Villa Andrea Pagudpud

The beach wasn't what I expected, with rocky beachfront and lots of seaweed, so it wasn't great for swimming or relaxing by the water. Service was slow and not very accommodating, and it felt like no one was making an effort to fix things. The rooms were decent, but there were no toiletries and no hot water in the shower. This place has potential, but service, amenities, and maintenance need major improvement. Not worth the price.

The pool and the view were nice, and the food wasn't bad, though it was expensive. The beach was rocky, so not ideal for swimming. Bring your own toiletries, since none are provided. I wasn't happy with the staff, aside from one woman who might have been the manager. The others didn't greet us or make eye contact, and gave us strange looks. They sat on the sofa where guests are meant to relax, and didn't seem approachable. I saw them sitting in a corner on their phones, playing or watching something. Manage your expectations if you stay here.

The place has a nice view and ambiance, but the experience was restrictive, disappointing, and overpriced. The rooms are small, really only comfortable for two, especially for a family of four. The rates seem acceptable at first, but extra charges for almost everything quickly make it poor value. We ordered a bilao for 10 people, priced at ₱2,500, and got mostly vegetables with very little seafood. It was expensive and nothing special. The food was a major disappointment. If meals cost that much, they should taste good and feel worth the price. Guests can't cook, grill, or prepare their own food, and corkage applies to food and drinks. With cooking strictly prohibited, the in-house food should be satisfying and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, many guests end up buying food outside because the quality doesn't justify the cost. There were no basic toiletries either, no free shampoo, soap, or toothbrush. Not worth traveling all that way for, especially if you're coming from Manila.

The front desk staff were dismissive and unhelpful when I asked for help with my room. Housekeeping didn't bring toiletries despite several requests, and the breakfast didn't include coffee. I raised these concerns during my stay, but the response left me feeling undervalued as a guest. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to better training or oversight, so future guests don't have the same experience.