Overnight Options @ Tagaytay

Posted by anton on October 25th, 2005 at Road Trip

Have you ever been faced with the question of where is the best place to stay overnight in Tagaytay? You might come across this question when a balikbayan goes home and only has limited time to explore the Philippines. Of course, the best way is to showcase Tagaytay with all its culinary wonders, cool weather and amazing view of Taal Volcano. To save you some time, I’ve checked out five (5) prominent hotels/inns in the Tagaytay area.

Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay

This is in the high end of the hotels in Tagaytay same pricing as Tagaytay Highlands (which are for members only). It has the country home feel to it, and you can immediately feel at home with its setting. There are only seven (7) rooms:

The first 3 rooms (Analucia, St. Tropez, Ceylon) costs P4,500++ on weekdays and 6,500++ on a weekend.
The second 3 rooms (Nantucket, Siam, Nara) costs P5,500++ on a weekday, 7,500++ on a weekend.
The last room (Oxford) is P7,500++ (weekday) and P10,000++ Weekend.

Each room is good for two (2) and you need to pay P800+ for each additional person. It includes complimentary country breakfast buffet and complimentary wine tasting with cheese and hor d’oeuvres. This is the only place with Wi-Fi! There is a very samll outdoor jacuzzi and I was disappointed with the view because the red roof of the house actually blocks the view of Taal Volcano.

300 Calamba Road, San Jose, Tagaytay City 4120, Philippines
(63 46) 413.4567 (Tagaytay), (63 2) 683.8383 (Manila Reservations)
www.discoverycountrysuites.com

Taal Vista Hotel

You’ll be amazed at how the Fuego Hotels transformed this Tagaytay landmark into a beautiful hotel. Gone are the days of mass people flocking to Tagaytay Vista Hotel to look at the magnificent view for free. Now, you need to pay P100 for parking not unless you dine or stay overnight it is free. Currently, they are on promo for P3,400 net for a superior room with breakfast for (2) on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. What is nice about the hotel is that the rooms could rival Manila Pen’s rooms, there is an inviting blue swimming pool, a kids playground, wonderful lobby, and the best magnificent view of Taal Volcano. We chose to stay here and you can read some more in my Taal Vista Hotel experience.
15th Floor, 139 Corporate Center, Valero St. Salcedo Village Makati City, 1227 Philippines
(632) 751.3088 to 89/ (632) 751.8418 to 19
taalvista@fuegohotels.com

Days Hotel Inn

This is a hotel chain and suppose to be this is a value-for-money inn. However, when we inquired the rate is P4,360 with breakfast on a weekday which is 20% discount on the Standard Double Room (published rate is P5,450). Nothing much to say about this place, except that we were disappointed with the cost because it did not meet our expectation. This hotel also has a great view of Taal and normally used for wedding receptions during the summer.

Aguinaldo Highway, Silang Crossing, Tagaytay City
(63 46) 413.2400
www.dayshotel.ph

Estancia Resort Hotel

This hotel looks old already and the rooms feels like you are in a motel room. If you are budget conscious then this is the place to be. The superior room only costs P2,900 net, Nipa Hut at P3,200 net, De Luxe Room at P3,500 net and Executive Suite at P3,900 net. This includes breakfast already and extra person costs P600. There is a restaurant overlook taal lake and a swimming pool under a bridge which I think is not appropriate.

Zone 2, Brgy San Jose, Tagaytay City
(046) 413-1133 to 35

Sonya’s Secret Garden Bed and Breakfast

You’ll stay in an al-fresco garden ambiance for P2,500 which already includes dinner and breakfast. This is ideal for cool months but not advisable during rainy season. For those of you who have not been here, this would continue to be a secret but I’ll leave the mobile phone for you if you need more inquiry on this place (63 917) 533.5140 / (63 917) 532.9097

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[...] 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. [...]

betty » March 17th, 2006 at 11:08 am

while i agree that the new taal vista hotel is great, i feel saddened by the fact that private establishments are gobbling up all the great views of taal. You’re right; having “mass people flocking to Tagaytay Vista Hotel to look at the magnificent view for free” doesn’t help the hotel in any way, but i can’t help wondering where these folks who can’t afford this new “luxury” will go now.
great blog on our awesome planet, by the way.

