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Pinoy.Travel.Blog - The Filipino Guide to Philippine Destinations » Sonya’s Garden in Tagaytay » November 10th, 2005 at 8:11 pm

[...] In a previous entry, Anton itemized overnight possibilities in Tagaytay, Sonya’s Graden being one of them. Actually, Sonya’s is more than just a bed-and-breakfast. It’s also a popular get-away destination for the urban folks. It’s far enough from the city to get the feeling of being on a short vacation, but close enough to make the trip to get there, have a sumptuous lunch or a massage, and head back home. [...]

Jhai Sarmiento » August 25th, 2006 at 11:59 pm

Cool blog!

junefer » November 2nd, 2006 at 8:42 am

hi

this is my first time here!!!is anyone can tel me about staying in royal taal? my husband and i are planning to stay there this 2nd week of nov. but i was hisitate to take this place becoz i read some reviews that saying royal taal is not good place to stay becoz of some reason…..tanx

Roger Lopez » August 9th, 2007 at 11:54 am

We just stayed at the royal taal, my spouse and our two children and I. They were super. They had the best overloooking rates in Tagaytay and believe me, we checked everywhere! The staff was friendly and their service was good. Internet connection was okay as most other hotels in Tagaytay did not offer internet connections.

When we stayed at the taal vista last visit and we paid more than Php 4800 and the service was lousy.

We’ll be staying at the roayl taal our next visit to Tagayaty in 2008!

heidi » October 13th, 2007 at 10:38 am

can you send me more photos of tagaytay.especially the taal vulcano.i want to visit tagaytay next year.thanks in advance.my e mail is hyds_mhigs@yahoo.com

from heidi of australia

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mark » March 30th, 2008 at 10:31 am

yeah, i have been to keni po rooms in tagaytay for several times… and i should say that their price is very cheap for a very hotel type of service and room. The room comes with complete toiletries even with disposable slippers… how many hotel still gives away disposable slippers… only the expensive hotels… and their food is also priced reasonable and good.

peter » April 19th, 2008 at 4:42 pm

Hi Anton, Thanks for your nice contribution to Tagaytay tourism development. Come and visit http://www.moongardentagaytay.com and check out the most romantic place around! Peter

Wenchito Teopiz » April 21st, 2008 at 4:34 pm

Hello… we plan to have an overnight stay in your nice place tagaytay. how can i get the tel no. of Keni po room for reservation sana.I’m afraid its already fully book if we get there kasi summer vacation this time. thanks and more power..

kind reagrds
chito

Richard Pescador » June 10th, 2008 at 11:21 am

would like to find out about keni po room. please send to me their numbers or contact details

martina » July 5th, 2008 at 4:28 pm

dear everyone,
hi!you know i kindA new with this so i need some help..you see we will be celebrating our 10th year anniversary this july 8.and we are really looking for a place in tagaytay which is accessible for us cause we live in dasmarinas cavite.problem is our budget you see we are just ordinary employees who happens to love each other so much that is why we want this to be very very romantic and affortable….pls.help me….your advice is greatly needed…god speed!!!!

kaye » September 30th, 2008 at 10:11 am

here is Keni Po contact nos. (046) 4130977, 09175396964

kenneth » November 6th, 2008 at 8:44 am

hello, i just visited tagaytay last weekend… after going to our departed ones… we headed for tagaytay… weather is much cooler nowadays there… even thou we often visit tagaytay… it is always relaxing and recharging to stay there… just make sure you have booked in advance your accommodation, just like in keni po rooms, their place is always full in weekend and on holidays… thanks to tnis blog we easily gets new info…

bem » November 6th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

Hi, thanks for this site.. Informative.

james » November 19th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

ask ko lang po kung anu ang mga pwedeng tuluyan(overnight) na malapit s picnic groove at paano po pumunta dun..salamat po..email ko po..chancellor_0932@yahoo.com

flipper » February 27th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

can u post pics of Keni Po?

vacationtagaytay » March 2nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Hi guys,

Check out this site: http://vacationtagaytay.multiply.com/

Its a private house and lot that, we are renting out for weekday or weekend stay, reception or parties. It’s near the restaurant row and has a great view of Taal Lake and Taal volcano.

mark » March 31st, 2009 at 8:39 pm

check out the keniporooms.blogspot.com for pics. really nice place with cheap rates.

