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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Hundred Islands: Where to Stay and Eat
I would recommend that you stay overnight in one of the islands in Hundred Islands in Pangasinan. I highly recommend that you book in Governor's Island either the Big Brother house or smaller cottages. Electricity is available in the island and you have access to the highest vantage point in the 100 islands. The other option would be to book in Quezon Island but there is only 1 hut (I believe) that has electricity.
Most people would stay overnight in one of the hotels or inn in Lucap especially if you have kids. I would highly recommend Maxine by the Sea. They have a nice restaurant with free wi-fi, secured parking lot, affordable rooms and nice location by the sea. I also included the other recommended hotel options below. Please let me know in the comments section if you have a particular hotel you want to recommend.
Governor's Island Rates
Telephone +63 75 551-2505
Big Brother House (10 pips) - P10,000 (with generator from 6pm to 6am)
Extra drum of water - P100
Extra Pax/ Extra Bed - P200
Table for Rent & Picnic Area -P200 (day tour); P300 (overnight)
Bahay Kubo (3 pips) - P1,500
Maxine by the Sea Restaurant and Lodge
Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Telephone: +632 75 551 2537
Mobile: +63 9216428551
Email: maxine@maxinebythesea.com
www.maxinebythesea.com
16 fully airconditioned rooms with one single and one double beds (3 Person per Room) @ P1,100.
There is FREE Wi-fi in the dining area.
Bangus Bellies Sinigang (P250). A Pot of tamarind-based all filipino soup of bangus heads and bellies cooked in the traditional sinigang.
Maxine by the Sea Complete Menu
House Specialty Soup, Sotanghon, Sandwiches, Rice | Breakfast, Omelette, Pancake, Side Orders | Vegetables and Salad | Lobsters and Prawns | Shrimps | Pork | Beef | Chicken | Shellfish and Plated Fish Steak or Fillet Dishes | Whole Fish or Slice and Fresh Bangus |Calamares and Crabs | Drinks and Beverages, Fruit Shakes and Smoothies
Maxine's Famouse Calamares (P170). Deep Fried Rings of Squid in Maxine's Special Recipe. The best I ever tasted and you should never miss this on your visit in 100 Islands.
Kilawen Talaba (P150). Fresh-shelled and "cooked" in vinegar and calamansi topped with onions, ginger and red hot pepper.
Vista Delas Islas
Telephone: +63 75 551-2160
This is the most expensive resort in Lucap, Alaminos City. They have a swimming pool but not really swimmable because of its questionable cleanliness. We were attracted to this because of the big and secured parking space. It was our first time in 100 Islands and we thought that if the rooms are expensive then it must be good. Later on, I found out that other resorts have similar rooms at a much cheaper rate.
Vistas de las Islas (P2,300 / night). The rooms were clean and have a nice restroom. But I find them expensive. You can get a much cheaper room in the other resorts.
Quezon Island Room | Day Tour | Overnight Rates
Hundred Islands National Park Information +63 75 551-2505
Cottage without room [Nipa 1,2,3] | P350 | P500
Cottage without room [Nipa 4] | P500 | P1,000
Cottage with room (Nipa A) | P500 | P900
Cottage with room (Nipa B) | P600 | P1,100
Picnic Tables & Picnic Area | P200 | P300
Quezon Island Overnight Kubo with Electricity
c/o Ted +63 909 715642
Overnight on Quezon Island (P1,600) | Day Tour (P700) | Cottage only (P400-P500)
Villa Antolin Hotel
Telephone: +63 75 551-3604
6 persons room (P2,000-P2,500)
4 persons room (P1,800)
2 persons room (P1,200-P1,500)
Extra Bed (P200)
The Last Resort
Telephone # +63 75 551-5651
5 persons Room (P1,500)10 persons Room (3,000)
Kitchen (P200)
Ted's by the Sea Lodge and Restaurant
#18 East Blvd, Lucap, City of Alaminos, Pangasinan
Kgd. Teddy N. Ferrer, jr.
Telephone: +63 75 551-2160
Cellphone: +63 918 428-4828
Text and Photos by Anton Diaz. Copyright 2008.
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Anton, your site has been impressive this year! Keep up the great great work.
Posted by: Phil | May 22, 2008 9:32:57 AM
Pangasinan.. So how was it anton? :)
There are a lot more in my province. You should visit it more often :)
Posted by: aLbin | May 22, 2008 12:17:16 PM
wow, what you've written is extensive and very much helpful. :) The place is really beautiful and worth the visit! Though it may not be advisable to go there just for now since Pangasinan is still flooded from the recently ended storm.
Posted by: ayen | May 22, 2008 1:34:35 PM
Was glad you were able to visit my dad's province. Haven't been to hundred islands for a long time now. Guess I would have to go there soon.
Maxine's calamares is really my favorite hands down. I'm always raving about it to friends. Nothing compares to dipping fried squid in plain soy sauce.
Posted by: evett | May 22, 2008 3:14:50 PM
the calamari and kilawen talaba looked absolutely yummy! we were able to go to Hundred Islands on our last visit to Manila, and my four-year-old really enjoyed it...parang Hawaii daw hahaha
Posted by: chinachix | May 22, 2008 6:05:33 PM
What a coincidence! I was just there this morning. Pangasinan, I mean. Not the Hundred Islands. We went up there to check on our property and business after that storm over the weekend. Ironically, despite my roots in the province, I have only been to the Hundred Islands once in my life! And Alaminos is only about an hour away from my town in Pangasinan! I just hope the province recovers soon from the storm. I think most (if not all) of Pangasinan is still without power until now.
