Rema Tourist Inn: Your Dream Philippine Getaway Awaits!
Rema Tourist Inn: My Dream Philippine Getaway? Let's Dive In! (Review with a Twist!)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the tea, the taho, the whole damn lechon (metaphorically, of course! Although a lechon in the room would be a story for the ages…). We're talking Rema Tourist Inn. "Your Dream Philippine Getaway Awaits!" they proclaim. Big words, right? So, did they live up to the hype? Did I find my personal slice of Filipino paradise? Let's break it down, and trust me, it won't be a polished PR puff piece. I'm keeping it real.
First Impressions: The Accessibility Tango (and a Tiny Hiccup)
Right, accessibility. Super important. I was genuinely pleased to see they do have facilities for disabled guests - bless 'em! An elevator is a HUGE win. So, yay for that. But, um, the website wasn't super clear on details. Like, are the bathrooms truly wheelchair-friendly? How wide are the doorways? (Important questions, people!). A little more clarity here would be a massive improvement. (SEO KEYWORD: Wheelchair accessible)
Getting Online: Wi-Fi Wars! (With a Happy Ending)
Okay, I need my internet! Gotta upload those Insta-worthy sunsets, you know? "Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!" they shouted from the rooftops. And internet access (LAN), AND Wi-Fi in public areas. Alright, Rema, stepping up the game! Honestly, the Wi-Fi in my room was stellar. Blazing fast. Streamed my favorite series no problem and didn’t once have to stare at that dreaded buffering wheel of doom. Massive kudos! [SEO KEYWORDS: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Internet, Internet access – wireless, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas]
Things To Do & Ways To Chill: Spa Day Dreams! (and a Fitness Center Fail)
Alright, let's talk about the pampering. Rema boasts a spa and a swimming pool, not to mention a Spa/sauna, Steamroom. The possibilities, people! I was particularly excited about the massage. So, I booked one. Walked into the spa and… it was a little… tired. The ambiance wasn’t exactly spa-like. More like a… well, let’s just say it needed a serious refresh. But the massage itself? Surprisingly good! My masseuse, bless her heart, was a total pro. She worked out all the knots from my travel (and my life, honestly). **(SEO KEYWORDS: Massage, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool) **
The Pool with view? Decent. Not the most spectacular view, but perfectly fine for a lazy afternoon dip. The outdoor swimming pool was a major plus.
Now, the fitness center. Oh boy. Let's just say it resembled a forgotten dungeon. Think rusty weights, a treadmill that looked about as functional as my grandma’s toaster, and the distinct aroma of… well, let's call it "old gym." Definitely a skip. (SEO KEYWORDS: Fitness center, Gym/fitness, Swimming pool [outdoor])
Cleanliness & Safety: The Germaphobe’s Delight! (Mostly)
Okay, this is where Rema really shines. In this day and age, cleanliness is EVERYTHING. And Rema delivered. They had Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere, and the staff are trained in safety protocol. I felt safe. The rooms got Rooms sanitized between stays. They even have Room sanitization opt-out available, which is great for the eco-conscious travelers out there. The Safe dining setup was a nice touch too. They clearly take this seriously. Major props for Hygiene certification too, really sets your mind at ease. They even have Doctor/nurse on call and a First aid kit. I'm a bit of a germaphobe, so trust me, I noticed. [SEO KEYWORDS: Cleanliness and safety, Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Staff trained in safety protocol]
Food, Glorious Food! (And the Occasional Quirky Experience)
Let's talk food. Dining, drinking, and snacking, oh my! They offer a restaurant with Asian cuisine in restaurant and International cuisine in restaurant, a snack bar, and even room service 24/7. Breakfast was included buffet-style, which I love. The Breakfast [buffet] was decent, a mix of your typical continental fare and some local Filipino breakfast favorites. They also have a Vegetarian restaurant!
But here’s a quirky anecdote. I ordered room service one night. I was craving a simple salad. The salad arrived…and it came with a tiny, plastic-wrapped packet of…wait for it… Mayonnaise. Not dressing. Mayo. On a salad. It was so unexpectedly hilarious, I couldn’t even be mad. It’s those weird little details that make travel memorable. They also have a Poolside bar which is a major win for lazy days. (SEO KEYWORDS: A la carte in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Breakfast [buffet], Buffet in restaurant, Coffee shop, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant, Dining, drinking, and snacking)
Services & Conveniences: The Little Things Matter (and the Elevator Saves Lives!)
