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We planned our vacation months ahead as we were very excited about our Philippine trip. It has been 5 years since the last visit to the country. This time our itinerary included a two-night stay in Tagaytay at the Taal Vista Hotel. What looks like a memorable and seamless stay, but the experience was quite the opposite. When I booked the rooms, I had to reschedule them at some point due to conflicting work schedule. I sent out several emails, but they were slow and up to not being responsive at all. I even wrote to their General Manager to complain about it, but no acknowledgement as well. So, I just called them up (several attempts) until the rebooking request was resolved. We arrived this past weekend. All rooms were ready on time. Two of the three rooms were nice, but ours that was assigned (Mountain Wing) was not great. The bed had stains on them, bathroom towels were worn and fraying, floors had obvious water damage and furnitures had seen better days. We thought of upgrading but none were available on our 1st night, and since we won't be in the room that much, we decided to stick with what we have. We placed a make up room request the next morning but no one came. We pulled back the request since we were ready to retore for the day. The gym was not available due to construction so they had all machines lined up next to kids playroom things. None of the machines were plugged on power. We were told by Front Desk to just have any of the security guards there to assist us if needed. The breakfast buffet spread were good. I wrote a separe review on that. At Rain, the Spa, my partner tried the "Soy and Fire". Had a bit of an issue because they don't accept gratuities by card, and has to be cash. For travelers like us, we usually do not carry cash. Incidentals had to be paid directly and cannot be charged to the room, which was odd considering properties of this calibre. The convenience of having transactions billed to the room should be considered. On the brighter side, the views of the Taal Volcano and lake are wonderful. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. The hospitality is there, but there is a definite need to refresh their products.
The. taal vista hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Tagaytay, similar to Manila Hotel in Manila area. The city of Tagaytay dates to 1500's when first volcano eruption converted the salt water Taal lake to sweet water. The hotel or lodge as it was called then, was a dream project of President Quezon and was completed in a short time. Today the property its owned by a private real estate company and they have done massive expansion next to the original building, making this lodge with lot of history in to a sprawling commercial business. The best part of the hotel is the location and the views. On a rainy and foggy day the views of the volcano and the lake will be on and off but its worth the effort. The hotel location is close to many local restaurants and coffee shops serving local fish a d bakery items, like buko (coconut) pie and bibingka (casava) cakes. The hotel is a hit or a miss depending on location and views Vs value for money. Considering its history and unbeatable location you can certainly not go wrong if you book it during a non busy season
Can't believe I'm only making this review now after staying here twice already (March 2023 & January 2024)! This is the best hotel in Tagaytay BY FAR! The reception desk was very nice and the lady that was there at the time actually recognized me from 9 months ago! Quite impressive in my opinion! The rooms are always clean (though there was some funky odor in the bathroom coming from the shower and the toilet was making a funny noise, it's not a problem when the door is closed) and well tended to by the housekeeper. What I love about this hotel is the view! Perfect view to wake up to! And the breakfast buffet is too notch! And it's walking distance from Sky Ranch! Side note: you can buy admission from the reception desk! I'm so sorry if I forgot the name of the receptionist but I'm sure she'll remember me!
*This review is just for the views. I did not stay at the hotel* A family member told us that Taal Vista Hotel has the best view of the Taal Volcano, so we had to check it out. The hotel is guarded and they don't usually just let people in unless they're checking in to the hotel or dining at the restaurant. We wanted to see the view, but were also interested in getting coffee and dessert at their cafe. We were greeted by the friendly guards at the gate and were directed where to park. The hotel staff was very attentive and were ready to greet us as soon as we walked in the hotel. The hotel lobby and dining areas are beautiful and clean. We inquired about their gelato, but unfortunately they weren't serving them at the time of our visit, so we just headed out to check out the view. The outdoor areas are just as nice. The grounds are clean and well kept. Oh my! The hotel has an unobstructed view of the volcano and the lake. The view is truly spectacular. It will literally take your breath away. We stayed for a good 15-20 minutes just taking it all in and taking lots of photos and videos. You can't take a bad picture or video here. How nice to wake up to that view! If we hadn't already booked accommodations at another resort that evening, we would have booked a room at Taal Vista Hotel!
