Casa Palmeras Hotel

It’s a very nice place and easy to reach from the main road. Nearby landmarks include Honda Cars San Pablo, McDonald's and 7-eleven.

For a tourist wanting a budget-friendly place to sleep for the night, this isn’t bad. The receptionist was very polite and accommodating. The beds and linens may not suit you, though, if you’re particular about them or want a comforter. In that case, you might prefer another hotel.

The staff were fantastic, especially Che, who went out of her way to help us. Her service deserves another half star. My wife calls this the nightmare Hotel, though she was comparing it with five-star hotels in Makati. Mosquitoes bit her badly in the lobby, which the hotel can’t control, but it really colored the stay. Outside our room, the road flooded, and someone was directing traffic with a whistle during the night. The tricycles made most of the noise, which was still less than you’d get facing the main road with all the buses. We were kindly moved to the other side to escape the traffic, but there were howling dogs there all night instead. It was hard to sleep. The mattress is just thin foam over plywood, so this isn’t a good choice if you have back problems. The shower pressure was almost nonexistent by Western standards, though that may be a municipal issue rather than the hotel’s. For an unbranded hotel in the countryside, it’s probably par for the course.

A sweet little resort for the price, with a very relaxing atmosphere and a place to swim. The staff were friendly and courteous. If you get the chance, stay a couple of nights.