Zoobic Glampz- Subic

I was pleasantly surprised by the stay and how well the zoo theme came through. The rooms are clean and well kept, and the staff are nice. There’s a mini aviary beside the room that you can see right from the window. I also hadn’t expected part of the pool to be a jacuzzi, which was a nice touch for this kind of accommodation.

It’s peaceful here, with a nice natural setting and comfortable beds. But the pool is quite cold, and insects kept biting us even though we used common repellents like OFF lotion. There aren’t stores or restaurants open after 3 pm, so without your own food you’d have to drive about 30 minutes to the nearest city to buy something. The room’s air conditioning gets very cold, but its remote didn’t work. The TV wasn’t connected to the black box, so we couldn’t use it, and Alexa’s housekeeping command didn’t work either. They advertise the rooms for four people, yet there were only enough pillows for two.

The room and its huge balcony overlooking the trees were the best part, and that made the stay worth it for me. We were there alone, with the trees all around, and the kawa bath was really relaxing. There wasn’t much else to do, so it’s a good place to mentally recharge for a day or two. My friend and I stayed overnight last February on a promo that included a safari tour. The safari was okay, though it wasn’t well maintained and smelled strongly. The restaurant is right there, so it smells heavily of animals too.

The kawa bath was a favorite, and I liked the idea of having birds at each cottage. It’s tucked away but still near the zoo, and when it isn’t fully booked it can feel like you’re alone in the jungle. There isn’t much to do beyond the pool and a few decks, so a bigger area for guests to wander around or explore the jungle would be a nice addition. The food could be better for the price, the surroundings need more cleaning to look presentable, and staff aren’t easy to find when you need help.