Talipao Vacations from $1,175

I stayed twice at this property, and my experiences were mixed. The single deluxe room needed a lot of TLC. The bathroom sink was falling apart, the shower had a lot of lime scale, the towels are thin and almost threadbare, there were lines of tiny ants crawling up the walls. But at least the AC worked fine, the bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. The Superior King room was in much better condition (but they still need to work on cleaning those shower fixtures). They have a restaurant on-site. If you're a little more adventurous, there is a market right beside it where you can get fruit and veggies and fresh-grilled fish for dinner. Best part of my stay was the staff - they were always helpful and professional. If you choose to stay, upgrade to the Superior King.

The room was dirty, and the bathroom wasn’t clean either. Very disappointing.

I love the junior suite and the attention given by housekeeping. Although a bit of a walk and isolated, the clean and spacious room is the reward.

We stayed at several hotels in Manila on this last trip Diamond resorts. Makati was by far the best in service location and amenities.