Google search results were mostly falsely categorized hotels and it was frustrating to keep on checking each hotel's policy only to discover that "no pets or service animals allowed".
I decided to spend one whole day to look for the winning room and pulled up my booking ammo - Booking.com, Agoda.com, AirBnB, TripAdvisor, and the newly-installed Hotels.com.
Pet-friendly hotels that i found
Address: Villa Carmelence 3, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Maharlika West, 4120 Tagaytay, Philippines Contact Number/s: (046) 413-0019 0917 863 4214 (Erwin, Manager) Website: http://www.thecarmelencelodge.com/ | Carmelence ViewDistance from rotonda: 3.2 kilometers Book thru: Booking.com Pet Policy:
Note: I called them to confirm if my beagle was ok to stay with us and was told that while they do not "really" allow pets, they will just charge for any incidentals like damage to the property, etc. |
Address: J. Hernandez St. Purok 5, Brgy. Bukal, Silang, Cavite, Philippines 4118 Contact Number/s: 0929-711-32-89 Website: http://www.chateauhestia.com/ | Chateau HestiaDistance from the rotonda: 4.1 kilometers Book thru: Booking.com Pet Policy: Chateau Hestia is pet-friendly, but guests should bring beds for their pets or just let them sleep on the floor and not on our beds. Pet Fee: Free! Note: no air-conditioning, but fan and mosquito net are provided. Also, this hotel is not on the Taal Lake side. |
Address: Sungay North Tagaytay City Proper Tagaytay, Philippines 4107 Contact Number/s: 09052340948 (Ate Arlene) Website: https://www.facebook.com/CasaAlegriaInn/ | Casa Alegria Bed and Breakfast Distance from rotonda: 5.3 kilometers Book thru: Agoda.com Pet Policy: pets allowed everywhere! Pet Fee: Free! Note: awesome view of Taal Lake and price to match! Only breakfast is available but you can bring food to grill. |
Other Pet-Friendly hotels to consider
Address: Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines Contact Number/s: (046) 4134265/ +6399175686710 Website: http://www.ecohotels.com.ph/tagaytay-hotel/ | Eco Hotel TagaytayDistance from rotonda: 400 meters Book thru: Booking.com Pet Policy:
Note: the rooms are tiny, but the idea of an eco- and pet-friendly hotel is awesome! |
Address: 3195 Calamba Road, Tagaytay City Contact Number/s: Sun: +63922-8THouse / +63922-8846-875 Smart: +63939-9039-587 Globe: +63917-5413-584 Manila Landline: (02)788-7354 Website: http://thousetagaytay.com/ | T House TagaytayDistance from rotonda: 3.4 kilometers Book thru: Agoda.com Pet Policy:
Note: I called and informed them that my dog is a beagle. Unfortunately, Zippy was not the approved size. |
I Picked Casa Alegria Bed and Breakfast
Of the hotels I listed here, I picked Casa Alegria for the open space surrounding the hotel and the price! I booked the family room which included breakfast for 4 (yay, Zippy included!). In the Agoda description, the reservation was for a two-bedroom suite. I called their number to ask a few things. Ate Arlene happily answered all of my questions.
| Family Room: Php6,000 Breakfast for 4 (photos courtesy of Agoda.com) |
Here are some tips for a hassle-free vacation reservation:
- list down all of your travel requirements before looking for a hotel. In my case, it was distance from the rotonda and space for Zippy
- avoid the hassle of being turned away because your pet doesn't meet requirements by calling these hotels prior to reserving a room