Sunset Bay Beach Resort: Featuring Elyu's Beautiful Sunset (San Fernando La Union Philippines)

It has been awhile since we wrote about La Union.  La Union has evolved so much and is now coined as "Elyu" by millenials.  But, there are some places that remain the same just like Sunset Bay Resort. 

Sunset Bay Resort has been awarded as Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice from 2015 to 2019.  Upon our arrival, we could already see why.  It is located just a few kilometers away from Thunderbird's Resort Poro Point.  

The resort was well-maintained with lush greens mixed with indigenous artifacts. 



There were potteries everywhere.

There were many spots to sit and relax. 

Each room also has its own patio area.

At night, the entire place is even more enchanting with all the yellow lights. 

Deluxe Room

We availed of the Deluxe Room.  This room can cater from two to four persons (with added cost).  Our stay included free WiFi access but is exclusive of breakfast.

Although the furniture and interior of the rooms looked dated, it didn't have a negative effect on the overall room comfort because the room was tidy.

It offered the basic amenities like a wall mirror, electric kettle, desk, cabinet and...

air-conditioning.  The air-conditioning required room keys for activation which was a brilliant way to conserve electricity.

The bathroom was also clean.  The shower is also equipped with heater. 


Beach

The sand isn't the best there is but the beach front was clean.  During our visit, it was not crowded too. 

You could simply spend your time sitting under the shaded trees, enjoying the sound of the waves and the soft caress of the sea breeze. 

We weren't fortunate enough to witness the full sunset.  But, the purple hue caused by the scattering phenomenon in the atmosphere was still evident. 

It left us quite a romanticized scene of our beach experience.

There were many photo and video enthusiasts who caught such a scenic moment as well. 

But, don't be intimidated by their camera setup because the place is so well-lit, we ourserlves just you our pocketable point-and-shoot camera.

The place was really photogenic. 

At night, you can chill by the bar, restaurant or enjoy a night swim at its infinity pool.

Overall, we Travel Tripsters, were surprisingly pleased with our stay at Sunset Bay Beach Resort. 

Sunset Bay Beach Resort
Hotel Address	Airport Rd, San Fernando, La Union, Philippines
Contact	(6372) 607-5907	Reservation Required	Yes
Payment Options	Cash	Public Transport	Bus then Tricycle
Room Types	Room Amenities		Price
Upper Deck Superior	• Good For 2 Persons • 1 Queen-size bed • Hot/cold water / shower • 24 hrs. cable TV / In-house movie channels • Air-conditioned • Free Wifi • Patio area		4,250 php
Upper Deck Suite	• Good For 4 Persons • 1 Masters Bedroom with Queen-size bed •  2 Single Bedrooms with Single bed •  Hot/cold water / shower • 24 hrs. cable TV / In-house movie channels • Air-conditioned • Free Wifi • Patio area		5,050 php
Poolside Suite	• Good For 4 Persons • 1 Masters Bedroom with King-size bed •  2 Single Bedrooms with Single bed •  Hot/cold water / shower • 24 hrs. cable TV / In-house movie channels • Air-conditioned • Free Wifi • Patio area		4,850 php
Deluxe	• Good For 2-4 Persons • 1 Matrimonial bed [add-ons: single bed (500 php) and pull-out bed (600 php)] • Hot/cold water / shower • 24 hrs. cable TV / In-house movie channels • Air-conditioned • Free Wifi • Patio area		2,700 php
General Amenities	•Infinity Pool •Beach Front	Parking	Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating		Sunset Bay Beach Resort
Location	★★★★
Room Comfort	★★★
Cleanliness	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★★

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Azalea Residences: Great Hospitality in Baguio City

The chosen official home of Baguio Food Tour 2014 Group (#BFT2014) is Azalea Residences.  It was my first time to encounter this hotel and I feel so privileged to be acquainted with this excellent hotel.

 

From the moment our cab dropped us off, we were welcomed with utmost hospitality.  Our heavy baggage were properly handled as we were ushered to our room.

Eight Degrees Lounge

On the ground floor is the hotel lobby, Eight Degrees Lounge and Tradisyon by Azalea.

 The hotel has five floors.  From the front view, the hotel doesn't look so deep.

It surprised me that it had an even wider area and more rooms on the back.  And, all these are fully occupied during peak seasons.

Two Bedroom Apartment Suite
We stayed in a Two Bedroom Apartment Suite with front view.  The back part is offered at a lower rate.

