A very charming hotel, right opposite the entrance to Picnic Grove park. The mango shake was delicious, the calamari rings tender, and the tuna well-cooked. The security guard was very friendly. There are two swimming pools on the property. It's clean and beautiful.
When I asked the front desk staff about going on a boat trip around the volcano, they said it was difficult and needed to be booked in advance. They promised to check and let me know but seemed to forget. In reality, it's quite simple – you can contact Tripinas for their *Taal Volcano Private Tour via Boat Ride*.
Tour rate: PHP 1,750/person
√ Boat ride on Taal Lake along Taal Volcano island shore
√ Use of life vest
√ All fees included
√ Use of bathroom facilities
√ Use of the parking area (if you bring your own car)
Optional add-on: Add 1 additional hour to go around the volcano island (instead of staying in front of the island), PHP 1,500 (per boat, not per person).
*REGISTER HERE*
https://tripinas.com.ph/bookingform/taal1.php?source=WA
Picnic Grove park also offers a boat trip, but they additionally charge 200 for entrance and 500 for parking and facility access.
Regarding the room – the air conditioner was terribly old, noisy, and difficult to adjust. For toiletries, there was an unmarked bottle with an unknown liquid inside. The bedding was of good quality and pristine white.
Breakfast was awful. There was a selection, but nothing tasted good. Only the coffee was decent.
There's a separate coffee shop that beautifully describes the different types of coffee and how they can be prepared. Unfortunately, the barista couldn't offer us anything. Perhaps it wasn't available, or she just didn't want to.
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