Located in Tagaytay City, where you almost feel like you are on top of the world. It's actually cliff side off the main road where you see many local shops and vendors, and you get that Farm to Table establishment. Me and my traveling group were on our last stop to have lunch before heading back to the Metro. Our tour guide planned a lunch at The Veranda at the Taal Vista Hotel. The view from the garden side was extremely beautiful. You can see Mt. Taal and the surrounding lake. Grabbed some pictures and then headed back into the restaurant. The seating was wide open, we also invited our driver to join us for lunch. So getting a table for 6 wasn't that much of a big deal. You could opt to sit at one of the tables outside, but it was a bit too windy and warm outside. A lot of Filipino items to choose from the menu, as well as Western items. What was known to the locals were Tagaytay's Bulalo is very delicious and very popular. If you haven't tried it before, basically it's Beef Bone Marrow in a vegetable stew. I just had to try it. It was so yummy and huge in size to share with the table family style. The surprising entertainment was a few gentlemen serenaded each table with their singing voices and musical talents. Nice touch to the atmosphere!
Came on a day when a typhoon was coming down on the area. Heavy rains and strong winds couldn't keep us from getting a view of Taal Volcano. Located about an hour south of Manila in Luzon, Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City is a tourist destination that appeals to the senses. The area was surrounded by dense fog throughout the day so we were not able to take advantage of the lake view from our rooms. From the moment we checked in, the staff was very friendly and you just know you're going to be well taken care of. After settling a bit in our rooms, we made our way down to the cafe for an early dinner. After dinner, my sis and I made reservations for one of their deluxe 2-hour spa body treatments. Again, the staff at Rain Spa were very friendly. The ambiance was very relaxing and zen. We started off with a 15 minute sauna, then quickly laid down for a gentle skin polish followed by a 60-minute anti-stress massage. It was capped off with hot green tea that was truly relaxing and really set you up for a good night's sleep. By 8AM, the fog slowly cleared to reveal the magnificent view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano in the distance. The lush greenery of the surroundings was a sight to behold. Aside from the spa, Taal Vista Hotel also has a Kultura boutique that sells a variety of Filipino "pasalubong" or the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts or souvenirs from their vacation destinations. We only stayed a night but was definitely pleased with the service and the amenities offered by the hotel. Definitely recommend this hotel over any other ones in this area.
Hazel was amazing truly made me relaxed. She was able to pinpoint each and every body part that needed to be given extra care. The body parts that I had which were stiff felt like putty. For a lady half my size, I could feel heat and strength which I could not fathom from her. The timing and attention she gave to my sore body was perfection. I had my bald head massaged and she ran it to my face and ears which truly helped blood circulate in places I didn't known was needed. Seriously felt like I melted into the bed. My wife was next to me and I know she loved her massage as well. Could hear her doze off and actually fell asleep. I would highly recommend a massage here in Taal Vista Hotel and if you chose to do so make sure to look for Hazel. Thank you so much for all the staff who took care of all 9 of our family members. You all made our day much more relaxed and welcoming. Would like to come back ASAP and will surely recommend it to anyone and everyone who needs a relaxing massage.
Wedding review 12/15/2023 I had planned my wedding at taal vista 1 year in advance . The service was great as soon as we arrived but if you ever been to tagatay you know the weather is more often than not wet and humid and we had planned for an outdoor wedding. My luck it started raining but the hotel was able quickly put the ceremony together for an indoor service which was spectacular . Once the fog and rain had cleared the view was breath taking. MY CHIEF COMPLAINT WITH THE VENUE has to be the LACK OF SECURITY PROVIDED . There were guest walking all over the area of where we had rented the venue and so many of our wedding pictures had to be edited or we had to ask people to move . WE ALSO WERE HARRASED BY TWO FELLOW GUESTS AND ACCOSTED FOR TAKING PICTURES WHILE THE ONE SECURITY GUARD STEPPED AWAY . A precious moment was ruined and a memory tarnished as well , added security was only added after the fact which is unacceptable. I arranged to meet the hotel coordinator on my own to see what had happened the next day on my own and was offered an apology but I had to reach out myself to even get an explanation. The hotel and services are nice and very much a travel hot spot BUT FOR A WEDDING , I'm not too sure !