EIN » April 13th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

ROYAL TAAL BAD EXPERIENCE: Hi it is true that Royal Taal Inn offers the cheapest rate, but we just had a bad experience this lenten season, we lost a huge amount of money. Take note we lost more than what we spent. On the day that we are about to check-out, I checked our money early morning in preparation for the payment for the accomodation, and was so surprised that I lost 8 thousand pesos on top of our spending, as of the moment I know how much I have on my bag, and so we ate our breakfast at their lounge and when we went back to our room, we already informed their recepionist that we are leaving and if she can give us the total bill. She gave it to us, and I was surprised that after the payment we LOST again 5 thousand on top of the bill!!!! WHAT THE HELL!!!! I called the receptionist and ask who can possibly enter the room early this morning as I left my bag because I knew we are just 2 floors away from our room!!!! She denied everything, well as expected and I found out that the receptionist and the guy who cleans the room are brothers and sisters!!! Well!!! It’s up to you guys how you can judge what happened! It was just a very traumatic experience, this is our first time in tagaytay, first time to check-in on this place and this is what we got! By the way, when we ask if we can talk to their manager, the receptionist just told us that she is not there and she’ll just inform her about the incident! I’m in doubt that she’ll do it. Hopefully the manager can see this, and to everyone be cautious!

ash » April 18th, 2009 at 3:42 pm

Thanks! this site is amazing!

Anne » May 1st, 2009 at 11:23 pm

we found and rented the white house really nice all the rooms has a view of taal lake and veranda is really nice.
so cold. we really love the place spsecially our balikbayan friend and they want to buy the house. sad to say not for sale

visit her site —

White House over looking Taal Lake

and also she has several houses for rent — http://tagaytayvacation.multiply.com

and they have several houses

enaid » May 16th, 2009 at 6:06 pm

also…
cud anyone inform me about Sonya’s Secret Garden B&B?
it would be much appreciated if i could be given their website…
thank you!

Kirstin » June 17th, 2009 at 3:56 pm

I attended a wedding in Tagaytay Highlands. Although the event was pretty ordinary, they served some very extraordinary wine, vintage wines from France 20-30 year-old. I love wines. I asked them where they got them and the waiter told me from YATS. I couldn’t find YATS in Tagaytay and nobody there seemed to know about this YATS company. Can someone give me a hint? I really would like to find this wine shop, YATS.

dindin » June 30th, 2009 at 1:22 am

sonya’s garden is very nice and quaint and picturesque. a little warning though for those with pollen allergies…watch out. last time we visited there, i had a bad case of allergic rhinitis afterwards. make sure you bring your meds if ever!!!

anton, have you heard of the casa blanca in tagaytay? are there any new places to have a romantic day trip or a fun family day trip, easy on the budget but well worth the experience?

seige » July 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 am

hei bout keni po inn..

ndi poh b tumaas ung rate since 2007 til now?

plz i nid a reply immediately ..

tnx in advance . .

arlen » August 18th, 2009 at 3:09 pm

how much is the present rate (room accommodation) in keni po ‘good for two persons? we plan to stay there overnight this coming aug. 30 and so i really need an immediate reply.tnx.

jillian » August 27th, 2009 at 7:45 pm

hi! my family and i are planning an overnight trip to tagaytay in September, and we are looking for an affordable place to stay. comments about keni po rooms really have me curious about the place. can someone please give me the rates for family accommodations, and what these rooms have (air-con, hot shower…)? my email is plainjane84@yahoo.com. thanks!

anie » October 26th, 2009 at 5:48 pm

im not much familiar wiht the places at tagaytay but i would like to inquire any place to stay just for anight for two amount not more that 1000. tnx

cinq » December 6th, 2009 at 2:41 am

hi i know this place its not quite as cheap as the others but it’ll be worth your money. It’s name is Pura Vida Resort. dont know for sure what is the size of the bed when i was there but i think its a queen size bed, has a nice view over their pool(free use), and they have a sauna above the pool. for the room that has a queen size bed is about P3,500.00. its not directly located at the nat’l road but its near the side facing the taal volcano, here is a url of the map (http://wikimapia.org/1491684/Pura-Vida-Resort) and here is an example of the view on one of the rooms available (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiverne/3121531075/). they also have a 3 story house or whatever u call it. 10 persons for 10k. i know its not cheap but then again i tell you, worth it.

