New Era Mandaue Budget Hotel

For a cheap place near the airport, it’s okay. Still, the bathroom has no hot water, and the room didn’t smell fresh. Whatever the price, at least the room should smell clean.

After arriving in Cebu by boat, I knew the signal could be poor, so I told the staff at this redDoorz. They wouldn’t help me register on the official webpage for the advertised promo and wanted to charge me three times as much. I left.

The rooms were clean, and I want to commend the maintenance team for that. The front desk staff were courteous and honest too. When my wife’s PRC papers were lost in the lobby, they kept them safe and waited for us to ask about a brown envelope, then returned the documents she needed for her board exam. Rates are very affordable, with security and a front desk available 24/7. There’s also food available around the clock, including fried dishes and soups. Since it’s only a two-star place, I don’t expect silence from the passing vehicles. I’d recommend the hotel. Kudos to the owner and crew.

We spent six nights here, and for the low price it was acceptable. The internet was poor, the toilet didn’t work, and the water was really bad. Staff weren’t friendly or even smiling, especially at reception. We asked housekeeping for toilet paper, but none was brought to us.