Goodnight sleep in Kapuluan Vista Resort

I was planning to book at Polaris and Madrid but they weren't answering any of my phone calls and text messages so I tried Kapuluan Vista Resort. The shoreline wasn't good for swimming but it's an area where you can spot good waves for surfing during peak season. The owners of the place was also living there and are surfers themselves. I find it cool.

You can go surfing and rent their facilities. I just forgot to ask how much. Anyway you can still ask them. Their staffs are accommodating.

For the dorm room good for 2 persons, I only paid Php 650 and it comes with complimentary breakfast. The complimentary breakfast wasn't advertised so I don't know if it also applies during peak season. If you are alone, you will have the room all by yourself. They will not book it to others. What a giveaway right? The room is equipped with an electric fan and thres wifi at the restaurant area. Only Php 650 for a night in a very good place. The restaurants and services ends at 10pm.

So I just sleep the whole time and I had a goodnight sleep during my stay. When I woke up the next morning, I walked at the shoreline and here is the view.

The view of Dos Hermanos Island from Kapuluan Vista Resort

Sampaguita Suites Plaza Garcia Cebu City

I was looking for a cheap hotel to book for a night in early February 2013 for my leisure trip that is near the tourist attractions in Cebu. While browsing the internet I found several good hotels with a very reasonable price but I considered some factors most especially the useful information I got from TripAdvisor and reviews from other blogs.

Sampaguita Suites is perfectly situated in Plaza Garcia just beside the Island Souvenirs Boutique  and a minute walk away from Magellan's Cross, Sto Nino Church, Fort San Pedro, Malacanang of the South, pasalubong stores and food stalls. Another plus is they have a good website and you can book and pay online without hassle.

We arrived at the hotel at exactly 1PM exhausted and tired from our trip in Camotes Island. Since the check-in time is 2PM, we just informed the front desk lady that we arrived already and stored our luggage in their storage then we stroll around the area and eat near the Sto. Nino Church.

After we eat, we head back to the hotel to get some rest. We didn't have any problem with the check-in and the staff are very helpful and welcoming. They always say hi every time they see you.

As for the rooms, we booked a matrimonial room good for 2 persons. The room is very basic with towels, hangers, cabinet, tv and air-condition. They only provide small soap so you should bring your own toothpaste and shampoo. The room was spacious and has a good view from the glass window overlooking the Sto. Nino Church and the City Hall. The room look so dull because of it's lighting set-up. There were no lampshades provided so either you keep the lights open the whole night or keep the television on to have some source of light while sleeping. (I can't sleep if it's too dark)

Another thing is, their website says that they have a wifi connection in rooms but... well that's not the case when we got there. You can only access the wifi when you are in the lobby. So I have to go and stay at the lobby until 12 midnight to check my emails and upload some pictures.

Overall, I will recommend this hotel to those who are not picky. You just get what you pay for but could be better.

Pros:

Near tourist and historical attractions

Cheap Taxi fare to Cebu International Airport (We only paid P198 going to airport)

Access to public transportation

Cons:

P500.00 Deposit Fee (You can get it after you check-out)

Bystanders and people sleeping outside the building at night. (Security on duty 24/7)

Wifi Connection is limited.

For more details about this hotel: Click the link >> Sampaguita Suites

Sugbutel Bed and Bath Review

The hostel is located at Don Carlos A. Gothong Port Centre, a 5 minute walk away from Sm City Ceby. I decided to stay here for a night because of it's location and price. I booked two lower beds in their business class accommodation worth Php 300 each. When we got to the place for check in, it's a bit annoying that the price we already paid was for the beds only. The bedding's and towel were not included and you have to pay another Php 100 for it. I mean, wasn't it suppose to be package because obviously you're there to sleep on that bed.

Another thing that got me annoyed was when we get to the fourth floor; the staff gave us the beddings and the towel. She said that we have to give it back to them when we check out. Shouldn’t they put it on the beds on our designated cubicle and they get it once we check out? Unless that was not the purpose of check-out for them, was it?

Anyway, after we told them about it, they put the beddings and lead us to our cubicle. The beds are comfortable with a safety box and the aircon is good. The place is cozy and if you’re only staying for a night, it will suffice. We were designated in the cubicle near the comfort room which was a good thing. The comfort rooms are clean and there are about 3 toilet cubicle and 3 showers.

4th Floor Lobby

View outside the ground floor lobby

Overall, it’s a good stay for a night and great location if you wanna be near SM City. Taxi and jeepneys are also available in front of the hostel.

Just a tip: Avoid the beds near the cubicle’s door. You can’t sleep that way. Also avoid this place during peak season if you don’t want to ruin your stay. Some people who stays there might not be that considerate to others.

For rates and accommodations, visit there website by clicking here.