This review is for their buffet dinner. Good selection of food - local, Asian or western - all very tasty. Plus the view of the lake and volcano is breathtaking. Their lobby lounge also offers a variety of yummy appetizers, cakes and coffee drinks.
Hands down one of the best hotels I've stayed at in the Philippines! The view of Taal Lake and Volcano Island is absolutely astonishing! This was a last minute trip with family from Baguio to Tagaytay and I had booked the night before. Since I booked late, room prices were a bit on the higher side. At P6500 (or roughly $141US) a night, I was able to get a beautiful lake-view room with all the comfort needed after a long 6 hour drive from Baguio. Check-in was a breeze. Front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating. Additionally, welcome beverages handed out by staff was a nice bonus! I booked 2 beautiful rooms with lake views. Both rooms came with a queen and twin bed. The beds were super comfortable! The bathrooms were fully stocked with the basic amenities. Best off all, the rooms were very clean! I've stayed at many hotels in various parts of the Philippines over the years, but unfortunately cleanliness can be hit or miss in even some of the more "prestigious" hotels. The grounds of the Taal Vista Hotel are well-maintained by the staff. The look-out area facing the lake is perfect for picture taking. There is a small-ish pool that was on the opposite side of my wing of the hotel. The pool is also well maintained and has active lifeguard on duty. Staying at Taal Vista Hotel was most definitely one of the highlights of my most recent trip to the Philippines. I really wish that I had planned better and had the opportunity to stay here longer. Maybe next year...
Taal Vista Hotel was a pleasurable experience. We stayed in a 3 room suite with 3 balconies for about $300 (US). The view of the lake and Taal volcano is breathtaking and priceless. Just steps away you can go ziplining or go to the casino. I thoroughly enjoyed the two breakfast buffets downstairs, particularly the outdoor buffet, both which come with your stay! In the US, this would have already cost us at least half the price of our stay! We also ordered in room $25(US) massages for 1.5 hours which were heavenly. This was just about as good as it gets!
This review is solely for their breakfast services. While my family and I didn't stay at the hotel itself, we decided to go to the hotel for breakfast. We are a big group (14 in total) so we travelled through the Philippines expecting restaurants to take time due to all our orders. However, this hotel took way too long to deliver extremely small orders and subpar food. We were taken into their extension for breakfast area, which was a convention room, admittedly nicely decorated. If anything--the aesthetic of their decor is saving their business. We didn't eat from the buffet (~1000 pesos per person & that wasn't in our budget) but we kind of did -- what they did with our waffle and pancake orders was take the food from the buffet, put it on a plate and deliver it to our table. Their "two waffle" meal consisted of 2 pieces of a 1/4 of a waffle, so really my cousin who ordered it got 1/2 a waffle (and didn't receive the fruit that was supposed to come with it until we asked another lady who was helping clean up the tables around us, in which we got a much better plate of fruit). And that got delivered to our table about 30 minutes for the rest of our food came. During our extended wait, where our family who got waffles and pancakes already finished their meals, we got about half our drinks. We had to ask for our teas and coffees again and it still didn't come for a few minutes. What's bizarre is that some people got their teas and coffees and that they didn't prepare it all at the same time. We were given 5 very small muffins complimentary for our long wait--for 14 people. I can only review the Pinoy Favorites Breakfast -- I got corned beef, garlic rice and over medium eggs. The garlic rice was mushy, the corned beef was liquid-y and not flavored but instead intensely salted, and the egg was sunny side up (although the last thing was not the worst of my problems). The food was possibly rushed because it was actually made instead of taken from their buffet line but for the amount of time we waited as well as how upscale and expensive this place is, I expected better. Waiters were inattentive except for one man in a blue shirt (but I wasn't able to catch him name) and a lady named Mariel. The manager never checked in on our tables, and seems to be ignoring us. We understand that we came toward the end of breakfast and stayed around longer after breakfast technically 'ended' but that is only because of their poor and slow service. We would have been out earlier if our food was prepared faster. So my family and I probably won't go here ever again for food and frankly that isn't a loss for us.
