The night before our trip,
this was the text conversation between Froi and Oliver:
Oliver: Mukhang maganda yung hotel.
Froi: Naku si Misel pa, sobrang budget traveler nun. Don’t expect too much.
I am indeed a budget traveler.
I think I fall somewhere in between a wannabe backpacker and a flashpacker. I
don’t splurge on accommodations (unless it’s free) and my only criteria in
choosing where we would stay are:
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Absence of bed bugs
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Clean bathrooms
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Safety
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Good location
This was the 2nd
time Froi and I have stayed in Darayonan. The first time was in 2009 when we joined
Travel Factor and were housed in a deluxe room. We enjoyed our stay before
hence it was not a difficult decision to choose this lodging house once again.
The Guesthouse was lovely
especially the gazebo adorned with the pink bougainvillea. It was such a
romantic spot perfect for dinners.
They also added a swimming
pool great for lounging at night.
My only complaint would be the
noise as well as absence of a rack where we can hang our wet clothes. For this
trip, we booked the superior rooms and it was located right smack at the
entrance, near the main road, and we were awakened by a drunk guy on a frenzy,
as well as the guest complaining at their front desk.
If you are a budget traveler
looking for an inn with rustic and charming ambiance, consider this as an
option. But make sure to book a deluxe room especially if you are a light
sleeper.
