Budget Accommodations in Tagaytay part 2

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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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.