Casa Alegria was probably the first place we've stayed at in Tagaytay with a nice view of the Taal…read moreVolcano. The room we stayed at was sufficient and the team here were accommodating and awesome! However, I do have some suggestions, comments, and highlights - which I've told the staff. 1. Modernize the showers. The showers near the pool were pretty cool. It was for full body and the shower head was one of those waterfall showers. The ones in our room was difficult to operate and it was either scorching hot or frigid cold - nothing in between. 2. Parking area for the guests were small. I would say that the maximum capacity would be 2-3 vehicles depending on its size. 3. The towels weren't free. This was the first time I was charged for having to ask for extra towels. For an extra towel, it's 50 pesos which converted to a little over a dollar, but it would be nice to have a warning beforehand because my boyfriend put his towel on top of a table which had printer ink. 4. Fix this dangerous plank on the deck; here's a picture (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/casa-alegria-bed-and-breakfast-tagaytay-city?select=mSwMrd4IxbmDIP_AZZt0fw). Any injuries from this is a liability and it endangers the guests. 5. Clean the sink hole and add a drain on top of it so contents do not fall and clog the drain. 6. Modernize the locks into magnetic key cards because we actually were accidentally locked out of our rooms. We appreciated the effort of the staff using a card to unlock our door, but a modern, magnetic key card would be more convenient for them and the guests. 7. No Wi-Fi. I told the staff about this and they said it's because the signal is hard to reach down the area which seems like it's out of their control so be prepared for no Wi-Fi! Overall, we had a great stay and I would definitely come back after they fix some of the things they need to fix. Casa Alegria was under construction when we stayed which explained why it was a bit messy around.

My first time staying at Taal Vista Hotel. My dad booked us for a 3 day stay as my parents frequent…read moreTaal Vista Hotel and wanted us to experience Tagaytay the way they do. Customer service is excellent. All the staff we came across with was great. Andrei at the front desk was welcoming however there was a snafu with breakfast buffet with the lady at breakfast check in. The lady had us down for 3 adults and 1 child when Andrei charged us additional 2,000 pesos per day for our child and was counted as adult due to our child's age. Anything above 12 is considered an adult. They didn't inform us that during booking. With the additional charge, we were told the price was inclusive of the breakfast buffet for the days we are here. The housekeeping staff was excellent and amazing. They came by several times to bring us towels, slippers and toiletries. There was also a water refill station outside our hotel room. Our room had an excellent view of the Taal Volcano. Our room also had a pretty balcony with table and chairs. Breakfast buffet was delicious and replenished throughout the time we were having breakfast. There are plenty of variety and food options for buffet from fresh fruits to waffles, pancakes and the traditional Filipino breakfast. There's too many to mention. They served classic Filipino traditional breakfast along with American, Chinese, Korean and Mexican style breakfast. They also offered a variety of freshly squeezed juices and breads. Along with freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Oh the icing on the cake were 3 men serenading you with live performance and instruments on hand. Will share our experience at Taal Vista Hotel with all our friends and family when we go back home.

During Easter Sunday, my husband and I wanted to find someplace special to spend the afternoon, so…read morewe decided to drive up to Tagaytay -- one of the Philippines' most beloved resort and tourist destinations. Tagaytay sits high in the mountains overlooking Taal Volcano and Taal Lake, offering some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. The elevation gives the city a much cooler climate than Metro Manila, which honestly is part of the appeal. After the heat and traffic of the lowlands, arriving in Tagaytay almost feels like stepping into another world entirely. The views overlooking the volcano are absolutely spectacular. Taal itself is fascinating because it is one of the world's smallest active volcanoes, sitting within a lake, which itself sits inside a larger volcanic caldera. The entire landscape has this dramatic beauty to it when viewed from the ridge roads and hotels perched high above the lake. For our Easter brunch, we chose the famous Taal Vista Hotel, which has one of the prime viewing locations in the area. The buffet itself was wonderful. There were many distinctive offerings ranging from Filipino dishes to international selections, along with a large assortment of desserts and breads. Everything felt fresh, plentiful, and beautifully presented. The service throughout brunch was also excellent -- attentive, warm, and polished in that distinctly Filipino way that always makes guests feel genuinely welcomed. But honestly, one of the most memorable parts of the experience was the entertainment. Throughout brunch, there were traditional Filipino folk dancers and performers moving through the dining area performing cultural dances in vibrant historical costumes. The music, movement, and dramatic presentation added so much atmosphere to the meal. It transformed brunch from simply eating into something celebratory and immersive. After we finished eating, my husband and I wandered outside to stroll along the viewing areas overlooking the volcano and lake below. The weather was absolutely beautiful -- cool breezes, soft clouds drifting over the mountains, and that peaceful Tagaytay atmosphere that always makes you want to linger a little longer than you planned. It turned into a truly lovely Easter Sunday together.

