: http://greenolive.ph/
Location: Kabangaan Road Iruhin West, Tagaytay City
Contact info: (02) 245-4890, (0917) 861-6325, (0947) 227-9407; greenolivegarden@yahoo.com
Amenities: accommodations, swimming pool, function rooms, wedding events, corporate events, team building package
Price range: Php 30,000 package for whole day activity (as per our inquiry. price available through direct inquiry to them)
I hope you will find the above information useful. I only tried Pina Colina Resort when we had our corporate planning session there. Will blog about my experience here soon.
Location: Kabangaan Road Barangay Kabangaan Silang, Cavite
Contact info: (02) 664-1633; info@gratchi.com
Amenities: accommodations, obstacle courses, team building packages, swimming pool, function rooms, educational tours.
Price range: Php 800 to Php 2,900 per person depending on the activity, accommodation and number of pax
Forest Club Eco Resort
Website: http://www.theforestclub.com/
Location: Barangay Puypuy and Masaya Bay, Laguna
Contact info: (02) 376-4623 or (0917) 863-3050; info@theforestclub.com
Amenities: accommodations, obstacle courses, team building program, venue for spiritual activities, swimming pool, function rooms, massage (hilot) therapy, family getaway
Price range: Php 525 per person day tour with lunch and snacks
Php 4,000 - 10,000 per night overnight accommodation (depends on the type of rooms and number of pax)
Php 375 per person for team building activity
Pina Colina Resort
Website: http://www.pinacolina.com/
Location: Tolentino Ulat Road Barangay Francisco Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road Tagaytay, Cavite
Contact info: (02) 994-8557 or (046) 683-7717; pinacolina09@gmail.com
Amenities: accommodations, obstacle courses, function rooms, special packages for corporate functions, swimming pool, basketball court
Price range: Php 2,500 to Php 6,950 per night on accommodations depending on the type of room
Php 1,700 per person (estimate) for corporate function
The Green Olive Garden
Website: http://greenolive.ph/
Location: Kabangaan Road Iruhin West, Tagaytay City
Contact info: (02) 245-4890, (0917) 861-6325, (0947) 227-9407; greenolivegarden@yahoo.com
Amenities: accommodations, swimming pool, function rooms, wedding events, corporate events, team building package
Price range: Php 30,000 package for whole day activity (as per our inquiry. price available through direct inquiry to them)
I hope you will find the above information useful. I only tried Pina Colina Resort when we had our corporate planning session there. Will blog about my experience here soon.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Review: Magallanes Square Hotel Tagaytay
Before 2014 ends, my fiance and I had an impromptu overnight getaway in Tagaytay. Well, it's not really impromptu but somehow it is unplanned. We received a gift certificate last Christmas for an overnight stay at a Deluxe Room in Magallanes Square Hotel in Tagaytay (You may check their room rates here). Validity of the GC is only until December 31, 2014 and it cannot be used on a weekend and holidays. We were quite in awe since after Christmas, December 29 is the only day left that falls on a Monday and not a Holiday. Unfortunately, upon checking Trip Advisor for the availability of the deluxe room, there's none, even in other rooms. I even tried other dates after Christmas and it seems the hotel's already fully booked. I tried my luck by calling the hotel directly. My first choice of date was December 29-30 to conform with the conditions of the GC. But there's no available deluxe room on that day and the date that th hotel offered me was December 30-31. I told them that my GC is not valid on a holiday but they didn't say anything about it so I proceeded with the reservation. A last minute reservation and relaxation for the year 2014.
Magallanes Square Hotel is a small hotel located in, as the name implies, Magallanes Square (Magallanes Drive). If you're not familiar, Magallanes Square is near the vicinity of some famous restaurants in Tagaytay like Leslie's, The Grill by Antonio's, RSM Lutong Bahay Restaurant and many others. There are buses that makes Magallanes as one of their drop off point.