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

Cool blog!

Jom » September 23rd, 2006 at 6:54 am

this is real helpful! tnx

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

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

warfairy » April 26th, 2007 at 12:23 am

I really find your blog interesting! I love travelling too and I make sure to check your site for comments and suggestions when planning a trip.

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!

pedro » August 22nd, 2007 at 5:56 pm

wala bang Mura?? hehe.

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

kenneth » March 9th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

i suggest to those who are a bit looking for a cheaper but still comfy and nice rooms to stay in tagaytay to try and visit keni po rooms. they are on the way to picnic grove their room rate is only 1200php. aircon, cabletv hot shower and if you are lucky you could avail of their room with tub if its vacant…

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.

karljustin » April 14th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

Hi Anton, I’m one of your readers. I’m from Tagaytay. We just opened one of our houses for rent / bed & breakfast. You guys may want to try it for a low budget getaway.

Visit http://encobedandbreakfast.wordpress.com/

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

gensha » April 21st, 2008 at 8:13 am

hi kindly text me, im planning to go in tagaytay…

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

Ark » May 25th, 2008 at 12:00 pm

I am also interested in keni po room. Can somebody share it’s contact numbers for room reservations. I am planning to spend a few days vacation in tagaytay and I am looking for cheap rooms.

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

maia » July 4th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

great blog! very helpful infos.Ü

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!!!!

emjay » August 14th, 2008 at 2:35 pm

curious about this “KENI PO” hotel/inn.. wanna know also there contact no. and where is this? if you stayed there pls. post the contact no. coz i cant find it anywhere.. thanks a lot..

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

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

Ron » October 4th, 2008 at 2:59 pm

Hi,

Anton, this is a very informative site!

Just wanna add some information here, below are the links!

Tagaytay Caterer
Tagaytay Weddings

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…

kenneth » November 6th, 2008 at 8:46 am

just saw the posted the no. of keni po rooms here… its 046-4830977… they have a pool coming up… cant wait to have them finish it… i was told by their staff that they wont charge extra for the pool COOL!

bem » November 6th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

Hi, thanks for this site.. Informative.

mark » November 9th, 2008 at 10:57 am

yeah great site… so informative… i also got to know the updated contact number of Keni Po Rooms… i cant go to tagaytay without booking a room for us there because just like the other guys here, i find their room very nice, comfy and so mura… kaya siguro you need to book in advance lalo na kapag you are planning to go on a weekend or in a holiday. Thru this site… nalaman ko pa na magkakaroon na ng pool…

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

mark » December 13th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

If you’re looking for a nice and affordable place to stay at malapit sa picnic grove, try KeniPO. It’s just 5 minutes away from Picnic grove. Actually pwede mo pa ngang lakarin. If you are taking the Aguinaldo Hiway, turn left when you reached the crossing and it’s just beside the Ina ng Laging Saklolo Church.. Same if you the the route via Sta ROsa, upon reaching the city market, turn left ka rin and malapit na dun. Hope this helps.

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

can u post pics of Keni Po?

KBRealty » February 27th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

http://house2house.multiply.com/photos/album/69/Royale_Tagaytay_Estate_SALERENT_on_a_daily_basis_fronting_Splendido

check the site posted above for a tagaytay house and lot for rent at a very reasonable rate.. it’s located in tagaytay royale, fronting splendido golf course..

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.

coriz » March 26th, 2009 at 6:59 pm

hey! uhm how much pinaka cheap
na room? staying for one day and a night?
i need ur reply asap!

mark » March 31st, 2009 at 8:39 pm

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

Gigi » April 5th, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Thanks for the tip! My friends and I will try one of this places next time we schedule another Tagaytay trip!