Rema offers a slew of Services and conveniences. The Elevator is my new best friend. Thanks to me being on a high floor I could enjoy the view from my room (not that the view was amazing, but still). They have Cash withdrawal, a Convenience store, Concierge, Daily housekeeping, and Laundry service. Standard stuff, but all executed pretty well. They even have Air conditioning in public area – essential in the Philippines! [SEO KEYWORDS: Air conditioning in public area, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Convenience store, Daily housekeeping, Elevator, Laundry service, Services and conveniences]
For the Kids: A Mixed Bag (But Promise of Fun!)
Family/child friendly? Yes! They have Babysitting service. The Kids meal. However, the level of facilities wasn’t immediately obvious, and details of available games or play area are missing. (SEO KEYWORDS: Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids meal)
In-Room Awesomeness: Cozy Comfort (Mostly)
The rooms themselves? Well, let's get into detail. They all come with Air conditioning, a Coffee/tea maker, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, and that magical Wi-Fi [free]. I dug the Blackout curtains – perfect for those afternoon naps. I also really enjoyed the Complimentary tea provided in the room when I needed a warm beverage. The Seating area was comfortable, and the Desk was actually functional for getting some work done (when I wasn’t too busy admiring the sunset). The Shower was nice, though a Separate shower/bathtub really is a luxury! The Slippers were a lovely touch. They really have a good handle on all the basics. (SEO KEYWORDS: Air conditioning, Bathrobes, Coffee/tea maker, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Internet access – wireless, Slippers, Wi-Fi [free])
The Stuff That Makes You Go "Hmm…" (and a Little "Meh")
- Getting Around: Airport transfer? Check. Car park [free of charge]? Double check. Taxi service? Yup. The absence of Bicycle parking is not a deal breaker, but could have been improved on.
- Security: They had CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside property, which is always a plus.
The Verdict: Worth a Stay? Heck Yeah! (With a Few Caveats)
So, did Rema Tourist Inn live up to the "Dream Philippine Getaway" billing? Well… almost. It's not perfect. The spa could use a revamp, the fitness center should be burned to the ground, and they could definitely flesh out the accessibility descriptions. But the good far outweighs the bad. The staff were lovely, the cleanliness was impeccable, the Wi-Fi was a dream, and it was a comfortable, convenient base for exploring the area. For the price, Rema provides excellent value. I’d go back in a heartbeat.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into a hilariously imperfect, emotion-laden, and probably slightly chaotic trip to the Rema Tourist Inn in the Philippines. Forget perfect itineraries; this is more like a choose-your-own-adventure with a healthy dose of jet lag and questionable food choices.
The Rema Tourist Inn: A Symphony of Sun, Sweat, and Slightly Sketchy Charm
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Bed Bug Scare of '24 (Maybe, Probably, Probably Not… But Still!)
Morning (aka, the blurry post-flight haze): Landed in Manila. The humidity hit me like a warm, damp slap across the face. Immediately felt like I'd been marinating in a giant, delicious (but also slightly horrifying) pot of adobo. The airport was a glorious mess of people hustling, luggage carts clanging, and the smell of… well, a bit of everything. Found a taxi driver who swore he knew where Rema Tourist Inn was. (Spoiler alert: he probably didn't, but we got there eventually, after a scenic tour of Manila's traffic jams).
Afternoon (The Arrival): Rema Tourist Inn… sigh. Let's just say, the photos online were generous. The lobby smelled faintly of bleach and something else… something floral… and something vaguely… unsettling. The receptionist? Sweet as pie, but I'm pretty sure she was also running a parallel career in, I don't know, interpreting ancient hieroglyphs. Check-in was smooth. I think. My room, however, was… intimate. Small. A window directly onto a brick wall, and the aircon sounded like a dying dinosaur.
- The Bed Bug Incident (or, My Overactive Imagination): Okay, deep breaths. After unpacking, I thought I saw a tiny, possibly moving speck on the sheets. Panic mode: ENGAGED. Searched the mattress. No bugs. Probably. Maybe. Okay, I'm convinced everything is clean, a fresh set of sheets would do no harm, let's take a nap.
Evening (Food Adventure and First Impressions): I forced myself to eat dinner in their restaurant. Chicken adobo, of course. It was… fine. The rice was perfectly cooked. But the chicken? A bit tough. I think. I was probably still in jet lag mode. After that, I sat on the porch and watched the world go by. A little boy was playing with a skipping rope. He smiled at me. Beautiful. I realized I was smiling back like an idiot!