This family-owned resort is the perfect place for a weekend getaway with family and friends. It's…read morejust a short 1.5hr-2hrs drive away from Manila, making it very easy to get to. Awilihan can be rented for the entire day or for overnight stays. The place can comfortably accommodate 30 people (max). The rental fee is already inclusive of the use of the house (airconditioned rooms with beds, pillows and showers), the pool, sports facilities (badminton, basketball and billiards) and the use of their pool. You can opt to bring your own food or order food from them for a reasonable fee. The entire place overlooks the Taal Lake and there's always a nice cool breeze, making it the perfect relaxation spot. I have taken my family and friends here and all of them love the place so much. Once you enter, you immediately feel comfortable. The atmosphere is very relaxing and homey and it just makes you want to lounge around. Although there's no beach to swim in, their swimming pool is enticing enough to make you want to jump in one you see it. I love how the whole place is secluded... away from the traffic and the noise of the city. I always recommend this place to my friends and family because you really can't go wrong with Awilihan! It really is paradise!

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I'm giving Malarayat a 5 because it is definitely a good place to go to if you want to unwind and…read morebe away from the hustles of the city. Malarayat is first and foremost a golf club so if you like that, you'd find this venue perfect. It's also very quiet making it a great place to consider for a solo or family retreat. Rooms at Malarayat are spacious. It's complete with wall-mounted TV, a desk, a closet, and in the room I booked, a bath tub! Toiletries are already included in the package so you don't have to worry about that. They also have clean-smelling towels and a bathrobe. Within the venue, you'll have access to two swimming pools. You can also go fishing in the man-made lake if that's up your alley. The food they serve are rather fancy but not that great-tasting. You can always go check out restaurants outside Malarayat but you'll have to take a trike. Room rates are kinda pricey (around php3000-4500) per night but it's worth it especially if you'd like to have some alone, quiet time by yourself. I'd definitely recommend it. It's just a few hours away from Metro Manila. Best to bring a car so you can check out the area without worrying about going back to your hotel room after.

Very beautiful tropical hotel in Lipa city. It's very tropical feel as well on the inside and out…read morebut the rooms need updating for this hotel to actually be considered a four star hotel to me (similar to Las Vegas hotels). I think they are a little stingy in their amenities. Here are my reasons why: Our families had a few Superior rooms and one Executive room. We had the superior room which was a standard deluxe room in the states. The rooms are set up nicely and roomy but the queen beds are thin and feels caved in. Moving on the bed makes the frame squeak all the time, making it noisy for my roommates. The sheets are pretty soft with a thin blanket BUT the some of the sheets were not cleaned. You can smell sweat and see dirt On some of the pillow cases. Good thing there are additional pillows. It was too late at night to have these serviced. AC works well. Wifi does not so I used my data and it worked well on the top floor. The furniture is nice and has lots of storage space everywhere. We actually came here for a wedding and there was no iron or board to use or hairdryer. We had to ask the front desk. I wonder if they think we will steal it so they limit per rooms? There is a small frig and electric water kettle to use but the snacks and drinks inside can only be consumed if it's paid for. The bathroom needs work or just needs to be cleaned thoroughly. There was lot of mildew on the shower tiles, lots of collected water calcium on the showerhead and sink. There was a little mold smell or smell of old wood in the rooms. Those are some of my pet peeves. My aunt had the executive suite which was a lot cleaner, bigger, roomier and had a small kitchen with microwave. It was located on the bottom floor. They also had direct access to the pool which is convenient. The pool use is great! Kids will love the waterfall coming out of the ground or the bubbles in the small pool. Even if it's raining while using the pool, Philippines is the best to swim at. There is a nice swing chairs hut for hanging out at by the pool. The garden was nice and loved the tropical big plants. I wish we could have these in the states! There is space for a wedding reception or business meeting by the front entrance; enough for 150 or more guests. I guess this hotel has been here for awhile but there are some things they need to take care of before calling it a full four star hotel; more three or three and a half stars instead to me. There is also free buffet breakfast for the first two guests. The room is for four so why not offer the other two. Additional breakfast is only 534php anyway. Breakfast buffet was good both days. As it stands, I will give the 3.5 stars but I hope that they would think about guests from overseas when staying in their hotel or work on what needs to be updated. Good enough I guess for me cuz of the price. I really needed that hairdryer! Hahaha [115/100]