Our deluxe room is located on the first floor. Their key is a magnetic card where it is also used to turn on the electricity of the room. Its quite wise for them to provide only one card key so that the electricity will be turned off once the occupants leave their room.
Our room have queen size bed, glass bathroom, hot and cold shower, business area, closet with safe, mini ref, electric kettle with coffee sachets, LED TV, carpeted room (except near the toilet) and complimentary bottled water.
What I love about this hotel is the smell of their linens. It seems to be very clean. The pillows however are not too fluffy and quite flat. I guess it already needs to be replaced.
I find their glass bathroom quite unique. Normally the shower area is the only one that is made of glass. But theirs was the enclosed area of the bathroom made of glass. Well, not really the whole bathroom but specifically their door and side panels. The bathroom is clean but the shower area seems clogged as water gets too long to be drained after shower. Their toilet also has bidet. Towels and a few toiletries were provided.
I also find it unusual for a small hotel like this to have a safe and carpet. The carpeted floor covers most of the room except the area outside the bathroom. The safety box is just small.
Our accommodation includes buffet breakfast. But they are only serving garlic rice, egg, tocino and longganisa. Orange juice, water and coffee are the available drinks. My fiance and I love their garlic rice. It seems to be cooked in butter. You can taste and smell it on the rice.
Below is the hotel's room rate for 2015.
I find their rate without discount to be expensive. With the discount, its quite reasonable already, although my fiance still finds it a bit expensive. He thinks the hotel is very basic. No special or additional amenities for the rate. Well, its quite true but additional things like carpet, safety box and card key, for me, was the "added" feature of the hotel. Nevertheless, the hotel is recommendable due to its proximity to famous restaurants in Tagaytay. What's more, they accommodated and allowed us to stay on a holiday even if it is not valid as per GC. The staff were also approachable and they replied to my inquiries quickly. Not bad for a free, quick, last 2014 hurrah!
Should you wish to book this hotel for your staycation, you may go to this link.
Magallanes Square Hotel is a small hotel located in, as the name implies, Magallanes Square (Magallanes Drive). If you're not familiar, Magallanes Square is near the vicinity of some famous restaurants in Tagaytay like Leslie's, The Grill by Antonio's, RSM Lutong Bahay Restaurant and many others. There are buses that makes Magallanes as one of their drop off point.
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| Sofa at the reception area |
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| Coffee area at the back |
Our deluxe room is located on the first floor. Their key is a magnetic card where it is also used to turn on the electricity of the room. Its quite wise for them to provide only one card key so that the electricity will be turned off once the occupants leave their room.
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| Hallway to our room |
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| Our room number |
Our room have queen size bed, glass bathroom, hot and cold shower, business area, closet with safe, mini ref, electric kettle with coffee sachets, LED TV, carpeted room (except near the toilet) and complimentary bottled water.
What I love about this hotel is the smell of their linens. It seems to be very clean. The pillows however are not too fluffy and quite flat. I guess it already needs to be replaced.
I find their glass bathroom quite unique. Normally the shower area is the only one that is made of glass. But theirs was the enclosed area of the bathroom made of glass. Well, not really the whole bathroom but specifically their door and side panels. The bathroom is clean but the shower area seems clogged as water gets too long to be drained after shower. Their toilet also has bidet. Towels and a few toiletries were provided.
I also find it unusual for a small hotel like this to have a safe and carpet. The carpeted floor covers most of the room except the area outside the bathroom. The safety box is just small.
Our accommodation includes buffet breakfast. But they are only serving garlic rice, egg, tocino and longganisa. Orange juice, water and coffee are the available drinks. My fiance and I love their garlic rice. It seems to be cooked in butter. You can taste and smell it on the rice.
Below is the hotel's room rate for 2015.