- Sentiment: The atmosphere was very "local" and it was an interesting thing to witness.
Night (the dreaded sheets): Slept badly. Every itch was a phantom bed bug bite. I'm probably going to die. Or not.
Day 2: Exploring the Chaos and the Culinary Wilds
Morning (Breakfast and Street Food Shenanigans): Breakfast: The food was good! The people were happy! I was happy! It was a nice day!
- Breakfast of Champions: The eggs were perfect, the coffee strong, and the papaya was the most delicious thing I'd tasted in years. I found the waitress and gushed to her that I am going to visit again!
Afternoon (Exploring and Escaping the Heat): Decided to brave the heat and explore. Visited a local market. Let's just say my senses were OVERLOADED. The smells! The sounds! The sheer amount of everything! I bought a mango. It was the juiciest, sweetest, messiest mango I'd ever encountered. I ate half of it before the juice was running down my arm, and I didn't care. This, this is why I travel!
Evening (A Dive into a Local Eatery): Found a "hole-in-the-wall" eatery. The menu was entirely in Tagalog, and I pointed at a picture of something that looked vaguely like… meat. Turns out, it was stewed pork with a side of rice. Delicious! I managed to communicate with the owner (more hand gestures and smiles than actual words) and felt like a local hero.
- Emotional Reaction: The feeling of authenticity. I'm here! I'm one of them.
Night (A little too much karaoke): I heard some karaoke near my hotel. I'm not sure what the words were, but their passion was intoxicating. I'm not a singer and I don't know the words but I am 100% sure I'll be here singing in the crowd!
Day 3: A Day of Recharging… and Maybe a Little More Chaos?
- Morning (Sleep In!): Slept in. After the initial shock, I found myself oddly comfortable in my tiny room. The brick wall outside the window had grown on me. The aircon was still a noisy beast, but hey, at least it kept the mozies away!
- Afternoon (Trying to Relax, Failing Gloriously): Tried to read a book by the small, slightly gritty pool. It was surrounded by plastic chairs and the sounds of children splashing. The sun was brutal. I lasted about an hour before retreating to the air-conditioned sanctuary of my room and scrolling through social media. (The shame.)
- Rambling: Then, I found a Filipino food blog that was full of recipes. I was lost in the world of the food! I saw that I could even grow the things I like. What a great idea! Maybe I'll move here after the trip!
- Evening (A Sunset to Remember): Found a little spot to catch the sunset. The sky was a blaze of orange and pink. The kind of sunset that makes you feel like anything is possible. I took a deep breath and smiled. Yep, this trip… this messy, chaotic, slightly terrifying trip… was actually pretty damn amazing.
Day 4: Departure (and a promise to return)
- Morning: Woke up ready to explore again but the fear of more bedbugs was starting to make me go crazy!
- Afternoon: I explored the city a lot more, finding cool little cafes I would never expect.
- Evening: Time to leave. I'm not ready.
Overall Assessment:
- The Good: The people. The food (mostly). The sunsets. The feeling of being somewhere. The fact that I survived (mostly).
- The Bad: The bed bug paranoia. The air conditioning. The occasional mystery meat. The humidity.
- The Verdict: Would I go back to Rema Tourist Inn? Maybe. Probably. Definitely with a can of bug spray and a slightly less ambitious itinerary. Because despite its imperfections, its slightly questionable plumbing, and its potential for bed bug encounters, it was real. It was an experience. And that's what travel is all about, isn't it? A beautiful, messy, unforgettable adventure.
(And P.S.: I'll let you know if I find any bed bugs.)
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Rema Tourist Inn: FAQ - Let's Get Real, Shall We? (And Maybe Slightly Messy)
Okay, spill it. Is Rema Tourist Inn *actually* as dreamy as the photos make it seem?
Alright, deep breath. The photos? Yeah, they're pretty. The reality? Well... it's complicated. Let's just say my first reaction was a *whimper* of disappointment. The "ocean view" from my room? More like "ocean-ish view, blocked by a thriving mango tree." But then... the mango tree started bearing fruit. And suddenly, I wasn't so fussy.
The vibe? It's definitely got that "rustic charm." Think slightly faded paint, maybe a tiny bit of a leaky faucet (but nothing a good jiggle couldn't fix), and the ever-present sound of cicadas serenading you to sleep. It's not the Ritz, people. But the *soul* of the place? That's where the magic lies.
