Casa Alegria: Your Newest Home in Tagaytay

“House of Happiness,” that’s how Chef Albright defines Casa Alegria, a family rest house turns bed & breakfast. Located at Ligaya Drive, Tagaytay, this tranquil place is surrounded by tall green trees with a rewarding view of Taal Lake and the volcano.

“Good Morning! May reservation po kayo ngayon Sir? (Do you have a reservation for today sir)”? asked the guard who assisted us in the car parking. The guard was so warm and friendly, I suddenly remembered the praises that were given to him on online reviews.

As we walked toward the reception office, I expected to be welcomed by staff wearing their uniform just like how it usually is in the previous hotels or bed & breakfast that I went to. Instead, there were two ladies wearing their “pambahay”  (house clothes) while preparing lunch. My first impression is that it was a non-intimidating, homey, and comfortable place.

Kuya Rey, their guard, was the same person who assisted us to our room. He offered to carry our bags. We got their newest suite room number 6, which was recently opened for public last July 1, 2016. As we slowly opened the thick wooden door,

I was amazed to see my room for the night. It was so elegant, definitely exceeded my expectations for a bed & breakfast. It made me want to do a happy dance.

The room was as perfect as a fine English tea. It was every shade of luxury from the smooth and unpainted walls, the charcoal grey curtains, to the thick and soft mattress.

There’s a water massage bathtub, SMART TV, with home theatre system. I can still remember when I played my favorite Adele Song, the quality was so good it’s like I was listening to a live a concert.

Could there be anything finer than a bed & breakfast with a direct view of Taal Volcano? The view is like a moving painting. The location is away from the busy part of Tagaytay, giving us a more peaceful and relaxing stay. The place is perfect for people looking for an intimate staycation.

Formerly a lawn, the family decided to convert it into an outdoor pool as explained by Chef Albright. The view from the pool was exceptional indeed because of its perfect location.

Every corner of Casa Alegria will give you the outstanding view of Taal. He even showed us a spot where the staff house is located where we saw an unobstructed view of Taal.

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I had the chance to check all their rooms and each one has its own unique style and feature. But definitely, their newest suite room number 6 and 7 is exceptional with a published rate of 7,000php on weekdays and 8,000php on weekends.

Room 1 or standard room is on the ground floor. It has quick access to the swimming pool area. Here, you can have a garden view but limited view of the lake.

Published rate is 4,200php on weekdays and 5,200php on weekends and holidays. Inclusive of breakfast for two.

Room 2 or standard queen is on the second floor. It has a glass wall that opens up to a veranda, perfect for a romantic dinner while stargazing.

Published rate is 4,200php on weekdays and 5,200php on weekends and holidays. Inclusive of breakfast for two.

Room 3 will give you the best view compared with the rest. I was astonished to see the huge glass wall right in the front. The only difference with room number 2 is, it doesn’t have its own veranda.

Imagine yourself lying on the bed, watching the sunrise, the movements of clouds, the beauty of Taal until sunset, or maybe see the stars at night. Isn’t that spectacular?

Published rate is 4,200 on weekdays and 5,200 on weekends and holidays. Inclusive of breakfast for two.

Room 4 is their family room. It has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and 2 single beds. I loved the little window of this room, it’s like having a little natural painting of Taal on your headboard.

Publish rate is 5,000php  on weekdays and 6,000php on weekends and holidays. Inclusive of breakfast for four.

Room 5 or deluxe queen is their most affordable room located at the lower right corner of the building. It’s a 20 sq.m room with basic amenities and a garden view. It has a small sofa and a dining table too.

Publish rate is 3,800 on weekdays and 4,800 on weekends and holidays inclusive of breakfast for two.

All rooms are air-conditioned, daily housekeeping, and complimentary toiletries are available. Guests are also entitled to free parking during their stay.

During our interview, Chef Albright said that he’s aware that Casa Alegria still has room for improvements. One of the things that they’re working on is to have their own fully functional restaurant because currently, they only serve breakfast.

Guests need to go out to look for food or if possible have it delivered there if they want to eat during their stay and breakfast time is over.

He is also looking into the installation of a good Internet connection because the Internet is hard to come by around that area.

We also had issues on cable channels in our room. So I tried to tether our SMART TV on my phone and it was surprisingly fast. Here I had the chance to play videos on Youtube and enjoy the home theater systems of our room.

If you are not going to bring a car, you can still visit Casa Alegria via public transport.

How to Get Here

• Ride a bus that passes by Tagaytay; there is one in Cubao (San Agustin) and another in Pasay ( DLTB).
• Inform the driver to drop you off at Olivarez Terminal Tagaytay.
• Ride a jeep to Ligaya drive, your landmark is Tagaytay Elementary School.
• From there you can ride a tricycle from Manggahan and ask the driver to take you to Casa Alegria.

Casa Alegria exceeded expectations and standards for bed & breakfast; it offers an unparalleled experience, intimate, relaxing, and quality staycation. They can also cater to your wedding needs. Casa Alegria is also a pet friendly resort.

Note: This is a sponsored stay with Casa Alegria. All views, posts and opinions shared here are my own.

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