One afternoon, I was invited as a wedding planner to Discovery Country Suites to be taken around…read morethe property and see what they can offer. I have always been skeptical about things like these mostly because I found it a bit fake - always best foot forward, they'll make sure everything is perfect and topnotch, mostly because they know someone is there paying close attention to anything and everything. I'm glad I took the offer because I saw and experienced first hand what they could offer. We were given a tour of the property, being shown the kinds of rooms they had, from the smallest suite that can fit up to four, to the biggest that can fit up to 8 comfortably. Only having less that 10 rooms, the whole hotel can only accommodate up to 40 guests. I'd like to see that as a good thing, because it can be occupied by one big family or group and they would have the entire property to themselves. My favorite would be the small room at the basement floor, which has a totally separate entrance at the side of the hotel. It has a small patio outside, complete with coffee table and perfect for quiet meals or reading a book. It's right by the highway, but just entering the lobby already gives that relaxed feel and vibe, it feels like you entered your home away from home. The general feel of the place is serene, very rustic, and exuding the relaxed and laid-back feel of the country. After all, this is Tagaytay, and there's no better quick getaway venue than the secluded Discovery Country Suites.

Adorable 7-bedroom hotel -- all suites-- with a great restaurant (Verbena) and good-sized rooms. A…read moresmall pool/hot tub at the garden level is a nice surprise.

Great place to stay. Staff terrific and everything from start to finish. Have been here a few times.read more

Of all the days to pick, we went to Tagaytay on a weekend the TAAL volcano was emitting ash. Left…read moreManila on a Friday early morning and the drive was smooth. We were a party of four with friends vacationing from the US. We booked in advance at booking.com.... the hotel was delightful. Clean and spacious. The lobby and the rooms we chose were overlooking the volcano. Of course, when we got there, the steam/ash from the volcano was covering the view. Nevertheless, the hotel has much to offer. We checked in at 2pm. The guests were few as we were allowed to check-in early. Normally, it's a 4pm check-in with a 2pm check-out. After relaxing at our rooms for a couple of hours, we decided to do the SPA. Best decsion we did that day. By the way they have an ice cream 'caritela' at the lobby . You must try the chocnut flavored ice-cream... the avocado too! All four of us truly enjoyed The VEDERA SPA. We did the 60 minute body scrub and 60 minute massage for 2800 pesos each. That was rejuvenating and relaxing. Our skin felt smooth and soft after the scrub and the massage, solid excellence - you can tell the staff are well trained therapist. Not just fly-by-day masseuse. After the massage, we had dinner indoors due to the ash fall. There was simple entertainment with a female singer accompanied by male guitarist. Pleasant tones I say. Even sang our requested songs. Come morning, the buffet was scrumptious. Tiny fried fishes were a favorite at our table. 'Tawilis' I believe. So many food options and they had TAHO!!! My childhood breakfast food...how wonderful was that! The buffet had all-american and filipino dishes. Oh and the steam/ash died down in the morning. Giving us a great view for breakfast. The concierge, counter staff, servers as well as the spa staff were great. Real assets of this hotel. Everyone was in smiles and ready to help at all times. Our young server even took amazing pictures of us. BRAVO ESCALA, keep up the good work.

Alta D' Tagaytay is a highly recommended Hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines. This hotel is fitted with…read morea beautiful wooden interior and provides a high end luxury experience for any guest. Rooms inside the hotel are very spacious and fitted with a grand view of Taal Lake and the Taal Volcano. Inside is a restaurant served by Barrio Fiesta (a popular restaurant from Manila) which prepares Filipino delicacies for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The hotel also provides many conference rooms for events and meetings, as well as a large ballroom and reception area for weddings, debuts and other special events. Additionally the hotel owners have a private chapel next door to accommodate any of these events. Today we celebrated a family reunion and the hotel was able to accommodate a party of over 30+ in the restaurant. We were also able to have a tour of the hotel and the chapel next door which fortified the 5 star rating that guests claim for Hotel Alta D' Tagaytay

Anya Resort Tagaytay exceeded expectations. Gorgeous ambience, stylish décor, and pristine…read moreamenities. Everything was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully done. Service was excellent -- warm, attentive, and genuinely top‑tier. A beautiful retreat worth returning to.

Lovely resort just a few minutes from Tagaytay proper. As relaxing as it gets with a nice breeze…read more Super quiet and away from the typical life noises of the Philippines. Super friendly staff. Will update my review after I've experienced some of their services but the room itself is amazing.