Taal Vista Hotel is the proud owner of the best view on the ridge. On our day trips to Tagaytay. my family usually enjoys lunch and coffee here before going to the ferris wheel in Sky Ranch or horseback riding somewhere along the ridge. Most of the food on the a la carte menu isn't special enough to justify the prices, so choose wisely. I recommend the pork schnitzel and the honey glazed salmon. If the buffet lineup is good when you visit (which it usually is), go for that instead. A major highlight of weekends at Taal Vista is the cultural show. An extremely talented troupe will perform a series of dances from north and south indigenous groups during lunch. It's a spectacular event. Try to catch it if you can! Your jaw will drop when you watch a tiny woman balance a dozen clay pots on her head AND dance.
My first time staying at Taal Vista Hotel. My dad booked us for a 3 day stay as my parents frequent Taal 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. read more
10 months ago
This business has been here since I remember . Also has the best overlooking Taal Lake. Had desserts here . Enjoyed their Tropical Halohalo and Ube cheesecake . read more
1 year ago
We planned our vacation months ahead as we were very excited about our Philippine trip. It has been 5 years since the last visit to the country. This time our itinerary included a two-night stay in Tagaytay at the Taal Vista Hotel. What looks like a memorable and seamless stay, but the experience was quite the opposite. When I booked the rooms, I had to reschedule them at some point due to conflicting work schedule. I sent out several emails, but they were slow and up to not being responsive at all. I even wrote to their General Manager to complain about it, but no acknowledgement as well. So, I just called them up (several attempts) until the rebooking request was resolved. We arrived this past weekend. All rooms were ready on time. Two of the three rooms were nice, but ours that was assigned (Mountain Wing) was not great. The bed had stains on them, bathroom towels were worn and fraying, floors had obvious water damage and furnitures had seen better days. We thought of upgrading but none were available on our 1st night, and since we won't be in the room that much, we decided to stick with what we have. We placed a make up room request the next morning but no one came. We pulled back the request since we were ready to retore for the day. The gym was not available due to construction so they had all machines lined up next to kids playroom things. None of the machines were plugged on power. We were told by Front Desk to just have any of the security guards there to assist us if needed. The breakfast buffet spread were good. I wrote a separe review on that. At Rain, the Spa, my partner tried the "Soy and Fire". Had a bit of an issue because they don't accept gratuities by card, and has to be cash. For travelers like us, we usually do not carry cash. Incidentals had to be paid directly and cannot be charged to the room, which was odd considering properties of this calibre. The convenience of having transactions billed to the room should be considered. On the brighter side, the views of the Taal Volcano and lake are wonderful. The staff were all friendly and welcoming. The hospitality is there, but there is a definite need to refresh their products. read more
The. taal vista hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Tagaytay, similar to Manila Hotel in Manila area. The city of Tagaytay dates to 1500's when first volcano eruption converted the salt water Taal lake to sweet water. The hotel or lodge as it was called then, was a dream project of President Quezon and was completed in a short time. Today the property its owned by a private real estate company and they have done massive expansion next to the original building, making this lodge with lot of history in to a sprawling commercial business. The best part of the hotel is the location and the views. On a rainy and foggy day the views of the volcano and the lake will be on and off but its worth the effort. The hotel location is close to many local restaurants and coffee shops serving local fish a d bakery items, like buko (coconut) pie and bibingka (casava) cakes. The hotel is a hit or a miss depending on location and views Vs value for money. Considering its history and unbeatable location you can certainly not go wrong if you book it during a non busy season read more
Can't believe I'm only making this review now after staying here twice already (March 2023 & January 2024)! This is the best hotel in Tagaytay BY FAR! The reception desk was very nice and the lady that was there at the time actually recognized me from 9 months ago! Quite impressive in my opinion! The rooms are always clean (though there was some funky odor in the bathroom coming from the shower and the toilet was making a funny noise, it's not a problem when the door is closed) and well tended to by the housekeeper. What I love about this hotel is the view! Perfect view to wake up to! And the breakfast buffet is too notch! And it's walking distance from Sky Ranch! Side note: you can buy admission from the reception desk! I'm so sorry if I forgot the name of the receptionist but I'm sure she'll remember me! read more
