Kwenscapades: February 2015

Las Casitas II Inn (Davao City)

4:55 PM

Found near the downtown area of Davao City, Las Casitas Inn is one og the affordable accommodations in Davao City. Location-wise, it's great--very near downtown area. Though it is not located in the main road, it is still accessible.

The interior of the hotel was really cozy. It has a homey-feel to it. The reception area is small compared to other hotels. But, you're not gonna stay in the reception area, so, what's the ruckus?!

There's also a cafe and restaurant inside the hotel premises (actually attached to the hotel lounge). I tried their food, and frankly, I didn't expect much. But, I was shocked. They offer large servings at a low price--about 100php per plate. Most importantly, the food was delish!. Cheap BUT tasty.

I panicked when I realized that they don't have an elevator. With all my luggage, I don't have any idea how I would reach the top floor. Luckily, I was assigned to a room on the ground floor. Whew!

Now, take a look at the rooms. BIG. That's the word I would describe their rooms. A such a low price, they offer their customers with a room of this size.

There was a small kitchen within the room..and a toilet, of course. Well, it was complete with the basic necessities, so, no issue at all.

Hotel tariff:

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Kamayan sa Palaisdaan (Quezon)

4:11 PM

During our backpacking trip to the Pahiyas Festival in Quezon Province, my friend and I decided to visit some random places. Andd this was where our feet dragged us to—Kamayan sa Palaisdaan. It is a resort/resto located at Tayabas, Quezon. From Lucban, it is just 1 jeepney ride (fare of PHP17.00) which will take about 20-30 minutes.
Kamayan is so easy to spot. It is located along the road and there are huge signboards that indicates its location.

There are actually 3 Kamayan in Tayabas. One is a restaurant (with floating cottages), another is a resort/hotel, and another was also a restaurant but owned and managed by a different individual. If you’re from Lucban going to Lucena, you’d first see a Kamayan on the left side of the road. That is the one with floating cottage. They serve different kinds of foods in their resto.

Just about 200 meters ahead is the Kamayan resort/hotel. There are a lot more things to do in this place. You can stay overnight in their different accommodations, go night swimming, and even try zipline.

We tried their food and damn, it was just so delicious. And it was really affordable. The ginataang tilapia was heavenly!

And did I already said that everything was cheap and affordable?! Oh yeah! I already did =D

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Resto Review: Paquito’s (Aklan)

4:05 PM

On my way back to Iloilo, I got hungry. So what else should I do but eat!?!

Thanks to my colleagues I get to try the food offered at Paquito’s. It is attached to Palomata Traveller’s Inn in Nabas, Aklan. Their best seller is their burger. No wonder it was their bestseller. It was yummy, affordable, and huge!

Their chicken was also really good. I got to eat a lot haha! They also offer coffee and other drinks.

The are was relatively small BUT it was fine. We were there for the food anyways. WiFi connection is great. Ambiance is fine. Staff was really friendly.

MY THOUGHTS: It was a nice stop. The food was really delicious PLUS it was cheap. If I remember correctly, the burger was only PHP150.00. If I order it somewhere in the metro, it may cost me around PHO300.00 which is double the price. Great place!

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Hotel Review: Casa Pilar (Boracay Island)

4:03 PM

Casa Pilar is one of the many beach front hotels found in the island of Boracay. It is frequented by a lot of foreign and local tourists. By far, it is the biggest beach front hotel that I’ve checked in Boracay Island. It is located in station 3. I actually didn’t get to stay in this resort (coz we stayed at Crystal Sand) but I was able to check their rooms and amenities due to work-related circumstances.

So anyway, here are the room choices and the amenities they offer:
Superior Room (Aircon) - Superior rooms are found on the far end of the hotel. The room is complete with aircon, cabled TV, hot/cold shower, dresser. Towels are also provided.

Deluxe Room – Same with the superior room, it is complete with all necessary amenities that you need. The difference is that it’s a little bigger, more sophisticated, and found just behind Casa Pilar resto.

Executive Room – Room amenities are basically the same. The difference? Well as you can see from the photos, it looks like your own house in Boracay. Luxurious and grand. ^^,

Fan Room – Basically the cheapest accommodation in this resort. Same amenities with the other rooms, except that it doesn’t have an airconditioning unit.But hey! You’re in the beach! Who needs airconditioned room when you can go out and enjoy the sea breeze?! ^^,

Aside from the room, the resort boasts a lot of other amenities like a function hall and resto.

Here is a copy of the resort’s tariff:

MY THOUGHTS: I think this one is relatively cheap compared to other resorts in Boracay. I mean, hello?! It’a a beach front hotel! You’re just one cartwheel away from the sea! At these rates, it’s definitely worth it. We stayed in Crystal Sand while we were in Boracay and it cost us PHP5,500.00 for a family room which accommodates upto 4 people AND there was no free breakfast.So really, this one is already a great deal. It’s actually also very near pubs, bars, stores, and others.

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Hotel Review: Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel (Iloilo City)

3:59 PM

I stayed in this hotel for more than a week during my stay in Iloilo City; and I may say that I was satisfied with their service. This hotel is located near the downtown area of Iloilo so that Robinsons Place and other commercial establishments can be reached through a short walk.

I was, at first, reluctant to stay at this hotel because of ghost stories related to the hotel. But then, my whole hotel stay and there was no scary moment at all.

The room was huge for double occupancy. I had a queen-sized bed with clean beddings. However, the blanket is really thin. Plus, there is this unrecognizable smell in the room. It’s tolerable for people who are not that sensitive.

Free breakfast is available. PLUS! you can have it through room service without charges which is really cool! And with a small dining table and chair provided, you can have your meals at your own room. Another plus is that, their food is not overly priced and is usually in big servings ^^,

The room was complete with a study table, a personal ref (with sodas, water for sale), vanity table, dresser, cabled TV, and airconditioner. However, the aircon was weak and the remote doesn’t function.

The toilet was also spacious complete with a sink, mirror, hot/cold shower, toiletries. and towels.

MY THOUGHTS: I think this hotel is a good place to stay especially if you’re looking for a place near the downtown area. The room service and their pricing is a plus. Their staff are really friendly and accommodating. They clean, change sheets, replace toiletries on DAILY basis….GREAT! The elevator, however, is too slow. The price is a bit high, though. but still a good choice.

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Resto Review: Buena Pastille Cafe

3:50 PM

I was on a business trip to Buenavista, Guimaras when I came to try this newly opened cafe. It was located right in front of Buenavista Municipal Hall and was very visible from the road. I thought it was just another over-priced coffee shop BUT I was proved to be wrong. Why? Well…