We requested them to convert this sofa into a bed since there were 4 of us.  My couple friends occupied the first room while I had the second room.  My friend Billy slept on the sofa bed and he slept like a rock during our stay so I guess we can assume that it is cozy.  The total room capacity if two people occupied the queen sized bed, full sized bed and the sofa bed is 6 persons.  Aside from this area, the two rooms are also equipped with Cable TV. The WiFi modem is also stationed here.

 

The kitchen is complete with a stove, sink, fridge, microwave and even an electric kettle.  There are complimentary bottles of mineral water inside the fridge. By the kettle are complimentary coffee, tea, cream and sugar.  I love the marbled dining nook with high soft stools too.

 

This is the room I slept at.  The bed is so soft that I find it difficult to get up once I've laid upon it.  I also have my own closet with clean bath robes, slippers and laundry bags.  There's a phone on every room so that you can connect to room service who will accommodate your needs 24/7.

Every morning, it's so nice to wake up and glance upon the balcony with a nice view over Azalea's driveway and playground and the mist covered houses of Baguio.

The bathroom is squeaky clean with clean towels and necessities.  It also has a shower with heater and a laundry line.

Overall, we Travel Tripsters, highly recommend Azalea Residences for an excellent stay in Baguio.  They are very eager to please their guests in every possible way.  They cater to requests such as family set up with playpen or even a romantic set up with a bed room filled with petals.  Room cleaning is done professionally.  If you're commuting, they can hail a cab for you.  They also offer Baguio activity tours.

Azalea Residences
Hotel Address	7 Leonard Wood Loop, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
Contact	(632) 435-3545	Reservation Required	No (Encouraged)
Payment Options	Cash	Public Transport	Jeep, Taxi
Room Types	Room Amenities		Published Rate
Three Bedroom Apartment Suite	3 Bedroom with 3 Queen sized bed. Balcony with limited view. Room size: 75 Square Meters Amenities Kitchen and Dining Area Electric Cooktops with Range Hood Microwave Oven Refrigerator Cookware Crockery Electric Water Kettle Samsung LCD TV Samsung DVD Player Cable Channels iPod docking station FM Radio Ceiling Fan Mini-Bar Complimentary Coffee & Tea Complimentary Bottled Water Complimentary Bath Amenities Iron and Ironing board Hairdryer Bath Robes Slippers Alarm Clock Private toilet and bath Parking Breakfast for 2		2,100 php
Two Bedroom Apartment Suite	2 Bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed in Master's bedroom and 1 Full Sized bed in the 2nd guest room, private toilet and bath in the masters bedroom, Sofa bed in the living area. Balcony with limited view. Room size: 60 Square Meters Amenities Kitchen and Dining Area Electric Cooktops with Range Hood Microwave Oven Refrigerator Cookware Crockery Electric Water Kettle Samsung LCD TV Samsung DVD Player Cable Channels iPod docking station FM Radio Ceiling Fan Mini-Bar Complimentary Coffee & Tea Complimentary Bottled Water Complimentary Bath Amenities Iron and Ironing board Hairdryer Bath Robes Slippers Alarm Clock Private toilet and bath Parking Breakfast for 2		7,000 php - 15,000 php
Deluxe Room (NO balcony)	Room Can fit maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults using existing beds- One Queen Sized Bed and Sofa Bed. Windows are available on selected rooms only. Room size: 30 Square Meters Amenities Kitchen and Dining Area Electric Cooktops with Range Hood Microwave Oven Refrigerator Cookware Crockery Electric Water Kettle Samsung LCD TV Samsung DVD Player Cable Channels iPod docking station FM Radio Ceiling Fan Mini-Bar Complimentary Coffee & Tea Complimentary Bottled Water Complimentary Bath Amenities Iron and Ironing board Hairdryer Bath Robes Slippers Alarm Clock Private toilet and bath Parking Breakfast for 2		2,100 php
One Bedroom	One Bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed in Master's bedroom with toilet and bath. Sofa bed in the living area. No Balcony with limited view. Room size: 45 Square Meters Amenities Kitchen and Dining Area Electric Cooktops with Range Hood Microwave Oven Refrigerator Cookware Crockery Electric Water Kettle Samsung LCD TV Samsung DVD Player Cable Channels iPod docking station FM Radio Ceiling Fan Mini-Bar Complimentary Coffee & Tea Complimentary Bottled Water Complimentary Bath Amenities Iron and Ironing board Hairdryer Bath Robes Slippers Alarm Clock Private toilet and bath Parking Breakfast for 2		4,200 php
Presidential Suite	(inquire for more info)
General Amenities		Parking	Yes
Travel Tripsters Hotel Review Rating		Azalea Residences Map
Location	★★★
Room Comfort	★★★★★
Cleanliness	★★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★

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