There are other bigger resorts in Patar Beach, Bolinao but it is most ideal for families because it…read moreprovides flexibility. There is a mid sized pool, there are rooms on the main building with the top providing expansive views of the beach. There are also several cottages that can be used during the day if they are not booked or occupied. The beach can stretch to over a hundred meters on ebb tide. Rooms open to the front verandas where you can set up for al fresco dining. Rooms are clean and has airconditioning. Smart TVs where you can plug downloaded movies. There is an outhouse for communal cooking with gas stoves and sinks provided as well as prep areas. This is important because dining out can only give you the same options at some point. There are also hammocks, outdoor seating and lounge chairs and dining huts by the beach side. There is a convenience store by the corner for small stuff if you forgot something. Staff are responsive and accommodating. Prices are reasonable and competitive.

No, no, no, do not stay here, it is absolutely the worst resort I have ever stayed. It should be…read morecondemned for safety and sanitary reasons. My star rating is a 1 because I cannot give negative or zero. not only this, but there's price gouging and none of the amenities exist.

After a full day of traveling from DC to the Philippines followed by a stressful week dealing with…read moreparents business concerns, the days spent at Birdland Beach Club was a welcome respite. Folks in need of jump start from their crazy busy lives should make a trek to this wonderful paradise by the Philippine Sea. This eco resort aims to leave as little of a carbon footprint as humanly possible. In that regard, Michael and Joanna, co-owners have succeeded. They have provided a haven for the traveler in search of a destination of the beaten track from the same old resorts. Instead of copying the western standards of what purports to be the norm fo resorts, the owners have brought back a simple yet soul restoring sanctuary. They have built multiple bahay kubo homes perched on the ocean which will lull you to the deepest slumber you will ever experience. The sounds of waves and exotic birds will melt away any tension in your mind and body and will restore your equilibrium. Why would anyone ever yearn for an infinity pool when you can go wading into the warm waters of the sea and go for miles before you encounter the breakwaters. The sea grass carpeting the sea floor is teeming with starfish, giant clams, and school of fish jumping up from the waters and chasing each other endlessly. One of the numerous activities offered is to go out with one of the "kuyas" to go searching for your dinner of sea urchins. Joanna, the chef will then prepare it for you for an out of this world carpaccio. All the food served at the Blue Mikey, are organic and uses all the fruits grown in the resort or are locally sourced. As I write this review, I am taken back to my happy place. Thank you again Michael, Joanna and the wonderful staff for one of my most memorable vacations.

Food was real mid. Jason on the other hand was a delight. Truly but the serve in service. Went…read moreabove and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. All I can say is Preciate YOU Jason.

This place is so run down a a dump. Food is horrible. The shower head sprays water everywhere…read moreexcept on you. The food is not good. It's over priced. Infinity pool is nice, but the area had stuff on the floor. They charge for this room is too much. Don't go here. Waste!!! It old and dirty. Half a star maybe

This place is great for gatherings and loved the breeze coming from the bay. We were welcomed with…read moremusic by a trio: one plays the guitar, the 2nd a guitar and the 3rd, a female, was their lead singer. Food was great, so fresh and so affordable. May be back if we are around the province.

A must visit while in Lucap for island hopping. Deliciously prepared seafood meals with calm…read moreatmosphere - BY the bay! Although they only have 7 room accommodations the restaurant serves plethora of seafood and Filipino dishes; plus generous on portion. Fresh brewed coffee in the morning and best mango pancakes in Alaminos city. For our evening meal we ordered the seafood grilled platter, bulalo, kare-kare, and crispy pata - all tasted great! The service was also friendly with smiles and always nearby to fulfill any requests. The price is also very reasonable. It's a bit higher compare to other local restaurant but this is because of the location and atmosphere. Calm. Excellent service. Great food. Highly recommend to fellow yelpers.

Nice calm beach resort. A bit rocky right in front of the resort but if you venture further out,…read morethe seashore smooths out. Actually it was fun working out your core standing on the rocky areas working out your balance and your core as the waves buffet your body from side to side. My sistah and I also went wild shopping at their resort boutique shop. Altho, it consisted just one rack of clothes, most of the dresses were nicely made and were of a decent price. Food was also very satisfying. Not quite Michelin star but we made do.

