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Staycation at The Bellevue Manila - Alabang, Muntinlupa

We celebrated my mother-in-law’s 50th birthday in Bellevue Manila Hotel. It was a simple family gathering. It was an overnight stay. It was a short but fun and relaxing at the same time. Here are the photos taken during our stay. Enjoy!

The room we have selected was a connecting room. I can't remember if it was a Junior Suite or 2-Bedroom-Premier Suite.

Here is the living room and the dining area.

The bathroom with bathtub and separate shower area.

Kitchenette area

The view outside our window.

We decorated the other room for a surprise of her life. I remembered it was little bit failed. haha

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That was me during my pregnancy with my little one.

The next day, breakfast buffet time! The favorite time of the day when we are staying on a hotel. I just love breakfast.

Fruits for the morning

Croissant. Totally yummy!

Maki and salad for breaky. hearts hearts all over the place. hihi

Different juices.

Facilities and amenities:

Pool
Gym
Salon
Azurea Spa
Air-conditioning
Mini-bar
Free LAN and Wi-Fi Internet access
Satellite/cable TV
LED television
Private toilet and bath
Bath tub and separate shower area
In-room safe

The Verdict:

The Bellevue Manila Hotel has really a luxurious vibes on the place. Besides, the price was not that cheap but I think it was a worthy stay, especially if you will stay all day long on the hotel to maximize facilities and amenities. They have also a happy hour with free cocktails and booze. The food was amazing. It tasted good. I love buffets. Beds were so soft and comfortable. I enjoyed using the bathtub. I also brought my own bath bombs. What else? Hmmm… the location was great too because it is in Alabang, Muntinlupa. It is accessible. If you are a little cheapskate, there are also fast foods near the hotels, to avoid overspending in food meals in the hotel. Will I recommend this hotel? Yes. Will I go back to have a staycation again? Yes, of course.

My ratings for this hotel will be…

★★★★✫

4.7 stars out of 5 stars

For more information, visit their website and social media sites:

Website: https://www.thebellevuemanila.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebellevuemanila

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bellevuemanila

Contact no.: (+632) 771-8181

Email: tbmnl@thebellevue.com

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Review: Cintai Corito's Garden - Balete, Batangas

Cintai Corito's Garden is located in Balete, Batangas just a few hours drive from Manila. I celebrated my birthday last year here. It was a place worth spending your time with. The theme of the place is like in Thailand. They have Buddhas, elephants and everything that shouts Thai. I booked our room via Agoda. It was a Terrace Villa. I got it for almost half the price, around 5,000php+ or 6,000php+ per night. When I checked their website it cost 11,000php+ per night. It was too expensive, thank you for my researching skills. I saved a few bucks. I did not expect that it was so nice. It is close to nature and to animals as well.

The receiving area - they served us drinks while we were waiting for our room.

Playground for the kids and for the kids at heart.

Reception - for checking in and out

Our Villa - they have a terrace to chill outside of the room.

Our room - very spacious and lovely

The bathroom

The shower area

The masterpiece next to our villa

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Birthday Gurl!

Napas Pavillion - one of the function rooms for huge events such as birthday, weddings or any occasions/s.

Abadi Restaurant

Inside Abadi Restaurant - they serve here the free breakfast

Swimming pool

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After taking a morning swim

They also have a place for playing volleyball

My fave part - it feels like you are not in the Philippines vibes

Gazebo

Random photo 1

Random Photo 2

The Verdict:

I love the vibes of this place. It made feel very relax in this place because of the nature. They also have some free roaming animals such as geese, bantam chickens, peacocks, ponies and donkeys. The other amenities not included in my photos were spa, tv room, shower area and changing room. By the way, the rooms does not have television. I am not sure if they also have a wifi because I think they want their guest to be relaxed, avoid technology, and be one with nature and love ones. If you want to detox yourself from social medias and rural places. This is a nice place to start with it. Day tour package is also available for those people, who does not want to stay in the villas because it is quite expensive. For Cintai, Corito's Garden Rates, click here. Will I stay here again? Of course! Will I recommend the place? Yes, thumbs up!

