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Review: Red Planet Cagayan de Oro

February 19, 2017 by Josiah Leave a Comment

We were looking for a staycation in Cagayan de Oro City since we wanted to be somewhere away from the usual routine but do not want to go far away from Iligan City. When we checked Agoda, Red Planet Cagayan de Oro turned out to be an affordable accommodation that was just walking distance from malls. Very convenient for a staycation and we decided to book our stay there.

Book a cheaper stay in Red Planet Cagayan de Oro here.

Below is my review of Red Planet Cagayan de Oro.

  • Location
  • Reservation & Check-in Process
  • Room
  • Bathroom
  • Internet, Electric Sockets and Mobile Signal
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel Grounds
  • Restaurant and Stores Accessibility
  • Conclusion
Posted in: Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Tagged: Accommodation, Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City, Hotel, Lodge, Mindanao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, Red Planet, Red Planet Cagayan de Oro, Where to stay in Cagayan de Oro

14 Things to know when staying in Go Hotels in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

December 29, 2016 by Josiah Leave a Comment

On my frequent visits to Puerto Princesa I am always looking for a clean, comfortable and accessible place to stay. Usually, I would go for a budget accommodation that has a lower quality, common CR and only has a fan room, but whenever I have an tiny amount of extra budget I would prefer staying at Go Hotels in Puerto Princesa. A hotel with good quality but does not break the bank.

Go Hotels Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

Discounted rates for Go Hotels Puerto Princesa.

Here are most of the things that I like and dislike about Go Hotels Puerto Princesa.

1. Location, Location, Location

Go Hotels is located near Robinsons Mall. Very convenient if I need to buy toiletries, medicine and some other stuff needed for traveling. There are also restaurants just in case you get hungry. Movies too. Mall hours is 10AM to 9PM.

Go Hotels in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

It is also located near the transport terminal in San Jose where you can ride buses and vans going to El Nido, San Vicente, Rio Tuba, Quezon and many other places in mainland Palawan. To get to the transport terminal from Go Hotels just walk to the highway and ride the a tricycle or multicab heading to New Market (10 Pesos/person). Travel time is 5 minutes.

Posted in: Puerto Princesa, Palawan Tagged: Accommodation, Go Hotels, Hotel, Lodge, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

10 Reasons to stay in Sea Cocoon Hotel, El Nido, Palawan

August 8, 2016 by Josiah Leave a Comment

If you are still thinking where to stay in El Nido then I would highly suggest that you consider staying in Sea Cocoon Hotel. We stayed here last June 2016 for 2 nights and so far this is the highest quality of hotel that I have stayed in El Nido, Palawan.

Here are some of the reasons why I would recommend staying in Sea Cocoon Hotel.

Comfortable rooms at @SeaCocoonHotel. Spacious. Clean. Aircon was running well. Breakfast was generous. Staff were really helpful. Good water pressure. Lovely Chow Chow Dogs. #SeaCocoon #SeaCocoonHotel #ElNido #Palawan #Philippines

A photo posted by Lakas ng Trip (@lakasngtrip) on Aug 7, 2016 at 11:16pm PDT

1. Quality rooms

The hotel’s motto is ‘Comfort is our pride’ and they take pride on it by providing guests with rooms that are comfortable, spacious, clean and everything that I want in a hotel was in it.

We were inside our room most of our stay. When we went on a tour it was a really nice to just get inside a clean and comfortable room after a tiring day.

Posted in: El Nido, Palawan Tagged: Accommodation, El Nido, Palawan, Hotel, Lodge, Palawan, Philippines, Quality hotel, Sea Cocoon Hotel

Matutinao Beach Resort in Badian, Cebu, Philippines

January 6, 2016 by Josiah 8 Comments

We decided that we needed to stay at Badian, Cebu a night before our Cebu Canyoneering activity since we knew that it will be a tiring activity. We asked for referrals with Kawasan Canyoneering if there is any place where we could stay for the night and they recommended Matutinao Beach Resort. They also gave the number of the resort, so we got in contact with them, reserved a room and enjoyed our stay. Not only is Matutinao Beach Resort a beach front resort, it is also the starting point of the Cebu Canyoneering, which is a really good for us.

Update August 21, 2018: There have been a lot of improvements in Matutinao Beach Resort. You can visit their Facebook Page to see the updated details.

Matutinao Beach Resort

Matutinao Beach Resort

Journey to Matutinao Beach Resort from Moalboal

12:05 PM After our beacheneering at White Beach in Moalboal, we were now riding a bus to Badian, Cebu. We told the bus conductor to drop us off at Matutinao Beach Resort. Luckily, he knows where that is so we could relax a bit on our bus ride.

Bus from Moalboal to Matutinao Beach Resort, Badian in Cebu, Philippines

Bus from Moalboal to Matutinao Beach Resort, Badian

12:30 PM (Travel Time 25 minutes, Fare 20 Pesos/person) The bus stopped what seems to be a really huge parking lot with a modern church. And then it started again, habal-habal drivers came flocking at us asking if we were doing the Canyoneering Activity. We just told them that we already had reservations with Kawasan Canyoneering ang Matutinao Beach Resort and they all dispersed.

Posted in: Badian, Cebu Tagged: Accommodation, Badian, Cebu, Cebu 2015, Cottages, Food, Lodge, Matutinao, Matutinao Beach Resort, Philippines, Resort, Restaurant, South Cebu

Simon’s Viewpoint Inn at Batad, Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines

September 12, 2015 by Josiah 1 Comment
  • Location
  • The Place (in general)
  • View
  • Rooms
  • Battery Charging
  • Rate
  • Bathroom or Toilet
  • Staff
  • Food
  • Electricity
  • Cellular Network
  • Massage
  • Conclusion
  • Contact Number

On my three times visit to Batad in Banaue, Ifugao this is the second time that I stayed in Simon’s Viewpoint Inn.

My first visit last 2009 in Batad Simon’s made a good impression on me that I wanted to stay here when I get back to Batad.

On my second visit, a friend of mine arranged the trip so I left the decision making to her and she arranged us to stay at Hillside Inn.

On my third visit (which is this visit) I was able to stay in Simon’s again.

#Sunrise from Simon's Viewpoint Inn the morning after our tiring trek around #Batad Rice Terraces and Tappia Falls. #Banaue #Ifugao #Philippines

A post shared by Lakas ng Trip (@lakasngtrip) on Jun 17, 2015 at 1:56am PDT

Why did I go back?

Mainly because of all the view in Batad, Simon’s is one of the best views to see the Batad Rice Terraces. Imagine I get to see a great view from sunrise to sunset.

Simon's Viewpoint Inn in Batad, Banaue, Ifugao

But let me be more detailed on why I love staying at Simon’s Viewpoint.

Posted in: Batad, Banaue, Ifugao Tagged: Accommodation, Backpackers Lodge, Banaue Rice Terraces, Batad, Batad Rice Terraces, Batad-Hungduan-Banaue June 2015, Budget Accommodation, Ifugao, Lodge, Philippines, Rice Terraces, Simon's, Simon's Viewpoint Inn, Simons View Inn
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