Most of my Airbnb stays in Manila are in Makati City (mainly in or near Legazpi Village, because I’m a big fan of the Legazpi Sunday Market and not a fan of waking up early to commute), but I have stayed at a couple of properties outside of Makati too. Here’s a continuation of my listing of Airbnb properties I’ve stayed at in Manila (though there’s still a couple of Makati properties here).
Click on the property names to visit their listing on Airbnb.
2 Bedroom condo at ACE Hotel and Suites, Pasig
Date of stay: March 2018
Right smack in the middle of Kapitolyo, it’s a great place to stay if you plan on hitting all the restaurants in the area, or attending an event at the Bayanihan Center. The furnishing may look sparse, but if you’re with an elderly in a wheelchair or using a walker, this is a good option (though there are no safety handrails in the toilet).
Pros: You just have to take the elevator down and you’re at Ace Water Spa!
Cons: You need the key for the elevator, so you have to go down to pick up guests or other people staying with you.
Bright Balcony Studio at Greenbelt Radissons
Date of stay: June 2018
Nice sized kitchen and toilet. It’s advertised as being able to fit up to four, but with the sofa bed out, it feels a bit cramped for three people staying.
Pros: Great location, pretty much walkable anywhere.
Cons: The blower for the inverter air-conditioner is in the balcony, and blows hot air right where the seats are, so you can’t really enjoy being outside if the aircon is turned on.
Central Location at Beacon Tower 3, Makati City
Date of stay: July 2018
This unit is owned by the same host as Best Location at Beacon Tower 1 in my Makati post, so it’s similarly designed (but with cats!), and has the same features (as well as pros and cons).
Pros: Keyless entry, which means you and your host don’t have to wait for each other to get access to the unit.
Cons: It’s exactly how it appears in the photo, including the table setting, which frankly, to me is pretty annoying because I need to use the table, and I have to take several minutes to clear out the crockery and cutleries just so I can work.
Fully Furnished Studio in Manhattan Heights, Quezon City
Date of stay: November 2018
Located right across Alimall, this is a good location if you are planning on taking a bus to and from Cubao. Lots of great restaurants in the area, and there are places that are open 24/7.
Pros: If you’re taking a bus from the Araneta Bus Port, this is the perfect place to stay.
Cons: Awkward location of the entrance, especially if you are walking and have luggage.
Stylish Suite at Palm Tree Villa 2 at Newport City, Pasay
Date of stay: July 2019
Nice designed and layout. Very comfortable bed. They have a smart lock, so it’s keyless entry. It does require you to use an app on your phone, and they are generous enough to give you the unit’s Wifi login, so you can access the app even if you don’t have mobile data on your phone.
Pros: Right across NAIA 3. Some walk going to the Runway, but it’s a very cheap taxi or Grab ride if you’re feeling lazy.
Cons: Erratic Globe reception in the building, but fine outside. It’s in a low floor too and overlooks the pool, so it may get noisy if there are plenty of people outside.
1 bedroom flat at Mosaic Tower, Makati
Date of stay: August 2019
With four of us staying and 1 friend visiting, it still did not feel cramped. Perfect place to stay if you’re into Wizards Unite/Pokemon Go/Ingress, because there’s plenty of fortresses, inns, and greenhouses nearby. The high floor also makes your GPS wonky, so your avatar ends up walking all around Legazpi village, even if you’re just sitting on the couch.
Pros: Two toilets!
Cons: It feels sparse, like there’s not enough places to sit, specially if you’re a big group staying.
Coming up next: Airbnb places I’ve stayed at outside of Manila!
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