*This review is just for the views. I did not stay at the hotel* A family member told us that Taal Vista Hotel has the best view of the Taal Volcano, so we had to check it out. The hotel is guarded and they don't usually just let people in unless they're checking in to the hotel or dining at the restaurant. We wanted to see the view, but were also interested in getting coffee and dessert at their cafe. We were greeted by the friendly guards at the gate and were directed where to park. The hotel staff was very attentive and were ready to greet us as soon as we walked in the hotel. The hotel lobby and dining areas are beautiful and clean. We inquired about their gelato, but unfortunately they weren't serving them at the time of our visit, so we just headed out to check out the view. The outdoor areas are just as nice. The grounds are clean and well kept. Oh my! The hotel has an unobstructed view of the volcano and the lake. The view is truly spectacular. It will literally take your breath away. We stayed for a good 15-20 minutes just taking it all in and taking lots of photos and videos. You can't take a bad picture or video here. How nice to wake up to that view! If we hadn't already booked accommodations at another resort that evening, we would have booked a room at Taal Vista Hotel! read more
Located in Tagaytay City, where you almost feel like you are on top of the world. It's actually cliff side off the main road where you see many local shops and vendors, and you get that Farm to Table establishment. Me and my traveling group were on our last stop to have lunch before heading back to the Metro. Our tour guide planned a lunch at The Veranda at the Taal Vista Hotel. The view from the garden side was extremely beautiful. You can see Mt. Taal and the surrounding lake. Grabbed some pictures and then headed back into the restaurant. The seating was wide open, we also invited our driver to join us for lunch. So getting a table for 6 wasn't that much of a big deal. You could opt to sit at one of the tables outside, but it was a bit too windy and warm outside. A lot of Filipino items to choose from the menu, as well as Western items. What was known to the locals were Tagaytay's Bulalo is very delicious and very popular. If you haven't tried it before, basically it's Beef Bone Marrow in a vegetable stew. I just had to try it. It was so yummy and huge in size to share with the table family style. The surprising entertainment was a few gentlemen serenaded each table with their singing voices and musical talents. Nice touch to the atmosphere! read more
3 years ago
Came on a day when a typhoon was coming down on the area. Heavy rains and strong winds couldn't keep us from getting a view of Taal Volcano. Located about an hour south of Manila in Luzon, Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City is a tourist destination that appeals to the senses. The area was surrounded by dense fog throughout the day so we were not able to take advantage of the lake view from our rooms. From the moment we checked in, the staff was very friendly and you just know you're going to be well taken care of. After settling a bit in our rooms, we made our way down to the cafe for an early dinner. After dinner, my sis and I made reservations for one of their deluxe 2-hour spa body treatments. Again, the staff at Rain Spa were very friendly. The ambiance was very relaxing and zen. We started off with a 15 minute sauna, then quickly laid down for a gentle skin polish followed by a 60-minute anti-stress massage. It was capped off with hot green tea that was truly relaxing and really set you up for a good night's sleep. By 8AM, the fog slowly cleared to reveal the magnificent view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano in the distance. The lush greenery of the surroundings was a sight to behold. Aside from the spa, Taal Vista Hotel also has a Kultura boutique that sells a variety of Filipino "pasalubong" or the Filipino tradition of travellers bringing gifts or souvenirs from their vacation destinations. We only stayed a night but was definitely pleased with the service and the amenities offered by the hotel. Definitely recommend this hotel over any other ones in this area. read more
2 years ago