The one time I went there (and this was a few years ago), my friends and I stayed at Maxine by the Sea. However, we didn't stay in their regular rooms but in the house adjacent to the resort. It had a room that housed 6 or 7 people. Nonetheless, we found the accommodations adequate. The beds were comfortable, the airconditioning was strong, and the bathroom was clean. Admittedly, there was really nothing much to do at Maxine's but then again, if you're going to spend the entire day basking in the sun and hopping from one island to another, I don't think you'd need anything more than a place to rest your head at the end of the day.
Unfortunately, my friends and I were still college students back then and we found the menu of Maxine a little too expensive. Luckily, it's just a 10 minute drive to the McDonald's at the center of Alaminos. Visitors who plan to do the same should note though that Alaminos, despite the frenzied activity during the day, is still a provincial town. So don't be surprised if the establishments in the city close down a little after nightfall.
By the way, thanks again, Anton. At the start of the summer, I was looking for places to stay in Alaminos because I wanted to revisit the Hundred Islands with some new friends. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything on-line. At least I now have a guide for next year.
Posted by: Christian | May 22, 2008 8:50:46 PM
Beautiful pictures in a wonderful blog. I hope to learn many things about Phillipines here, happy weeekend :)
Posted by: M.Kate | May 23, 2008 12:19:04 PM
Funny coz my boyfriend and I were just talking about places to visit in the North. This was definitely up there with Vigan and Pagudpud. At least now we have a starting point;-) Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: chinkee | May 23, 2008 3:10:40 PM
hi anton! me again.. i also just got there in Hundred islands with some friends. We stayed in a transient house called korina's place...its also in lucap point, it's a big house with big rooms but is rented out for travellers to the Hundred Islands. Its nice for big groups, in fact we were a total of 15 people in one big room for only P3k overnight.
The only low point is that they dont have a resto, but we really brought our own food para tipid and they allow their guest to cook and they provide you with gas stove and some cooking utensils too. We enjoyed our stay there, the caretaker was very helpful and courteous. =)
Posted by: mitch | May 26, 2008 2:21:20 AM
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! The food looks so delicious!!! I remember my husband raving about Maxine's. He had dinner here with friends during an offsite. He kept telling me about the kinilaw na talaba. No wonder he loved it so much. It looks damn good!
Posted by: toni | May 31, 2008 10:14:12 PM
maxine by the sea their food is fantastic but their rooms and toilets smells so we decided to stay in puerto del sol.
Posted by: olbap | Jun 1, 2008 8:23:01 AM
Love your blog anton!!! we went there last june 11. we stayed at maxine by the sea. room prices were just ok for travellers on a shoestring budget like us hehe dont expect much. there were no tv and fridge, but at least flush on the toilet was working. Airconditioning was good too; things we loved in maxine was the restaurant facing the sea, the service (everyone was so nice) and of course the caLLAmares.
by the way, for boats to the islands, contact Mang Lorenzo @ 0928-7996681. He was our boatman, nice guy. Locals say hes a lifeguard, or did some sort of life guard training.anyway thats a plus to have when youre with your family out in the sea...dnt forget the tip :)
Posted by: chico | Jun 13, 2008 3:24:21 PM
cool post, be there at friday night... :))
Posted by: hackertaz | Aug 11, 2008 3:47:46 PM
hi!
would like to ask if you (or anyone else) know how much does it cost to rent boats to go to the islands from the wharf?
also, where we can find some secure parking. well be coming from bolinao kasi, were we'll be lodged. thanks!!!!
Posted by: celle | Aug 19, 2008 5:04:43 PM
hi!
want to ask if u (or nyone else) know how much does it cost to rent boats from the wharf to the islands?
also, where can we find secure parking without having to rent a room.
thanks!!!!
Posted by: celle | Aug 19, 2008 5:06:43 PM
hi chinkee,
i saw your comment re korina's place in lucap point, i wonder if you have their contact numbers, we are also interested in visiting alaminos and we'd be doing so in a tight budget. thanks!
Posted by: amor | Aug 21, 2008 10:44:49 AM
10 September 2008
Hi! Anton:
Thanks a lot for the infos you provided for 100 Islands, because I have this dilemma of who really to asked for regarding the place.
I have a group of around 50 and we are really in tight budget considering we are coming all the way from Pamp. If you could give me further infos where to stay a t, a transient house with clean rooms and restrooms that will allow us to cook will be really nice. Kindly provide us the contact nos. thanks
Posted by: Nancy Broqueza | Sep 10, 2008 5:50:23 PM
Can you reccommend a really cool and deserving hotel in alaminos to stay with my kids and wife for an overnight stay....we will be visiting hundred islands,,,second is...is hundred islands worth to see right now, because of typhoon before....?
Posted by: reydomz | Sep 11, 2008 10:55:22 PM
hi,
meron ba scuba diving dyan? if yes ano number
pwede ko kontakin?
thanks,
jun
Posted by: junskie | Nov 7, 2008 8:37:18 AM
thanks for all the information in this site. can you please forward to me the number of korina's place. would there be a safe parking space there? or if you happen to know a nice, clean, and safe place where we can freely cook, rest, etc. We will be travelling with kids and are in a tight budget either... Thanks a million! :-)
Posted by: freda | Dec 19, 2008 9:32:49 PM
gud day, my family with friends are planning to visit hundred island on february and i'm wondering if you could suggest a place to stay that has a reasonable and affordable rate.tnx so much for the big help.
Posted by: dianne | Jan 4, 2009 4:12:45 PM
hi dianne! you may contact kuya boyet at 09195028063. i think his place is very affordable and yet not unreasonable. i just got found his place also through net. he was very helpful when we were there last dec. but if you want a better view, maxine by the sea is good. for those with tight budget, just ring the number i've given here.enjoy! :-)
Posted by: freda | Jan 8, 2009 12:25:47 AM