Freaking dinuguan is mind blowing good. Nono. Great. Nono out of this world. Saaaaarapread more

We were a bit lost in Tagaytay and it was already lunchtime. We were desperate for food but…read morefortunately we found Morielli's just at the side of the street. Me and my family found the place very cozy and homey. The place had paintings, frames, designs, and other trinkets that made it feel like a house. Their bathrooms were also very clean.We later found out that it was a family owned hotel and restaurant built in honor of the parents. Because we were in Tagaytay, we had to try their Bulalo. It was the kind of Bulalo that you know is pure beef, no beef cubes used. The vegetables were fresh, the meat was tender and the broth was delicious. We knew that we found one of the best Bulalos in Tagaytay. Other than Filipino dishes, Morielli's also serves Gourmet Sandwiches, Italian Pasta and other cuisines. Aside from the food, the experience was very personal because the staff was engaging and we read about the family that owned the place and the very sweet Father-and-Son chefs. After our meal, the staff handed us cards/certificates that had our names on them, what it meant, and our qualities as a person. It was really touching and heartwarming indeed. After that, I just wanted to check-in and stay for a few days. This place felt like home; relaxing and very personal. Even if we just stayed for lunch.

This is in addition to my previous review:…read more We used the pool area for a recreational swim. The water was cloudy and had an unpleasant smell. I smelled gross afterwards. On the day of checkout, I intended to borrow the luggage cart for easier transport of our family's luggage from the 3rd floor down to the lobby. The security guard informed me that the elevators were not working and I had to use the stairs so, I had to haul all of our luggage down. The resort has 3 in house restaurants. Food was good but portion size is small for what you pay for. There are lots of resort staff but productivity is poor. Please don't make the same mistake we did and book your hotel stay elsewhere.

What a beautiful getaway: a Swiss chalet surrounded by a forest of pine trees with only the sounds…read moreof the birds singing their sweet songs. At night, I looked up into the starry night and was serenaded by the chirping of the crickets. Wait a minute, we're not in Europe! We're in the Philippines!! Crosswinds has houses and condo units for sale and for rent. The condo we rented had a kitchen that was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook and eat a meal. Since we were on vacation, I refused to touch anything in the kitchen: no cooking nor dish washing for me! There was a fully stocked bathroom with hot water and decent water pressure. The bed and pillows were comfy, there was a strong aircon and the room was nicely decorated. There's also a gym, pool and jacuzzi. We arrived on a Thursday to avoid the weekend crowd. When we arrived, we were greeted by the owners of the condo then shown to our rooms. When we settled in and the day got cooler, hubby and I sat outside in the balcony and just watched the clouds roll by. We didn't see any other people there except my cousin's family, us and the staff; we had the run of the place! For our meals we dined out. There are many different restaurants and also the Serin Ayala Mall that's nearby. Lots of tourist spots to visit as well; but we were there to relax and take it easy. Oftentimes during vacations people try to cram in as much activity as possible with the time that they have. This leaves them exhausted and needing a vacation from their vacation. With the cool breezes, clean fresh air, and peace and quiet here: it was the most relaxing time I've had in a long while.

So. Where to begin. Do I start with the accident at the pool where a boy slipped down the stairs…read moreand crashed through the glass door? Do I start with the differential treatment for free breakfast that isn't provided to timeshare holders which btw front desk staff are unnecessarily snooty about? Should I start with how our room was never cleaned in the first three days after clearly displaying the "Make up room" tag on the door every day? Or how about the large dead bugs that greeted us upon our first day all the up until housekeeping finally came along? My guess is that from observing how spoiled the front desk staff is compared to how hard working housekeeping is (every time I called front desk they transferred me to housekeeping which was additionally upsetting when I simply asked for a couple bandaids--the front desk person took out a bandaid, put it back, looked up at me, asked me what room number I was in, and then said she'd send housekeeping upstairs to give it to me), management and front desk staff are clearly getting paid way too much and service staff is treated unfairly. Or how about the bellhop who wanted a tip for telling us where the towels were when we first checked into our room? (I'm pretty sure I can figure that out on my own thankyouverymuch). If you have a chance to use a different hotel or bed and breakfast in the area, I highly recommend to AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. And I'm the dutchess.

Pretty much don't have to say much about this place as it is absolutely beautiful from the top…read moreviewing points. Came here on a Tagaytay Tour with the recommendation of several online reviews, you have to see the stunning views. When you arrive at The People's Park in the Sky, walking to each of the corners where you can take pictures on how scenic the mountains are and the Lake surrounding Mt. Taal Volcano. I was one of those who were just so camera happy, it's that beautiful.

Amazing sight seeing area and Starbucks has awesome pastry and drinks. The air is so much fresher…read moreand cooler I enjoy it with my family.

If you're looking for a retreat and a break away from the busy life in the metro, I highly…read morerecommend going to Moon Garden Tagaytay. The great landscape and the rustic vibe gives off that laid back nature that you can only experience in the province. What's also great is the cold weather in Tagaytay if you're really sick of the humid and polluted Manila. You won't even need to turn on the AC but you need to bring an insect repellent to shoo away the bugs that might seep through. It's also one of the few hotels that makes you appreciate the Philippine culture because of the interior design and the materials used. It's like staying inside a museum. The place is also perfect for reading because of the fresh air and the nature that you can overlook. Their breakfast is also to look out for. If only I could stay here and not return to Manila anymore.