Should you wish to book this hotel for your staycation, you may go to this link.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sky Fun Amusement Park at Sky Ranch in Tagaytay
| The Sky Eye, Super Viking, and Gazebo in the background |
When we got there, certain portions of the park were still under construction. I read that they will also construct a Science Discovery Museum. The entrance at that time was only Php 50. I read before that the Php 50 entrance fee was only valid until May 31. But upon checking Sky Ranch's Facebook page, current entrance is still at Php 50.
| Still under construction |
We were 4 adults and 1 kid when we visited Sky Fun Amusement Park. Most of the rides were applicable for the kids. I think the only attractions that adults can enjoy are the Sky Eye, Super Viking and Horseback Riding.
Below are some pictures of the rides (apologies as I did not intend to really take a picture of each rides thus it wasn't really appealing in my pictures) and its corresponding fee.
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| Sky Eye (Php 150) |
| Super Viking (Php 100) |
| Express Train (Php 50) and Wonder Flight (Php 50) |
| Nessi Coaster (Php 50) and Mini Viking (Php 50) |
| Zorb ball (Php 50) |
| Carousel (Php 50) |
Sky Fun Amusement Park at Sky Ranch Tagaytay is located along Aguinaldo Highway, just beside the Taal Vista Hotel. If you're coming from Rotonda (Olivarez), turn right and straight ahead. It will be on your left side, just before reaching Taal Vista Hotel.
For more details on how to go to Tagaytay, you may read my previous post about it here and here.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Java Jazz Coffee: A Review
This place was quite hard to find, although it is just located along the highway. It is because their place is just small as well as their signage. But good thing, their walls are painted in bright yellow.
Since Java Jazz Coffee's interiors were full of artworks / art gallery and museum type of ambiance, me and my boyfriend was encouraged to try out their food and of course their coffee after we looked for other available accommodation for this impromptu trip.
| panoramic view of the art gallery |
| one of their seats |
It was already late lunch, about past 1pm already. There's only a couple dining in, so its a good thing that is not crowded. We opted to seat on their somewhat Japanese style table with banig (traditional Filipino mat). The other couple was just behind us at the same Japanese style table. There's only 2 units of this type of table, so you can try it for a unique experience.
Below are the food and drinks we ordered. Apologies as I forgot each name and prices. Maybe that's a good reason for me to go back ;)
| This drink has a little liquor on it |
| Lechon Kawali. Big serving of rice |
| I think this was the Cafe de Tagaytay. |
| One of their pasta with cheese, beef and mushroom |
For myself, I ordered for a coffee since that was already almost snack time with pasta as my late lunch meal. My pasta was good enough, nothing really special. Their coffee, which I think was the Cafe de Tagaytay, was quite strong for me. There's no milk nor creamer served together with it and I wasn't able to request for one. So I just put more sugar to minimize the strong flavor of coffee.
Below were our orders for breakfast the next day. The place was still cozy and cool even when the sun is already heating up at around 9am. This time, we just seated in the normal chairs and table.
| Set breakfast: bacon, ham, scrambled egg, mixed vegetables and hash brown |
| Pandesal with cream cheese |
| Mango Juice |
| Hot Tsokolate Eh (without milk) |
The presentation of the pandesal with cream cheese was inviting but I got a bit disappointed when the cream cheese was spread to thinly onto the bread. You wouldn't taste much of it.
For the drinks, my boyfriend's mango juice with ice cream was quite off for a breakfast meal but it taste refreshing. I took the Hot Tsokolate Eh, which according to them simply means hot chocolate without milk. Since I love chocolates, I enjoyed this hot drink. It was thick and the chocolate or tablea is like in its purest form. I remember I tasted the same when I was in Iloilo. This comes in small serving as the thick chocolate is best consume just by a bit else you might get sick of it. I think my hot chocolate is best partnered with the pandesal.
Overall, I enjoyed our food trip at Java Jazz Coffee. I would love to go back and try out their other dishes, especially the coffee. And maybe someday, I'll try sleeping over at their Lodging House. If you love art or wanted to dine in a unique lay back style while hanging out with friends, then I would suggest this place.
