Great place to stay. Staff terrific and everything from start to finish. Have been here a few times.read more

Of all the days to pick, we went to Tagaytay on a weekend the TAAL volcano was emitting ash. Left…read moreManila on a Friday early morning and the drive was smooth. We were a party of four with friends vacationing from the US. We booked in advance at booking.com.... the hotel was delightful. Clean and spacious. The lobby and the rooms we chose were overlooking the volcano. Of course, when we got there, the steam/ash from the volcano was covering the view. Nevertheless, the hotel has much to offer. We checked in at 2pm. The guests were few as we were allowed to check-in early. Normally, it's a 4pm check-in with a 2pm check-out. After relaxing at our rooms for a couple of hours, we decided to do the SPA. Best decsion we did that day. By the way they have an ice cream 'caritela' at the lobby . You must try the chocnut flavored ice-cream... the avocado too! All four of us truly enjoyed The VEDERA SPA. We did the 60 minute body scrub and 60 minute massage for 2800 pesos each. That was rejuvenating and relaxing. Our skin felt smooth and soft after the scrub and the massage, solid excellence - you can tell the staff are well trained therapist. Not just fly-by-day masseuse. After the massage, we had dinner indoors due to the ash fall. There was simple entertainment with a female singer accompanied by male guitarist. Pleasant tones I say. Even sang our requested songs. Come morning, the buffet was scrumptious. Tiny fried fishes were a favorite at our table. 'Tawilis' I believe. So many food options and they had TAHO!!! My childhood breakfast food...how wonderful was that! The buffet had all-american and filipino dishes. Oh and the steam/ash died down in the morning. Giving us a great view for breakfast. The concierge, counter staff, servers as well as the spa staff were great. Real assets of this hotel. Everyone was in smiles and ready to help at all times. Our young server even took amazing pictures of us. BRAVO ESCALA, keep up the good work.

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.

One afternoon, I was invited as a wedding planner to Discovery Country Suites to be taken around…read morethe property and see what they can offer. I have always been skeptical about things like these mostly because I found it a bit fake - always best foot forward, they'll make sure everything is perfect and topnotch, mostly because they know someone is there paying close attention to anything and everything. I'm glad I took the offer because I saw and experienced first hand what they could offer. We were given a tour of the property, being shown the kinds of rooms they had, from the smallest suite that can fit up to four, to the biggest that can fit up to 8 comfortably. Only having less that 10 rooms, the whole hotel can only accommodate up to 40 guests. I'd like to see that as a good thing, because it can be occupied by one big family or group and they would have the entire property to themselves. My favorite would be the small room at the basement floor, which has a totally separate entrance at the side of the hotel. It has a small patio outside, complete with coffee table and perfect for quiet meals or reading a book. It's right by the highway, but just entering the lobby already gives that relaxed feel and vibe, it feels like you entered your home away from home. The general feel of the place is serene, very rustic, and exuding the relaxed and laid-back feel of the country. After all, this is Tagaytay, and there's no better quick getaway venue than the secluded Discovery Country Suites.

Adorable 7-bedroom hotel -- all suites-- with a great restaurant (Verbena) and good-sized rooms. A…read moresmall pool/hot tub at the garden level is a nice surprise.

Anya Resort Tagaytay exceeded expectations. Gorgeous ambience, stylish décor, and pristine…read moreamenities. Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully done. Service was excellent -- warm, attentive, and genuinely top‑tier. A beautiful retreat worth returning to.

Lovely resort just a few minutes from Tagaytay proper. As relaxing as it gets with a nice breeze…read more Super quiet and away from the typical life noises of the Philippines. Super friendly staff. Will update my review after I've experienced some of their services but the room itself is amazing.

0 Star -- A Complete Waste of Time…read more We drove all the way from Makati to Tagaytay for an ocular, only to be completely ignored. First, the security guard asked us 10 different questions and it felt like an interrogation. We felt so unwelcome. Already, it was a terrible experience! Since we first spoke on October 5 and upon arrival, not a single person from your sales team reached out or followed up -- despite confirming the appointment for October 17 and assuring me that it was "noted." We waited for 20 minutes in your office, were eventually led to the "blue room" to meet the salespeople, and still waited endlessly. No one seemed to know what was going on. The entire experience was disorganized, unprofessional, and a total embarrassment for what's supposed to be a reputable resort. What makes this worse is that I had been messaging since October 5, trying to coordinate. Had your team shown even a fraction of professionalism, you could've had a full week's stay from guests who have shared stages with Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey, using your amenities daily and generating great exposure for your brand. Instead, you've shown a complete lack of awareness, urgency, and business sense. Opportunities like this don't knock twice -- and you've managed to slam the door shut on yours. Truly disappointing.