Zoetry Hot Spring Resort in my opinion is the cleanest, newest, overall best value hot spring…read moreresort in Pansol. There are many other resorts in the area, some of which we have been to in the past which have proved to be a huge disappointment. This trip I decided to go a few days ahead and take a look before booking, I've booked sight unseen in the past and that, did not work well at all. There are probably a couple resorts in the area better than Zoetry, however at a much higher rate, Zoetry was just the right size considering our party was around 20 or so people. We managed to talk to the caretaker who was very nice, who connected us with the owner so we could make a deal. Overall I would say we were very happy with the price and accommodations for our overnight stay. If you're looking for the best value for your buck and comfortable accommodations this is the place!

Omg guys. I do not regret searching for a good bed and breakfast in Tagaytay. This was a total…read morepackage of what I was looking for. Through Expedia.com, I relied on their excellent reviews. Extremely clean. No dusty area. No hair on my sheets. Quality white towels, linens and toiletries. I loved the house interior. The view was spectacular! The service was impeccable. I love JV and Carlo. We felt super spoiled and they exceeded my expectations. The people who work here are very courteous and polite. Free breakfast! Free wi-fi! They can also refer you to Taal Volcano tour packages.

Perhaps because I'd come from a very, very nice and modern hotel across town, or perhaps because I…read morehave very high expectations, I didn't find myself impressed with Lee at all. My room, an Executive on the ground floor, was dark and heavily perfumed. Large mosquitoes lurked on the patio and the screen door was ripped. The laboriously slow wifi speed made it nearly impossible to do the work I needed to get done. Staff were friendly however, and the room was spacious. The bed was comfortable, there was enough hot water, and breakfast was fine - if not gourmet. But the room needed lamps for localized lighting to make it feel homey, and some TLC to clean the walls, remove cobwebs on the patio, fix the dangling curtain corners, replace the tattered bedding, and make the room more inviting. It had a major ant problem (I saw many in the bathroom and while I showered I put an empanada in a bag inside another bag on the bedroom counter by the coffee. By the time I came out of the shower, it has been completely invaded by ants.) The shower soap dispenser was cracked and empty, and the ceiling above the bath had ugly discolored water damaged spots. If I had paid the list price or 16,500 PHP instead of the internet hotel booking site's deeply discounted rate, I would have been livid. My advice? Stay elsewhere. If you stay here, do not pay full price.

We had our second honeymoon at the Lee Boutique Hotel in Tagaytay. It was a fairly new hotel back…read morethen and they were having a promo which we eagerly took advantage of. The Lee Boutique Hotel is a dainty Euro-Asian fusion hotel located near the Tagaytay Circle. They offer accommodation packages which are friendly to every budget. We booked the Superior Room and was expecting a queen size bed but found two single beds inside. My husband and I laughed and joked that it's the perfect setup for newlyweds like us! It was December and the hotel was fully booked so we just took the room. The room is very cozy and clean. I love the complimentary treats from the mini-bar. The bathroom is a bit small but I'm happy that it has a bathtub. It's a bit strange, though, that the walls of the room are not sound-proof. We could hear the mumblings of guests from the adjacent room. I hope that the hotel can do something about it. Our package comes with a free breakfast at their Oui Drink Tea Eat Rice Restaurant. I enjoyed my rice meal and fruit platter. I hope that we could come back soon and take our son with us. When we do, I'll take him upstairs where the viewing deck is so he could have a glimpse of the Taal Volcano.