We arrived at EK at 11am, and was overwhelmed with the volume of guests. Too much for catching up with lost memories :P
We only got to ride the Bump Car (twice) and the paid 7D Theater. The 7D was cool and my boys liked featured attraction on "Zombies". We had lunch at the Amazon Grill (which was a bad choice, since we smelled like grilled chicken after, strolled a bit, again paid extra to play the Carnival games, bought souvenir shirts and jackets, before finally surrendering to the long lines and the full packed park. Did we get our money's worth? Nah! It was way too crowded. We should have chosen a weekday to visit!
We left the park at 3pm and headed to our humble accommodation for the night ~ MICROTEL South Forbes (near Nuvali).
Microtel South Forbes is about 25 kilometers away from Enchanted Kingdom. And took us 45 minutes to get there.
I love Microtel Rooms, they have spacious rooms and offer basic convenience to travelers at an affordable price.
My sister handled the room booking and charged me P2600 for the room inclusive of breakfast.
Now about Microtel South Forbes ~ check in was fast and easy. Having paid just a fraction, of a hotel cost, we already expected less than a 4-5 star hotel accommodation.
We got three deluxe rooms at ground floor. All the rooms are spic and span. We requested two queen beds for us. The beds were comfortable and fits our family of 2 adults and 2 kids snuggly.
My boy testing his side of the bed :P
However, toiletries was lacking. And there are no slippers or bath robe to speak off.
They do have a safety deposit box for your valuables and hair dryer.
There is also no in room refrigerator, instead the hotel services a mini-pantry with hot water, with coffee and tea, a vendo machine (also located at the ground floor). They also have ice available at the 2nd floor.
There is also no pool, which was a downer. The kids would have loved that.
Although very near Nuvali, where the action is, it is still about 10-15 minute drive (with traffic). It would be an inconvenient commute if you are travelling by public transport.
Breakfast was served buffet style at the Umenoya. Choices was limited, but surprisingly delicious. We had our fill before our final check-out.
Overall, we had a fine stay at the Microtel South Forbes. It is a good halfway house, if you are heading to Tagaytay, which is just an hour away from the hotel.
Microtel by Wyndham South Forbes
(near Nuvali Sta. Rosa) is located at
South Boulevard, South Forbes Golf City, Brgy. Inchican, Silang, Cavite
(I got the following photos from the Microtel website).
For reservations and inquiries, you may contact them through the following:
Phone Number:+63(49) 543-4888
Fax Number: +63(49) 543-4800
Email: southforbes@microtel.ph
Manila Sales Office
Phone Numbers: +63(2) 899-7171 | +63(917) 888-1800
Fax Number: +63(2) 870 0319
Email: sales@microtel.ph, reservations@microtel.ph
Thanks for the review that serves as a heads up. More power to your blog.
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You are welcome Sis!
DeleteI should check this hotel next time I visit EK or Tagaytay. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice hotel. It has all the basic amenities too at real affordable price.
DeleteI love microtel.. Because it is very clean. That's my number one requirement. It's unlikely that they don't have towels and slippers and a personal ref though..
ReplyDeleteThere are towels and toiletries, but no robes and slippers. For a P2600 for an overnight with breakfast (for 2, I paid extra for my kids) I think it was just okay.
DeleteI was hoping to try the Microtel in MOA I have 50% discount.
ReplyDeleteWe have actually stayed at Microtel MOA a couple of times. Very good hotel and location is perfect.
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Thanks for sharing your experience at Microtel.Will remember it if we ever find ourselves in the area :)
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Deletegreat weekend get away. I totally missed having vacations with fam :) planning for next year.
ReplyDeleteMy family loves staycations! We usually have one to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries ~ we like the break from our busy schedule.
DeleteThanks for this, we are planning to look for a place to stay on Christmas Day in Sta Rosa (my hometown btw). Its very tiring kasi if at night we have to go back at Quezon City. Saka bitin yung ilang oras to spend with my family.
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of help. BTW, my sister booked early, could be the reason why we got the room so cheap.
DeleteIt actually looks more like a house than a hotel!
ReplyDeleteYes it is does look like house doesn't it? It is really a small hotel with basic amenities.
DeleteI've only tried staying at Microtel once in Cavite and it was a pleasant experience. Been wanting to try their other branches as well such as this one in Nuvali.
ReplyDeleteI love Microtel's spacious rooms and really comfortable beds ~ it is perfect for our family of 4.
Deletethis is one budget hotel that has high quality service and ammenities. we haven't tried their branch near Nuvali but their branch is MOA area is worth it.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, my boys love the MOA branch too. We usually stay there to watch the Pyro Olympic Musical show ~ vista in their seaside rooms is really the best!
DeleteCurious lang, what is a 7D experience like?
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie, it was fun, it is like an interactive movie of sort. We were blasting after the zombies (of was it being chased by zombies) on board a car (actually a moving chair).
DeleteLooks like the kids had fun! Would love to experience 7D too, but when my little girl is a bit older so that she'll appreciate it more. Thank for sharing!
ReplyDelete7D rocks. It was so much fun!
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