Manuela's Suites

Adam Rahman·15 Jun 2024

5

This little hotel was the highlight of my stay in Palawan. The owners are a Filipino family. They are small business entrepreneurs and they have been open for less than a year. For this alone, you should stay here. To support Filipino small business and encourage the prosperity of the Filipino people. But that is not all. There is a happiness from the staff and the family. A real happiness. You can tell they are truly good people. There is no phony hospitality. They truly are interested in you having a good stay. The location is perfect. Right off the main road, where all the main dining establishments are located. Just a short walk leads you to their fine little hotel, tucked away in a quiet corner right at the heart of the city. The room was clean, the airconditioner was cold, and the showers are hot. There was free cold water and free sachets of coffee (along with free hot water). This is not to be downplayed, as most hotels would certainly try to charge you for water and coffee. Not only did the owners invite us to join on their family birthday dinner celebration, but they spent time talking with us and sharing their story as well. I met the owners father, Seraphine, who was a fine man at the age of 91. He has traveled all over the world and all throughout Philippines. A true gem of a man. Finally, as we were leaving, I cannot believe it. The owner actually personally drove us to our next destination. He tried to refuse any payment, which of course we insisted to give. So long story short, I implore you to stay here. Support local businesses. Support kind and happy families. Help good Filipino people attain prosperity. It is the least we can do as tourists.

Jaidyn·17 Jun 2024

5

We had an amazing stay here 2 different times! The hosts are so kind and accommodating. I’d recommended booking directly through them rather than through a booking site as well because they are very accommodating and will often give the same (or better) pricing. The rooms were clean, the beds were super comfortable and the ac worked great. They even went out of their way to ask us what our favourite breakfast was and had it ready for us in the morning! They also made us delicious buko salad and drove us to the airport (for free!) the morning we checked out. They also can book your transportation to other places, set up tours of the city, and organize laundry to be picked up and dropped off for great prices. Please please book with Manuela’s Suites, you will enjoy your stay whether it’s a quick stopover or for a longer period of time!