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
A Review: 5R Rooms For Rent in Tagaytay
Following my blog on our impromptu trip in Tagaytay last weekend, here is where we landed, 5R Rooms for Rent. Good thing I previously researched on various budget accommodations in Tagaytay (see related post here). So I just choose among these. As mentioned, my first choice was Java Jazz Lodging House. But since contact details were no longer available in the site I've posted, it would really be a walk-in style to find an accommodation.
Unfortunately, when we got there, Java Jazz Lodging House is already fully booked since they only have 3 rooms available. So we walk further and found Keni Po, 5R Rooms for Rent and Little Falls Inn. We tried our luck in 5R thinking that Keni Po is fully booked (which happens all the time whenever I inquired from them). And yes, we were lucky. There were a lot of rooms available in 5R. Rooms available then were at Php 1,200 and Php 1,500. According to the receptionist, the only difference is the bed size but still can accommodate 2 persons. So we availed the cheaper one.
Our room number is 8 and we were located at the back of the building, second floor. I'd like to compare Famous Inn and 5R since I find some similarities on both accommodation. For reference, you may refer to this blog on my review on Famous Inn.
The room and toilet
5R and Famous Inn's room and toilet size are almost the same, though Famous Inn is slightly bigger. Both have mirrors on the side of the bed, again, a motel-like accommodation in Tagaytay. Both toilets have some drainage problems. I've experience clogged drainage in the bath side at Famous Inn while clogged sink at 5R.
5R's room is somehow cleaner than Famous Inn since we don't get to see any ants or insects crawling. But the bedsheets and pillows seems clean on both lodging house. The airconditioning on these two were just right. Famous Inn, however, have a standby electric fan in case you wouldn't want to use the aircon.
Toiletries
In 5R, the towels provided were much thicker and seems cleaner than in Famous Inn. Toilet paper was new and not left over. A small soap was also included in 5R.
Other amenities
5R have a swimming pool located at the other side of the building at the back. Around the swimming pool area are cottages where you can stay and eat. I saw somebody grilling but I'm not sure if its part of 5R's amenities. There is also parking lot in that area.
The area of 5R is much bigger that's why it can accommodate more guests due to a lot of rooms available. The only downside is that there is no wifi in 5R.
Overall, our stay at 5R is ok. I prefer 5R over Famous Inn but my boyfriend prefers the latter. The reason I prefer 5R is that its cleaner with no insects crawling. The towel provided is "useable" than that of Famous Inn. Added points is the swimming pool although we were not able to try it. Similar to Famous Inn, if sleeping in a motel-like accommodation is ok with you but with added amenities such as swimming pool and you're on a tight budget then I recommend 5R. But if your budget is below Php 1,000 then you can opt to stay in Famous Inn than 5R.
I hope this review can help :)
You may check 5R's new website here for contacts and further details.
Unfortunately, when we got there, Java Jazz Lodging House is already fully booked since they only have 3 rooms available. So we walk further and found Keni Po, 5R Rooms for Rent and Little Falls Inn. We tried our luck in 5R thinking that Keni Po is fully booked (which happens all the time whenever I inquired from them). And yes, we were lucky. There were a lot of rooms available in 5R. Rooms available then were at Php 1,200 and Php 1,500. According to the receptionist, the only difference is the bed size but still can accommodate 2 persons. So we availed the cheaper one.
| entrance to 5R with ample parking space |
Our room number is 8 and we were located at the back of the building, second floor. I'd like to compare Famous Inn and 5R since I find some similarities on both accommodation. For reference, you may refer to this blog on my review on Famous Inn.