Hazel was amazing truly made me relaxed. She was able to pinpoint each and every body part that needed to be given extra care. The body parts that I had which were stiff felt like putty. For a lady half my size, I could feel heat and strength which I could not fathom from her. The timing and attention she gave to my sore body was perfection. I had my bald head massaged and she ran it to my face and ears which truly helped blood circulate in places I didn't known was needed. Seriously felt like I melted into the bed. My wife was next to me and I know she loved her massage as well. Could hear her doze off and actually fell asleep. I would highly recommend a massage here in Taal Vista Hotel and if you chose to do so make sure to look for Hazel. Thank you so much for all the staff who took care of all 9 of our family members. You all made our day much more relaxed and welcoming. Would like to come back ASAP and will surely recommend it to anyone and everyone who needs a relaxing massage. read more
3 years ago
Wedding review 12/15/2023 I had planned my wedding at taal vista 1 year in advance . The service was great as soon as we arrived but if you ever been to tagatay you know the weather is more often than not wet and humid and we had planned for an outdoor wedding. My luck it started raining but the hotel was able quickly put the ceremony together for an indoor service which was spectacular . Once the fog and rain had cleared the view was breath taking. MY CHIEF COMPLAINT WITH THE VENUE has to be the LACK OF SECURITY PROVIDED . There were guest walking all over the area of where we had rented the venue and so many of our wedding pictures had to be edited or we had to ask people to move . WE ALSO WERE HARRASED BY TWO FELLOW GUESTS AND ACCOSTED FOR TAKING PICTURES WHILE THE ONE SECURITY GUARD STEPPED AWAY . A precious moment was ruined and a memory tarnished as well , added security was only added after the fact which is unacceptable. I arranged to meet the hotel coordinator on my own to see what had happened the next day on my own and was offered an apology but I had to reach out myself to even get an explanation. The hotel and services are nice and very much a travel hot spot BUT FOR A WEDDING , I'm not too sure ! read more
This review is for their buffet dinner. Good selection of food - local, Asian or western - all very tasty. Plus the view of the lake and volcano is breathtaking. Their lobby lounge also offers a variety of yummy appetizers, cakes and coffee drinks. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
Hands down one of the best hotels I've stayed at in the Philippines! The view of Taal Lake and Volcano Island is absolutely astonishing! This was a last minute trip with family from Baguio to Tagaytay and I had booked the night before. Since I booked late, room prices were a bit on the higher side. At P6500 (or roughly $141US) a night, I was able to get a beautiful lake-view room with all the comfort needed after a long 6 hour drive from Baguio. Check-in was a breeze. Front desk staff was very friendly and accommodating. Additionally, welcome beverages handed out by staff was a nice bonus! I booked 2 beautiful rooms with lake views. Both rooms came with a queen and twin bed. The beds were super comfortable! The bathrooms were fully stocked with the basic amenities. Best off all, the rooms were very clean! I've stayed at many hotels in various parts of the Philippines over the years, but unfortunately cleanliness can be hit or miss in even some of the more "prestigious" hotels. The grounds of the Taal Vista Hotel are well-maintained by the staff. The look-out area facing the lake is perfect for picture taking. There is a small-ish pool that was on the opposite side of my wing of the hotel. The pool is also well maintained and has active lifeguard on duty. Staying at Taal Vista Hotel was most definitely one of the highlights of my most recent trip to the Philippines. I really wish that I had planned better and had the opportunity to stay here longer. Maybe next year... read more
Taal Vista Hotel was a pleasurable experience. We stayed in a 3 room suite with 3 balconies for about $300 (US). The view of the lake and Taal volcano is breathtaking and priceless. Just steps away you can go ziplining or go to the casino. I thoroughly enjoyed the two breakfast buffets downstairs, particularly the outdoor buffet, both which come with your stay! In the US, this would have already cost us at least half the price of our stay! We also ordered in room $25(US) massages for 1.5 hours which were heavenly. This was just about as good as it gets! read more
7 years ago
