Showing posts with label Hotel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hotel. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Boracay Regency Beach Resort & Spa
Boracay Regency was our hotel of choice during our vacation last Dec 2012. Got the DELUXE room (main wing) for around 6000+/night for 3 pax, including buffet breakfast at Sea Breeze Cafe and free use of hotel facilities (pool, gym, etc.). Service was good and staffs are professional. We were able to check in early at around 11AM instead of the usual 2pm check in time. Won't hesitate to stay here again. ^^
Sunday, March 31, 2013
BALAY DA BLAS PENSIONNE HOUSE, LAOAG ILOCOS NORTE
Balay Da Blas was our home for 2 nights in Ilocos Norte. We decided to stay here because of the good reviews on tripadvisor and travel blogs I've read. Actually, when I saw their rooms online (the Ilocano Ambience rooms), I hesitated because I'm not used to the structure and the furnitures, old style kasi. Parang anytime may makikita kang kakaiba pag nag-stay ka dun hehe. Matatakutin pa naman ako.
Buti na lang meron na silang new wing(modern contemporary) and dun kami nagbook. E-mailed them regarding the rates and availability and after 1 day, nagreply kaagad sila and confirmed my reservation. We got 2 rooms for 3pax which was P1,750 per night, including toiletries, towels, breakfast. Transfers was not included but they recommended the government shuttle bus (IMEE bus) for the transfers as it is free. They required 50% reservation fee and provided their acct# with BPI. wala akong naging problema with them, very professional yun nakausap ko through e-mail.
Upon arrival, staffs will assist you with your bags and check in procedures. We got rooms 10 (2nd flr) and room 14 (3rd flr w/ veranda). I paid for the remaining balance kaagad upon check in since ayaw ko na maraming hawak na cash, baka mawala ko pa.
Some things to remember:
- hot water was free, just ask the staff to bring some to your room
- they'll ask for your preferred breakfast option the night before, take your breakfast at around 7AM. Kapag lampas kasi dun usually ang dami na tao sa breakfast area nila, hintayan na ng table
- their parking area is limited
- delivery from SARAMSAM resto is available, just advise the front desk of your order
Anyway here are the rooms:
ROOM 10
- 2 double beds, split type A/C, cable LCD tv (19 inch - ish), towels, toiletries
- no tables for your gadgets, but big bathroom
- clean and well maintained, 2nd flr so ok sa mga matatanda
ROOM 14
- 2 double beds, split type A/C, cable LCD tv (19 inch - ish), towels, toiletries
- opens up to a veranda, ok tumambay dito pag gabi. In fact, since wala table yun sa room 10, dito sila kumain 1 night.
- with a closet, dresser and table
- may sabitan ng towels (check the first pic below, tabi ng CR door)
- CR is smaller than room 10 pero mas updated yun look niya
- clean and well maintained, 3rd flr so di advisable sa senior citizens. they don't have a lift so baka mahirapan yun maraming dalang bagahe. gaps of their stairs are also quite high, ako mismo na bata-bata eh medyo nahirapan na, what more yun mga matatanda
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| sliding door on room 14 opens to the veranda |
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| room on the left is room 14, straight on is the veranda |
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| sliding door on the left is room 14 |
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| stairs to the 3rd flr |
FAMILY ROOM (3rd flr)
on our 1st day there, nagkataon bukas yun family room nila so nakiusyoso na rin ako. Nagsabi ako kay ate na naglilinis if puwede picture-an yun room for my blog and pumayag naman siya. The room is spacious, kaya ng 7 pax or more sa loob.
- 3 double beds, 1 daybed, electric fan, A/C, private CR
- own sink and table, cabinet
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| taken from the veranda, yun room sa dulo yun ang FAMILY ROOM |
all in all, Balay Da Blas was the perfect place for our ilocos vacation. Affordable rates pero di tinipid yun service. If babalik kami ng ilocos, dito ulit kami mag-stay.
#10 Giron St Brgy. 7-B, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Telephone: +63 (77) 770 4389
Mobile: Sun +63 (922) 882 6907; Smart +63 (920) 968 6695; Globe +63 (917) 550 7522
Email: balaydablas@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Felina Guesthouse - Puerto Galera (Review)
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| stairs |
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| view from the room |
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| view of the room (left - cr, room in front) |
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| 2 can sleep here, pero walang harang yung bed. not advisable for kids or those na malikot matulog |
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| lower deck (2 - 3 pax can fit here) |
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| view from outside the door |
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| shared bathroom |
FROM FELINAS TO THE BEACH:
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| this alley is just a few steps from felinas |
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| go straight to the end then turn right |
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| turn left |
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| another alley, that in the end is the way to the beachfront |
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| beach |
Review:
Felina is around 5mins walk from the beach. You can reach it through the alleyway beside Dreamwave resort. Walking through the alley is not a problem in daytime but may be dangerous at night. The alley is not lighted well and there are places where thieves may hide to vicimize unsuspecting tourists. It may not be a problem though if you're always in a group.
The room that we got was basic, with a small cabinet, a double deck bed that is good for 3, aircon(old/noisy)and electric fan. Shared bathroom for our room but heard there's a private CR for other rooms(higher price). The shared bathroom is cleaned everyday so its ok. Got the room for only P1500 on peak season. The place is not noisy at night so you'd still get a good nights sleep after the partying at the beach. Staffs are trustworthy and nice. We left some of our gadgets on our room out in the open and they are still there when we came back. They also allow guests to leave their drinks on the ref and we can also eat at their dining table. I heard we can also cook our own food if we want to.
All in all, the place is good enough. There are pros & cons on staying here, it just depends on what you value more.
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