The room and toilet
5R and Famous Inn's room and toilet size are almost the same, though Famous Inn is slightly bigger. Both have mirrors on the side of the bed, again, a motel-like accommodation in Tagaytay. Both toilets have some drainage problems. I've experience clogged drainage in the bath side at Famous Inn while clogged sink at 5R.
| mirror beside the bed |
5R's room is somehow cleaner than Famous Inn since we don't get to see any ants or insects crawling. But the bedsheets and pillows seems clean on both lodging house. The airconditioning on these two were just right. Famous Inn, however, have a standby electric fan in case you wouldn't want to use the aircon.
Toiletries
In 5R, the towels provided were much thicker and seems cleaner than in Famous Inn. Toilet paper was new and not left over. A small soap was also included in 5R.
| blanket, towels, tissue and soap |
| narrow toilet of 5R |
Other amenities
5R have a swimming pool located at the other side of the building at the back. Around the swimming pool area are cottages where you can stay and eat. I saw somebody grilling but I'm not sure if its part of 5R's amenities. There is also parking lot in that area.
| entrance at the pool area with parking space |
| the pool at 5R |
| panoramic view of the pool area |
Overall, our stay at 5R is ok. I prefer 5R over Famous Inn but my boyfriend prefers the latter. The reason I prefer 5R is that its cleaner with no insects crawling. The towel provided is "useable" than that of Famous Inn. Added points is the swimming pool although we were not able to try it. Similar to Famous Inn, if sleeping in a motel-like accommodation is ok with you but with added amenities such as swimming pool and you're on a tight budget then I recommend 5R. But if your budget is below Php 1,000 then you can opt to stay in Famous Inn than 5R.
I hope this review can help :)
You may check 5R's new website here for contacts and further details.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Backpacking in Tagaytay: Impromptu Trip
This weekend, my boyfriend and I had an impromptu trip in Tagaytay. We don't have any reservation and we just decided to just scout there using the information I have posted before. I have blogged about budget accommodations in Tagaytay last year. So it won't be difficult for us to search for accommodations when we arrive there. Just for assurance, we called up Famous Inn, where we stayed last year, a few hours before we arrive in Tagaytay. Luckily, they still have available rooms. But I wanted to try other accommodations in my list, so our choices where Java Jazz Lodging House and 5R Rooms for Rent.
Before I continue, let me just add information on our transportation. Last year, as posted in my blog, we rode vans in Pasay, at the street before Metropoint coming from Edsa southbound. This time, we rode vans in Alabang. This is near the market and it is actually bus and van terminal. All are southbound (Laguna and Batangas). The van we rode is routed in Sta. Rosa, Nuvali, Tagaytay, Picnic Grove. It can also drop you Enchanted Kingdom. Travel time is about 1 hour. Fare is Php 75 per person but if you will be dropped off to Picnic Grove, you will add Php 20 per person. Even if we will not alight in Picnic Grove, we still paid additional Php 20. We alighted near Java Jazz Lodging House.
Java Jazz is actually a coffee shop but they added some lodging to better accommodate tourist. However, they only have 3 rooms so when we got there, it was booked already. It is also interesting to know that Java Jazz Lodging House is not connected to Agoda.com. I wonder how they were included in agoda upon my research last year. This is what I saw posted on their door.
And to all my readers, finally, here's the Java Jazz Lodging House contact number, 0917-4837399 or you can email them at javajazzcoffeetagaytay@gmail.com. I already lost my phone book before so I apologize to my readers when I cannot give them contact details. It seems like travelbook.ph have revamped their website and some contact details were gone.
So the next we inquired was at 5R Rooms for Rent. Luckily, they still have a lot of rooms available. You can read my review on this lodging house here.
Here are other information I would like to add:
Updated (11/20/2016): contact details of Java Jazz
Before I continue, let me just add information on our transportation. Last year, as posted in my blog, we rode vans in Pasay, at the street before Metropoint coming from Edsa southbound. This time, we rode vans in Alabang. This is near the market and it is actually bus and van terminal. All are southbound (Laguna and Batangas). The van we rode is routed in Sta. Rosa, Nuvali, Tagaytay, Picnic Grove. It can also drop you Enchanted Kingdom. Travel time is about 1 hour. Fare is Php 75 per person but if you will be dropped off to Picnic Grove, you will add Php 20 per person. Even if we will not alight in Picnic Grove, we still paid additional Php 20. We alighted near Java Jazz Lodging House.