What will be my overall rate?

★★★★✫

4.8 stars out of 5 stars

For more information:

Website: http://coritosgarden.com/

Location: Sitio Pandayan, Malabanan Balete, Batangas
Email: reservations@coritosgarden.com

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Review: Boracay Ocean Club Beach Resort - Station 3, Boracay, Aklan

This was the view we saw when we arrived. Wonderful! I think we stayed on the 5th or 4th room with pool access from the right side.

Oh the BEACH!

Receiving Area

Time to check in

Our room with extra bed for our bags. hahaha

Cozyyyy

Mini liquors and noodles (the overpriced items)

Bathroom with shower

The view from our Balcony

So niceeee!!

Love ko talaga yun room namin, hahaha

The Breakfast buffet - they have fruits, sweets...

sandwiches, breads, biscuits, juices...

Salad station

Heavy Breakfast for the big day ahead

The Verdict:

This is my first time to visit island called Boracay. I have no idea where to stay and which station is better but with the help of my friend Dale, who has a travel agency. He was the one managed our honeymoon in just a short span of time with a discounted rate. Thank you so much twin sister! Hahaha He just gave us some few options then everything is set. Woot woot! So after the wedding, we just rest a few days to figure something out then poof! Our adventure begins in Boracay.

The Boracay Ocean Club Beach Resort is located at station 3. Well, we decided it is much better if we excluded ourselves from the crowd. It was a success! I love the place, far from the party area, quiet and relaxing. We were surprised that our room has a pool access on its balcony. Hihi I am totally a happy kid. I do not have a negative comment with this hotel. All of the staffs were polite and very accommodating even if some of them were having a hard time to express themselves with Tagalog because their main dialect is Bisaya. Moreover, the buffet breakfast was good. they offered different choices almost everyday. We enjoyed every morning we wake up. haha The drinks also were good, if you will try their cocktails for a night and too lazy to go to the bar outside the hotel just like us. We ordered some mojitos and beers. Then, go for a night swim too. They also have fire dancers and live bands during the night. No need to go far.

Just a minor detail, the front of the beach on their side has a lot of boats. Unlike the other stations, they have less boats or in our local terms banka in their shore. They have a better place to swim. However, you can just walk to station 1 and 2 to have a better view. I remember one more thing, the internet connection was a little slow. But who needs internet connection if you will stay in a place like Boracay. Hello! be with the nature ;)

Our rate for this hotel will be

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌠

4.5 out of 5 stars

Will I recommend this place? HELL YEAH!

For more details:

Website: http://www.oceanclubboracay.com/

Address: Station 3, Sitio Angol Road Boracay Island, Malay Aklan 5608 Philippines
Email: info@boracayoceanclub.com.ph

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Review: Y2 Hotel Residence - Makati City

Y2 Hotel Residence - Makati City

The Lobby - the place is artsy

Checking out - Reception

It was Christmas season back then

Curtain mode - the room is oh so bright

Our bed - only 2 of my friends stayed with me. Some of them went home after party.

Look at the place, hahaha too much trash (Sorry for the not so neat post hahahaha)

The television

The Verdict:

My friends were the one responsible for the reservation of this room. They surprised me with my bachelorette mean girls party last December here. It was a wholesome event. Hahaha The room was spacious. We have more space to play random games. It has a receiving arrive with sofas, mini kitchen, bathroom and of course! the bedroom. It is like a condominium with one bedroom that was the set up of our room. The photos provided was after the party (so it is a little untidy). The security of the hotel was strict so if you will have a surprise thingy with this hotel, don't forget to instruct them immediately. Hahaha

The location of the hotel is like a hidden gem in Makati. It took us a little hard to locate it. However, the hotel is surrounded with different restaurants and bars. If you are looking place for place to be drunk and you can't even go home. This a nice place to stay and chill the next day.

I will rate this hotel with

★★★★☆

4 stars out of 5 stars

For more details:

Website: http://y2hotel.com/

Address: 4687 Santiago Street Cor. Valdez and Singian Streets, Makati City Philippines, 2981
Contact No.: +632 224 3000
Email: reservations@y2hotel.com