Pina Colina, Tagaytay

At PINA COLINA driveway 

 

 

 

 

After our stop over at Picnic Grove, we checked in at Pina Colina Resort located on a Pineapple hill, just a few minutes away. After tiresome and sweaty experience at Picnic Grove, we were welcome by a very inviting small pool, nice and relaxing venue with good ambiance, refreshing breeze, beautiful villas and accommodating staffs.

The small swimming pool with a kiddie pool

The 2 bedroom CASITA Good for 8-10 pax
Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Holiday rates    Php 6500
Weekdays (Mondays-Thursdays)                                      Php 5850

The Log Cabin,Good for 15-18 pax
Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Holiday rates    Php 8500
         Weekdays (Mondays-Thursdays)                                Php 7650

We rented 1 Log Cabin and 1 Casita. Both are spacious. The log Cabin has 3 rooms, 2 of it has 2 double deck beds which can accommodate 6 person, the other room has 1 queen size bed with a pull out bed which is good for 4 people. The sala on the first floor has a day bed with pull out bed, and there is a sala on the second floor too with the same day bed and pull out bed. The Casita, has 2 bedroom both with double size bed and a pull out, with 2 day bed and with a pull out also. If there is no maximum limit of occupants, we would be just fine with the Log Cabin. But since they have set a maximum number, we reserved for a Log Cabin and a Casita. With only 22 pax in our group with kids older than 5 but younger than 12, we were left with three vacant beds. Take note that there is a 10% charge for using the kitchen, whether you cook or not, as long as you used the plates and utensils, you must pay additional. ALSO, there is an additional charge for using the airconditioning unit. Additional 1,300php for Log Cabin and 1,000 php for Casita. Using The Jacuzzi will also cost you an additional 1,200php per hour. Additional person beyond their allotted number of occupants per unit will also be charge an additional 500 per pax. Actually, I was dismay because upon checking out, they were charging us an additional 10% for using the kitchen wares. As we brought cooked food with us already, some are left over from Picnic grove, and others were bought from Olivares, we decided not to use the stove not to incur additional charges because I was reminded by friends who had visited the place that they do charge a 10% cooking fee. I didn't know using the plates, and utensils were included in that. If I knew, we should have just used the stove and do the cooking there. Anyway, after talking to the staff and a call to JAMES MAHUSAY (Mobile Numbers: (Globe) +63927.576.545(Sun)+63923.996.6682), they made adjustment on our bill. Nevertheless, It's a hassle to a good day, talking your way out of paying additional 10% just for using the plates,utensils etc. I even overheard them talking on the phone, the staff to put a lock on the drawers of the kitchen next time (they were dead serious about charging the customers for using the kitchen wares).

Pineapple Hill

at the sun deck, at the back is the Jacuzzi

 The Place is really nice, spacious and beautiful. I personally like the ambiance. The swimming pool is small and the water's very cold but it's very inviting to us who loves to swim,specially to the little ones who loves getting wet. There is no lifeguard, so you better watch for your little kids.  The view of the pineapple hill is an added attraction. They have a wide, grass coated play area for badminton/ volleyball or for kid's just running around. Actually, I love the place. For a mommy like me, I could let my kids run around the area without the fear of them getting hurt. I like the accommodation, except for the clogged sink on the kitchen and slow draining sink on the bathroom of the Log Cabin. Unlike other Resorts and Hotels, there were no towels and toiletries. But its fine, i still Love the place. Their website says "Welcome to Piña Colina... your affordable Tagaytay hideaway! Experience the serenity of Tagaytay with our excellent accommodation and quality service at a very affordable price." but the thing is, unlike other Resort namely PURA VIDA, there is an additional charge for using the kitchen wares and additional charge for using the aircon. If you add it up, it's not really affordable, maybe even higher than other resorts. But then again, I still love the place.
 
It's really a Beautiful place, I just hope they will make a revision on their policies and make the rate upfront and all inclusive. Otherwise, I will still visit the place maybe recommend to my peers, but always with a reminder to bring extra money, just in case they decided to charge you additional.

Our Group of 22pax with 6 below 4yo toddlers,at the backgound is the 2 units of log cabin and 2 units of 2bedroom cabin

 

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