I always here people asking where is the CHEAPEST / ECONOMICAL lodging that you can find around Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. This is to help adventurers / backpackers. I myself when I travel, I also look for the most economical lodging I can find. Since I am just in transit and practically out the whole day, one just needs the most basic bed & bath with the least possible cost.
Please don't quote me on the lodgings listed below. I am not recommending all the lodgings below. These are basically the cheap lodgings that I read over the internet or personally seen and passed by.
So, for those who experienced any of the lodgings below, feel free to post your comments.
â YMCA HOSTEL (MAKATI)
http://www.ymcaofmakati.com/hostel.html
#7 Sacred Heart Street San Antonio Village Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: (632) 899-6379, (632) 403-6492
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Email: info@ymcaofmakati.com
Room Rates:
Dormitory : Php400
Single Room without TV: Php 800
Single Room : Php900
Twin Room : Php1,100
Deluxe Room : Php1,450
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Suite Room : Php1,650
Additional Person Php300
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath
· Cable T.V.
YMCA Hostel (Makati) is usually fully-booked. It is advised that you book at least 1 week in advance. This lodging is beside a Roman Catholic Church. A ride away to reach the Ayala Malls (Glorietta /Greenbelt). This area is less busy compared to the Makati Avenue district.
â PENSIONNE VIRGINIA
http://www.geocities.ws/pensionne_virginia/
#816 Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), San Lorenzo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines
#816 Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), San Lorenzo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila Philippines
Tel No: (632) 844-4626, 844-5228, 843-2546, 893-3230
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E-mail: pensionnevirginia@yahoo.com
Room Rates: Deluxe and Suite
Single : Php1,150 / Php1,500
Double : Php1,700 / Php2,050
Extra person : Php550
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath
· Suite rooms have T.V.
· WIFI available at the lobby
Pesionne Virginia is walking distance to the Ayala Malls (Glorietta and Greenbelt)
â DURBAN STREET INN
http:www.durbaninn.com
#4875 Durban Street corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Call
Tel No.: (632)897-1866 to 68, (63921) 255-2072
Email: Info@durbaninn.com, hoteldurban@yahoo.com
Room Rates:
Outside Bathroom: Php1,100
Own Bathroom: Php1,300 / Php1,500 / Php1,700
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath. Towels. Toiletries. Hot and cold shower
· Cable TV
· Refrigerator
· Telephone (free local calls)
· WIFI internet access
Durban Street Inn is a modern filipino style of lodging. I was actually impressed. Though their website needs a major overhaul. I actually recommend this lodging. It’s walking distance to the main Makati Avenue, near to A.Venue suites where the restaurants and bars are located.
â MAKATI APARTELLE
http://www.makatiapartelle.com
#4411 Montojo Street, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Near Chino Roces Ave. and Kalayaan Avenue. Near Shopwise Makati and the Philippine Daily Inquirer Building)
Tel No. : (632) 8974219, (632) 8965879, (63) 9189267852
Room Rates:
Single or Double: Php985
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath. Toiletries. Hot and cold shower
· 21″ cable TV
· Refrigerator
· Living and dining room sets
· Electric fans
· Electric kettle, kitchen utensils and chinaware
· Telephone that provides free calls within Metro Manila
· Electronic security vault/safe
· WIFI connection (free in all rooms and at all floor lobbies)
Additional Amenities that is available upon request:
· One-burner electric stove: Php100/day
· Extra bed with pillows/linens: Php200/day
· Extra person rate: Php 400/pax/day in excess of 2 pax
Makati Apartelle seems to have the most value-for-money. They are located a bit far from the popular malls. Surroundings is mostly offices and residential. They don’t accept credit cards.
â ROBELLE HOUSE
http://www.robellehouse.net
#4402 Valdez Street, Makati Avenue, Makati City.
Tel No.:(632) 899-8209, (632) 899-8061, (63928) 524-8342
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Email: robelle.house@yahoo.com
Room Rates: Single / Double
Value rooms (bathroom sharing): Php895 / Php1,110
Standard rooms: P1,335 / Double: P1,560
Semi Suite: Php1,625
Suite Room (3 persons): Php1,850
Extra Bed: Php250
Extra Person: Php250
Extra Hour: Php100
Children under 10 stay for free with adults
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath. Towels. Hot and cold shower
· Cable TV
· Lounge chairs and table
· Thermos for hot or cold water
· Free WIFI Internet service at the Bar and Lounge areas.
· WIFI internet access in the front desk and poolside
· Swimming pool: 6 am to 10 pm
Robelle House’s location is in the side streets of the Makati Avenue district. I was able to see whats inside. It’s an old quaint house converted to lodging. It gives you the Filipino-Spanish surroundings. There is another lodging next street, Full Moon House.
â OUR MELTING POT
http://www.ourmeltingpot.hostel.com/
http://ourmeltingpotbackpackers.blogspot.com
Unit 18-N and O, A.Venue Suites, #7829 Makati Avenue cor. General Luna St., Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: (632) 659-5443, (63932) 950-0255, (63917) 832-8539
Email: ourmeltingpotbackpackers@gmail.com
Room rates:
7-bed mixed dorm Rate: Php800
2 persons room: Php1,500
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned common room
· Free internet access
· Inclusive of breakfast and welcome drink
· Guest kitchen
· Swimming Pool
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· Pool Table
· Security Lockers
· Refrigerator
· Ceiling Fan
· Iron/Ironing Board
This is targeting the backpackers. Since it’s a room with double-deck beds. You can check their website on how the room looks like.
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â CLIPPER HOTEL
#5766 Ebro Street, P. Burgos, Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: (632) 890-8577, (632) 756-0939
Room rates:
Sleeping Cabin (good for 1 person): Php1,100
Standard Superior (single) Php1,690
Additional person: Php500
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· Cable TV
· WIFI connection
· 100% cotton duvets
Clipper Hotel is walking distance to Rockwell Mall, Makati City
â SIMCAS APARTELLE AND TOURIST INN
#5048 P. Burgos Street, Brgy. Poblacion Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No. (632) 890.4040, (632) 895-8075
Fax No. (632) 897-3197
Email: simcas.apartelle@yahoo.com
Room rates:
Small Php1,200
Big studio Php1,500
Bedroom with living room Php1,800
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath. Towels.
· Cable TV
· Refrigerator
· WIFI access (all floor lobbies/rooms)
Additional Amenities that is available upon request with extra charge:
· One-burner electric stove
· Extra bed with pillows/linens
â HOTEL INWANGSAW
http://www.hotelinwangsan.com
#8299 Anza Street, Bel-Air corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel No.: (632) 899-9548, (632) 895-3688, (63918) 949-8284
Email: na2000eyo@hanmail.net or 951950@hanmail.net
Room Rates: Inclusive of breakfast
2 pax Room: Php1,500 / Php1,700
3 pax Room: Php2,000
4 pax Room: Php3,000
Amenities:
· Air-conditioned rooms
· With private toilet and bath (includes toiletries)
· Refrigerator
· Cable T.V.
Hotel Inwangsaw is located at the start of Makati Avenue, near Jupiter Street. This seems to be a convenient area within Makati Avenue.
*Just a warning. Makati Avenue is surrounded by Night Bars. Be careful where you go and who you talk to.
* this map may be useful to know where the lodgings are located http://tomrich.sakura.ne.jp/makatimapdata/
