March 26, 2010

  • Gran Prix Boracay Hideaway Resort

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    NOTE: This post was first published on travbuddy.com, but since they deleted my review as per request of the establishment I reviewed, without even getting my side of the story, I realized that travbuddy is NOT a reliable source, as such I am deleting my account there.

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    Disclosure: I was invited by Gran Prix to check out their place.

    But, regardless, I would not be surprised if I would be giving the same rating had I not been invited. 

    The manager, Pinky Carlos, is extremely accommodating and she knows the island like the back of her hand. I am not surprised as her background includes being a concierge for an international chain of hotels. She can recommend activities that are fairly cheap, considering its Boracay, as well as places and bargains to be had. She can arrange for exclusive hunts, exclusive spa treatments in the best spas in the island, and even tickets to exclusive events. She basically knows everybody that's important in Boracay.

    The hotel itself is a budget hotel, but considering the large rooms, it doesn't feel like a budget place for me.
    It's fairly hidden with just enough rooms to give you the privacy that you would need. There are only 11 rooms and if you come in groups, you can arrange with the staff to add some cushions. The rooms can actually accommodate a group of ten.
    They have cold and hot shower. Nothing pretentious here, but very comfortable.

    The staffs are very much willing to give out information, not like in other places where it seems like you would need to give a tip to squeeze out information. The manager said that she trained her staffs to know everything about Boracay. 

    They only offer breakfast, as of the moment, but by April 2010 they would be able to finalize their lunch, dinner, and quick meal menu. But then, eating here is much of a problem as right next door is Yellow Cab, and a few blocks away there are many food shops, restaurants and fast food chains. At the main road, just a 5 minute walk away, you can get some cheap grub.

    It's location at Station 1 affords you the best view of the best happenings in the island. The sand are powdery white and you can arrange for them to put a beach chair by the beach front for a relaxing afternoon under the sun. 

    So, who said pampering comes at a price? Gran Prix Hideaway can give you total pampering at less the cost.
    Rates start at P3,500 off peak. There are promos as well that could go down to as low as P2,000 pesos.

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    I would rate this place  TRIBO'S CUPS