Honestly, if you're expecting immaculate perfection, go somewhere else. But if you want a genuinely chill, Filipino experience, with a hint of adventure and maybe a few questionable mosquito bites (yes, bring DEET), then yeah, Rema's worth it. Just don't expect room service that's faster than Filipino time.
What kind of rooms do they *actually* have? I saw "Deluxe" and "Standard" - what's the deal?
Okay, lemme break this down, because the room descriptions are about as descriptive as a fortune cookie. "Deluxe," in Rema-speak, means you MIGHT get a balcony. MIGHT. And the balcony might face... the parking lot (ask me how I know!). It *also* might have a marginally more comfortable bed. But honestly? The difference between Deluxe and Standard? It’s like choosing between a slightly bruised mango and a *really* bruised mango. Both are still delicious.
Standard? Expect a no-frills room. Basic, clean-ish bathroom. Air conditioning that sounds like a dying walrus, but hey, at least it's *there*. Honestly, I stayed in a Standard room and didn't feel I was missing out on a whole lot. The money saved bought me more halo-halo, and that's a win in my book.
Pro Tip: Don't expect to be overly impressed. Manage your expectations. This isn't the place for demanding high standards! Embrace the mess, the quirky charm and learn to love the cicadas.
Food! What's the food situation? Are there any decent restaurants nearby? Or am I doomed to instant noodles?
Okay, the food at Rema can be… interesting. Their restaurant is perfectly adequate. They do a decent adobo, but it can be a bit inconsistent. One day, it's a masterpiece. The next? Well… let's just say you might need a good dose of spicy sauce to liven it up.
The breakfast? Included, which is always a plus. Expect eggs (cooked to your liking, sometimes), toast, and some form of Filipino sausage or dried fish. It's simple, hits the spot, and fills you up, so you can go adventure, but it's not exactly culinary art.
Nearby restaurants? Yes! Thank the heavens! There are some little *karenderias* (small, family-run eateries) scattered around. These are where the real gems are! Look for the places packed with locals. That's a good sign. Also, there's a place that serves *kinilaw* (raw fish marinated in vinegar, onions, and ginger) which is to die for - and maybe a slight bit of a stomach ache later (hey, it's part of the fun, right?)
How's the internet? I need to stay connected (unfortunately).
Ugh, the internet. The eternal struggle. Let's be brutally honest here: the Wi-Fi at Rema is... a suggestion. A very, *very* slow suggestion. I’m talking dial-up speeds in the age of fiber optic.
If you absolutely *need* reliable internet, Rema might not be paradise for you. You might be better off getting a local SIM card with a good data plan. Or, even better, embrace the digital detox! Seriously, put the phone down, go for a swim, and actually *talk* to the other humans. You might be surprised by how good that feels. Though, be careful, because you may actually start *enjoying* it! And your boss will hate you.
What's the staff like? Are they friendly?
The staff? Ah, the staff. They’re the real heart and soul of the place. They're mostly lovely, hardworking people who are genuinely friendly and eager to help. You'll probably be called "Ma'am" or "Sir" a lot, which is classic Filipino hospitality. They’ve got that easy-going, laid-back Filipino charm.
Now, I'm going to be blunt here: sometimes, things move at a pace that's best described as "Filipino time." Don't expect instant service. Embrace the relaxed rhythm of the place. If you patiently wait for something, you'll soon find a smile is your best friend.
Side note: I once asked for an extra pillow. It took a while, but the woman who delivered it was so apologetically sweet, and the pillow smelled faintly of sunshine and joy. Worth the wait, every single second of it.
Is it safe? Are there any safety concerns I should know about?
Generally, yes, Rema Tourist Inn is safe. Filipinos are incredibly friendly. I felt safe walking around during the day and night, but remember, it's always important to be aware of your surroundings, especially in any new place.
Common-sense advice: Don’t flash expensive jewelry, keep an eye on your belongings, and don’t wander alone in poorly lit areas late at night. Just like anywhere else, petty theft can happen so it's always a good idea to keep your valuables safe (hotel safe or a money belt). Always be mindful of any advice from the locals.
Beyond that, the biggest "safety" concern might be the relentless sun and the occasional rogue mosquito! So, pack sunscreen, bug spray, and maybe a reliable first-aid kit, just in case.
What are the best things to do around Rema Tourist Inn?
Okay, this is where Rema truly shines! This is not a place where you just sit around your room. The best things to do involve getting out and exploring! Uptown Lodging
