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Footnote: Raymen Beach Resort

We're supposed to book at villa igang but no one was there when we arrived. When I asked Kuya Jesus our driver, he told us it's better to stay at Raymen so our feet led us to raymen beach resort.

 

It's facilities are relatively new as they offer hotel-like accommodation. We took the P1,100 room because they only  offer local tv channel s so we opted to let go of television. Fan rooms are simpler than air-conditioned rooms.

 

Unlike some reviews, we find raymen staff accommodating and the place is relatively peaceful. Added to that is access to good food for they have a cafeteria where you can order from their menu or buy fresh catch from local fishermen and ask the café to cook it for a minimal fee.

 

Raymen's shoreline is relatively small but it has fine white sand. The beach front is protected by safety nets for protection of its guests, as well as supervised by local lifeguards.

 

Cottages are also available for day trippers.

 

For more information, text Raymen Beach Resort at 09185207271. 

Footnote: One Lourdes Dormitel, Fuentes Iloilo City

We already made reservation before going to Iloilo in another hotel but our friends who came from Bora told us there was a relatively new but cheaper hotel named One Lourdes Dormitel in Fuentes St., Iloilo City. When we arrived in Ortiz port from Guimaras, we took a cab and asked the manong to drop us in the said hotel. The driver didn’t know its exact location so we had to drive along the entire Fuentes Street. When we found the hotel, you may immediately notice that it is a hotel unless you see their signage because the ground floor is being used as a warehouse. You have to pass by the gate on the side of the building for you to find the entrance to the dormitel.



The lobby is relatively small but its interior is good as you will also be greeted by its accommodating staff. The dormitel is a three-floor accommodation that offers amenities such as: dining area, elevator, free wifi, room service, arrangement for airport transfer, among others.

What I like about this dormitel is they managed to maximize their space without compromising comfort of its guests. We booked a room that is good for four that only cost Php 900 a night. It has air-conditioner, two matrimonial beds, TV, desk, cabinet, comfort room with hot and cold shower among others.

Since we felt at home in this hotel, we scrapped some late night plans just to spend time bumming around our room. The hotel exceeded our expectations though we only stayed overnight. Now we have a second home when you go back to Iloilo.

contact information:

Address : Fuentes St., City Proper, Iloilo City Telefax : (63)(033) 3384288 / 3358572 / 3378734