Best accommodation and great breakfast buffet.The garden was beautifully landscaped.Did not have a…read morechance though to go swimming.Will not hesitate to check in to this place again

Hotel is okay, not too old, its perfect for just an overnight visit. The rooms were cleaned but…read morestyle is a little out dated. The building is pretty.. the only thing I don't like about this place is the guy in the pool area. He was the person in the hotel in charge of the pool side bar, towels and etc.. when we asked for extra pool towels due to their towels were too thin and it's gets wet easily, he made comment saying we were asking excessive amount of pool towels. He was watching us the whole time at the pool, moved the lounge chair in front of the bar and watched us swimming which made me feel uncomfortable. He's rude to the guests. This place is okay, nothing special. I will not come back here next time.

Everything is good. Employees are awesome. Food is good and venue is memorable. Worth the trip from…read moreManila.

Alta D' Tagaytay is a highly recommended Hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines. This hotel is fitted with…read morea beautiful wooden interior and provides a high end luxury experience for any guest. Rooms inside the hotel are very spacious and fitted with a grand view of Taal Lake and the Taal Volcano. Inside is a restaurant served by Barrio Fiesta (a popular restaurant from Manila) which prepares Filipino delicacies for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The hotel also provides many conference rooms for events and meetings, as well as a large ballroom and reception area for weddings, debuts and other special events. Additionally the hotel owners have a private chapel next door to accommodate any of these events. Today we celebrated a family reunion and the hotel was able to accommodate a party of over 30+ in the restaurant. We were also able to have a tour of the hotel and the chapel next door which fortified the 5 star rating that guests claim for Hotel Alta D' Tagaytay

This place was beautiful and loved all the activities offered but my only gripe is that it wasn't…read moreclose to the beach so it was pretty hot when we went there. We only did the day tour and didn't stay overnight. You can order prepared food there or bring your own to cook at their BBQ grills. We didn't reserve til the day before so we couldn't get a kubo but was able to have a shared covered area with tables and chairs. They had bathrooms with showers and a sink area to wash dishes. But as usual, bring your own toilet paper and soap. My family did the zip lining, repelling and rock climbing. They said they loved it. We used the pools which were an awesome site. We really liked the maze, too.

I expected a longer travel time to Shercon Resort & Ecology Park from the heart of Manila, so I was…read morepleasantly surprised when our bus rolled into its gates after a little more than two hours. But while the trip was convenient, the stay was not very much so as it does require a bit of walking from the function halls to the rooms to the pools and to the teambuilding areas. For families or small groups, bringing your own van might be best. Still, the forced exercise (we probably needed it anyway) was worth it, given the accommodations we received. It was no small feat, considering there were almost 200 of us for our office teambuilding, but we felt well cared for. Food was delicious and abundant, the staff were friendly and accommodating (they even went the extra mile to assist us when one of our members got sick), and the facilities were well-maintained. For the swimming addicts like me, you'll love that this resort has six (!) pools, so there's definitely no overcrowding at the pool. But the best part of our stay were the teambuilding activities they facilitated for us. We got to experience ziplining, wall climbing, rappelling, and games, which definitely boosted our group spirit. All these great experiences and extraordinary service, for suprisingly friendly rates. I will definitely be coming back. Winner!

This is in addition to my previous review:…read more We used the pool area for a recreational swim. The water was cloudy and had an unpleasant smell. I smelled gross afterwards. On the day of checkout, I intended to borrow the luggage cart for easier transport of our family's luggage from the 3rd floor down to the lobby. The security guard informed me that the elevators were not working and I had to use the stairs so, I had to haul all of our luggage down. The resort has 3 in house restaurants. Food was good but portion size is small for what you pay for. There are lots of resort staff but productivity is poor. Please don't make the same mistake we did and book your hotel stay elsewhere.

What a beautiful getaway: a Swiss chalet surrounded by a forest of pine trees with only the sounds…read moreof the birds singing their sweet songs. At night, I looked up into the starry night and was serenaded by the chirping of the crickets. Wait a minute, we're not in Europe! We're in the Philippines!! Crosswinds has houses and condo units for sale and for rent. The condo we rented had a kitchen that was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook and eat a meal. Since we were on vacation, I refused to touch anything in the kitchen: no cooking nor dish washing for me! There was a fully stocked bathroom with hot water and decent water pressure. The bed and pillows were comfy, there was a strong aircon and the room was nicely decorated. There's also a gym, pool and jacuzzi. We arrived on a Thursday to avoid the weekend crowd. When we arrived, we were greeted by the owners of the condo then shown to our rooms. When we settled in and the day got cooler, hubby and I sat outside in the balcony and just watched the clouds roll by. We didn't see any other people there except my cousin's family, us and the staff; we had the run of the place! For our meals we dined out. There are many different restaurants and also the Serin Ayala Mall that's nearby. Lots of tourist spots to visit as well; but we were there to relax and take it easy. Oftentimes during vacations people try to cram in as much activity as possible with the time that they have. This leaves them exhausted and needing a vacation from their vacation. With the cool breezes, clean fresh air, and peace and quiet here: it was the most relaxing time I've had in a long while.