Java Jazz is actually a coffee shop but they added some lodging to better accommodate tourist. However, they only have 3 rooms so when we got there, it was booked already. It is also interesting to know that Java Jazz Lodging House is not connected to Agoda.com. I wonder how they were included in agoda upon my research last year. This is what I saw posted on their door.
And to all my readers, finally, here's the Java Jazz Lodging House contact number, 0917-4837399 or you can email them at javajazzcoffeetagaytay@gmail.com. I already lost my phone book before so I apologize to my readers when I cannot give them contact details. It seems like travelbook.ph have revamped their website and some contact details were gone.
So the next we inquired was at 5R Rooms for Rent. Luckily, they still have a lot of rooms available. You can read my review on this lodging house here.
Here are other information I would like to add:
- Java Jazz Lodging House is located before T House Bed and Breakfast if you're coming from Sta. Rosa Exit. This is at the left side of the road.
- From Java Jazz Lodging House, Keni Po and 5R Rooms for Rent are just walking distance. They are all on the left side; Keni Po first then 5R Rooms for Rent.
- You can easily see Keni Po and 5R Rooms for Rent as they both have big sign boards. Maybe competing with each other as both have pools and open 24 hours. They just really beside each other.
- Little Falls Inn is in front of 5R Rooms for Rent
- Overlook Inn is just beside Bag of Beans
Updated (11/20/2016): contact details of Java Jazz
Saturday, January 5, 2013
People's Park In The Sky Tagaytay
People's Park in The Sky is one of the famous destination in Tagaytay. It is said to be the Marcoses' unfinished retreat house constructed in preparation for John F. Kennedy's visit to the Philippines. People's Park in The Sky was previously known as Palace in the Sky.
It is situated atop Mt. Sungay which is the highest point in Tagaytay. With its location, one can get a 360 degrees view of Tagaytay, including Taal Lake, Manila Bay and Laguna Lake.
It
was the rainy season of August when my boyfriend and I decided to spend
our long weekend in Tagaytay. Our first stop was at People's Park in
the Sky around 3 in the afternoon. It was rainy and fogs are
everywhere. When we got there, it was a little chilly and fogs were
somehow covering the beauty of Taal Volcano and its surroundings. It's a
wonderful view up on this location. We even get to see a glimpse of a
rainbow (after the rain as what they say). It's just sad that this
tourist spot was not well maintained.
| Cloudy |
| Missing letters again |
| Taal can somehow be seen here |
| The amphitheater |
| This should have become a small pond maybe |
| View from the top |
| Top most area with hotdogs vendor |
| Very foggy and rainy! |
| Can you see my background? |
The sight on the topmost level could be spectacular if viewable. So it's better to visit People's Park on a sunny weather. The picturesque background can be very inviting. With this kind of view, it will be very relaxing and nice bonding experience with your friends, family or loved ones.
I've been reading from other blogs that the People's Park In The Sky Tagaytay is continuously being neglected. Evidence can be found in the missing letters upon entry to the park. If this will be well maintained by the government, this will be a good picnic destination apart from the Picnic Grove which is getting too crowded. Tables with chairs or small huts are available in this area. I think there are also snacks on sale. There is also an available souvenir shops.
Oh by the way, there is an entrance fee of Php 30 per person on this park. I wonder where will it be used. Definitely not in the park since there's not much improvement I've seen here compared to the blogs I read. Hmm...
You may check out my other blogs about Tagaytay below:
Going to Tagaytay
Budget Accommodations in Tagaytay
Review of Famous Inn
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