This review is solely for their breakfast services. While my family and I didn't stay at the hotel itself, we decided to go to the hotel for breakfast. We are a big group (14 in total) so we travelled through the Philippines expecting restaurants to take time due to all our orders. However, this hotel took way too long to deliver extremely small orders and subpar food. We were taken into their extension for breakfast area, which was a convention room, admittedly nicely decorated. If anything--the aesthetic of their decor is saving their business. We didn't eat from the buffet (~1000 pesos per person & that wasn't in our budget) but we kind of did -- what they did with our waffle and pancake orders was take the food from the buffet, put it on a plate and deliver it to our table. Their "two waffle" meal consisted of 2 pieces of a 1/4 of a waffle, so really my cousin who ordered it got 1/2 a waffle (and didn't receive the fruit that was supposed to come with it until we asked another lady who was helping clean up the tables around us, in which we got a much better plate of fruit). And that got delivered to our table about 30 minutes for the rest of our food came. During our extended wait, where our family who got waffles and pancakes already finished their meals, we got about half our drinks. We had to ask for our teas and coffees again and it still didn't come for a few minutes. What's bizarre is that some people got their teas and coffees and that they didn't prepare it all at the same time. We were given 5 very small muffins complimentary for our long wait--for 14 people. I can only review the Pinoy Favorites Breakfast -- I got corned beef, garlic rice and over medium eggs. The garlic rice was mushy, the corned beef was liquid-y and not flavored but instead intensely salted, and the egg was sunny side up (although the last thing was not the worst of my problems). The food was possibly rushed because it was actually made instead of taken from their buffet line but for the amount of time we waited as well as how upscale and expensive this place is, I expected better. Waiters were inattentive except for one man in a blue shirt (but I wasn't able to catch him name) and a lady named Mariel. The manager never checked in on our tables, and seems to be ignoring us. We understand that we came toward the end of breakfast and stayed around longer after breakfast technically 'ended' but that is only because of their poor and slow service. We would have been out earlier if our food was prepared faster. So my family and I probably won't go here ever again for food and frankly that isn't a loss for us. read more
11 years ago
Taal Vista Hotel is the proud owner of the best view on the ridge. On our day trips to Tagaytay. my family usually enjoys lunch and coffee here before going to the ferris wheel in Sky Ranch or horseback riding somewhere along the ridge. Most of the food on the a la carte menu isn't special enough to justify the prices, so choose wisely. I recommend the pork schnitzel and the honey glazed salmon. If the buffet lineup is good when you visit (which it usually is), go for that instead. A major highlight of weekends at Taal Vista is the cultural show. An extremely talented troupe will perform a series of dances from north and south indigenous groups during lunch. It's a spectacular event. Try to catch it if you can! Your jaw will drop when you watch a tiny woman balance a dozen clay pots on her head AND dance. read more
![Taal Vista Hotel - cultural dance showcase during mealtimes [1] - Hotels Near Me - Tagaytay, CAV](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/MRButAIrW24qvJ7Bn0ygmQ/348s.jpg "Taal Vista Hotel - cultural dance showcase during mealtimes [1] - Hotels Near Me - Tagaytay, CAV")
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![Taal Vista Hotel - cultural dance showcase during mealtimes [3] - Hotels Near Me - Tagaytay, CAV](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/mSs1oswQm5aSLCZVUBeNZw/348s.jpg "Taal Vista Hotel - cultural dance showcase during mealtimes [3] - Hotels Near Me - Tagaytay, CAV")
Not only do they have, in my opinion, the best view in Tagaytay. They also have a sweet deal when it comes to hotel rooms! I always think that it's good to plan your trip ahead though most of our Tagaytay trips are unplanned since we tend to only eat, have coffee and relax there. Though with planning comes discounts and really, who doesn't like a good discount or a good deal? I know I do! Their prices are reasonable specially when you take into consideration that you're staying at the best hotel in Tagaytay with that view to wake up to. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner is also available, if that's what you're into. Personally I prefer buffet breakfasts at any hotel even though they most likely all serve the same thing. I'm just a breakfast type of person. If you're looking to relax and have some peace and quiet during your stay at Tagaytay then Taal Vista is the place for you. read more
11 years ago
It's well-known by almost every one that the Taal Vista Hotel offers the best views of the lake and its crater-within-a-crater. Once you get past the glorious views though, this is also a great place to sit in your layered clothing, enjoying the cool, ever-present breeze, while looking at the sheer multitudes of people walking past you (sipping on the hotel's choices of hot drinks is optional, but preferred). If you have some money on you and are looking for good food, you may want to try their buffet line. Go for that instead of ordering a la carte, since the latter can get really pricey - if you go for the buffet, you're guaranteed to be full when it's over. read more