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!

jp » April 15th, 2009 at 4:34 pm

Hi,

This has been a really informative site…Thanks pips!

ash » April 18th, 2009 at 3:42 pm

Thanks! this site is amazing!

teqla » April 20th, 2009 at 2:19 am

Hi, this site is very helpful and informative for people like me who have no idea where to stay best in Tagaytay. Thanks to you people, I’ve discovered Keni Po and will be staying there this coming month. I just want to know if someone can help us out with regards to Keni Po’s bank account details. I am based abroad and am asking my sister in law to coordinate with regards to booking the place and payment. She is quite unsure about the bank transfer (bank details) since the account name given to her to transfer the reservation payment is not named under Keni Po’s account but the name of the person, which is supposedly the owner. Any feedback on this would be highly appreciated as we need to send the payment latest by Friday. Many thanks again and more power …

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 5:50 pm

hi!
tis had been a great help!
thnak you very much
& keep it up!
more power!

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!

chiq traveller » June 1st, 2009 at 2:34 pm

enaid,
here’s the website of sonya’s secret garden.
http://www.sonyasgarden.com
hope that would help!

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.

arlene » June 24th, 2009 at 9:13 am

panu po pumunta kenipo, if we’re going to commute from pasay…tnx po

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?

eLan » July 1st, 2009 at 4:44 pm

to kirstin’s question… I am not so sure but i suggest you try YAT’S RESTAURANT in Mimosa Leisure Estate, Clark Field, Pampanga. The restaurant’s name used to be YAT’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CLUB and they have an extensive collection of vintage wines. Hope this helps.

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 . .

negosyanteako.com » July 8th, 2009 at 7:16 am

sana may budget para sa discovery

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.

mark » August 22nd, 2009 at 11:16 am

i think there has been some minor updates as regards keni po’s rate particularly for good for 2 rooms. On weekends and HOlidays, their rate is P1500 but still the same rate of P1,200 on weekdays. However, for their family rooms and villas, they still maintain the same rates as before. Very reasonable rates since they now have a swimming pool!

IF you want to know more on kenipo, you can visit their site at keniporooms.blogspot.com

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!

canon rock » August 31st, 2009 at 3:50 am

hi there…we are planning to got to tagaytay in september 30..do we need to book in advance or can we just go there since im not sure of the number of your rooms?Are there plenty of visitors during these months?..we are planning to have a 2days and 1 night stay.(2 persons)..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

anie » October 26th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

halu.. ive nevr been to tagaytay.. i am planning to go there and stay just for a night.. i would like to ask if there is any cheap hotel/hostel that me and my partner can stay just for 1 night.anything not more than 1000..hehehe

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.

kenneth » December 11th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

hi guys! i’ve recently visited kenipo for the nth time and now they offer free wifi! and without even charging extra! my gf and i spent the whole day browsing the web in one of the cottages while enjoying the pool view, their picturesque garden and the cool breeze! really got more than my money’s worth!

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

Darell » January 15th, 2010 at 11:57 am

TO Kenneth: Thanks for the info.. Do you have the contact number of keni po? We’re planning to stay there for 3 days, 2 nights. Please reply, thanks, 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

kenneth » January 29th, 2010 at 12:40 pm

yeah , tried it also this weekend… sorry me i did not read your post mam mimi, royal taal is too expensive… should have just booked again at keni po. much more reasonable price for a very good room. anyway i can view the volcano whole day while visiting picnic grove. Not a Good experience staying at royal taal… same as 5R room for rent not good also.

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.

henson » February 13th, 2010 at 9:49 am

ask ko lang po how ung rate sa keni po for 2 person nyt 2 days? thanks

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

michelle » March 5th, 2010 at 5:19 pm

ask k lng kung magno ung room rates nila for 4 person.at ano ung full name nung keni

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.

harry/ain » March 11th, 2010 at 1:10 pm

hi guys! how good are the rooms at Keni Po? are they really clean and good to stay at? I’m really particular on how clean the rooms and bed are.
i heard about MI-JO hotel. Can anyone give me a feedback about them?
Gona stay at tagaytay around 2nd week of April. But i’m torn between Keni Po and Mi-Jo.
Thanks if anyone got feedbacks. My email: qc_20@hotmail.com

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