Lakeview Resort - Korean inspired condotel

During a recent trip to Tagaytay i was lucky enough to be showed around this property. The Lakeview Resort is Korean owned which started operating in 2008. Amazing condotel they have here. For one, 75 percent of the furnishings and appliances they used are imported from Korea and 25 percent are from Brazil (such as the wooden floors).

Some units are for sale but others can be rented out on a daily basis too. Most of the units are being rented out by Korean golfers and students . The units are perfect for groups of 12 to 15 persons.

The doors to the units are protected by security code. No, this is not a telephone hanging by the door.

This is the 4 bedroom unit. A spacious 144sqm unit complete with amenities.

See the wooden floors? That can be heated through a control enough to warm your feet during cold days. Remember that you have to take off your shoes/slippers upon entering the unit just like the koreans do.

The unit also has a balcony overlooking the pool. No, the pool is not heated fyi.

I asked about cooking inside the unit but they said it is not allowed instead they have a common kitchen located at the far end of the resort.

Overall, the property is quite impressive. For interested buyers, the units will cost around P 10-13 million. To rent one of these babies it would cost you around P 15,000 per unit per night good for 12 persons no breakfast included. Additional persons have to pay addon fee.


Their contact numbers:
(046) 4835128
0917-8045242

Address: 5705 Calamba road Bgy Iruhin west Tagaytay city. (near Tagaytay Highlands)

Their receptionist have told me that they will be expanding soon. The owners are planning to build a hotel beside the property.

View Park Hotel @ Tagaytay

Sure we all know Picnic Grove in Tagaytay but did you know that there is an unassuming little hotel right accross it that's becoming popular? The View Park Hotel's affordable rates and great service makes them a popular accomodation choice for people trekking to Tagaytay on weekends.

Fronting the Hotel are their 2 restaurants namely The Red Lemon Grill Restaurant and Adam's Cafe. Should you fancy a picinic with the family , Picnic Grove is just a stone's throw away.

Aside from the massage services they offer, they also have Taal Trek Package.
Here are their rates :

Location:

For further details you may want to contact their office by visiting their website. www.viewparkhotel.com

Note: Their superior room rates have increased to P 2,000/rm/night already.

Tagaytay Haven Hotel

On our way to Bag of Beans we've come accross a new budget hotel just past the Mendez junction.

Sorry but was not able to take pictures of the room but a friend who have stayed here said it was value for money because the rooms are quite new and very spacious but of course lacking the amenities of a hotel. For the budget conscious this might interest you.

Actually, there are 2 Tagaytay Haven Hotel. One is located in Ulat road (from sta rosa exit, before getting to the junction on your right you will see container vans rooms type) and this new addition to their family is just past the Mendez junction exactly at the back of Jollibee .

To add, their executive room with bathtub cost P 2,000 per room per night. What a steal!

One Tagaytay Place

Accomodation options in tagaytay are increasing. I remember fifteen years ago when you only have to choose between Taal Vista  Hotel or a roadside apartelle or inn. If you were on a budget you'd definitely contend with the not so nice inn overlooking Taal volcano. But nowadays modern hotels are sprouting like mushrooms on the ridge. And One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites is one of the best of the lot.

The hotel is located at Barrio Sungay West Tagaytay city. Coming from the Sta Rosa exit and past the Tagaytay Market , turn left at the junction. Look on your left and you will see a 7-11 store marking the entrance to the hotel.

Now what to expect. It has a fitness gym, roofdeck infinity swimming pool, spa/massage services, room service, restaurant, lounge bar.

We got a deluxe room. The room has a flat screen tv equipped with cable, a ref, coffee/tea making facility, hot and cold shower, toiletries. One thing though, the bathroom is too tiny.

It's a tight squeeze upon entering the bathroom door. So for bigger sized people you may want to consider availing of a one bedroom deluxe or penthouse room for a bigger sized toilet.

The bed is quite comfy. Published rate for this type of room is P 5,888 per night which includes breakfast for 2. If you check-in during peak season chances are you will get a buffet breakfast. Best if you contact their sales office for other perks and priviledges or promos they may have.

For affordable buffet lunch or dinner one must try the hotel's restaurant:Azalea Restaurant

Their infinity swimming pool is located at the lower penthouse.

And for those people who sometimes has taken fancy on the hotel room's duvet or ashtray or terry bathrobe , this hotel has taken the liberty to provide a price list for these amenities should you want to have these as a momento.

This shall remind us not to take anything that isn't our property LOL.
For inquiries or reservations:

Bag of Beans misfortune

I've been longing to visit Bag of Beans in Tagaytay because of its many good reviews in the net. According to numerous people who've tried their food , their cheesecake is to die for. No trip in Tagaytay would be complete without sampling their menu. I wonder if this is all true?

Day 1 of 2011, my trip to Tagaytay included Bag of Beans in the itinerary. Wasted no time and immediately headed towards the cafe as soon as we arrived in Tagaytay. Loved the place. The garden setting is very romantic and they have individual cottages with comfortable chairs if you want a little privacy.Though on weekends you have to order a minimum of P 1,000 to sit in this cozy cottage otherwise you may use the tables outside .

Upon entering the restaurant/cafe , the smell of freshly baked goodies will welcome you. Yummy. So i ordered sticky buns which i really liked because it's not too sweet and there's a generous amount of nut toppings. Perfect for my bottomless freshly brewed barako coffee.

Sticky Buns P 55 each

Bottomless freshly brewed Barako coffee P 105 each.

While enjoying the cool breeze of Tagaytay, romantic garden setting with my great tasting coffee ,something kinda hard touches my lips.

Shrimp in my coffee????!!!! wtf! I called the attention of the supervisor and he said " Mam it may have fallen from the tree " Whaaaaaaattttt? What kind of rationale is that? How can a shrimp fall from a tree? Then supervisor seemed to think of another alibi and said " Mam sorry i guess the kitchen today is too busy."   Too busy to notice that a shrimp has just decided to swim in my coffee???  What a lame excuse. The supervisor apologized but what can i do? I was just thankful that it wasn't a fly or a cockroach or else i would've really made a scene.

I guess it's just one of my not so lucky days.

Anyhow, they didn't include my coffee in the bill anymore to show their apology. And, i would still recommend Bag of Beans as one of the must go to resto in Tagaytay. I am hoping this would serve a lesson for them to be more careful in the kitchen specially during peak days .

Location of Bag of Beans: just a few meters away from the Mendez Junction.

If you wish to contact them:

Happy Eating!