This review is for the restaurant. It has a nice setting. A laid back vibe where you can eat and…read moredrink while enjoying the breeze and sunset. The food is good and the price is reasonable. It's good for groups and families. The ocean is literally a few steps away.

Great hotel in Lucap, a jump off point for island hopping. Booked 3 rooms for two nights in…read moreagoda.com which cost under 200$. I also booked a service boat at check-in for the next day and they prepared lunch for our island hopping @ 9am. We spent the first day strolling on the boardwalk and souvenir shops - compare prices with all vendors for better deals. The next day, a hotel employee escorted me to the boating office to pay for our trip. The front desk packed our meals and assisted us onto the boat - I think the hotel owned it since the hotel name was scribed on the bow of the boat. We had an amazing time island hopping and the boating staff patiently waited for us. Some of the drawbacks were the paper thin blankets and duvet, no partition between toilet and shower area so the toilet area floods when showering, breakfast was great the first day but ran out of choices the second day; plus food was served cold. Despite some of the drawbacks I still highly recommend Island Tropic to all yelpers and visitors. Oh yeah, the new swimming pool was delightful and kept clean.

When visiting this part of the Philippines, you can't miss the One Hundred Islands National Park…read morewhich gives visitors the chance to island hop to several of the islands. There are several hotels in Alamitos City to choose from, but I chose Island Tropic Hotel & Restaurant since it's right across from the city's port where you can catch a boat to bring you to the islands! The hotel itself is pretty basic but clean and the staff are so friendly & helpful! They also helped us book our boatman to tour us to the islands. Our overnight stay was worth it here. Since we did our tour the next day and had to check out before, they also offered a room for us to use after our tour to shower/clean up free of charge! Now the restaurant review.... It's located on the second floor and we dined here for dinner. WE ORDERED: - Chop suey - Pancit - Grilled Liempo - Steamed Fish I highly recommend their pancit (their specialty). The chop suey was also delicious and the fish was fresh! Island Tropic is the place to stay when you find yourself in Pangasinan region!

This probably the worst Hotel i ever been to! We were forced to stay here because the intended…read morehotel was fully booked and we drove 5 hours from south of Manilla to see the Hundred Islands. I was in the navy for 14 years, I'm very well traveled, and stayed at countless hotels all over the world. For an equivalent of $100 a night, our room looked like it hasn't touch for a long time....I'm talking about years of neglect. Black mold on the walls and in the bathroom. The a/c didn't work. The window in the bathroom was broke . Bugs in our room. The outdoor patio area was filthy from bird droppings. No lights in the hallways at night. The food was prepared with NO love whatsoever. Speaking on the food...I'm Filipino so dining in the Philippines you would expect nothing less than greatness but the food was very bland. The pool was dirty. To make matters worst, it seemed like ALL the hotel employees were just hanging out in the front entrance! You would think that with all the work this place needs, everyone would be busy as hell getting this place up to standard. DO NOT GO HERE! YOU WILL BE EXTREMELY UPSET. This place makes you not even want to visit the Philippines ever!

Although being one of the biggest hotels/resorts in the area and having a newer building, Vista de…read morelas Islas isn't the best accommodation in Alaminos, Pangasinan. The rooms were okay but smelled musty. There was a television but no remote. The swimming pool area wasn't very clean. The food wasn't that great and took forever even if we ordered our dinner early and breakfast the night before. Customer service in the kitchen was poor but all the staff were extremely nice and responsive - the ones handling the front desk, restaurant and the rooms. My mum asked if they had Mang Tomas. They didn't have it but the waiter ran to the store to buy one. Jomar, the hotels concierge/all around guy was really helpful, knowledgeable and nice. He got us a boat tour without the hassle of lining up under the hot summer sun at the Hundred Islands Wharf. We had a less than satisfactory stay at the hotel and for 4,000 pesos overnight, we didn't think it was worth it. We, however, are really appreciative of the welcoming and friendly attendants. They were a great consolation.