My friends and I came to play on February 27 between 6:45 to 7:00 . One of my friend was wearing a…read moresanuk flip flop but they did not allow her to go inside the casino because they said that's a slipper. So 4 of us had to leave the casino.we waited for the manager to get her ok. But she has no consideration . We kept telling her it's not a slipper it a fashion flip flop that cost $35.00 US dollar.

Went here for a long needed vacation. Got the idea from a cousin who recently visited and thought…read moreit would be a good place for us to go outside the craziness of Manila, and he was right. Short 4 hours drive from the capital, it is one of 2 resorts of the same name. The second one is south of Manila. This one is located north in La Union. The area is not known for its ocean water or beaches but the location is a beautiful spot for relaxing and quietness. We were quickly checked in and found the room. There are a couple of food options located on premises. Try them but they are limited and just so-so. The breakfast is the best out of all the meals. The staff is friendly and accommodating so please be nice to them. Our suite was excellent. Good size, clean, ocean view, cold with AC and well stocked. Our only issue is the kind size bed was sagging in the middle and made it uncomfortable. The pools were all well maintained and clean. We were able to have the pool to ourselves at night since they close it at 10pm weekdays and 11pm weekends. Suggestion: use the pools at night. Less people and cooler. We were especially impressed with the lit flowers when the sun sets. They are spectacular. The spa is located a short walk from the main building, around the club house. They offer various services but always call first. Sometimes they are short staffed. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our time at Thunderbird Resort. The staff was helpful and friendly. The lunch and dinner service could be better. Include the breakfast service. Highly recommended!

My favorite resort in all of La Union! Been going here almost annually since 2018! Their service is…read moretop notch! Everyone is very friendly, from the reception desk, to the restaurant staff and even the housekeepers! The massage offerings are also very nice! Food is as great as you may expect and the fact that it's literally walking distance to the beach! I will always choose Kahuna! Also a huge shoutout to our driver to Vigan, Kuya Edgar! Could not have asked for a better driver to take us around!

Got a massage at Spa Luana (check out my review) and ended up staying for lunch, which was a happy…read moresurprise. They have an extensive American and Filipino menu, and I was craving a burger. The service was pretty good overall! Though there were some small ups and downs like missing condiments or my cousin's Hawaiian burger missing pineapple but, the fries were definitely a highlight, hot and crispy. Prices are pretty affordable for tourists, and the view is absolutely stunning! Overall, it's a really cute resort with beautiful beach views. The prices are decent. If you're planning a big family trip, I'd probably recommend an Airbnb, but if it's just a few people, this could be the perfect spot. A lot of surfers come here, and for around $150 a night, you can get a family suite with 2 queen beds, pretty reasonable. Want something bigger? A 2-bedroom for 8 people with 4 queen beds runs about $330, which breaks down to roughly $45 per person per night if all 8 adults split it. Not bad at all for a fun beach getaway!

Nicest hotel in La Union with reasonable rates. Met the nicest owner, Peter and awesone staff like…read moreJane, Kate and others. Best food at their restaurant with good view of the ocean. In the evening, great music and live band. Best German beer. Great ambiance, beautiful place. Like paradise! We highly recommend to stay here. The room is so comfortable. My husband and I stayed at their best private room, #11 with full view of the ocean. We will definitely come back every year. We have already recommended to our friends in the US. Thank you Peter and staff for making our stay a dream vacation! Andre & Josie

I always wanted to visit La Union. Me and my family visited this hostel. We got a room from the…read more3rd floor with the ocean view. The best part about the room was the cool breeze from the ocean when you wake up in the morning. The room was super clean from what I remember. I wanted to learn how to surf, but there were no waves where we were at the time. Bummer! The beach was really clean, because people there really do take care of the place. They also have a place with hanging hammock, where you can just relax. Now lets talk about food! Umm.... During lunch we ordered two pizza. I cant remember the name but there were both really good. And on dinner I remember I ordered one pulled pork adobo, beef bowl, and calamari with mojito and Smirnoff mule. Very affordable!! They also have night party events here. So if you are single, start practicing your dance moves and get your groove on. Haha Overall, our stay here was amazing. If I come back home again. I will definitely book a stay here. Super cheap!! I highly recommend this place.

Good day Flotsam and Jetsam! I just wanted to share with…read moreyou our bad experiences at Flotsam. Your guards are too strict in front, especially those in red polo shirt. We paid 5,000 for the VIP table to Miss Jo but our other friends weren't allowed in because they said it was already cut-off. I talked to the head of the guards to just add a fee, but he answered me (CUT-OFF IS CUT-OFF). We asked them where Miss Jo was so we could talk to her to prove that we had paid for the reservation, but they said she had already go home. Is this Flotsam's standard procedure?

This bus company does not know what customer service is. I booked my travel to vigan early to have…read morea good seat then they called me that that they will transfer me a seat to seat number 2. When I am already seating they asked me transfer again in back seat.. ung pinaka dulo. I feel dizzy whenever i seat on the back. They ruin my travel to vigan. I feel dizzy for the whole 7 hours...

This bus company is always so arbitrary and the booking booth is so inefficient. If you get a…read moreticket, STAY AT THE TERMINAL. Don't wander off because they will give away your reserve seats. I heard they have quite the monopoly in the North that's why they are arrogant enough to drive away passengers who complain. I told the lady at the ticket booth that their system is inefficient because they couldn't even tell me what time the next bus was coming, or they couldn't even issue advanced tickets because they don't know if the Southward buses from Laoag or Vigan have empty seats. Um, talk about inefficient. And they're the only one traveling from La Union to Manila with a terminal at San Fernando. Crazy. And the sad thing is, they will still get my business because THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE.

Though I understand that the aesthetic of The Circle Hostel is going more for the backpacker type,…read moreI'm just not sold on the whole hammocks thing because they can be quite uncomfortable. The place looks like it's in a state of disrepair because they let the guests graffiti the place (and not in a tasteful way). I was able to get a discount because I insisted on a bunk, and the bed that they gave me didn't have sheets, so I had to use my own travel blanket. The common area was noisy until the wee hours, so maybe they should restrict loud conversations after a certain time or window so as not to disrupt others. The neighboring establishments also blare live music until the early morning hours, and it's a bit impossible to get some decent shuteye.I am also a bit worried about the security because people can just walk in there, and I doubt if there is round-the-clock security, as a sign up in the front says that guests can just walk in and settle in a bed when the front desk is already closed for the night, and then settle the bill (honesty system) the morning after. This can be a huge security risk since people can just walk in. They have metal lockers, but you have to bring your own lock. Who brings a lock with them when they travel?