11 years ago
Tagaytay is more often than not known to Filipinos and foreign tourists for the Taal Volcano and it's lake, and for the longest time, Taal Vista Lodge has been known to have the best view of it. This is the same reason we frequent the hotel - to dine (or sometimes even just to show tourists or balikbayans around), and for the past couple of years, I have enjoyed staying in the hotel myself for a quick getaway. The rooms at the new wing are modern yet still very cozy, with aptly-sized beds and plush pillows I would love to lay in the entire duration of my stay. The service is also superb, with rooms service or the concierge attending to our sometimes ridiculous requests. Because really, who asks for a bucket of ice at 2 in the morning? To welcome Labor Day weekend, I booked an overnight stay so I can get "quiet time" and one of the staff (the very amiable Pablo) mentioned that he loves how the lake and the volcano looks at sunrise. The night before, I called concierge, and had them find out what time sunrise was. Of course I got my answer, and got my beautiful sunrise. Was I surprised? No. After all, their 75-year track record means a whole lot in vouching for service and facilities that are, just like the view of Taal, top-notch. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
We booked a room on the lake wing. We were expecting views of the lake from our room based on the pictures that is posted with the "lake wing" but instead we were facing the roof of the side of the building. Also, on the description it says deluxe twin bed and the picture one website was a whole bed so we were thinking maybe they put it together to make it "deluxe". We just thought that's how they do it here but we came to a room with 2 twin beds separated from each other. The whole thing kind of made me laugh when we entered and I looked at our booking to make sure we had the right room and we were because we were never really promised a lake view from our room just the "lake wing" and same with the bed but the picture they put with it definitely was not accurate. Another thing with the room is cleanliness and it needs updating the pictures make it look better than what it is. For about 140$ a night I definitely would not recommend it. If you want the view there are a lot of restaurants that have it while you eat and find yourself a cheaper cleaner place. read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
This hotel has a lot of improving to do. It's very congested and out dated. The surroundings and internet speed are great in the common areas but definitely a challenge in the hotel rooms. The bathroom and overall image of the room is subpar and lacking in quality of a 4.5 star hotel. If it wasn't for location this hotel would not get any return business. First time visitor and definitely last, I rate this hotel at 1 star due to subpar service, hotel charges for every small thing, lack of sound proofing, outdoor appearance lacks a paint, furniture chipped, TV 22" in a wide wall space can easily fit 60" which leaves tons of plan unused canvas, the beds were stiff, rooms included a king bed and a twin on the side, bathroom was dangerous to walk in and cleanliness was also an issue as the white towels and sheets had pink/red stains. Unsure of the rating party's credentials with this hotel, but there is a lot to improve upon with rooms if this hotel would like to prevail, I strongly suggest making some immediate changes. read more
11 years ago
Great hotel. There's no need to even view Taal anywhere else since it's the perfect location. We had a balcony room facing Taal. In the back of the hotel they also have a hashtag sign that's perfect for picture taking as well. All the drinks in the fridge in your room that aren't alcoholic are complementary. Yup you read that right- all sofas and juice are free. We ordered room service and the food was tasty and it arrived in a timely manner. My only complaint was for the in room massages. The spa was closed when we inquired about massages but they did say that a couples massage was available at 11pm in our room. It was for 60 minutes. They don't bring a massage bed to the room. They lay a blanket down on each bed and perform the massage on the bed. The ladies came at 11:10pm didn't start the massages until 11:15pm but left by midnight. That's 45 minutes not 60. Sky Ranch is just next door and there's a pathway from the back of the hotel you can take to the park. This was convenient! The souvenir shop at the hotel had lots of great stuff. But FYI the women dresses are all "one size fits all" type of thing. read more