krisa » January 5th, 2010 at 3:58 pm

please give me directions how to go to kenipo from manila. i will just be commuting..please reply thanks

mimi » January 24th, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Just went to Tagaytay and stayed at Royal taal inn. its quite near in People’s park but so far in many restaurants. also, Im a little bit dismayed at the hotel. Their pillows STINKS plus their water heater does not work all the time. and what sucks is their so called “CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST”. It only consist of 2 slices of bread and 1 sunny side-up egg/coffee and orange juice. other than that, the scenery and place is fine.. except ofcourse the things i mentioned above.

thanks

rochelle » February 1st, 2010 at 4:32 am

sir kenneth..ask ko lang po how much na po yung room rate sa Keni Po for two persons? can you give me directions to Keni Po if I will be commuting? Thank you for you reply in advance.

prettydazy » February 23rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm

this site is relly helpful ill try to inquire tom. at “keni po rooms” hope they still have room left for this coming thursday and friday :p

kenneth » March 10th, 2010 at 9:33 am

Censya na sir darell for the late response. Anyways i think all your queries will be best answered if you try to view their blogsite. keniporooms.blogspot.com. Although for more infos should you prefer to talk to their receptionist, you can reach them at 0464830977. Di ako sure if they entertain bookings thru internet. Best to call them personally.

emi » March 20th, 2010 at 9:47 am

i am curious about keni po. does the place has functions rooms for seminar, meetings, consultations etc. You see we are going to have a consultation meeting this coming April 2nd week which consists of 30 pax. Can the keni po accomodates us? or could you give us a cheaper place where we can stay for 2 days and 1 night for the conduct of our meeting? we are from the government office and you know we alway have budegetary requirements. The amount alloted for each person is only P1,200 per day. Maybe we could make a little adjustment, if ever. Can you suggest a better place in tagaytay city? tnx in advance. Please I need your reply asap for me to prepare the project proposal and the budgetary requirements. tnx agen

volei » April 3rd, 2010 at 7:13 pm

just wanna ask noh, few minutes ago i tried to call keni po tagaytay to make a reservation i just wanna know/confirm if i really have to deposit the full payment for the reservation to a certain personal acct number?telling me that its the owner, is the process really like that?coz i dont wna just let my money slip away right?

thanks!

tom » April 5th, 2010 at 12:14 pm

does the BF taste gud at Keni Po – sulit ba?

Maignaut Family » May 5th, 2010 at 9:03 pm

Hi,

Me, my husband and son was in vacation in Pinas and we went first to hundred island; disappointment to the max…the site could be great but the tourisme office not doing their work at all…after H.I. we went to Tagaytay, for my hubby loves to do hiking…disappointment to the max for the accomodation…and jus tlike EIN and Mimi’s message above…we stayed in Royal Taal in…we found this Inn thru internet and was seduced to the pictures overlooking the volcano, that it could be nice having BF in the terasse and some bedroom photos not that great already but still do the reservation. On our arrival, nobody greet us…its the security guard who welcome us…going down to our room, the girl was panting because she just have had the TV installed…she showed us the room and i was already a little dismay…So when all the things ( maleta’s and all) settled in the room and say bye to our driver…i went and closed the bedroom door. My son then who plays his PSP in the double bed tells me that the bed is not so secured, meaning the double bed has no side-barriers and his bed cover smells bad. then i want to rest before going out for dinner ( they advised us to have food delivery), just like what Mimi says and i confirm…the pillows stinks, its at that moment then i noticed how the room smells bad. The bathroom curtain is not that long enough to cover from the shower, the lavabo moves, the water stinks and most of all, i dont feel good. I said to my husband to change place the following day. He said that for 2 days in tagaytay we’ll just let it pass. So we ask how will we have to go to eat dinner outside… they have a contac, tricycle that cost us ( aller-retour) 350.00 pesos!!! I said, ok we’ll take it… at least our dinner chez Josephine’s are that great…going back to Royal Taal Inn…sleeping to smelly pillow…i may had sleep later then because of the fatigue or else…So the follwing day after BF ( refer to waht Mimi said) with a tricycle we went around the area and came to Ken Po’s, unfortunately the only available room for us three is the one downstairs…i did not like it so we went to 5R’s. Even though not that great but at least i smelled first the bedcovers and pillows and they smell clean so we take the room. But in the outside view from our room Ken Po’s upstairs rooms maybe good…i think they are always fullybooked.

So, you see guys…when reserving hotels or Inns…dont trust pictures posted, they were photos taken when they’re newly open but there’s no upgrading or maintenance to their establishment. The BF we had in the terrase?, oh my oh my, i said to my son to be carefull on the chairs…they are made of steels but its rusting and the black paints are cracking up.

