I've always look for accommodation atleast a month before our Vacation's (Travel) date. So last May I did started looking for accommodation in Puerto Princesa Palawan since this is the destination for our vacation on June.
I'd searched for affordable hotel/inn near the City/Central District
of Puerto Princesa. Most of the hotel/inn are for backpackers and or for
solo traveler. This is not suited to our need since we were traveling
for a big group/family. It took quite time when my friend suggest 2
hotels/Inns.
I'd read several blogs and reviews for the
2 hotels. "Charing Pension House" has the good reviews from
tripadvisory (https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph) site and seems the Pension
house's room is good based on their site
(http://www.charingpensionhouse.com). So I decided to book at "Charing
Pension House". The staff (Richard) who accommodated my inquiry via
phone was very nice and easy to deal with. So I completed the
transaction with him smoothly. As always, since I'm from Manila and the
Palawan is far from Manila.. we need to book with down payment of 50%.
That's ok since this kind of deal is not new to me. For 8 adults and 1
child (9pax in total), Richard reserved the room (dormitory type) with
the price of Php 3600 per night. It was very affordable for us since we
were stayed for 3 nights (Php 10,800).
A month after,
our vacation's (travel) date came (June 29, 2016). We were glad that
"Charing Pension House" included the "RT airpot transfer" since the
Pension house is not far from the airport also (~5 mins ride). We were
fetched from the airport and dropped at the Pension.
Upon
arrival at the pension house, we were greeted with pleasing attitude of
the Receptionist/Staff (Mark) and even by the owner of the Pension.
After paying the full payment we headed to the room immediately since I
already felt of fatigue because of the long awaiting flight due to
delayed in some cases (even this is known issue for Airasia... but 4
hours delayed is not usual and really a losing-patience).
On
my surprised, the room was big and spacious. It was cleaned properly as if
it was new. Shower room was also clean and spacious since it is divided
into 2 with shower curtain as divider. Toilet also big enough and also
divided into 2 with fiber glass divider. The room also decorated as if
you were in the garden.
Basic bathroom utilities also provided (soap,
shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush and towel). It's so nice and clean.
I will also need to pointed out that there are abundant space gardens in front of the hotel and in the side.
There is also a "canteen" at the
pension and serving food with affordable price starting at Php 30 for 1
serving of viand. The food there.. was good as what you've paid for. By
the way, our breakfast was included in our reservation so its less
problem at the morning.
There is also a Coffee Vendo Machine near the
reception area, with the price of Php 5 each cup, you'll get addicted to
it anytime.. that is.. if you are not choosy on the coffee brand. For
me the coffee was good, since I'm a coffee lover but not choosy, I'm not
Starbucks or CBTL fan, so any coffee will do.
And
also one of the plus point to me is that "Charing Pension house" can
arrange you a tour. We booked our "Underground River tour, Firefly
watching tour, and Honda bay tour" at the reception. Mark/Richard
(staffs) were easy to deal with.
Overall, after
3-nights. We felt at home. You can leave your unvaluable things at the
room and request for clean service. But, if any case you left your
valuable things at the room when you took your tour... just inform them
before cleaning your room.
Satisfactions granted to us.
"Charing Pension house" is highly recommended! If you looking for a
great value for your money on accommodation, "Charing Pension house"
will not fail you!
Summary of the Expence:
(3 nights)
3600 * 3 = 10,800 (room rate for 3 nights)
10800/8 = 1,350 (budget per pax in 3 nights... 8 adults)
1,350/3 = 450 (budget per pax per night... 8 adults)
Inclusions:
Ø 4D/3N room accommodations
Ø RT airport transfers
Ø Daily set breakfast for 8 pax
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