Budget Accommodation around Makati City

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

*photo from YMCA website

Telefax: (632) 899-6097

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 

*photo from YMCA website

Triple Room    : Php1,650

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

Tel No: (632) 844-4626, 844-5228, 843-2546, 893-3230

photo from www.tomrich.sakura.ne.jp

Fax No: (632) 893-2243

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

Email: makatiapartelle@gmail.com; makatiapartelle@yahoo.com

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

Photo from www.robellehouse.net

Fax No.: (632) 899-8064

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

*photo from Lonely Planet

·      Cable TV

·      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.

*photo from Lonely Planet

â  CLIPPER HOTEL

http://www.theclipperhotel.com

#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/

Where can I find a good motel?-hotel

Where can I find a good motel?-hotel

Took the intrepid traveler four nights in three countries, to a motel room was decent. E 'was difficult, we have considered many reasons, but we attacked it, and finally did.

We had booked our first night, and the last in Costa Rica on the Internet. It was a mistake. The room was small, the bed almost filled the room and bathroom, large enough for access to sites, suitcases, toiletries and clothing, in turn, stops there. The only thing was the man behind the counter and WiFi. We thought in a different place last night, even though we paid, but must at the airport at 4:30, we decided against it. Why pay again for the night and sleep half the AOS?

After a slow trip to Los Angeles, we found our car and checked the Travelodge near the airport. You can say, ALO, a book by its cover. Motel has seen better days, and it was many decades ago.

We started the morning in Encinitas (north coast of San Diego County), where dinner with my friends Rod and Jill. Since Saturday was light, and we arrived early, to give us time to change car oil, AOS, shops, bank and go around Solana Beach, where I live. Ah, memories.

Lunch on the stick and Jill, AOS bridge that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, a walk in Torrey Pines State Park, and after visiting the restaurant. Torrey Pines is a scenic peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and one of two houses (5000 rare trees on all Torrey Pines). I went a couple of times, it was nice to follow the old, visiting his way to the beach and panoramic views.

That night we stayed at the Best Western eight miles north of the border. Check just before we were a couple that pulls them all in suits and ties (one in the informal sector of San Diego), who had his hands caressing her buttocks. They clearly intend a short stay, but tense. It turns out that we have a motel that has seen better days gone by. So much for a TV contest Best Western.

Tomorrow morning (Sunday), we went over the border in Tijuana. We thought it would be a good time to go through TJ, that were not caught in a hail of bullets between rival drug gangs, or even at some point someone to collect money from the insurance companies.

After passing through the border has not explained, Lane, The Don, ALO believe that even came to a complete stop, we followed the signs to Ensenada. Unfortunately, the building was, and I knew we were going in the wrong direction, that we sign the trip. The streets were quiet on Sunday morning, TJ. There was hardly a car or a person to be seen. Drug smugglers have a bad night for him and we slept in had a Staples and Home Depot a couple of times, and finally found a few people ask for help.

Travel south was spectacular. Limited access highways to four lanes along the coast, not to mention the feast of the Pacific Ensenada and retirement property for those who come north of the border between them.

Roads south of Ensenada, a narrow strip parallel to the coast inland. It winds through the mountains and on the floor of the desert. A well-prepared, in my experience of Costa Rica, I have no trouble navigating the sharp turn in Mexico.

View was spectacular. Cactus in abundance. There were a few companies, large and well built. In some plants were in plastic, which we later learned there was water, which is taken into underground aquifers and desalination is always covered. People treated grapes and cactus (cactus). For some reason, many cacti, see the lines are in the company, can not be calculated.

The road passes through a series of small dusty villages. The last of these towns before the road turns away in El Rosario, the population of 3500 m. Here the true Baja is about to begin. This is true even when the gas to fill the next station, 362 km (255 miles). On the road. Near the Pacific coast, you can stay here, searching, or fish.

We moved early in the day Baja Cactus Motel charged $ 39, about half of that in the past three nights, we found ourselves in a large room ( "the guide describes as luxurious rooms) with a strong theme in Mexico and an number (with comfortable beds, a bathroom, as well as Central and WiFi). It took four days and three countries, but in the end we found only a decent life, but also large numbers of motels. and the price was least difficult to beat, and we had a low paid or payable for the week.

One final note: In the Lower Cactus Motel is one of Bach, the most popular restaurants in AOS, Mama Espinosa, administrative and operational. E 'watering hole in the early days of road racing Baja. Autographs (Steve McQueen, Earl Garner, Parnelli Jones (you're supposed to make the race of the Indy 500 in 1970)) on the walls and ceiling. This is the only decent place in town to eat. Here we had a late lunch, dinner and breakfast the next day before continuing our journey south.