I’m not overdoing of what i am writing here…what happen to EIN is terrible…her money being stolen…but what Mimi wrote is a confirmation to what i am narrating here…And people must know these…

Thanks Kenneth for this blog site of yours…i will continue my story to other blogs too, for the awareness of the people.

Mrs. T » May 28th, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Guys, try Villa Pura Resort if you’re on a tight budget – very affordable.

http://vpresort.blogspot.com/

shekinah » June 15th, 2010 at 11:26 am

SONYA’S GARDEN IS VERY NICE PLACE AND VERY RELAXING.. ambiance is different there is something in that place that you can’t describe… very rewarding to spend your vacation. THE FOOD IS GOOD THE SERVICE AND THE PEOPLE around that place they are all worth location that you can visit againa and again…

Ayan » August 22nd, 2010 at 9:38 am

hi, i’d like to ask if anyone try Theodore Hotel? any feedback? tnx.

chard » September 7th, 2010 at 6:12 pm

Id like to ask for suggestions regarding bed and breakfast only for a day… just for a couple…

Less than 2k php if possible.. thanks

precy aterrado » October 28th, 2010 at 10:31 am

Hello there! You may need a place to stay in Tagaytay, try our rooms and villas! we also offer massage during your stay at a very reasonable price, so you can enjoy a full relaxation! Our villa consist of 3 airconditioned rooms, attic with sofa and beds. While staying here, you can still do your business with our free wi fi, visit our web, http://www.puravidaresort.net. See you soon!

Em » November 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 am

T0ots.F u are fr0m pasay go to terminal at the bck of the mcd0nalds. Wch s aktwaly near fr, metr0p0int and mrt. And l0ok 4 the bus whch has a tag Nasugbu/tagyty. Its aktwaly 2hrz trip fr. P to tagyty. Then drop off to olvarez plaza tel to d kundokt0r “terminal olvrz”. Go again to terminal, ask people f u cn. Then theres a jeepney there going to peoples park, w/c is also going and pas away keni po.. Tel to drver. Simbahan(ina ng lagng saklolo), always remind the driver.. The way is needed to rotate once in tagayty market so dat d0nt thnk ur in a wr0ng way, aftr pasing, you are aktwaly near to simbhan and at the right of it s keni po. Hope i help u. Txt me f u want. 09284674302.. Im residnt of Tagytay.. Thnx and gve me a tip. Joke. Hope mkrating ka

jercey » December 4th, 2010 at 10:35 pm

hello guys..

This site is very helpful..over a weekend iv spent alot of time looking for nice overlooking hotels and affordable.

I’m not really familiar with tagaytay. Can you tell me what are the places to visit here? me and my hubby will spent christmas here and he’s foreigner. Hope you can help me to explore the great philippines. Thanks.

Anna » April 22nd, 2011 at 9:16 pm

I was too excited to bring my kids & nephew with me in Estancia Tagaytay despite the peak rates.We were group of 16 with 9 kids!Kids, as we all know them, all love a splash of water. Obviously, they all enjoyed the pool. With the package of 7500+/overnight: 2 breakfast (which we did not have) , 2 tkts for a cable car (not in the hotel) & souvenier photo in the lobby. To all travellers with kids like me: Estancia Hotel in Tagaytay is not a family hotel to bring your kids to. Have them laughing in the lobby and you’ll get the devilish eyes of the hotel manager on you!To rate:RATED NO. 1 on DONT EVER GO BACK DESTINATIONS

Cheska » May 3rd, 2011 at 11:52 pm

Hi po ask ko lang po about sa keni po kung pwede na agad magcheck in dun with out online reservation? Mga june pa naman kami pupunta doon. I NEED REPLY THANKS

Tin » June 10th, 2011 at 2:42 pm

anybody tried ANDANITA bed and breakfast? i’ve read a few good reviews, i just dont know how true these are… thanks! ü

Jonny » June 19th, 2011 at 12:24 am

Hye to all im Jonny Im looking for hostel to accomodate more then 30 persons.I’ve been to DAP(development agency of the philippines 2 years ago)but i think its too expensive.we are just students and need some affordable hostel.and basta may confference room.I’ve heard a lot about KENI PO,but I dnt think it can accommodates all of us.We are engineering student from mapua institute of technology Local and International students and also some teacher will be joined us on July 2-3…..Tnx god I found this blog,such an informative blog,I was assigned by other members of the group as the logistic officer haha unfortunately I dnt know much better about tagaytay…Tnx in Advance….

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